This is an ex-display guitar that is in near-new condition, aside from one significant scratch on the back as pictured.

The 818e is part of the return of Taylor’s Grand Orchestra (GO) body shape, the largest of the Taylor family.

A veritable canon of a guitar loved by strummers and solo players alike for its stunning headroom, throw and breadth of sonics - It sports solid Indian rosewood back and sides that when used in such mass not only does it provides epic levels of low end rumble and warmth, but high end chime, a slightly scooped mid-range and complex overtones that radiate through the octaves.

Bold and emphatic yet also touch sensitive enough to charm the more delicate playing styles - on the 818e a solid Sitka spruce top coupled with V-Class bracing ramps up levels of output further and provides after-burners on levels of sustain and projection, whilst offering improved intonation right the way up the neck.

As a nod of appreciation of traditional jumbo guitars, the 818e is presented in non-cutaway with an Antique Blonde, all gloss finish providing a soft glow that completes an overall luxurious look.

Further detailed appointments include nickel tuners, maple binding, a single ring paua rosette and mother of pearl Mission inlays. ES2 electronics and a deluxe western floral hardcase are the icing on this big slice of cake.

• Grand Orchestra body for powerful, touch sensitivity
• All-solid Indian rosewood body, Sitka spruce top
• Warm tone with lush overtones and crisp trebles
• V-Class bracing adds volume and longer sustain
• Includes ES2 electronics and hardshell case