Taylor 855e Legacy 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar - Indian Rosewood & Sitka Spruce

A Living Legacy. Twelve Strings of Pure Taylor Magic.

Some guitars don't just play — they transport you. The Taylor Legacy 855e is one of those instruments. Born from Bob Taylor's own seminal 12-string designs that helped define the Taylor sound, this Jumbo-bodied acoustic-electric is a love letter to everything that makes a great 12-string great: lush, blooming overtones, shimmering octave sparkle, and a warmth that wraps around you like a chord that never quite resolves.

Rosewood and Sitka spruce have long been the gold standard pairing for a reason. On the 855e, they deliver a tonal palette that is rich and complex without ever becoming muddy — clear highs, full mids, and a low end that breathes. Bob's original X-bracing pattern opens up the top, letting every note bloom naturally and sustain beautifully.

Playability That Sets the Standard

Taylor 12-strings have earned a reputation as the most playable in the world, and the 855e upholds that legacy without compromise. The comfortable neck profile and precision string setup make it approachable for players of all levels — whether you're fingerpicking folk ballads or strumming open-chord anthems, this guitar responds with ease and authority.

Vintage Aesthetic. Modern Soul.

Every detail of the 855e is intentional. Vintage design cues give it a timeless presence on stage or in the studio:

• Mustache-style bridge and straight-ear peghead shape
• White binding with a three-ring green abalone rosette
• Large Diamond fretboard inlays in mother-of-pearl
• Ebony bridge pins with green abalone dots
• Faux-tortoiseshell pickguard
• Nickel tuning machines
• Gloss finish on body and neck

Stage-Ready Electronics

The non-cutaway Jumbo body is voiced for maximum acoustic projection, and the onboard electronics let you take that sound to any stage or studio with confidence. Plug in and the 855e delivers the same warmth and clarity you hear acoustically — no compromise, no coloration.

The Taylor Legacy 855e isn't just a guitar. It's a piece of history you can play every day.