Taylor 616ce - USA 2011

Here is a Taylor 616ce Grand Symphony, a premium USA-made acoustic-electric that showcases Taylor’s modern approach to tone, playability, and refined construction. With its large-bodied Grand Symphony design, it delivers a powerful, full-range acoustic voice with exceptional depth and clarity, while remaining highly responsive and balanced.

This example features a solid Sitka spruce top that has undergone torrefaction, paired with maple back and sides finished in Taylor’s “Brown Sugar” stain. The result is a rich, violin-like aesthetic combined with a tone that offers deep low-end presence, articulate mids, and bright, shimmering highs with excellent sustain and projection.

This example features Taylor’s advanced construction techniques including optimized back bracing for maple, protein glues, and an ultra-thin gloss finish to maximise resonance and responsiveness. Premium appointments include ebony binding with ivoroid purfling, ebony/ivoroid rosette, striped ebony pickguard, grained ivoroid “Wings” inlays, and an inlaid ebony backstrap. It is fitted with Taylor’s Expression System 2 electronics for a natural and dynamic amplified tone.

Playability is outstanding, with a highly comfortable neck profile and mid-low action designed for effortless performance across all positions. True to Bob Taylor’s design philosophy, it offers the feel of an electric guitar in an acoustic format, making it extremely easy and enjoyable to play.

Condition is essentially as new, with no marks, wear, or blemishes anywhere on the instrument. A beautifully crafted, high-end Taylor that delivers professional-level tone, flawless condition, and exceptional value. Comes with its original deluxe hardshell case.

Specifications:

Year: 2011
Country: USA
Model: Taylor 616ce
Finish: Brown Sugar stain (gloss top/back/sides, satin neck)
Body: Torrefied Sitka spruce top, maple back & sides
Neck: Hard rock maple, scarf joint
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale: 25-1/2"
Pickups: Taylor Expression System 2
Bridge: Ebony (with ebony bridge pins)
Tuners: Taylor nickel (nickel buttons)
Case: Taylor Deluxe hardshell case (brown)