Unmatched Projection and Elegance for the Discerning Musician – The Taylor Limited Edition Legacy 855e Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce Acoustic Electric Guitar
Longtime Taylor players and fans are sure to find inspiration in the Legacy 855e, a 12-string acoustic-electric that honors the ultra-playable 12-strings that helped put Taylor on the map in its early days. This model returns the classic Jumbo body shape to the Taylor line, and with its generous dimensions, it’s a perfect fit for the signature sound of a 12-string. Made with back and sides of solid Indian rosewood and a Sitka spruce top powered by the traditional X-bracing that Bob favored in the early days, the Legacy 855e serves up a clear, balanced voice with warm lows and chime-like trebles textured with beautiful octave sparkle. The large air chamber delivers exceptional power without losing touch sensitivity, ensuring a wide dynamic range that’s responsive to the player’s touch. This model features a modern, easy-playing Taylor neck to provide a contemporary feel, but also includes classic elements like the straight-ear peghead with a rosewood veneer and the stylish mustache bridge. Appointments reflect the straightforward aesthetic of Bob’s early builds, including white binding, a three-ring rosette in green abalone, a faux-tortoiseshell pickguard and a gloss finish for the body and neck. It includes LR Baggs Element VTC electronics with soundhole-mounted controls and a special commemorative Legacy interior label. It ships with a deluxe hardshell case.
SPECIFICATIONS
Highlights
- Number of Strings: 12 String
- Orientation: Right Handed
- Body Shape: Jumbo
- Bracing System: X-Bracing with Relief Rout
- Cutaway: Non-cutaway
- Color: Natural
- Case/Bag: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
Body
- Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
- Back/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
- Rosette: Green Abalone 3 Ring
- Back Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge
- Body Binding: White
- Armrest: None
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Back/Side Finish: Gloss
Neck
- Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Neck Profile: Standard Carve
- Fretboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Large Non-Engraved Diamonds
- Fretboard Binding: White
- Neck Finish: Gloss
Pegehead
- Nut Width: 1-7/8″
- Peghead Veneer Wood: Indian Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25-1/2″
- Peghead Inlay: None
- Peghead Type: Standard
- Peghead Binding: None
- Peghead Finish: Gloss
Other
- Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony Mustache
- Nut & Saddle: White TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle
- Bridge Pins: West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
- Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.010 – .047)
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
- Strap Pin: Nickel
- End Pin: Nickel
Manufacturer: Taylor Guitars
Model: H805103018100073000
SKU: I801129-N-1211074076-1-WHXC
UPC: 887766134718
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