Taylor 812ce Grand Concert, V-Class Bracing

A beautifully compact Grand Concert model that delivers the premium tone and responsiveness of Taylor’s 800 Series. With Indian rosewood back and sides, a Sitka spruce top, V-Class bracing, and ES2 electronics, the 812ce excels in clarity, sustain, and comfortable playability.

Product Overview

The Taylor 812ce brings together a refined mix of tone, comfort, and expressive capability. Its compact Grand Concert body archives a full-bodied sonic experience without overwhelming size—making it ideal for fingerstyle players and stage performers alike. Indian rosewood imparts deep, sweet resonance; Sitka spruce adds vibrant clarity. Taylor’s innovative V-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain, and intonation, while the Venetian cutaway offers effortless fret access. A smooth rosewood armrest invites long playing sessions, and the ES2 pickup system translates your natural acoustic tone seamlessly to the live stage. A deluxe hardshell case includes keeps this premium instrument safe and ready for the road.

Highlights & Tonal Profile

• Grand Concert Body with Venetian Cutaway — Ideal for fingerstyle comfort and elevated fret access

• Indian Rosewood & Sitka Spruce Construction — Balanced warmth, clarity, and rich overtones

• V-Class Bracing — Maximizes volume, sustain, and harmonic alignment across the fretboard

• Rosewood Armrest — Enhances ergonomic comfort during extended play

• Expression System® 2 (ES2) Electronics — Captures the guitar’s acoustic nuances for live performance

Specifications Summary