This the Grand Symphony body single-cutaway entry into Taylor's 300 series, which many view as the beginning of their high-end offerings. The 316 employs the company's trademark Expression Electronics system. These guitars are known for their quality, playability, and sustainable construction using Sapele wood. 

Years of Production: 2012 - present

Body Style: Single cutaway Grand Symphony

Wood Composition: Solid Sitka Spruce top, Sapele back and sides, Tropical American Mahogany neck, Ebony fingerboard, Indian Rosewood headstock overlay

Design Elements: Expression Electronics, forward shifted bracing with relief route, 25.5" scale, gloss finished top