Taylor 816CE Builder's Edition

Taylor 816CE Builder’s Edition

Beautiful, flawless, factory-original condition

Comes with the original hard case (also mint, scratch-free)

The Taylor 816ce Builder’s Edition is a premium, handcrafted, and highly refined version of the 800 Series.

Body shape & tone:

Grand Symphony body → big, full, orchestral tone with lots of air and depth

Soundport Cutaway → an additional soundport on the side of the body enhances sound dispersion, making the tone feel closer and more immersive

V-Class bracing → improved sustain and more stable intonation

Tonewoods:

Top: Solid Sitka spruce

Back & sides: Solid Indian rosewood

This combination delivers a warm, deep yet clear tone with excellent dynamics.

Craftsmanship (Builder’s Edition comfort features):

Rounded edges → extremely comfortable body contours

Chamfered cutaway → smooth, elegant cutaway design

Silent Satin finish → quiet feel while playing, no squeaking, non-sticky surface

Ebony fingerboard and bridge

Electronics:

Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) → natural, realistic amplified sound for live or studio use

New price: €4,500–5,000!!!!

Trades considered: Suhr, Tom Anderson, Fractal Audio AX8, FX III, FM3, FM9