{"product_id":"taylor-616ce-first-edition","title":"Taylor Acoustic Guitars - 616ce 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe newly redesigned \u003cstrong\u003eTaylor 616ce First Edition 2015 \u003c\/strong\u003eguitar (and the entire 600 line) recently received the great 'Andy Powers' treatment - a redesign that has resulted in a game-changing Sitka\/Maple acoustic guitar. Like the recently redesigned 800 series, this 616ce has special Advanced Performance bracing, specifically designed to optimize the tonewoods and the specific body shape together. This First Edition also includes special Adirondack top braces. The torrefied (ageing through roasting! see video below) Sitka Spruce top is paired with Maple back and sides, also specially braced. It has a thinner-than-ever finish as well and sounds remarkable. This has a full yet clear, resounding, resonant tone. Both the size and tone work beautifully for strummers and fingerpickers seeking clarity and a nice low end - it's rich, warm and noticeably responsive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowers also implemented other build details that contribute to the great tone - protein glues and a super thin gloss finish which lets the woods' tonal natures shine through unimpeded. The Maple wood has a newer hand rubbed stain finish called “Brown Sugar” which really shows off the wood's beauty. Fresh details include ivoroid 'Wings' fingerboard inlays, an Ebony backstrip, also inlaid, sharp-looking Ebony binding with ivoroid purfling and a very cool Ebony striped pickguard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf course it's ready to play out too with Taylor’s great (and easy to use) Expression System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 electronics already installed. Exclusive to this First Edition model are Adirondack bracing, an additional headstock inlay, plus a commemorative First Edition nameplate on the deluxe hard case. This \u003cstrong\u003eTaylor 616ce First Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e acoustic guitar is a fantastic player and also comes with a full set up to your specs from our luthiers. Check out our own Mike H. giving it a spin below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Symphony body shape with cutaway and Ebony binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Advanced Performance bracing with relief rout plus Adirondack top bracing for First Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorrefied Sitka Spruce top with single ring rosette, Striped Ebony pickguard, and thinner gloss 3.5 millimeter finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple back and sides with back bracing specially designed for Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 1\/2\" scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard Rock Maple neck and heel with Satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony fingerboard with 20 frets, Ivoroid Wings inlays, and Ebony binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 3\/4\" nut width, Tusq\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicarta saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaylor Nickel tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpression System 2 electronics system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluxe Hardshell case with nameplate included, plus full set up to your specs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":1176661468,"sku":"616CE1st","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0202\/0250\/products\/Taylor_616ce_front.jpg?v=1424468668","url":"https:\/\/massstreetmusic.mom\/products\/taylor-616ce-first-edition","provider":"Mass Street Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}