Taylor 812ce 12-Fret DLX Electro Acoustic X Bracing

Full Description

Grand Concert

The 812ce 12-Fret DLX Cutaway Electro Acoustic Guitar features a grand concert body shape, which is significantly smaller than the grand auditorium, providing a big sound in a comfortable design. Built with a tapered waist and shorter scale, as well as a lighter string tension, the grand concert shape is perfect for in the studio and on stage. With its nipped in waist and comfortable contours,the 812ce is ideal for fingerstyle and Folk players.

Sitka Spruce & Rosewood

For a versatile tone, the Taylor 812ce features a sitka spruce soundboard that delivers a broad dynamic and accommodates a variety of styles. This sitka spruce top is elegantly contrasted with a rosewood body, which brings a deep low end and bright top end into the mix. Both choices of tonewoods deliver a crisp articulation and stunning looks that players will love.

Expression 2 Electronics

The Taylor Expression System 2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor's ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the ES2 is Taylor's proprietary behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before. Together with Taylor's custom designed professional audio grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favourite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of the 812ce Electro Acoustic Guitar.

Features

• Equipped with Expression System 2 electronics for added volume at large events
• Grand concert body shape is ideal for fingerstyles and Folk music
• Sitka spruce top with an Indian rosewood body delivers a broad dynamic range with warmth
• Compact 12-fret design provides incredible playing comfort
• Advanced Performance bracing with Relief Rout enhances the tonal output
• Rounded rosewood radius armrest for adding playing comfort
• Gotoh 510 tuners feature a 21:1 gear ratio for an ultra-smooth tuning experience
• Includes Taylor deluxe hardshell brown case
• Venetian cutaway offers comfort and easier access to the higher frets
• Ornate details include mother of pearl element inlays. maple binding and back strip, and an abalone rosette

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Series: 800
• Body Shape: Grand Concert
• Back/ Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Bracing: Advanced Performance with Relief Rout
• Finish: Gloss 3.5
• Bridge: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Ebony with Abalone Dots
• Scale Length: -7/8"

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Joint: Scarf
• Neck Width: 1-3/4"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Number of Frets: 18
• Fretboard Inlay: Element
• Nut: Tusq

Electronics & Hardware

• Pickup/ Preamp: Expression System 2
• Tuners:Taylor Slot Head
• Buttons: Synthetic Ivory
• Pickguard: Rosewood
• Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze HD Light
• Case:Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown