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516ce (2016)
6-String | Lutz Spruce Top | Tropical Mahogany Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Venetian Cutaway | Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown Case
Series: 500
UPC: #
Discontinued
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Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
Protective and durable Deluxe Hardshell Case included at no extra charge.
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Overview
516ce (2016)
Mahogany’s meaty midrange and fundamental focus take on another level of boldness and depth, especially in the lower midrange, with the spruce-top Grand Symphony 516ce. The use of Lutz spruce, a natural hybrid of Sitka and White spruce that resembles Adirondack spruce in its tonal output, bolsters the sonic horsepower, especially in tandem with Taylor’s Performance bracing, which is optimized for each body shape to bring out more volume and richness. Appointments include faux tortoise shell binding and pickguard, a rosette of faux tortoise shell framed by grained ivoroid, and a grained ivoroid Century fretboard inlay. Other playing features include a Venetian cutaway and Taylor’s natural-sounding Expression System 2 pickup and preamp.
Features
Tropical Mahogany
A midrange powerhouse. Mahogany is prized for balance and articulation, making it one of the best all-around tonewoods there is.
Lutz Spruce
This natural hybrid of Sitka and White spruce also shares characteristics with Adirondack spruce, responding with power, richness and volume.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
Venetian Cutaway
The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body.
Specifications
Highlights
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Scale Length 25-1/2"
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Pickguard Tortoise
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Tuners Taylor Nickel
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Strings Phosphor Bronze Medium
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Body Width 16 1/4"
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Nut & Saddle Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
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Truss Rod Cover Ebony
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Number of Frets 20
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Case Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
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Body Length 20"
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Body Depth 4 5/8"