Author Topic: 2014 Taylor Custom 516e w/Arm Bevel and Advanced Performance Bracing  (Read 4351 times)

Rockitman

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2014 Taylor Custom 516e:
A very limited run of 50 guitars to celebrate Taylor's 40th Anniversary.  Truly a custom build from the Taylor Custom Shop, the guitar features a beautiful Bearclaw Sitka top, marbled ebony fretboard, stunning flamed mahogany back and sides, ebony arm bevel (a $1K upgrade!), Advanced Performance Bracing, standard 25.5" scale, Expression 2 system, and more.  See full specs listed below.

The guitar is in exceptional condition...easily 9.5/10.  There are a few very small surface dimples which are too small to photograph, and some very minor pickwear between the pickguard and soundhole.  Too minor to photograph, and you would not have known it was there had I not mentioned it here...just want full disclosure on all I see.  Previous owner added Taylor pickguard.

Price is now $2500 shipped to your door.  These rarely come up for sale, and the only ones I can find at this time are listed in the mid $3K's...so this is a deal.  Please PM  me for more info or to discuss purchase.  Thanks!

Specs:
Body
Body type: Grand Symphony
Cutaway: Non-cutaway
Top wood: Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
Back and sides: Flame Mahogany, 2-piece no wedge
Bracing pattern: Taylor Advanced
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed
Neck
Neck shape: Not specified
Nut width: 1.75" (44.45mm)
Fingerboard: Marbled Ebony
Neck wood: Tropical Mahogany
Scale length: 25.5"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Taylor Ex[ression 2
Configuration: Behind the saddle pickup
Preamp EQ: 2-band
Feedback filter: No
Tuner: No
Other
Headstock overlay: Ebony
Tuning machines: Taylor Nickel
Bridge: Ebony
Saddle and nut: Micarta/Tusq
Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: Ebony binding on armrest, fingerboard and heel cap
Case: Hardshell case









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Guitars44me

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Re: 2014 Taylor Custom 516e w/Arm Bevel and Advanced Performance Bracing
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2017, 06:39:50 PM »
These are fantastic guitars! I have the sister model made for MF with Tasmanian Blackwood B/S

Light, loud, FAT, a ton of bass, but balanced.

Best on your sale!

Cheers

Paul :)

mcp

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Re: 2014 Taylor Custom 516e w/Arm Bevel and Advanced Performance Bracing
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2017, 07:43:12 AM »
 Lovely guitar,I love that flamed mahogany back.

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Re: 2014 Taylor Custom 516e w/Arm Bevel and Advanced Performance Bracing
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2017, 03:55:25 PM »
I am guessing this sold.

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Re: 2014 Taylor Custom 516e w/Arm Bevel and Advanced Performance Bracing
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2017, 08:12:45 AM »
This one should sell to some lucky person. I also have the sister model made for Musician's Friend as a 40th anniversary model. It was my very first Taylor and one which I will never part with. It's that good for all around (picking or finger style).
1996 Yamaha Eterna EF10
2000 Yamaha CG40MA
2008 Takamine EG561c
2009 Yamaha CGX171cca
2009 Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Studio EC
2012 Martin D-17M
2013 Taylor 214
2014 Taylor 516e Custom
2014 Taylor GS Mini Hog
2015 Taylor 324e
2015 Taylor 414ce-N
2015 Taylor Custom GA 12 fret, cedar/blackwood
2015 Taylor 612ce 12 fret
2016 Taylor T5 Custom AA koa
2017 Taylor 712ce 12 fret LTD
2018 Taylor K22ce 12 fret LTD AA Koa
2021 Taylor Custom GA NAMM (sitka/rosewood)

Rockitman

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Re: 2014 Taylor Custom 516e w/Arm Bevel and Advanced Performance Bracing
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2017, 12:00:37 AM »
Sorry I forgot to list this one as "sold" a while back....good to see the interest still abounds, though!  This model was an exceptional example of a Taylor guitar.  Gonna have to find me another one of these soon...