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.

Additional specifications include:

• 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 
• 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 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 
• 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 
• 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 
• H805103018100073000
• 5 lbs 6 oz
• 1201215055

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