DISC Taylor 812ce 12-Fret NAMM LTD, Rosewood & Redwood

Full Description

Premium Redwood & Indian Rosewood Construction

The Taylor 812ce NAMM LTD features a top constructed from redwood, offering similar tonal properties to cedar but with a bolder, more brilliant response. Redwood also produces warm overtones with a little extra brightness, also known to Taylor fans as 'cedar on steroids.' In addition, the Taylor 812ce's redwood top is accompanied by Indian rosewood back and sides which not only offers a visually striking appearance but produces versatility, a full low-end and bright trebles. Together, this sonically-pleasing mixture of tonewoods projects a rich, iconic sound that pairs particularly well with bluegrass, folk and classical, but is equally suited numerous strumming and picking techniques.

Expression System 2

Equipped with high-quality ES2 electronics, the Taylor 812ce NAMM LTD is perfect for the more professional recording or performing musician. The ES2 is a revolutionary design that projects Taylor's incredible dedication to acoustic guitar amplification. Additionally, the ES2 pickup captures the guitar's natural acoustic voice as well as more dynamic properties using a unique and innovative behind-the-saddle design. With a behind-the-saddle design and three uniquely positioned pickup sensors, the Expression System 2 faithfully picks-up more of the Taylor's dynamic range for a true and clear representation of the guitar's acoustic voice. Furthermore, with the innovative pickup design combined with Taylor's custom-designed 'professional audio' - grade preamp, the overall system produces a premium yet exceptionally faithful amplified tone. With this, the Taylor 812ce NAMM LTD is perfect for studio use, stage work, professional tours, and the Taylor enthusiast craving a limited edition NAMM exclusive for their collection.

Advanced Performance Bracing

Equipped with advanced performance bracing, the Taylor 812ce offers superior volume and projection, as well as an enhanced tone. In addition, Taylor's advanced performance bracing is customised to the 812ce's grand concert body shape to optimize the guitar's sonic-properties and strengths. Taylor's advanced performance bracing also has side braces which help to encourage and maximise top/back movement. The overall result of Taylor's advanced performance bracing is an enhanced tone with superb projection, greater warmth, emphasised mid-range and ringing-sustain. Lastly, bracing is extremely important for the guitar's structure as it reinforces the overall body whilst preventing the guitar from collapsing under string tension.

Grand Concert Cutaway

Taylor's grand concert body is known for the incredible clarity and balance that reign within the comfortable and compact shape. Additionally, its shorter scale and lighter string tension provide easier playability, perfect for long, enduring sets. For added comfort, the Taylor 812ce also features a venetian cutaway profile, providing smooth, easy access to upper frets and more challenging chords with ease. Furthermore, the 812ce's grand concert body is certain to mix cleanly with other instruments when performing live on stage or recording in the studio, providing an idyllic instrument for the professional session musician. Delivering controlled overtones and a delicate, pure, and beautiful sonic-character, the 812ce becomes ideal for the fingerpicking enthusiast. Overall, with its smaller body and nipped in waist, the Taylor 812ce NAMM LTD is one of the ultimate instruments to take to the studio or the stage.

Venetian Cutaway

The Venetian Cutaway is renowned for its soft, round lines, creating a visually stunning look that is recognisable on any body. This type of cutaway allows easier access to the upper frets for a comfortable play, and enables you with more freedom throughout the fingerboard.

Quality You Can Trust

Taylor Guitars design and construct each of their guitars to a high standard, ensuring that each time you play, you are getting the best paying experience. All of Taylor's guitars include an official Taylor case or gig bag, and customers can benefit from a FREE 12 year Taylor European warranty when registering their purchased guitar at www.taylorguitars.com

Features

• Limited Edition NAMM Exclusive model
• Visually striking mixture of timbers produces truly stunning tone, well-suited to numerous techniques
• Perfect for stage and studio work due to high-quality electronics
• Smoky ebony fingerboard adds bright attack and superb sustain to the overall sound
• Advanced performance bracing for superior projection and enhanced tone
• Particularly ideal for the fingerpicking enthusiast due to grand concert body
• Full-gloss finish, abalone-dot bright pins and rosette offers premium, stage-worthy appearance
• Taylor slotted headstock for authentic appearance

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Model: 812ce 12-Fret Limited Edition NAMM Exclusive
• Top Material: Redwood
• Body Material: Indian Rosewood
• Body Type: Grand Concert Cutaway
• Bracing: Taylor Advanced Performance
• Binding: Figured Maple
• Bridge Pin Dot Inlay: Abalone
• Rosette: Abalone Edged with Rosewood
• Finish: Gloss
• Colour: Natural

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Fingerboard Material: Smoky Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Element
• 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