Used 2014 Taylor 718e Grand Orchestra ES2 Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vin in Glen Park, New York For Sale

Used xxxx Taylor 718e Grand Orchestra ES2 Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst w/OHSC
Used xxxx Taylor 718e with original hardshell case. Excellent condition with a few small dings. No structural issues, electronics work perfectly.
Taylor's biggest body style, the Grand Orchestra, blends a deep, complex voice with impressive tonal uniformity from top to bottom. Burly lows are balanced by a rich treble response, and unlike most other big-bodied guitars, the GO is responsive to a light touch. On the rosewood/spruce 718e, rosewood's broad tonal spectrum helps deliver all the power and detail a player could ask for, from meaty open chords to lush fingerstyle arrangements. A warm Vintage Sunburst top and neck, creamy ivoroid binding, and the ivoroid Heritage Diamonds fretboard inlay bring beautiful refinement to an old-school look. Taylor's proprietary Expression System 2 acoustic electronics harness all that acoustic richness to produce a superb amplified sound.
Grand Orchestra
The newest shape to join the Taylor family unleashes the boldest, richest voice available in a Taylor guitar. Just as the Grand Symphony yields a deeper, more powerful voice than the Grand Auditorium, the Grand Orchestra stands out as a more robust alternative to the Grand Symphony. The GO shape features a slightly bigger footprint and a deeper body, which helps produce a potent low-end response. Under the hood, a new bracing scheme optimizes the movement of the soundboard to produce louder, more complex tone with incredible sustain. What separates the Grand Orchestra from other big-bodied guitars is how balanced the tone is from top to bottom, especially given its brawny bass. And unlike other big-body guitars that require an aggressive attack to get the top moving, the GO is responsive to a light touch, rewarding players who have a dynamic playing style. If you crave a guitar sound that's brimming with power and rich detail, the Grand Orchestra won't disappoint. From big cowboy chords to lush fingerstyle arrangements, the Grand Orchestra might be the most expressive and versatile big guitar you ever play.
Indian Rosewood
The 716e features one of the most popular and traditional guitar woods of all time, rosewood, which takes the basic sonic thumbprint of mahogany (which has a strong midrange) and expands it in both directions. Rosewood sounds deeper in the low end and brighter on the top end (one might describe the treble notes as zesty, sparkly or sizzly, with more articulation). If you look at its frequency range visually, rosewood would appear to be more scooped in the middle, yielding less midrange bloom than mahogany. Like mahogany, rosewood's vintage heritage has helped firmly establish its acoustic legacy. It's a great sound in part because we know that sound. In some music circles in which preserving the traditional sound helps bring a sense of authenticity to the music - certain strains of Americana, for example - rosewood has an iconic status. Also like mahogany, rosewood is a versatile tonewood, which has contributed to its popularity. One can fingerpick it, strum it and flatpick it. It's very consistent, so players can usually rely on it to deliver.
If you like a guitar with fuller low end and brighter treble (bluegrassers, for instance), rosewood will do the trick. Its high-end sizzle and clear articulation will benefit players with "dark hands".
Grand Orchestra Bracing
This version shifts the X forward (closer to the soundhole) and incorporates Taylor's patented relief rout, a tone-enhancing voicing technique in which a groove is carved along the inside edges of the top. This groove is similar in function to the re-curve on a violin - it "loosens up" the edges of the top, generating extra flexibility without sacrificing structural integrity. These refinements enable more of the top to vibrate, enhancing the tone.
Expression System 2
The Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor's ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor's proprietary behind-the-saddle pickup (patent pending), which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before. Together with Taylor's custom-designed "professional audio"-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar.
FEATURES ?Shape: Grand Orchestra
?Number of Strings: 6
?Back/Side Wood: Indian rosewood
?Scale length: 25-1/2"
?Top Wood: Sitka spruce
?Body Length: 20-5/8"
?Electronics: Expression System 2
?Body Width: 16-3/4"
?Cutaway: None
?Body Depth: 5"
?Nut and Saddle: Tusq Nut/Micarta Saddle
?Neck Width: 1-3/4"
?Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
?Bracing: Grand Orchestra Bracing
?Fretboard Wood: Ebony
?Fretboard Inlay: Heritage Diamonds
?Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood
?Binding: Ivoroid
?Bridge Inlay: None
?Bridge Pins: Ebony
?Tuners: Taylor Nickel
?Truss Rod Cover: Indian Rosewood
?Back/Side Finish: Gloss
?Top Finish: Gloss
?Neck Finish: Satin
?Pickguard: Rosewood
?Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
?Number of Frets: 20
?Armrest Binding: None
?Back Config: 2-Piece No Wedge
?Backstrap Wood: None
?Backstrap Finish: None
?Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Medium
?Buttons: Nickel
?Edge Trim: None
?Fingerboard Ext: None
?Fretboard Binding: Ivoroid
?Heel Cap Binding: Ivoroid
?Heel length: 3-7/8
?Peghead Finish: Satin
?Peghead Inlay: None
?Peghead Binding: Ivoroid
?Peghead Logo: Ivoroid
?Peghead Type: Standard
?Rosette Mat.: Ivoroid
?Rosette Size: Three Ring
?Stain/Sunburst: Vintage Sunburst
?Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
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