Taylor 618E 2013 Natural

This is a  2013 Taylor 618e Acoustic-Electric Guitar, with Hardshell Case. She's gorgeous.

2013 Taylor 618e up for sale. Beautiful Guitar, Jumbo size.  Gigged out 2 times, bought for mainly recording and I am done with with project.

Sitka Spruce Top, Maple Back and Sides, Ebony Frets, gorgeous inlays. Love this thing, but don't give it the playing time it needs.

Review:


Shape: Grand Orchestra. The newest shape to join the Taylor family unleashes the boldest, richest voice available in a Taylor guitar. Just as the Grand Symphony yields a deeper, more powerful voice than the Grand Auditorium, the Grand Orchestra stands out as a more robust alternative to the Grand Symphony. The GO shape features a slightly bigger footprint and a deeper body, which helps produce a potent low-end response. Under the hood, a new bracing scheme optimizes the movement of the soundboard to produce louder, more complex tone with incredible sustain. What separates the Grand Orchestra from other big-bodied guitars is how balanced the tone is from top to bottom, especially given its brawny bass. And unlike other big-body guitars that require an aggressive attack to get the top moving, the GO is responsive to a light touch, rewarding players who have a dynamic playing style. If you crave a guitar sound that’s brimming with power and rich detail, the Grand Orchestra won’t disappoint. From big cowboy chords to lush fingerstyle arrangements, the Grand Orchestra might be the most expressive and versatile big guitar you ever play.

Wood: Maple.

Origin: Western North America

Used On: The 600 Series, Acoustic 6 Series, DDSM

A dense hardwood, maple's tone is like a laser beam — very focused — and dominant on the fundamental. Often described as having a "bright" sound, maple has fewer overtones than other medium-density woods, resulting in quicker note decay. This makes it a preferred guitar wood for live performance settings with a band — especially with bass, drums and electric guitar — because it cuts through a mix well, allows the acoustic sound to be heard, and is less prone to feedback issues. It has some midrange, and a lot more treble sparkle than rosewood.

Goes Well With: Live band performances, recording, lead players who like clean articulation and note definition, 12-strings, players with dark bone tone.

Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2. The Taylor Expression System® 2 (ES2) is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s proprietary behind-the-saddle pickup (patent pending), which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar.

The top is Sitka Spruce; the back and sides are maple. The fretboard is ebony. The neck width is 1-3/4" and there are 20 frets.The bridge pins are made from ebony with abalone dots.

Product Specs Condition: Brand New Make: Taylor Model: 618e Categories: Built-in Electronics Year: 2013 Made In: United States