Up for sale is a beautiful, powerhouse of an acoustic guitar: a Taylor 816ce equipped with Taylor’s renowned Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics.

The 816ce brings the massive, robust voice of the Grand Orchestra body shape paired with the premium tonewood pairing of a solid Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides. It offers incredible projection, deep lows, and shimmering highs, making it an absolute dream for both heavy strummers and dynamic fingerstylists.

Key Features:

 Body Shape: Grand Orchestra with Venetian Cutaway

 Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) for incredibly natural plugged-in tone

 Aesthetics: Classic 800-series appointments, including elegant fretboard inlays, abalone rosette, and a premium rosewood pickguard.

 Case: Includes the original Taylor deluxe hardshell case with plush crushed velvet interior

Condition Note:

This guitar has been loved and played, as any great acoustic should be. It is in great structural and functional shape, though it does show a few minor cosmetic marks from normal use. Please closely review the provided photos, to get an accurate look at the top and finish condition. The frets have plenty of life left, the neck is straight, and it plays beautifully across the entire fretboard.

Shipping & Technical Details:

 Ships fully insured in its original deluxe hardshell case.

 Professionally packed to ensure it arrives safely at your door.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need additional photos. Thanks for looking!


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Listed10 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 816ce with ES2 Electronics
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 2013 - 2017
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • Internal Piezo Pickup
String Type
  • Steel
Series
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Model Sub-Family
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Grand Symphony
Back Material
  • Rosewood
Sides Material
  • Rosewood
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Tan
  • Natural
Model Family
Number of Frets
  • 20

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