The Legacy Collection was introduced during Taylor Guitars’ 50th anniversary as a tribute to Bob Taylor’s earliest guitar designs—original shapes and voicing concepts, thoughtfully refined for modern players under Bob’s direct guidance. The Legacy 810e Special Edition Heritage Burst continues that lineage with a square-shoulder dreadnought inspired by the American Dream workshop where Bob’s guitar-making journey began.
This model expands on the Legacy platform by revisiting Bob’s original Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce dreadnought design, delivering a warm, powerful voice with enhanced depth, projection, and feel. It complements the rounded-shoulder Legacy 810e introduced earlier in 2024, reflecting the evolution of Bob’s classic designs over time.
Deeper Square-Shoulder Body
The square-shoulder silhouette features a deeper body taper in the lower bout, enhancing low-end response, fullness, and overall presence.
Refined X-Bracing
Taylor’s classic X-Bracing architecture is carefully refined to produce greater warmth, depth, and projection, resulting in a more open, resonant voice.
24-7/8" Scale Length
Occasionally used on past Taylor dreadnoughts, this slightly shorter scale offers a more relaxed, slinky feel for easier fretting—without sacrificing tonal richness. Paired with the deep body and bracing, it balances powerful low-end warmth with nuanced articulation.
Legacy Neck Design
Bob Taylor’s patented NT (New Technology) neck joint provides exceptional long-term playability, precise adjustability, and superior serviceability.
Refined appointments give this guitar a timeless, heritage-driven look:
Top Finish: Custom Heritage Sunburst with deep cherry-red undertones
Inlays: Cindy inlay suite in mother-of-pearl and green abalone
Binding: Cream binding on body, fretboard, and peghead with black/cream purfling
Rosette: Three-ring green abalone with matching purfling accents
Finish: Gloss body and neck
