Taylor Legacy Edition 855e
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Legacy Edition 855e
Product Info
Article Number:
601464
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
Legacy Edition 855e
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,174.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Legacy 855e is a serious 12-string – the solid rosewood back and spruce top combo delivers a lush, full sound that's perfect for fingerstyle players or anyone wanting a warm, resonant 12-string voice. The L.R.Baggs pickup system makes it stage-ready, and the build quality is undeniably Taylor. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the craftsmanship and tone justify the investment for the discerning player.
Product Description
- Taylor Legacy Edition 855e
- 12-String Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Jumbo
- Top: Solid Sitka spruce
- X-Bracing
- Back and sides: Solid rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 48 mm (1.75")
- Pickup: L.R.Baggs Element VTC
- Strings: Daddario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Medium (Art.#516200#)
- Includes case
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top delivers rich, complex overtones and impressive projection.
- • Rosewood back and sides provide warmth and sustain, characteristic of a high-end instrument.
- • L.R.Baggs Element VTC pickup system offers clean, amplified tone without feedback issues.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, comfortable playing experience and excellent note definition.
CONS
- • The jumbo body can be a bit unwieldy for players with smaller frames or shorter arms.
- • 12-string guitars inherently require more frequent setup and string changes.
- • The tone, while beautiful, might be too rich and full for players seeking a bright, jangly 12-string sound.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22
Electronics
L.R.Baggs Element VTC
Weight
6.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Legacy guitars feature a more traditional, open-grain finish that allows the wood to breathe, contributing to a warmer, more resonant tone and a slightly different aesthetic.
The Legacy 855e features a slightly more vintage-inspired neck profile, a bit fuller than Taylor's standard shapes, offering a comfortable feel for a wide range of players.
A clean acoustic amp or a full-range amplifier with a flat frequency response will best preserve the natural tone of the pickup – avoid heavily colored or distorted amps.
