Each set of sapwood-rich African ebony selected for the 600 Series LTDs is uniquely exotic, as contrasting hues bend the bookmatched symmetry into abstract art. Compared to the Macassar ebony used in recent years for guitar backs and sides, this species has a higher density, which translates into a rich, ringing character with an even quality across the tonal spectrum.

To match the ebony's sonic characteristics, Taylor’s design team chose European spruce tops with Adirondack spruce bracing. The spruce has a strong attack with big headroom, and produces
thick, wide notes with rich overtones. Guitarists who play more slowly or softly will likely appreciate the way the response wraps the fundamental in a whole layer of overtones. "We felt like this wood pairing would be a favorite of someone who likes to play full fingerstyle arrangements rather than a machine gun country
picker," says Taylor luthier Andy Powers. "It won’t have the snappiness of a bright wood. This is a sipping wood. You play the notes and savor how they fade away."

Unique appointments include a new Spiked Ovals fretboard inlay, featuring a progression of engraved koa ovals between a pair of ivoroid spikes. The koa / ivoroid pairing continues on the body with
ivoroid binding and curly koa top edge trim, along with an ivoroid/curly koa rosette. Gold Gotoh 510 tuners add a premium touch to match the elevated aesthetic. Both models feature full-body gloss finish, a Venetian cutaway, and Expression System
electronics

Model 616ce-LTD
Back/Sides African Ebony
Top European Spruce
Cutaway Venetian
Headstock Overlay Ebony
Finish Gloss w/ Satin Neck
Rosette Ivoroid/Koa w/ Bound Soundhole
Neck Tropical Mahogany
Nut Width 1 3/4"
Binding Ivoroid
Fretboard Ebony
Inlays Ivoroid/Koa Spiked Ovals
No. of Frets 20
Overall Length 41"
Scale Length 25 1/2"
Body Length 20"
Body Width 16-1/4"
Body Depth 4 5/8"
Nut/Saddle Tusq
Tuners Gotoh Gold
Bridge Ebony
Bridge Pins Ebony
Pickguard None
Electronics Taylor Expression System
Strings Elixir Light Gauge
Case Deluxe Brown Hardshell

Unique Features: Ebony Back and Sides, European Spruce Top, Adirondack Spruce Bracing, Koa/Ivoroid Spiked Ovals Fretboard Inlay, Ivoroid Binding, Curly Koa Top Edge Trim, Ivoroid/Curly Koa Rosette, Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners