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518e (first-edition) 2013
6-String | Sitka Spruce Top | Tropical Mahogany Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® Electronics | Non-cutaway | Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown Case
Series: 500
UPC: #
Discontinued
Responsibly Sourced Materials
Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
Protective and durable Deluxe Hardshell Case included at no extra charge.
Lifetime Warranty with Registration
Limited Lifetime Warranty (U.S./Canada) or Extended Warranty (Details)
Factory Expert Service & Support
Responsive customer service from factory experts trained to help you get the most out of your guitar.
Overview
518e (first-edition) 2013
On our 518e, the rich midrange of mahogany, together with the enhanced lows and highs that the Grand Orchestra shape produces, creates a big, round voice that blends power, warmth and complexity. This First Edition offering features premium-grade Tropical mahogany back and sides, a spruce top, side bracing, our standard 500 Series appointments with an additional Deco Diamond headstock inlay, and Expression System® electronics. First Edition models also feature a custom label and come in a case with a customized First Edition nameplate.
FEATURES
Grand Orchestra
Taylor's biggest body shape blends power, detail and balance across the tonal spectrum.
Tropical Mahogany
A midrange powerhouse. Mahogany is prized for balance and articulation, making it one of the best all-around tonewoods there is.
Sitka Spruce
The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.
Expression System®
The proprietary, all-magnetic acoustic guitar pickup/preamp works like a microphone to produce a pure signal and a warm, natural acoustic sound.
Specifications
Highlights
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Scale Length 25-1/2"
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Pickguard Tortoise
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Tuners Taylor Chrome
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Strings Medium
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Body Width 16 3/4"
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Nut & Saddle Tusq
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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 5/8"
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Body Depth 5"
* Models are subject to change without notice.