Taylor Guitars 618E Grand Orchestra - Refurbished

The 618e, the Grand Orchestra flagship of the 600 Series

At the top of the 600 Series, the Taylor 618e embodies Taylor's modern approach to maple: a warmer, more complex voice while retaining its legendary clarity. Its large Grand Orchestra body delivers rare breadth but remains surprisingly manageable thanks to the smoothly profiled neck and precise factory setup.

Who is it for and what styles?

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists, the 618e shines in expansive strumming, articulate flatpicking, and dynamic fingerstyle. Its wide volume reserve and subtle responsiveness make it a top choice for solo performers, powerful acoustic accompaniment, and demanding studio recordings.

Sound

The solid Sitka spruce top offers a wide dynamic range and clear articulation. The solid maple back and sides provide definition, quick attack, and transparency that lets your playing express itself. The V-Class bracing combines longitudinal stiffness with lateral flexibility: you gain volume, sustain, and chord accuracy. The large air volume of the Grand Orchestra adds deep lows and impressive projection, while remaining balanced and sensitive to subtle nuances.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the 618e's performance, opt for Medium gauge phosphor bronze strings (compatible with the original setup). The Taylor Deluxe Western Floral hardshell case is included for transport. For amplification, a quality 6.35 mm straight jack cable is perfectly compatible with the ES2. A case humidifier and a hygrometer will help stabilize the instrument in variable conditions.

Technical specifications

Shape	Grand Orchestra	Heel length	3.5" / 90 mm
Top	Solid Sitka spruce, Glossy finish	Number of frets	20
Back & sides	Solid maple, Gloss 6.0 finish	Tuners	Taylor Nickel
Color	Antique Blonde	Nut	Black Tusq
Back configuration	2-piece "No Wedge"	Saddle	Micarta
Binding	Rock maple	Bridge pins	West African ebony, green abalone dots
Rosette	Single ring, Paua material	Installed strings	Phosphor Bronze Medium
Pickguard	Dark stained maple	Onboard system	Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
Body width	16.73" / 425 mm	Pickups	3 sensors located behind the saddle
Body length	20.63" / 524 mm	Output	6.35 mm jack
Body depth	5.00" / 127 mm	Headstock	Standard, Crelicam ebony veneer
Bracing	V-Class	Headstock logo	Taylor "Mother of Pearl"
Neck/Heel	Hard maple, satin finish	Headstock inlay	Mission (celluloid/shell, grained ivoroid/Mother of Pearl)
Joint	Scarf	Headstock binding	Crelicam ebony
Fretboard	West African Crelicam ebony, ebony fretboard edges	Edge trim	Black/Koa/Ivoroid/Black
Fretboard inlays	Mission	Truss rod cover	Crelicam ebony
Nut width	44.5 mm / 1.75"	Case	Taylor Deluxe Hardshell - Western Floral (included)
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm