Taylor 812ce 12-Fret Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural
Series & Model: part of Taylor’s prestigious 800 Series, the 812ce 12-Fret represents a premium blend of traditional acoustic design and modern Taylor innovation. The 800 Series is widely regarded as one of the company’s flagship collections, celebrated for exceptional craftsmanship, refined appointments, and remarkably balanced tonal performance. Known for delivering studio-quality articulation, dynamic responsiveness, and outstanding playability, the series has become a benchmark for professional acoustic instruments. This 812ce 12-Fret model incorporates a shortened body-to-neck relationship that places the bridge closer to the center of the soundboard, maximizing warmth, responsiveness, and tonal richness while maintaining the versatility and comfort that define Taylor’s Grand Concert platform.
Style: finished in elegant Natural gloss, this guitar showcases the timeless beauty of premium tonewoods accented by refined 800 Series appointments. A radiused armrest, subtle wood detailing, and sophisticated craftsmanship create an appearance that is both luxurious and understated.
Build Notes: featuring a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, the 812ce 12-Fret delivers exceptional tonal balance, harmonic depth, and clarity. The compact Grand Concert body shape offers outstanding comfort and responsiveness, particularly for fingerstyle players and those seeking nuanced dynamic control. Taylor’s V-Class bracing enhances sustain, projection, and intonation while preserving remarkable articulation. The tropical mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard provide a smooth and effortless playing experience. A radiused armrest increases comfort during extended sessions, while the Expression System 2 electronics faithfully reproduce the guitar’s natural voice in amplified settings.
Availability: this instrument is brand new, factory fresh, and ready for immediate playability.
Features & Included Items: equipped with V-Class bracing, Expression System 2 electronics, radiused armrest, ebony fingerboard and bridge, premium Taylor tuners, gloss body finish, and professional-grade appointments throughout. Includes a Taylor deluxe hardshell case and official Taylor documentation.
The Sound: rich, balanced, and remarkably responsive with warm lows, articulate mids, shimmering highs, and exceptional sustain. The 12-fret design enhances overall resonance and sensitivity, making every note feel alive and expressive.
Buy Now: discover the refined elegance and inspiring tonal character of the Taylor 812ce 12-Fret today.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Taylor
Model: 812ce 12-Fret
Series: 800 Series
Body Shape: Grand Concert
Orientation: Right-Handed
Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back Wood: Solid Indian Rosewood
Side Wood: Solid Indian Rosewood
Bracing: V-Class Bracing
Neck Wood: Tropical Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Bridge Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 24-7/8"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Number of Frets: 18
Cutaway: Venetian
Electronics: Expression System 2
Finish: Natural Gloss
Armrest: Radiused Armrest
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case
Country of Manufacture: USA
