Taylor Legacy 810e Electro Acoustic Guitar

Full Description

Powerful and balanced dreadnought tone

The Legacy 810e keeps the classic dreadnought character that has long been a favourite among flatpickers and strummers. Its voice is powerful and open, projecting with authority while maintaining balance across the tonal spectrum.

Deep bass notes drive rhythm playing with energy, while the crisp top end ensures each note rings with definition. The traditional X-bracing helps preserve the natural resonance of the body, adding volume and sustain without overpowering clarity. This balance makes the guitar versatile, suitable for dynamic flatpicking, strong strumming or gentler acoustic textures.

Premium tonewoods that shape the sound

Indian rosewood back and sides bring warmth, complexity and a wide frequency range to the 810e. The tone is rich and full, with deep lows and shimmering highs that work well for both accompaniment and lead playing.

Sitka spruce is used for the top, providing the strength and elasticity needed for a broad dynamic response. This wood pairing allows you to move effortlessly between soft fingerpicking and hard strumming without losing tonal balance. Together, they create a voice that is both traditional and modern, responsive to every nuance of your playing.

Modern comfort meets traditional craftsmanship

Taylor’s updated neck profile makes fretting smooth and relaxed, helping reduce strain across longer playing sessions. The build quality reflects Taylor’s consistent attention to detail, with refined touches that include white binding, a three-ring abalone rosette and large diamond inlays in mother of pearl.

The result is a guitar that looks elegant and feels easy to play. The ebony bridge and fretboard provide stability and sustain, while the faux-tortoiseshell pickguard adds a timeless aesthetic. Every part of the design is carefully considered to enhance your playing experience without losing the guitar’s vintage roots.

Stage-ready electronics and premium protection

The LR Baggs Element VTC pickup captures the natural tone of the Legacy 810e with clarity and precision. Its soundhole-mounted controls give you quick access to volume and tone adjustments so you can shape your sound easily on stage. Plugged in, the response remains true to the acoustic voice of the instrument, making it ideal for performance and recording.

The 810e also includes a deluxe hardshell case that keeps it protected in storage or during transport. This thoughtful pairing of advanced electronics and practical protection makes the 810e ready for both studio and stage use.

Features

• Legacy edition Dreadnought electro-acoustic honoring original Taylor designs from 1975
• Solid Sitka spruce top paired with Indian rosewood back and sides for rich tonal depth
• Traditional X-bracing enhances projection, warmth, and harmonic complexity
• Modern Taylor neck profile ensures comfortable fretting and easy adjustability
• LR Baggs Element VTC pickup with soundhole-mounted controls for natural-sounding amplification
• Classic appointments including white binding, abalone rosette, and Large Diamond inlays
• Faux-tortoiseshell pickguard and ebony bridge pins with abalone dots for a vintage-inspired look
• Balanced dreadnought tone ideal for aggressive flatpicking and strumming
• Deep low end with clarity that avoids muddiness, perfect for rhythm and lead playing
• Includes deluxe hardshell case and a custom Legacy interior label

Specifications

• Number Of Strings: 6 String
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Bracing System: X-Bracing
• Cutaway: Non-Cutaway
• Color: Natural

• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Back/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Rosette: Green Abalone 3 Ring
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece No Wedge
• Body Binding: White
• Armrest: None
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back/Side Finish: Gloss

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fretboard Inlay: Mother-Of-Pearl Large Non-Engraved Diamonds
• Fretboard Binding: White
• Neck Finish: Gloss

• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"

• Peghead Veneer Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Peghead Inlay: None
• Peghead Type: Standard
• Peghead Binding: White
• Peghead Finish: Gloss

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut & Saddle: White TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: West African Ebony With Green Abalone Dots
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Medium (.013 - .056)
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel With Nickel Buttons
• Strap Pin: Nickel
• End Pin: Nickel