{"product_id":"pre-owned-taylor-816e-grand-symphony-acoustic-electric-guitar-used-consignment","title":"Pre-Owned Taylor 816e Grand Symphony Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Used \/ Consignment","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014 Taylor 816e Grand Symphony Used Acoustic Guitar | Tobias Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014 Taylor 816e Grand Symphony Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Used \/ Consignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014 Taylor 816e Grand Symphony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents an interesting chapter in Taylor guitar history. Built around Taylor’s now-discontinued \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Symphony body shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this premium 800 Series acoustic combines a solid Sitka spruce top with solid Indian rosewood back and sides in a larger-bodied, non-cutaway design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular 816e comes from our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobias Music Consignment Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and has been beautifully maintained. For a guitar built in 2014, it shows remarkably little play wear, with only very light signs of use and a few minor finish nicks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the player looking for an older, premium American-made Taylor with a big, powerful voice—and a body style no longer found in Taylor’s regular production lineup—this is a particularly appealing guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Why We Chose This Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Symphony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has always occupied an interesting place in Taylor’s lineup. Slightly larger and broader than the familiar Grand Auditorium, the GS was designed to deliver additional power, low-end presence and overall volume while retaining the clarity and articulation associated with Taylor guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe non-cutaway configuration makes this 816e even more interesting. Most players associate Taylor’s premium 800 Series guitars from this period with the familiar cutaway body, making this traditional full-body configuration a refreshing alternative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the classic combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSitka spruce and Indian rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and you have a guitar capable of producing a large, rich and highly detailed acoustic voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Our Expert Opinion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very nice example of an older Taylor 800 Series guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grand Symphony body has enough additional air volume to give the guitar a bigger acoustic presence than the Grand Auditorium. Strummers and flatpickers should particularly appreciate the additional headroom and projection, but there is still plenty of Taylor definition for more delicate playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is another strong point. This guitar has clearly been well cared for during its life. There are a few minor nicks and very light signs of use, but overall play wear is minimal for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur professional guitar techs have gone over the guitar to ensure proper playability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets and action are both in good shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the guitar is ready to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Tone Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most proven tonewood pairings in the acoustic guitar world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe larger Grand Symphony body adds another dimension, producing a voice with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong low-end response and depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall volume and projection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich rosewood overtones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear, articulate trebles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlenty of headroom for aggressive strumming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA broad, room-filling acoustic presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an excellent choice for a player who enjoys Taylor’s clarity but wants something with a little more size, authority and acoustic power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Construction \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taylor 816e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taylor 800 Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Used – Very Good \/ Excellent Overall Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grand Symphony\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutaway:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Sitka Spruce\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Indian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25-1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1-3\/4”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gloss Body\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Right-Handed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Taylor Hardshell Case Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2014 Taylor 816e has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeautifully maintained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and shows very little evidence of extensive playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are some very light signs of use along with a few minor nicks in the finish consistent with a carefully owned instrument of this age. There are no significant condition issues noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frets and action are in good shape, and our professional guitar techs have inspected the instrument for proper playability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with any used instrument, normal minor cosmetic evidence of age and handling should be expected. Please review all photographs carefully for the best representation of its current condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Who It’s Perfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 816e is an especially interesting choice for the player who wants a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epremium Taylor with more acoustic power than the traditional Grand Auditorium body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt should appeal to strong strummers, singer-songwriters, flatpickers and players who simply prefer the sound and feel of a larger-bodied acoustic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also an intriguing guitar for longtime Taylor enthusiasts. Taylor no longer offers the Grand Symphony as a standard body shape, giving these earlier GS models a distinctive place in the company’s history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Tobias Music Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something particularly appealing about finding an older premium Taylor that has been this well maintained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grand Symphony was Taylor’s answer for players who wanted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore body, more air and more power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without simply creating another traditional dreadnought. The result is a guitar that still sounds unmistakably like a Taylor, but with a larger and more authoritative acoustic footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also like that this particular 816e has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno cutaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It gives the guitar a clean, traditional appearance that you don’t see nearly as often on premium Taylors from this era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve always liked the Taylor 800 Series but wished your Grand Auditorium had just a little more acoustic horsepower, this guitar deserves a serious look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Why Buy a Used Guitar From Tobias Music?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery used and consignment guitar we offer is carefully evaluated by our experienced staff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur professional guitar techs inspect our used instruments for proper playability, including the action and fret condition, before they are offered for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith decades of experience selling, servicing and evaluating fine acoustic guitars, we want our customers to know exactly what they are purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Taylor hardshell case included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47770616496305,"sku":null,"price":2899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9151\/9921\/files\/IMG_6054.jpg?v=1784957424","url":"https:\/\/tobiasmusic.com\/products\/pre-owned-taylor-816e-grand-symphony-acoustic-electric-guitar-used-consignment","provider":"Tobias Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}