The 12-String, Perfected—Rich, Articulate, and Effortless to Play
There’s nothing like the shimmering, chorus-like voice of a great 12-string. The Taylor 354ce delivers that iconic sound with the modern playability and sonic horsepower that only Taylor can. Built on the versatile Grand Auditorium body shape, this guitar balances comfort with robust acoustic output. The solid Sitka spruce top provides the punch and clarity, while solid Sapele back and sides offer a warm, focused midrange that keeps the tone from getting muddy—a common issue with lesser 12-strings.
V-Class Bracing: A Sonic Revolution
Under the hood, Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing is the secret weapon. This innovative architecture doesn’t just make the guitar louder; it fundamentally improves the way the top vibrates. The result is a stunning increase in both volume *and* sustain. Notes bloom with incredible richness and hang in the air longer. More importantly, it brings the guitar’s intonation into near-perfect alignment, so chords ring true and pure all the way up the neck. It’s a game-changer that makes this 12-string incredibly musical and inspiring.
Studio-Ready Tone, On Stage or Unplugged
The 354ce is equipped with Taylor’s Expression System® 2 (ES2) electronics, a breakthrough in acoustic amplification. By placing the pickup sensors *behind* the saddle rather than under it, the ES2 captures the guitar’s dynamic properties and resonance like never before. It translates the warm, detailed acoustic voice into a natural, feedback-resistant plugged-in tone that’s perfect for the stage, the studio, or your weekly worship set. Whether you’re strumming big open chords or fingerpicking delicate passages, the sound is authentically *you*.
Unmistakable Taylor Playability
Despite its 12 strings, the 354ce plays with the buttery smoothness of a 6-string. The neo-tropical mahogany neck features a comfortable Standard Carve profile, and the West African Crelicam Ebony fingerboard is a dream to play on. Combined with a 1-7/8″ nut width that provides just enough space for clean chording, this guitar fights player fatigue and invites you to play for hours on end. From the smooth Venetian cutaway to the satin neck finish, every detail is engineered for performance.
