Fantastic condition limited edition Taylor 516e custom.
This is what Taylor had to say at the time of its release:-
Curly-figured sets of mahogany, an anomaly among the normally straight-grained trees, bring unique visual appeal to Taylor’s 500 Series Limited Editions.
Sourced from Central America, the wood was paired with a European spruce top braced with Adirondack spruce, which produces clear sonic headroom with extra warmth and tonal flavor, according to Taylor master builder Andy Powers.
Because of the fundamental emphasis of mahogany, Powers says, players can expect a dynamic voice that’s both powerful and sophisticated.
Wood–rich appointments include Indian rosewood binding along the body, soundhole and fretboard, with figured mahogany top trim.
Special to this series is a rosette design featuring mahogany and boxwood, which gives the top an organic, modern feel.
Boxwood was also used in the new “Avian” fretboard inlay, an abstract design featuring progressive winged forms.