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Taylor 916ce Grand Symphony - Natural

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Sitka Spruce Top, AA Indian Rosewood Back/Sides, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard, ES2 Electronics, and Hard Case - Natural
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Play a 6-string Work of Art

The Taylor 916ce acoustic-electric guitar combines premium tonewoods with masterful design and craftsmanship for a stunning instrument that's a joy to play. The 916ce features a solid Sitka spruce top, AA-grade Indian rosewood back and sides, a tropical mahogany neck, and ebony fretboard for amazingly rich tone and great looks. The Grand Symphony body style makes this instrument very comfortable to play, while Taylor's combination of woods and construction makes the 916ce bloom with tone. And when you take the stage, that tone is amplified flawlessly by Taylor's cutting-edge ES2 electronics. Apart from its mellifluous sound, you'll notice the 912e's intricate Cindy inlays - one of Taylor's most enduring inlay designs. Take it from Sweetwater - you'll adore the Taylor 916ce!

Taylor 916ce acoustic Guitar at a Glance:
  • A classic tonewoods combination - Sitka spruce and Indian rosewood
  • Grand Symphony body style gives you balanced sound and incredible projection
  • Cutting-edge Taylor Expression System 2 electronics
A classic tonewoods combination - Sitka spruce and Indian rosewood

Nothing beats the sound of real rosewood topped with spruce - and that's exactly what you get with the Taylor 916ce. 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 916ce's Indian rosewood back and sides, and you have a guitar with timeless tone.

Grand Symphony body style gives you balanced sound and incredible projection

Taylor's Grand Symphony body style, featured on the 916ce, is a more modern take on the sleek Grand Auditorium shape, but with the waist moved up toward the neck. This gives the 916ce a slightly larger lower bout, for an excellent blend of power and projection without losing the exceptional high-end definition of the Grand Auditorium body style.

Cutting-edge Taylor Expression System 2 electronics

If you play plugged in, then you're going to love the Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics built into your 916ce. The key to this fantastic system is the 3-section proprietary pickup located behind the saddle. Because of where it's positioned and how it's integrated into the 916ce's saddle, the ES2 pickup provides you with remarkably clear and accurate sound. In addition to a master volume control, a pair of tone controls let you tweak your highs and lows to get the sound you need, and a discreet phase switch offers vital onboard feedback suppression.

Taylor 916ce Acoustic Guitar Features:
  • A beautiful acoustic guitar with a timeless voice that's great for a wide range of musical styles
  • Grand Symphony body style gives you a balanced tone with extra punch and exceptional projection
  • Graceful Venetian cutaway gives you access all the way up the fingerboard
  • Sitka spruce top provides a lively and expressive sound
  • Indian rosewood back and sides add clarity and projection
  • Impeccably appointed: Cindy inlays, Indian rosewood binding, red purfling accents, abalone top trim
  • Hardshell case included
Play a 6-string work of art: the Taylor 916ce!

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Tech Specs

  • Manufacturer Part Number: 916ce ES2

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