516ce

Taylor 516ce Features

  • Grand Symphony
    shape
    Grand Symphony
    This strong Taylor strummer produces a rich, bold voice.
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  • Forward Shifted with Relief Rout
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    Forward Shifted with Relief Rout
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  • Tropical Mahogany
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    Tropical Mahogany
    Prized for its balance and articulation.
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    Engelmann Spruce
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    Engelmann Spruce
      A mature tone with an extra splash of midrange warmth.  
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  • Venetian
    cutaway
    Venetian
    A popular, softly rounded cutaway. 
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  • Expression System
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    Expression System
    Faithfully amplify the warm acoustic sound of your guitar. 
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  • 500 Series
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    500 Series
    Cosmetic and performance details that define each series.
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Taylor 516ce Options

Wood
  • Sitka spruce top $100
  • Western Red Cedar Top $100
  • Engelmann Spruce Top $100
  • Mahogany Top $200
Gotoh 510 Antique Gold tuners w/ black buttons $240
Pickguard options (black, clear, tortoise, none) No charge
Gotoh 510 Antique Gold $200
No strap pin No charge
12-fret version (Grand Concert models only) $200
Abalone dot bridge pins (set of 6) $6
Taylor gold tuners (set of 6) $16
12-string option $200
Lefty or lefty strung righty No charge
Bone nut/saddle $120
3-piece back No charge
Florentine cutaway (Acoustic/Electric models only) $200
Nut widths: 1 11/16" or 1 7/8" (except nylons) $200
Short-scale neck (except Nylons) $200
Taylor gold or chrome tuners No charge

Left-handed or left-handed strung right-handed is available free of charge.

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Contact your local dealer to order your customized 516ce

Guitar Specs

Specifications

Shape Grand Symphony
Price $3,718
Number of Strings 6
Back/Side Wood Tropical Mahogany
Scale length 25-1/2"
Top Wood Engelmann Spruce
Body Length 20"
Electronics ES®
Body Width 16 1/4"
Cutaway Venetian
Body Depth 4 5/8"
Nut & Saddle Tusq
Neck Width 1-3/4"
Neck/Heel Tropical Mahogany
Bracing Forward Shifted Pattern with Relief Rout
Fretboard Wood Ebony
Fretboard Inlay Deco Diamonds
Headstock Overlay Indian Rosewood
Binding Tortoise
Bridge Inlay None
Bridge Pins Ebony with Abalone Dots
Tuners Taylor Gold
Truss Rod Cover Indian Rosewood
Back/Side Finish Gloss
Top Finish Gloss
Neck Finish Satin
Pickguard Tortoise
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 Medium
Buttons Gold
Edge Trim None
Filler (Body) Brown
Filler (Neck) Brown
Fingerboard Ext None
Fretboard Binding Tortoise
Heel Cap Binding Tortoise
Heel length 3-1/2"
Purfling Material Fiber
Peghead Finish Satin
Peghead Purfling None
Peghead Inlay None
Peghead Binding None
Peghead Logo Taylor Mother of Pearl
Peghead Type Standard
Rosette Mat. Abalone
Rosette Size Three Ring
Stain/Sunburst None
Type of Neck Joint Scarf
Wedge None

Models and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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