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Dynamic and durable
Clarity and power reigns here. This Taylor 150e Walnut combines Taylor's bestselling 12-string model with an all-new, alluring aesthetic. It features a solid top with layered back and sides. Bringing you the impactful tone of a solid top with the durable, climate resilient attitude of a layered body. And, thanks to a solid sitka spruce top, you have a sound that just keeps on giving. The more you play a solid top, the more its tone blossoms with richness, and articulation. Renowned for its broad dynamics and strong, clear, defined tone, sitka spruce is the ultimate soundboard for versatility. It's time to play with freedom.
Explore an instrument that allows you to play almost anything. This is thanks to its solid sitka spruce top. Strum, pick, slap, and it will respond to your individual style. Plus, with layered walnut back and sides, your 150e still kicks out a powerful, desirable-warmth. Although layered tonewoods don't offer the tonal complexity of solid timbers, the 150e's layered walnut body provides a responsive character with subtle high-end sparkle and mid-range presence. You can also reap the benefit of the layered construction's climate resilient strength. Perfect for life on the road, your regular weekend slot, and much more. Add the chime of a quality 12-string to your setup, and perform anywhere with Taylor.
Electronics with a breakthrough design
Get professional quality with ES2 electronics. This special design features an innovative behind-the-saddle construction that picks up the Taylor's natural dynamic properties, and delivers them beautifully. The Expression System 2 features three pickup sensors. The location of these sensors enable more acoustic dynamics to be captured - resulting in an exceptional amplified tone and a superior response to each nuance of your individual style.
The Expression System 2 combined with Taylor's 'professional audio' preamp allows you to simply plug-in to an amplifier, PA system, or directly into recording software. This system faithfully captures the 150e's natural tone and the distinct chime of 12-strings. Plus, the ES2 system also features three soft-touch rotary controls, allowing you to accurately shape your live sound with ease. It's time perform with passion with the 150e and ES2 electronics - live performance like never before.
Powerful with a responsive nature
Truly distinctive. Bringing you the ultimate blend of a traditional dreadnought tone with a dynamic, responsive attitude. This Taylor 150e is ideal for any guitarist or singer/songwriter needing a reliable, and versatile instrument for almost any musical scenario. You can dig in hard with a heavier strum, and it will respond exactly how you want it to when playing lighter picking styles too - rare and distinct.
Play whatever your mood desires. From blues and country to rock, folk, pop, and much more. It's perfect for Beatles-styled rhythms, country licks, bluegrass, roots music, slide techniques, as well as more delicate picking styles. You can compose your own music, and be as dynamic as you like, it won't let you down. The 150e also brings you liquid smooth playability with a player-friendly feel. Plus, it maintains that bold, familiar, commanding dreadnought tone. Rich, dynamic, full. A sound, and feel with world renowned quality - you won't want to put it down.
Specifications
Body & Bridge
- Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Body Material: Layered Walnut
- Body Type: Dreadnought
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bracing: Forward Shifted Pattern
- Top Finish: Satin Sunburst
- Rosette: Three Ring
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: 4 mm Italian Acrylic Dots
- Scale Length: 25 1/2''
- Nut Material: Tusq
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Die-Cast
- Electronics: ES2
- Included: Taylor Gig Bag
