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Description

The Taylor 912ce with ES2 Electronics is a harmonious blend of craftsmanship and innovation, designed for musicians who demand both exquisite tone and seamless playability. This acoustic-electric guitar features a compact Grand Concert body, making it the perfect companion for intimate performances and travel while delivering a full-bodied sound. Crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, this guitar offers a legendary tonewood combination known for its rich, balanced, and dynamic output.

The tropical mahogany neck and West African ebony fingerboard provide a silky smooth playing experience, allowing for effortless fingerstyle runs and bold chordal work. Whether you're strumming on stage or picking in the studio, the advanced Taylor Expression System 2 electronics ensure your sound is captured with pristine clarity. This innovative system utilizes a proprietary three-section pickup located behind the saddle, offering an accurate and natural tone amplification that reflects the instrument's true voice.

With its Venetian cutaway, the Taylor 912ce gives you unrestricted access to higher frets, encouraging expressive play and creative exploration. The ebony bridge and Micarta saddle enhance the guitar's resonance and sustain, providing a robust platform for your musical journey.

Key Features:

  • Smaller Grand Concert body for comfort and portability
  • Solid Sitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides
  • Tropical mahogany neck with West African ebony fingerboard
  • Taylor Expression System 2 electronics for superior amplified tone
  • Venetian cutaway for enhanced upper-fret access
  • Ebony bridge and Micarta saddle for improved resonance and sustain

Product specs

Brand Taylor
Model 912ce with ES2 Electronics
Year 2013 - 2017
Made In United States
Categories Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Active Preamp Yes
Back Material Rosewood
Body Shape Grand Concert
Color Family Natural, Tan
Finish Style Gloss
Fretboard Material Ebony
Model Family Taylor 912
Model Sub-Family Taylor 912ce
Neck Material Mahogany
Number of Frets 20
Number of Strings 6-String
Offset Body Non-Offset Body
Pickup Internal Piezo Pickup
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Scale Length 25.5"
Series Taylor 900 Series
Sides Material Rosewood
String Type Steel
Top Material Spruce
Wood Top Style Plain

FAQs

What is the Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) on the 912ce?

The Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) is an advanced pickup design featuring a behind-the-saddle pickup with three uniquely positioned sensors, providing a natural amplified sound that captures the guitar's full tonal range.

Is the Taylor 912ce with ES2 Electronics suitable for fingerstyle playing?

Yes, the Taylor 912ce's Grand Concert body shape and responsive tonewoods, such as spruce and rosewood, make it ideal for fingerstyle playing, offering clarity and balance.

What type of wood is used for the back and sides of the Taylor 912ce?

The back and sides of the Taylor 912ce are made from rosewood, which contributes to its rich, warm sound and enhances its projection and sustain.

Does the Taylor 912ce have a cutaway design?

Yes, the Taylor 912ce features a cutaway design, allowing easier access to the upper frets for advanced playing techniques.

How many frets does the Taylor 912ce have?

The Taylor 912ce comes with 20 frets, providing a comfortable playing experience across its 25.5-inch scale length.

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