Key Features
- Waves of sparkling, rich sound exudes from a Lutz spruce top
- Fingerstyle players will fall in love with the sublime grand concert body
- Delve into the wondrous, warm tone of Tasmanian blackwood back and sides
- A robust and durable deluxe hardshell case is included
DISC Taylor 312ce 12-Fret LTD, X Bracing Overview
The Taylor 312ce 12-Fret LTD is captivating from first glance. Warmth and sheer quality are evident from looks alone, but start strumming, start plucking eloquently at the strings, and you'll be whisked away into a world of smooth, immaculate sound. Even with mellow playing - where the beauty lies in the intricacy of your fretting - the grand concert body will ensure you have supreme clarity, whilst its comfortable shape and sleek Venetian cutaway allow for easy access to the higher frets.
Propelled by a characterful Lutz spruce and Tasmanian blackwood construction, the tone of the 312ce is awash with richness and shimmering trebles. Only true sonic excellence will flow from the strings. And thanks to Expression System 2 electronics, you can dazzle your audience with an amplified tone that doesn't sacrifice a touch of natural acoustic goodness. Travel to and from each gig or the studio with the sturdy armour of a deluxe hardshell case - one is included - and be ready for an unforgettable performance.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionA premium tonewood duo
You won't find these two woods on any old guitar. They showcase the exquisite, unwavering, meticulous craftsmanship of the experts at Taylor, putting you in the presence of greatness. It can only be a Lutz spruce top and Tasmanian blackwood back and sides - a magical team that allows you to strum with richness and fingerpick with clarity. In fact, with the addition of the grand concert body, this guitar lends itself wonderfully to fingerstyles, delivering definition and quality with every note. Lutz spruce combines the sonic characteristics of Sitka, White, Engelmann, and Adirondack, giving you a dreamy tone with superb volume and depth. Tasmanian blackwood then closely resembles koa or mahogany within the midrange, whilst its top end rings out with the shimmer and richness of rosewood. So you'll have a truly unique, hybrid tone.
Make your grand entrance
Let's delve further into the beauty of the grand concert body. Because a wealth of benefits awaits you. Not only does this shape look exquisite, radiating beauty at every turn of its elegant curves, but it also contributes to a smooth, comfortable playing experience. Thanks to its compact size, shorter scale, and lighter string tension, you'll be granted fantastic playability, not to mention the easy access to higher frets courtesy of the beautiful Venetian cutaway. And as you slide up the fretboard in silky, seamless fashion, your sound will be swimming in the clarity and controlled overtones of the grand concert, perfect for fingerpicking players.
Magnificence from the inside
If you're going to soar to the skies with your skilful playing, you want an acoustic that is supremely durable and robust enough to withstand anything. Thankfully, Taylor know of this necessity and have equipped the 312ce with performance bracing, an innovative take on the standard X-brace. Expertly crafted modifications allow the top to vibrate in a way that enhances the tone's power and volume whilst providing unwavering strength to prevent the guitar collapsing under string tension.
Perfect for professional musicians
Take to the stage, make history in the studio, or just plug in during a jam session. ES2 electronics will have your back. The Electronic System 2 is revolutionary in design and, combined with Taylor's custom-designed 'professional audio'-grade preamp, faithfully captures the guitar's natural acoustic voice whilst ensuring your amplification is dazzling, clear, and dynamic. Soft rotary controls are located discreetly on the body's upper bout, allowing you to intricately sculpt your sound until it is truly magical. Mesmerise your audience, immerse yourself in a beautiful playing experience, and feel Taylor's quality in all its glory.
Specifications
- Product Code: 312ce 12-Fret LTD
Body & Bridge
- Model: 312ce 12-Fret Limited Edition NAMM Exclusive
- Top Material: Lutz Spruce
- Body Material: Tasmanian Blackwood
- Body Type: Grand Concert Cutaway
- Bracing: Taylor Performance
- Binding: Faux Tortoiseshell
- Rosette: 3-Ring Faux Tortoiseshell
- Finish: Satin
- Top Colour: Honey Sunburst
- Body Colour: Shaded Edgeburst
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Colour: Shaded Edgeburst
- Fingerboard Inlay: Italian Acrylic Gothic Diamond
- Headstock: Slotted
- Number of Frets: 18
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Taylor Tuners w/ Ebony Buttons
- Electronics: Expression System 2 w/ Taylor Custom Designed Professional Audio Grade Preamp
- Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
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