At the vanguard of Taylor's newly revoiced Grand Orchestra body shape, the 618e establishes a new style of bold, powerful acoustic tone within the Taylor line. Solid maple back and sides lend this big-bodied powerhouse a focused, transparent sound that adapts and reflects the style of the player, while a solid Sitka spruce top adds brilliance and clarity. The transformative introduction of V-Class bracing into the Grand Orchestra body offers players a more robust, vivid tonal response, with greater volume and sustain alongside heightened clarity and musicality that make this model even more player-reflective and a versatile choice for musicians across styles. The touch-sensitive response balances out serious headroom and projection so that players can explore a wide dynamic range without losing balance or fading out of a mix. Appointments for this 600 Series model include maple binding with koa purfling, a single-ring paua rosette, mother-of-pearl Mission inlays, and a gloss finish treated with an Antique Blonde finish for the top, back and sides. Taylor has preserved the traditional look and feel of this jumbo-style guitar by constructing it without a cutaway. The 618e ships with ES2 electronics in a deluxe Western Floral hardshell case.
Specifications
Body Shape: Orchestra
Bracing: V-Class bracing
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Body Wood: Maple
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck: Hard Rock Maple
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Width: 1-3/4"
Frets: 20
Fretboard Wood: Ebony
Nut/Saddle: Black Graphite Nut / Micarta saddle
Tuners: Taylor Nickel
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Pickguard: Dark Stained Maple
Included Case: Deluxe Western Floral hardshell case
