Taylor 354ce Sapele / Spruce 12-String

Taylor 354ce Sapele / Spruce 12-String - Natural

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Taylor 354ce Sapele / Spruce 12-String - Natural

Big, chiming 12-string sound with Taylor comfort and clarity

The Taylor 354ce is a beautifully balanced 12-string acoustic-electric that delivers all the rich shimmer and harmonic depth you expect from a great 12-string — without the stiffness or struggle often associated with them. Built with Taylor’s trademark attention to playability, it’s a guitar that makes lush, ringing textures feel effortless and musical.

At the heart of the 354ce is a solid Sitka spruce top, paired with layered sapele back and sides. This combination produces a clear, articulate voice with plenty of sparkle on the octave strings, while keeping the low end tight and controlled. The result is a full, chiming sound that works brilliantly for strummed accompaniment, arpeggiated parts and expansive songwriting textures — without becoming overly boomy or washed out.

The Grand Auditorium body shape gives the 354ce its versatility. It’s large enough to move plenty of air for that classic 12-string breadth, yet balanced enough to retain definition across the frequency range. Whether you’re supporting vocals, layering parts in the studio or filling a room with sound, it sits beautifully in the mix.

One of the standout qualities here is playability. Taylor’s slim, comfortable neck profile and precise setup make this 12-string far more approachable than many others, reducing hand fatigue and making longer sessions genuinely enjoyable. Chords fret cleanly, transitions feel smooth, and the instrument responds evenly right up the neck.

For live performance and recording, the 354ce comes equipped with Taylor’s onboard electronics, delivering a natural, faithful amplified sound that captures the guitar’s shimmer and depth without harshness. Plugged in or unplugged, it feels refined and dependable.

Finished in a clean, understated Natural gloss, the Taylor 354ce looks every bit as elegant as it sounds. It’s a guitar we often recommend at Musicmaker to players who want a proper 12-string experience — rich, inspiring and playable — without compromise.