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Taylor 855e Legacy 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural
Series & Model: part of Taylor’s Legacy series, the 855e is a premium 12-string acoustic-electric built to honor Taylor’s classic tonal designs while incorporating modern playability and performance reliability. As a Grand Symphony 12-string, it is engineered for expansive, shimmering sound with exceptional clarity and balance across all strings. The Legacy designation emphasizes traditional voicing approaches paired with refined contemporary construction, making it a flagship-style instrument for players who want a powerful, orchestral 12-string voice.
Style: finished in Natural, this model highlights the dramatic visual character of its tonewoods with a clean, timeless presentation. The larger Grand Symphony body shape gives it a bold, commanding presence, while the understated finish keeps the focus on craftsmanship and tonal wood grain. The overall aesthetic is classic and performance-oriented, with subtle appointments that reflect its professional-grade positioning.
Build Details: constructed with a Sitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, this guitar delivers a rich, harmonically complex voice with deep lows, sparkling highs, and a lush, resonant midrange. The 12-string configuration enhances natural chorus and shimmer while Taylor’s precise voicing helps maintain clarity and separation between string pairs. The mahogany neck provides stability and a comfortable playing feel, while the ebony fingerboard ensures smooth articulation across complex chord voicings. The onboard Expression System 2 electronics translate the instrument’s full-bodied acoustic character into a natural, balanced amplified tone suitable for stage and recording environments.
Availability: this instrument is brand new and includes a full factory setup, ready for immediate performance use.
Features & Included Items: Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides, Grand Symphony 12-string body shape, ebony fingerboard, Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics, traditional-style premium hardware, and a Taylor hardshell case.
The Sound: expansive, shimmering, and richly textured with a wide stereo-like chorus effect inherent to the 12-string design. It delivers deep resonance in the low end, bright and chiming highs, and a full harmonic spread that excels in strumming, layering, and atmospheric recording work.
Buy Now: a powerful and refined 12-string built for depth, clarity, and immersive tonal complexity—crafted for players who want a professional-grade Taylor with classic shimmer and modern precision.
Specifications:
Body Shape: Grand Symphony (12-String)
Top: Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood
Neck: Tropical Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1-7/8" (approx.)
Electronics: Expression System 2 (ES2)
Bracing: 12-string optimized Taylor voicing pattern
Finish: Natural
Case: Taylor Hardshell Case
