Taylor
Taylor 812ce 12-Fret Grand Concert
An elegantly compact Grand Concert guitar that blends comfort, clarity, and power. With tonal richness from Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce, V-Class bracing for elevated projection and sustain, and the expressive convenience of ES2 electronics, the 812ce 12-Fret is a cherished tool for fingerstylists and gigging musicians alike.
Product Overview
Designed for comfort and clarity, the Taylor 812ce 12-Fret Grand Concert model delivers a relaxed playing experience with extraordinary sonic character. Its body design—paired with a 12-fret neck—offers an intimate feel, while the tonewood combo of Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce brings balanced warmth, sparkle, and depth. With Taylor’s innovative V-Class bracing, expect enhanced sustain, responsiveness, and volume—all packaged in a smaller frame. The radius-style rosewood armrest adds ergonomic ease, and the ES2 pickup system preserves the guitar’s natural personality in live settings. A deluxe hardshell case completes the package.
Highlights & Tonal Profile
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Grand Concert Body & 12-Fret Neck — Promotes fingerstyle clarity and comfortable fret access
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Indian Rosewood & Sitka Spruce — Delivers deep bass, clear mids, and dynamic highs
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V-Class Bracing — Amplifies volume, sustain, and intonation, offering even, piano-like clarity
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Radius-style Armrest — Adds comfort to the lower bout during extended play
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ES2 Electronics — Faithfully captures the guitar’s acoustic character for plugged-in performance
Specifications Summary
Feature | Description |
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Body Shape | Grand Concert, 12-fret neck joint |
Top Wood | Sitka spruce |
Back & Sides | Indian rosewood |
Bracing | Taylor V-Class |
Armrest | Radius-style rosewood armrest |
Electronics | Expression System® 2 (ES2) pickup system |
Case | Deluxe hardshell case included |