Description
Taylor / 2013 718e First Edition
When you want to produce big sound, or when you want to convey subtle nuances.
Every player knows how difficult it is to achieve both.
Even if you want to use a wide dynamic range, large-bodied instruments excel at power but often lack the responsiveness needed to reproduce subtle touches.
On the other hand, models specialized for delicacy can leave you wanting in scale and projection.
To reconcile this contradiction, you might often find yourself choosing to "give up one or the other."
But recall the moment you stepped on stage and struck your first chord.
Whether in a grand hall or on a small park bench, didn't you wish for your sound to reach the people right before you?
And surely you wanted that sound to convey your unique nuances and emotional fluctuations.
There is a guitar that answers that desire head-on.
In 2013, Taylor introduced the Grand Orchestra—a new large size that was neither a traditional jumbo nor a dreadnought.
The 718e First Edition is the commemorative model that marked this first step.
This guitar's greatest appeal lies in its simultaneous mastery of "powerful volume" and "delicate nuance."
When strummed, it fills the entire hall with a rich, resonant tone full of core. Yet when fingerpicked, it responds to even the faintest touch, delivering crystal-clear expression down to the finest detail. It feels like two guitars fused into one.
That experience is the true value this 718e delivers.
Unparalleled dedication is also poured into the materials.
Sitka spruce, offering an excellent balance of responsiveness and durability, is used for the top.
AA-grade Indian rosewood, providing rich harmonics and deep bass, is used for the back and sides.
Adirondack spruce bracing accentuates the sound's rapid attack and powerful presence.
The neck is crafted from tropical mahogany, while the fingerboard and bridge feature ebony, delivering Taylor's signature precision and smooth playability.
When amplified, the original Expression System (ES1) delivers an airy, natural sound.
Achieving both overwhelming scale and delicate nuance.
Whether live or in the studio, the 718e will add reliability to your music.
[Specs/Case Included]
TOP: Sitka Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Indian Rosewood
NECK: Tropical Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
BRIDGE: Ebony
Electronics: ES1
SCALE: 648mm
NUT-WIDTH: 44mm
CASE: Original Hardshell Case
[Condition]
- No buzzing or muffled notes; plays well.
- 12th fret string height: 6th string 2.5mm, 1st string 2.0mm
- Saddle relief: approx. 2.5~4.5mm
- Paint lift near jack, but does not affect playability.
[Mail Order Assurance Service]
Since mail order does not allow customers to try the instrument beforehand, we offer a 6-day trial period after delivery.
Test the product thoroughly at home. If you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price.
*Customer is responsible for round-trip shipping costs.
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If your product malfunctions or stops producing sound after purchase, we will provide free service. The warranty period varies by product.
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We will provide free service for any defects arising from normal use within one month or six months after purchase.
Wind instruments (up to 1 year)
Upon arrival, we perform internal cleaning, replace consumables as needed, and carry out necessary repairs and maintenance. Should the instrument malfunction or cease to produce sound during normal use, we will address the issue free of charge.
◯Junk items come with no warranty.