Limited-edition 6-string Luxury, Inspired By Bob Taylor's Early Era
Limited in its worldwide release, this Taylor 810e Legacy Special Edition augments the brand’s nostalgic Legacy lineup with a plethora of custom-spec appointments. First and foremost of these is a shortened 24.875-inch scale length — a spec occasionally found on 810s in the Bob Taylor era, offering guitarists a slinkier, more bend-friendly feel. Players who champion the bass-rich drawl of a traditional dread are sure to be drawn to this 6-string’s slightly deeper-than-usual, square-shouldered body, comprising a torrefied Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides, and old-school X-bracing. It’s just about the most iconic tonewood combo in Taylor’s arsenal, ready to tackle everything from fierce flatpicking runs to intimate fingerstyle with lush overtones, crisp clarity, and a booming low-end thump. In addition, the Taylor 810e’s Legacy Standard Carve mahogany neck supports a bound ebony fingerboard laden with stunning “Cindy” inlays. You also get LR Baggs Element VTC electronics that make it a breeze to light up any stage. A beaming Heritage Burst finish puts the finishing touch on this Taylor 810e Legacy Special Edition, totaling up to a show-stopping example of acoustic artistry that both pays tribute to and builds upon Bob Taylor’s lauded legacy.
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Limited-edition Legacy-series appointments
Inspired by the Bob Taylor-designed guitars of yore, this Taylor 810e Legacy Special Edition leverages a slightly shortened 24.875-inch scale length — not quite short scale, yet appreciably shorter than your typical Taylor 810. The result is a significantly more slinky feel, which Sweetwater’s flatpickers find perfect for bluesy, bend-heavy styles. What’s more, the 810e Legacy Special Edition also boasts a deeper body taper in the lower bout and optimized bracing, bolstering this dread’s already formidable low-end depth and unplugged projection.
A classic tonewood combination
Nothing beats the sound of rosewood topped with spruce. As a top tonewood, Sitka spruce offers a combination of strength and elasticity that delivers a broad dynamic range with crisp articulation that’s ideal for a wide range of playing styles, from delicate fingerpicking to aggressive flatpicked strumming. In addition, this Taylor’s Sitka spruce top has been torrefied to draw out excess moisture, thus leading to a well-broken-in response from the moment you strum your first chord. Used for the back and sides of the 810e Legacy Special Edition, Indian rosewood’s extended frequency range and rich, musical tonality have elevated it to premium status among tonewoods. Its potent low end can serve up a throaty growl while sparkling treble notes ring out with bell-like clarity. Slightly scooped in the midrange (as compared with mahogany), rosewood acoustic guitars are perfect for solo performance, vocal accompaniment, and tracking in sparser arrangements.
A tribute to the Taylors of the past
While designing the Legacy lineup, Taylor nostalgically dug through the features of its most historic models, bringing back specs that haven’t been available on most modern Taylors for years. From old-school Jumbos to square-shouldered dreadnoughts to traditional X-bracing, Legacy models harken back to Taylor’s earlier era, capturing the tones that put the company on the map in the first place. This retro-inspired formula even includes the electronics — instead of the ES2 electronics system you’ll find on almost every high-end modern Taylor, Legacy instruments boast an LR Baggs Element VTC under-saddle pickup system.
Taylor 810e Legacy Special Edition Features:
- Limited-edition Legacy Series tribute to the Bob Taylor guitars of yore, packed with custom-spec appointments
- Shortened 24.875-in. scale length provides a slinky, bend-friendly feel
- Old-school Taylor dreadnought body with a slightly deepened taper delivers a powerful projection that rings with deep bass and lush harmonics
- Resonant and responsive torrefied Sitka spruce top, supported by X-bracing for a fuller sound
- Indian rosewood back and sides dish out lush low end, mellow midrange, and harmonically rich highs
- Easy-playing mahogany Legacy Standard Carve neck, topped with an ebony fingerboard with a 15-in. radius
- Classic LR Baggs Element VTC electronics package amplifies your guitar’s voice with acoustic authenticity
- Show-stealing “Cindy” inlays on the headstock, fingerboard, and bridge, comprised of green abalone and MOP
- Additional aesthetic upgrades include a Heritage Sunburst finish and a stunning 3-ring rosette
- 1.75-in. nut width is wide enough for fingerpickers to thrive while also accommodating flatpickers and strummers
