Taylor 816CE Builder's Edition

Taylor 816CE Builder’s Edition



Beautiful, flawless, factory-original condition



Comes with the original hard case (also mint, scratch-free)



The Taylor 816ce Builder’s Edition is a premium, handcrafted, and highly refined version of the 800 Series.



Body shape & tone:



Grand Symphony body → big, full, orchestral tone with lots of air and depth



Soundport Cutaway → an additional soundport on the side of the body enhances sound dispersion, making the tone feel closer and more immersive



V-Class bracing → improved sustain and more stable intonation



Tonewoods:



Top: Solid Sitka spruce



Back & sides: Solid Indian rosewood



This combination delivers a warm, deep yet clear tone with excellent dynamics.



Craftsmanship (Builder’s Edition comfort features):



Rounded edges → extremely comfortable body contours



Chamfered cutaway → smooth, elegant cutaway design



Silent Satin finish → quiet feel while playing, no squeaking, non-sticky surface



Ebony fingerboard and bridge



Electronics:



Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) → natural, realistic amplified sound for live or studio use



New price: €4,500–5,000!!!!



Trades considered: Suhr, Tom Anderson, Fractal Audio AX8, FX III, FM3, FM9