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A Stage-ready 12-string Acoustic with Taylor Quality





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Fingerpickers and strummers are rejoicing around Sweetwater with the grand entrance of Taylor's 12-string 254ce Plus Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar. The Grand Auditorium body shape delivers the well-rounded and warm sound associated with dreadnoughts, but with a thinner body that is easier for people of all shapes and sizes to play. Players will enjoy the revolutionary Venetian single cutaway that offers unrivaled upper fret access. With its spruce top, Indian rosewood backing and sides, mahogany neck, and ebony fretboard, you get a perfect mix of tonewoods that covers a broad tonal spectrum. Last but certainly not least, the ES2 preamp gives this 12-stringer an incredible and authentic acoustic tone. Hear why Sweetwater guitarists can't get enough of the Taylor 254ce Plus ? get your hands on one today!





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Presence and projection with Grand Auditorium body shape





Ever wanted a dreadnought but dreaded the huge size synonymous with the body shape? Then Taylor’s Grand Auditorium body shape might be what you need. With the width and depth of a dreadnought, the 254ce Plus’s acoustic projection makes it ideal for playing in lounges and in front of small crowds. The slimmer waist lends this guitar a more compact appearance and enhances the clarity and precision of every note. We can’t forget to mention the Venetian single cutaway that gives a new meaning to upper-fret access for acoustic guitars. The Grand Auditorium body shape, matched with its 12-string typing, makes the 254ce Plus a home-run acoustic-electric guitar and a must-have in anyone’s collection.





Impeccable tonewoods





In true Taylor fashion, they wasted no expense on the 254ce Plus with its sonically rich mix of tonewoods. The spruce top and rosewood back and side give this acoustic-electric guitar a one-two punch of high-end presence and warm low-end. Its mahogany neck and ebony fretboard offer increased sustainability and additional low-end, making it a breath of fresh air to Taylor’s line of guitars notorious for their treble punch. Add in the 254ce’s beautiful aesthetics, such as the black binding and 4MM Faux pearl dot inlays, and you’ll be fighting yourself not to look at this guitar all day.





Natural sounding 12-string tones with Taylor ES2 preamp





Discrete and authentic sounding: that is what can be said about Taylor’s Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics. The proprietary pickup located behind the saddle uses three piezo-electric sensors that respond to the instrument’s acoustic energy as it’s transferred through the saddle. Its dynamic preamp delivers a natural acoustic sound with incredible range and responsiveness, which suits finger pickers and players who use picks. And with master volume, treble, and bass control knobs located on the upper bout, you can dial in your ideal tone on the fly.





Taylor 254ce Plus 12-string Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:


Grand Auditorium body shape gives this 12-string guitar a clear and balanced sound that delivers exceptional note clarity when strumming


Torrefied (roasted) spruce top adds resonance and magnifies the already powerful tone


Tropical mahogany neck and a Crelicam ebony fingerboard enhance the sustain and look incredible


ES2 preamp supplies authentic 12-string sounds with precision and is discrete


Taylor’s standard curve neck profile is comfortable no matter the hand size


Standard 25.5-inch scale length and 15-inch radius make this 12-string feel right at home with most guitarists


Has great upper-fret access with its Venetian cutaway


Faux pearl inlays on the ebony fretboard add a classy and modern aesthetic