Shimmering 12 String Chime Without The Fight
For most of us, a 12 string is that extra voice we reach for when a song needs more air, more chime and more drama. This Taylor 454ce gives you that lush, orchestral shimmer with the kind of easy playing feel that makes you actually want to use it, not fear it.
Rosewood And Sitka: Classic, Lush And Balanced
Indian rosewood back and sides bring the warm low end and blooming overtones, while the Sitka spruce top adds snap, projection and clarity. The result is a big, piano like spread that never gets muddy, even when you are strumming full chords across all 12 strings.
Taylor’s V Class bracing is doing serious work here. It stiffens the top in the right places for more volume and sustain, and keeps the fundamental pitch locked in so those octave pairs ring in tune all the way up the neck.
Grand Auditorium Body That Hits The Sweet Spot
The Grand Auditorium shape is the ideal home for a 12 string like this. It has enough air volume for that wide, stereo style spread, but it is far more comfortable and controlled than a big jumbo body.
The Venetian cutaway keeps the upper register wide open for chord extensions and melodic lines, while the gloss finish over the natural top and rosewood back gives it a classy, stage ready look. White binding, a green abalone rosette and faux tortoise guard keep it elegant without getting flashy.
Taylor Neck Comfort On A 12 String
Real talk, if a 12 string neck does not feel right, you will never reach for it. The neo tropical mahogany neck with Taylor’s standard carve feels instantly familiar if you have played any modern Taylor before.
The bolt on design and satin finish keep it fast and smooth, the 1 7/8 inch nut gives you room for the pairs without feeling like a baseball bat, and the West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard with Finial inlays keeps things clean and classy. Intonation and tuning stability are rock solid, which is huge when you are wrangling twice the number of strings.
Expression System 2: Plug In And Keep It Real
When you decide to take this 454ce on stage, the Expression System 2 is ready. The pickup sits behind the saddle and tracks the top movement, so you get more of the actual acoustic voice instead of that harsh piezo quack.
Through a PA, acoustic amp or modeler, the ES2 stays natural, dynamic and responsive to your touch. Strum hard and it roars, back off and it delivers glassy, chiming textures that sit beautifully in a mix.
Dialed In At Moore Guitars And Ready To Go
This specific guitar is in our Evansville, Indiana shop right now, photographed individually so you are seeing the exact 454ce 12 string you will receive. It has been inspected three times and dialed in with our free Player Perfect setup so the action, intonation and feel are right where a working player needs them.
At around 5.2 pounds it is light, resonant and easy on the shoulder. It ships in a Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown case, with free 2 to 3 day shipping, our 72 Hour Love It Guarantee and the option to talk trade if you have something you would like to move. You should have no disappointments when you open the case and hit that first big shimmer chord.
Questions about this guitar or 12 strings in general? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real player on our team for straight answers and zero sales pressure.
