Taylor 2025 Legacy 855e 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar - Natural (Used)

Taylor Legacy 855e 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural (Used) | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

Used — Trade-In. This guitar is in very excellent condition. Everything is stock except for Martin bridge pins. No major damage, no deep scratches, no blemishes. Minor pick scratches on the pickguard visible up close in direct light but not noticeable from a distance — see listing photos.

The Taylor Legacy 855e is a once-in-a-generation acoustic-electric — a 50th anniversary celebration instrument that brings back Taylor's long-discontinued Jumbo body platform in the most commanding way possible. Unapologetically oversized in scale, sound, and attitude, the 855e pairs a highly responsive X-braced solid Sitka spruce top with solid Indian rosewood back and sides for exemplary unplugged projection, deep bass, lush low end, and harmonically rich highs that reward both strummers and fingerpickers who favor volume and range. A comfortable Standard Carve neo-tropical mahogany neck topped with a Crelicam ebony fingerboard at a 15" radius delivers the nearly unmatched playability Taylor is revered for, and a classic LR Baggs Element VTC under-saddle pickup provides acoustically authentic plugged-in tone. Built in 2025 in El Cajon, California, serial number 1205305091 — this is one of the most significant acoustic-electric guitars Taylor has produced in its 50-year history, now available as a trade-in at No Limit Guitar Co.

Product Overview

The Taylor Jumbo body is a platform that Taylor had moved away from for many years before bringing it back for the 855e Legacy — and the reason it was so beloved in the first place is immediately apparent when you play one. The sheer physical scale of the Jumbo body produces a sonic output and low-end depth that no smaller Taylor body shape can match, making the 855e Legacy the instrument of choice for players who need maximum volume and projection in a purely acoustic context. As a 12-string, this body size advantage is amplified — the natural chorusing effect and octave doubling of 12-string construction gains additional power and resonance from the Jumbo platform, producing a wall of sound that can fill a room without amplification and shake the walls when plugged in.

The solid Sitka spruce top is braced with Taylor's X-brace pattern for a fuller, more responsive sound — Sitka spruce providing the bright, articulate, dynamically responsive tonal foundation that makes it the most widely used top wood in acoustic guitar construction, while the X-bracing allows the top to vibrate freely across its full surface area for maximum resonance and projection. Solid Indian rosewood back and sides contribute lush low end, mellow midrange complexity, and harmonically rich highs — rosewood's tonal profile complementing Sitka spruce particularly well by adding warmth and depth without sacrificing the brightness and definition that spruce tops provide. Together, these tonewoods produce the kind of full-range, balanced acoustic voice that recording engineers and performers have relied on from Taylor's premium instruments for decades.

The Standard Carve neo-tropical mahogany neck carries Taylor's reputation for exceptional playability — comfortable in the hand, fast under the fingers, and well-suited to the 1.875" nut width that accommodates 12-string playing without feeling cramped. Crelicam ebony on the fingerboard and bridge provides the dense, smooth, tonally articulate playing surface that ebony is prized for, and the 15" fingerboard radius strikes a practical balance between comfortable chord playing and expressive single-note work across the full 20-fret range. Large shell and mother-of-pearl Diamonds fingerboard inlays, a dazzling rosette, and white body and fingerboard binding reflect the classic Taylor visual appointments that define the 855e Legacy's period-correct aesthetic.

The LR Baggs Element VTC is a respected under-saddle pickup and volume/tone control preamp combination known for acoustically authentic amplified tone — transparent enough to represent the guitar's natural voice faithfully rather than imposing its own tonal character, with a Volume/Tone/Cut control set that gives players practical real-time control over their plugged-in sound. Taylor Mini tuning machines, D'Addario XS Coated Light strings, and a Tusq nut with Micarta saddle complete the specification.

Ideal For

• Strummers and fingerpickers who favor maximum volume, projection, and tonal range over the intimacy of smaller-bodied acoustic guitars
• 12-string players who want the full wall-of-sound capability of a Jumbo body in Taylor's most significant anniversary instrument
• Recording musicians and performing guitarists who want the authentic, transparent amplified tone of the LR Baggs Element VTC in a premium acoustic-electric platform
• Collectors and serious players looking for the Taylor 855e Legacy — a limited 50th anniversary instrument — at a used price with trade-in condition
• Guitarists in Idaho Falls seeking one of the boldest, most sonically commanding Taylor acoustic-electric guitars ever built

Key Features

Taylor Jumbo Body — Maximum Projection and Bass
The revived Taylor Jumbo platform delivers exceptional projection, deep bass, and exemplary string-to-string balance that no smaller Taylor body shape can match — amplified further by 12-string construction's natural chorusing and octave doubling.

Solid Sitka Spruce Top with X-Bracing
A highly responsive X-braced Sitka spruce top produces bright, articulate, dynamically responsive tone with the fullest resonance and projection the top can deliver.

Solid Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
Indian rosewood contributes lush low end, mellow midrange complexity, and harmonically rich highs — a tonewood pairing with Sitka spruce that has defined premium acoustic guitar tone for generations.

LR Baggs Element VTC Electronics
An acoustically authentic under-saddle pickup and Volume/Tone/Cut preamp delivers transparent, faithful amplified tone that represents the guitar's natural voice without imposing its own coloration.

Standard Carve Mahogany Neck with Crelicam Ebony Fingerboard
The comfortable Standard Carve neck profile with a 15" radius Crelicam ebony fingerboard delivers the nearly unmatched playability Taylor is revered for, with a 1.875" nut width suited to 12-string playing.

Classic Taylor Visual Appointments
Large shell and mother-of-pearl Diamonds inlays, a dazzling rosette, and white body and fingerboard binding deliver the period-correct visual character that makes the 855e Legacy a genuine celebration of Taylor's 50-year heritage.

50th Anniversary Legacy Instrument
The 855e Legacy celebrates 50 years of Taylor guitars by reaching back to the brand's historic Jumbo platform — more than a throwback, it stands at the top of the Taylor line as a much-welcomed return to the brand's biggest, boldest body shape.

What's Included

• Taylor Legacy 855e 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Natural, Used Trade-In)
• Hardshell Case
• Free standard shipping

Note: Martin bridge pins installed in place of original Taylor bridge pins. All other components stock.

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This Taylor Legacy 855e Today

This Taylor Legacy 855e 12-String trade-in is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to play it in person and experience the Jumbo body's wall-of-sound projection firsthand, or reach out online to arrange your purchase. A 50th anniversary Taylor Jumbo 12-string in very excellent condition — this won't last.