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Taylor 918e (1st Ed, A/E, Grand Orchestra)

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with AA Indian Rosewood Back/Sides, Sitka Spruce Top, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard, and Hard Case - Gloss Natural

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A True Performer With Incredible Beauty and Detail

This Taylor 918e First Edition acoustic-electric guitar is sure to delight your ears, your eyes, and anyone else within earshot. You probably already guess the non-cutaway Grand Orchestra body style is primed for bold tones with rich overtones, whether played acoustically or plugged-in with the built-in Fishman Expression System. And this 918e First Edition has sweet premium touches like AA Indian rosewood back and sides, a Sitka spruce top, and extra First Edition goodies too. Basically, you'll never regret owning the Taylor 918e First Edition acoustic-electric guitar.

Taylor 918e First Edition Acoustic-electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • A premium tonewoods combination - Sitka spruce and AA Indian rosewood
  • Grand Orchestra body style is a bold harmonic delight
  • First Edition means premium details and extras

A premium tonewoods combination - Sitka spruce and AA Indian rosewood
Nothing beats the sound of real Indian rosewood topped with Sitka spruce - and that's exactly what you get with the Taylor 918e First Edition. It features a beautiful Sitka spruce top, which gives you wonderful projection and the perfect amount of sparkle. Add to that the balanced tone and astonishing projection of the 918e's AA Indian rosewood back and sides, and you have a guitar with timeless tone.

Grand Orchestra body style is a bold harmonic delight
When you need to be heard in a busy arrangement, you can count on the bold voice only Taylor's Grand Orchestra body style can give you. It's a great choice considering its tone-packed wood combination, as it allows your chords to really project and bloom. And when playing single-note lines, there's an almost piano-like quality to the 918e First Edition. This guitar really sings.

First Edition means premium details and extras
As you've already noticed, this 918e First Edition is a special instrument indeed. On top of premium tonewoods, First Edition guitars have a few very collectible extras. There's a custom First Edition label inside the guitar, for starters. You also get a customized Grand Orchestra First Edition guitar strap and case plate. A Certificate of Authenticity and a special photo book complete the commemorative set of collectibles.

Taylor 918e First Edition Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
  • Classic Taylor Grand Orchestra acoustic-electric guitar with First Edition premium appointments
  • Gorgeous AA-grade Indian rosewood back and sides sound as good as they look
  • Grand Orchestra body style has amazing projection and harmonic richness
  • Fantastic plugged-in tone is on tap with Fishman Expression System electronics
  • Includes collectible First Edition extras like a special hard case, strap, photo book, and more

The Taylor 918e First Edition will delight every one of your senses!
Specification Detail
String Type Steel
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape Grand Orchestra
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Color Natural
Finish Gloss
Top Wood Sitka spruce
Back & Sides Wood AA Indian rosewood
Neck Wood Tropical mahogany
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay "Cindy" fretboard/bride inlays
Binding Indian rosewood body binding
Number of Frets 20
Scale Length 25.5"
Tuning Machines Gotoh
Bridge Material Ebony
Nut/Saddle Material Bone
Nut Width 1.75"
Body Length 20.125"
Body Width 16.75"
Body Depth 5"
Electronics Fishman Expression System
Case Included Hardshell case included
Manufacturer Part Number 918e First Edition

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