Taylor 454ce 12-String Electro Acoustic, Tobacco Sunburst

Full Description

Premium tonewoods for a rich and resonant sound

The Taylor 454ce 12-String is crafted with solid Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a Sitka spruce top, a combination renowned for its tonal depth and dynamic range. Indian rosewood delivers a warm low end with complex overtones, while the Sitka spruce top provides clarity and responsiveness, ensuring every note rings with definition. This pairing produces a well-balanced sound with shimmering highs and a strong, resonant bass, making it perfect for creating lush, layered textures. The natural resonance of these premium tonewoods enhances sustain and projection, allowing your music to fill any space with ease.

Grand Auditorium body for versatility and comfort

Designed with Taylor’s popular Grand Auditorium body shape, the 454ce offers a versatile sound profile that suits a variety of playing styles. The mid-sized dimensions provide a perfect balance between volume and articulation, ensuring a full, well-rounded sound without being overwhelming. This shape delivers the rich tonal characteristics expected from a 12-string guitar while maintaining a comfortable feel, making it ideal for both strumming and fingerpicking. The ergonomic design ensures long playing sessions remain enjoyable, with easy access to higher frets thanks to the Venetian cutaway.

Advanced V-Class bracing for enhanced performance

The innovative V-Class bracing system inside the 454ce redefines the guitar’s tonal capabilities by improving sustain, volume, and harmonic response. This unique bracing design enhances the overall tonal balance, allowing the guitar to produce clear and consistent notes across the fretboard. By increasing the flexibility of the top while maintaining structural stability, V-Class bracing allows the 12-string configuration to project with greater clarity and dynamic range. The improved sustain ensures chords and single notes alike are rich and expressive, making it an excellent choice for both solo and ensemble performances.

Stage-ready electronics for natural amplified sound

Equipped with Taylor’s Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics, the 454ce captures and amplifies its natural acoustic character with stunning accuracy. The ES2 system features three strategically positioned sensors behind the saddle, optimising the dynamic range and tonal authenticity when plugged in. This ensures that the guitar retains its rich harmonic content and balanced tonal response in any amplified setting. The ES2 electronics deliver a clear and natural tone with minimal feedback, making it a reliable choice for both live performances and studio recordings.

Specifications

• Product Name: Taylor 454ce 12-String Electro Acoustic, Tobacco Sunburst
• Product Code: 454ce-SB

Body

• Top Wood: Solid Sitka spruce
• Back & Side Wood: Solid Indian rosewood
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Bracing: V-Class
• Binding: White
• Finish: Gloss
• Rosette: Agoya shell
• Pickguard: Faux tortoiseshell

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Wood: Tropical mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: Crelicam ebony
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Nut Width: 1-7/8"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Inlays: Finial
• Finish: Satin

Hardware & Electronics

• Electronics: ES2 Expression System
• Tuners: Taylor nickel mini
• Bridge: Crelicam ebony
• Saddle: Micarta
• Nut Material: Tusq
• Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (12-String Set)
• Case: Deluxe hardshell case, brown