With a cutaway and the Expression System®, the 855ce – already a monster among brawny 12-strings – shifts into overdrive. Sitka's capabilities clearly produce the full dynamic range of this music machine - from low-register rumbling to those bell-like notes high up on the fretboard. Rosewood's rich bass response and sustain conspire with ringing octaves and unison strings to create a heavenly sound.

The Jumbo delivers the extra-deep resonance and volume that come with a larger sound chamber together with its own signature subtleties. Revoicing has sharpened its tonal difference from the Dreadnought. With a huge presence, the Jumbo is perfectly suited for aggressive strumming.

Designed to faithfully reproduce your guitar's native tone, the Expression System utilizes patented Dynamic Sensors to capture top and string vibration like never before. Created in partnership with renowned audio pioneer, Mr. Rupert Neve, the Taylor ES is seamlessly integrated into the design of the guitar from the ground up. Onboard tone controls provide added flavor, or set flat for an uncolored, exceptionally clean amplified sound.

The finish used to create this guitar's lustrous gloss top, back, and sides was developed at Taylor for maximum durability and resistance to cold-checking. This ultra violet-cured finish is also more environmentally friendly than traditional lacquer finishes. Available in natural finish or with an optional Tobacco or Honey Sunburst top (with natural back and sides).

Features:

• Type/Shape 12-String Jumbo
• Back & Sides Indian Rosewood
• Top Sitka Spruce
• Soundhole Rosette Abalone
• Neck Tropical American Mahogany
• Fretboard Ebony
• Fretboard Inlay Pearl 800 Series
• Headstock Overlay Indian Rosewood
• Binding White Plastic
• Bridge Ebony
• Nut & Saddle Tusq
• Tuning Machines Gold-plated Taylor Tuners with Ebonoid Buttons
• Strings Elixir® Light Gauge Strings with NANOWEB® Coating
• Scale Length 25 1/2 Inches
• Truss Rod Adjustable
• Neck Width at Nut 1 7/8 Inches
• Number of Frets 20
• Bracing Scalloped, X-Brace
• Finish Gloss
• Cutaway Venetian
• Electronics Taylor Expression System™
• Body Width 17 Inches
• Body Depth 4 5/8 Inches
• Body Length 21 Inches
• Overall Length 43 Inches
• Case Taylor Deluxe Hardshell
  

Available Colours:

 Natural        Tobacco Sunburst     Honey Sunburst

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