Taylor 618E 600 Series 2023 Grand Orchestra Acoustic/Electric Guitar with ES2 Pickup & Hardshell Case

Sitka Spruce Top | Maple Back and Sides | Hard Rock Maple Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System 2 Electronics | Non-cutaway | Taylor Deluxe Hardshell-Western Floral Case Recently reintroduced after our redesign of the commanding Grand Orchestra body shape, the 618e offers an experience unlike any other in the Taylor line. This model features our largest body style made with solid Big Leaf maple and Sitka spruce, resulting in a vibrant, warm, transparent sound that’s uniquely reflective of each individual player’s stylistic quirks and technique. Boasting an appointment package reserved for Grand Orchestra models, the 618e sports Mission fretboard and peghead inlays in mother-of-pearl, maple binging with koa purfling, a single-ring paua rosette, and a glossy Antique Blonde finish treatment. It ships with ES2 electronics and a hardshell case. Grand Orchestra – Taylor’s biggest body shape blends power, detail and balance across the tonal spectrum.Maple – Revoiced to produce greater warmth, complexity, volume, sustain and responsivenessSitka Spruce – The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.Expression System 2 – The Expression System 2 captures more of a guitars dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.V-Class Bracing – Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern a new sonic engine that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns. HighlightsScale Length: 25-1/2″Bracing: V-Class BracingPickguard: Dark Stained MapleTuners: Taylor NickelStrings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Medium (.013 – .056)Body Width: 16 3/4″Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta SaddleTruss Rod Cover: West African Crelicam EbonyNumber of Frets: 20Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell-Western FloralBody Length: 20 5/8″Body Depth: 5″ BodyBinding Edge Treatment: Rock MapleBack Config: 2-piece No WedgeRosette Size: Single RingBack/Side Finish: Gloss 6.0Backstrap Wood: NoneStain/Sunburst: Antique BlondArmrest: NoTop Finish: GlossBackstrap Finish: NoneBridge Inlay: NoneArmrest Binding: NoneRosette Material: PauaWedge: None NeckNeck Width: 1-3/4″Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: West African Crelicam EbonyType of Neck Joint: ScarfFretboard Wood: West African Crelicam EbonyHeel Length: 3-7/8″Fretboard Inlay: MissionHeel Cap Binding: West African Crelicam EbonyNeck/Heel: Hard Rock MapleNeck Finish: Satin NeckNeck Width: 1-3/4″Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: West African Crelicam EbonyType of Neck Joint: ScarfFretboard Wood: West African Crelicam EbonyHeel Length: 3-7/8″Fretboard Inlay: MissionHeel Cap Binding: West African Crelicam EbonyNeck/Heel: Hard Rock MapleNeck Finish: Satin OtherBridge Pins: West African Ebony with Green Abalone DotsFingerboard Ext: NoneEdge Trim: Black/Koa/Ivoroid/Black Additional Information: PLU: 618E