Taylor 150ce 12-String Dreadnought Cutaway
Taylor's 150ce Venetian-cut dreadnought is a smooth-playing, brilliantly vibrant, and impeccably functional 12-string acoustic-electric guitar that countless guitarists have eagerly awaited. Crafted for optimal resonance, it features layered sapele back and sides paired with a torrefied spruce top, resulting in a tonal balance that is both lively and rich, with a strong midrange and low-end presence. Taylor's asymmetrical C-Class bracing enhances projection, sustain, and bass response, ensuring a consistently impressive acoustic sound. Precision is guaranteed with die-cast chrome mini tuning machines and a Nubone nut, offering excellent intonation and even response across all 12 strings. Adding to its appeal, the 150ce is equipped with Taylor's ES2 electronics, delivering sensitive and detailed amplification of its natural tone. Complete with Volume and Tone controls, you can tailor the 12-string sound to your preference with ease.
The dreadnought body style, known for its wide, full-sounding resonance, serves as the ideal platform for showcasing the array of doubled and octave notes characteristic of a 12-string guitar. Taylor has elevated this design by incorporating a Venetian single cutaway into the 150ce model, allowing for unrestricted access to the upper frets and enabling seamless navigation across the fingerboard. The neck, crafted from neotropical mahogany and shaped to Taylor's standard carve, ensures exceptional comfort for players, reducing strain on the chording hand during extended sessions. Topping it off is a 20-fret Crelicam ebony fingerboard, which enhances sustain and facilitates the effortless expression of each string, allowing them to resonate with captivating clarity and depth.
Taylor's Expression System 2 incorporates a proprietary pickup positioned behind the saddle, featuring three piezo-electric sensors that are individually calibrated and precisely placed to capture the acoustic energy transmitted through the saddle. When paired with Taylor's custom-designed preamp, this setup delivers a natural acoustic sound characterised by exceptional dynamic range and responsiveness to both pick and finger attack.
Features
- Torrefied spruce top provides a lively and up-front energy
- Layered sapele back and sides enhance resonance and lower tones
- C-Class bracing improves projection, sustain, and bass response
- Single-cut dreadnought body style presents a full-bodied sound with easier high-fret access
- Neotropical mahogany neck boasts Taylor's standard and comfortably playable profile
- 20-fret Crelicam ebony fingerboard serves up incredible note sustain
- Nubone nut ensures an incredibly balanced string response
- Sealed, die-cast, and chrome-plated mini tuners maintain exceptional intonation in any setting
- Taylor ES2 electronics with Tone and Volume controls translate natural acoustic tones with precision