Taylor Guitars introduced the updated 600 series guitars at the 2015 Winter NAMM show. These guitars (614ce, 616ce, and 618e models) sport torrefied spruce tops, Taylor’s Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics, customized bracing, and more. The guitars’ torrefied spruce tops deliver an aged and played-in tone for great response and resonance. Taylor is also using protein glue for optimized tonal transfer between key wood components for improved tone.
You’ll notice that the Taylor 600 series guitars boast exceptionally vibrant tones with a unique character. Taylor went back to the drawing board and redesigned their bracing patterns to get the optimum response out of these maple-bodied acoustics. They optimized back and side bracing to add rigidity to the sides and to enhance top and back movement, giving you a richer, warmer, and more complex voice. They also put the maple back and sides through a special seasoning process to enhance their resonance. Also new for 2015 are the “Brown Sugar” dark-stained back and sides.
If you play plugged in, then you’re going to love the Taylor ES2 electronics. The key to this fantastic system is the 3-section proprietary pickup located behind the saddle. Because it’s integrated into the Taylor 600 series’ saddle, the ES2 pickup provides you with remarkably clear and accurate sound. A master volume control and a pair of tone controls let you dial in your acoustic sound, while a discreet phase switch offers vital onboard feedback suppression. The updated Taylor 600 series acoustic guitars take these beloved instruments and give them increased response, resonance, and tone that will have you mesmerized as soon as you get your hands on one.