Taylor 50th Anniversary 858e LTD, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural

What is a “Demonstration Model”?

This is a nearly new guitar that has been used only to demonstrate its performance by a Taylor sales rep and is offered for sale at a discounted price. The guitar's specific condition will be described in the listing and any marks will be noted. We complete a full factory setup and hand-inspection before shipping. It should also be mentioned that a “Demonstration Model” comes with Taylor Guitars Warranty.

Overview

One of our first 12-string guitars built with V-Class bracing in the Grand Orchestra body shape, the 858e LTD is an acoustic-electric featuring back and sides of solid Indian rosewood paired with a Sitka spruce top, yielding a rich octave shimmer with warm lows, crisp trebles and a slightly scooped midrange. With V-Class bracing inside, the jumbo-style body delivers room-filling volume without losing clarity or balance, retaining a dynamic response to a soft touch that pairs beautifully with the complex overtone profile of the rosewood/spruce construction. This limited-edition model boasts a comfort-enhancing radius-style armrest along with the slender Taylor neck for an ultra-relaxed feel despite the larger body. Appointments include maple binding, a single-ring abalone rosette, mother-of-pearl Element fretboard inlays, a gloss-finish body, and a rosewood pickguard.

Specifications

• Serial #:1201234026
• Body Shape:Grand Orchestra
• Top Wood:Sitka Spruce
• Body Wood:Indian Rosewood
• Electronics:Expression System® 2
• Cutaway:None
• Scale Length:25-1/2"
• Bracing:V-Class Bracing
• Pickguard:Indian Rosewood
• Tuners:Taylor Smoked Nickel, Mini
• Strings:D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light
• Body Width:16 3/4"
• Nut & Saddle:Tusq
• Truss Rod Cover:West African Crelicam Ebony
• Number of Frets:20
• Case:Taylor Deluxe Hardshell-Western Floral
• Body Length:20 5/8"
• Body Depth:5"
• Binding Edge Treatment:Pale Non-Figured Maple
• Back Config:2-piece No Wedge
• Rosette Size:Single Ring
• Back/Side Finish:Gloss 4.5
• Backstrap Wood:None
• Stain/Sunburst:None
• Top Finish:Gloss 4.5
• Backstrap Finish:None
• Bridge Inlay:None
• Armrest Binding:Radius, Indian Rosewood
• Rosette Material:Shell, Green Abalone
• Wedge:None
• Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment:None
• Type of Neck Joint:Scarf
• Fretboard Wood:Crelicam Ebony, Smoky
• Heel Length:3-7/8"
• Fretboard Inlay:Element
• Heel Cap Binding:West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck/Heel:Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Finish:Satin
• Peghead Finish:Gloss
• Peghead Type:Paddle - Std 12 String
• Peghead Logo:Shell/Mother of Pearl
• Peghead Binding:West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Purfling:None
• Peghead Inlay:Element
• Bridge Pins:West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
• Fingerboard Ext:None
• Buttons:Smoked Nickel
• Edge Trim:Maple / Black / Maple, Indian Rosewood

Note: After close inspection, this instrument is free of any visible wear, marks and/or blemishes. (See Pics)

The guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive. It comes with Taylor's Factory Warranty and our 100% satisfaction guarantee! It will be professionally set up and ready to play before it leaves our store.

We are proud to have been chosen as one of a select few Taylor Guitars Online Preferred Dealers!