Product Overview
Longtime Taylor players and fans are sure to find inspiration in the Legacy 855e, a 12-string acoustic-electric that honors the ultra-playable 12-strings that helped put Taylor on the map in its early days. This model returns the classic Jumbo body shape to the Taylor line, and with its generous dimensions, it's a perfect fit for the signature sound of a 12-string. Made with back and sides of solid Indian rosewood and a Sitka spruce top powered by the traditional X-bracing that Bob favored in the early days, the Legacy 855e serves up a clear, balanced voice with warm lows and chime-like trebles textured with beautiful octave sparkle. The large air chamber delivers exceptional power without losing touch sensitivity, ensuring a wide dynamic range that's responsive to the player's touch.
This model features a modern, easy-playing Taylor neck to provide a contemporary feel, but also includes classic elements like the straight-ear peghead with a rosewood veneer and the stylish mustache bridge. Appointments reflect the straightforward aesthetic of Bob's early builds, including white binding, a three-ring rosette in green abalone, a faux-tortoiseshell pickguard and a gloss finish for the body and neck. It includes LR Baggs Element VTC electronics with soundhole-mounted controls and a special commemorative Legacy interior label. It ships with a deluxe hardshell case.
- Number of Strings12 String
- OrientationRight Handed
- Body ShapeJumbo
- Bracing SystemX-Bracing with Relief Rout
- CutawayNon-cutaway
- ColorNatural
- Case/BagTaylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
- Top WoodSitka Spruce
- Back/Side WoodIndian Rosewood
- RosetteGreen Abalone 3 Ring
- Back Configuration2-piece No Wedge
- Body BindingWhite
- ArmrestNone
- Top FinishGloss
- Back/Side FinishGloss
- Neck WoodNeo-Tropical Mahogany
- Fretboard WoodWest African Crelicam Ebony
- Neck ProfileStandard Carve
- Fretboard InlayMother-of-Pearl Large Non-Engraved Diamonds
- Fretboard BindingWhite
- Nut Width1-7/8"
- Peghead Veneer WoodIndian Rosewood
- Scale Length25-1/2"
- Peghead InlayNone
- Peghead TypeStandard
- Peghead BindingNone
- Peghead FinishGloss
- BridgeWest African Crelicam Ebony Mustache
- Nut & SaddleWhite TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle
- Bridge PinsWest African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
- StringsD'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.010 - .047)
- PickguardTortoise
- TunersTaylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
- Strap PinNickel
- End PinNickel
- Neck FinishGloss
