2008 Taylor 855ce

The Taylor 855ce is an acoustic-electric 12-string guitar that's primed for brawny, full-voiced tone. That's because not only is it constructed with premier tonewoods - there are a solid Sitka spruce top, an Indian rosewood body, and a Tropical American mahogany neck - but it also features a jumbo body style in addition to Taylor's top-notch Expression System. Take your Taylor 855ce onstage or mike it up in the studio - it's a fine example of Taylor's 12-string know-how. Other appointments include gold-plated tuners, an ebony fingerboard, and maple binding. The 855ce also features a cutaway.

This instrument arrived at Ben & Bucky's used in excellent condition.

Excellent tonewoods with a jumbo body style
Taylor's 855ce is designed to make the most of the beautiful 12-string sound, thanks to its jumbo body style. You'll enjoy excellent articulation, but enhanced projection - it's a perfect guitar for laying down tracks in the studio, but it's also a great choice onstage. As far as tonewoods, the Taylor 855ce features a solid Sitka spruce top alongside an Indian rosewood body. The neck comprises beautiful Tropical American mahogany that opposes a smooth black ebony fingerboard. And, a carefully carved Venetian cutaway gives you comfortable access to the 855ce's upper frets.

Taylor Expression System electronic
Designed to faithfully reproduce your guitar's native tone, the Taylor 855ce's Expression System uses patented Dynamic Sensors to capture top and string vibration like never before. Created in partnership with renowned audio pioneer Rupert Neve, the Taylor ES is seamlessly integrated into the design of the guitar from the ground up. Onboard tone controls provide added flavor, or set flat for an uncolored, exceptionally clean amplified sound.

Taylor's prestigious 12-string family
There's no question, Taylor's 12 string guitars are an integral part of the company's history - and among the best-sounding 12-strings in the world. Since the late 1970s, Taylor has been crafting these incredible instruments - as always, with an emphasis on playability, intonation, and rich sound. And if you've ever wrapped your arms around a Taylor 12-string, you'll know exactly what we mean. Each Taylor 12-string guitar is a unique gem - and they're available with a tremendous range of tonewoods, so you're sure to find the right voice to complement your sound.

Taylor 855ce 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

• Finish - Gloss
• Type/Shape - 12-String Jumbo
• Back & Sides - Indian Rosewood
• Top - Sitka Spruce
• Soundhole Rosette - Abalone
• Neck - Tropical American Mahogany
• Fretboard - Ebony
• Fretboard Inlay - Pearl 800 Series
• Headstock Overlay - Indian Rosewood
• Binding - Maple
• Bridge - Ebony
• Nut & Saddle - Tusq
• Tuning Machines - Gold-plated Taylor Tuners
• Strings - Elixir Light Gauge Strings with NANOWEB
• Type/Shape - 12-String Jumbo
• Back & Sides - Indian Rosewood
• Top - Sitka Spruce
• Soundhole Rosette - Abalone
• Neck - Tropical American Mahogany
• Fretboard - Ebony
• Fretboard Inlay - Pearl 800 Series
• Headstock Overlay - Indian Rosewood
• Binding - Maple
• Bridge - Ebony
• Nut & Saddle - Tusq
• Tuning Machines - Gold-plated Taylor Tuners
  
• Scale Length - 25 1/2 Inches
• Truss Rod - Adjustable
• Neck Width at Nut - 1 7/8 Inches
• Number of Frets - 20
• Fretboard Radius - 15 Inches
• Bracing - Scalloped, X-Brace
• Cutaway - Venetian
• Electronics - Taylor Expression System
• Left-Handed - Available; No Charge
• Body Width - 17 Inches
• Body Depth - 4 5/8 Inches
• Body Length - 21 Inches
• Overall Length - 43 Inches