Taylor 354ce Sapele / Spruce 12-String - Natural

The Taylor 354ce 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a beautifully crafted instrument that delivers the lush, shimmering tones characteristic of a 12-string, combined with Taylor’s signature playability and premium craftsmanship. Whether you’re strumming rich, open chords or fingerpicking intricate melodies, the 354ce offers depth, clarity, and projection that will inspire any guitarist.

Premium Tonewoods for a Balanced Sound

The Grand Auditorium body shape provides a versatile tonal range, striking the perfect balance between warmth and articulation. The solid Sitka spruce top gives the guitar a dynamic response and crisp attack, while the solid sapele back and sides add warmth and midrange clarity. This combination ensures that every note rings out with definition and depth, making it an excellent choice for both solo performers and ensemble players.

Innovative Bracing & Playability

Taylor’s V-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain, and intonation, ensuring a more harmonically rich and expressive sound. The tropical mahogany neck with a West African Crelicam ebony fretboard offers a smooth and comfortable playing experience, with a 1-7/8” nut width that accommodates the extra strings without feeling bulky. The Venetian cutaway provides effortless access to the upper frets, expanding your musical possibilities.

Stage-Ready Electronics & Premium Features

For those who perform live or record, the Expression System® 2 (ES2) electronics capture the natural warmth and resonance of the guitar, providing an authentic amplified tone with exceptional clarity. The Taylor deluxe hardshell case ensures your instrument stays protected wherever your music takes you.

The Taylor 354ce is a perfect blend of craftsmanship, tonal beauty, and playability. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a dedicated enthusiast, this 12-string delivers the signature Taylor sound with rich harmonics and stunning resonance. Available now at Musicmaker.

Features

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium with Venetian cutaway

• Top Wood: Solid Sitka spruce

• Back & Sides Wood: Solid sapele

• Bracing: V-Class for improved sustain and volume

• Neck Wood: Tropical mahogany

• Fretboard: West African Crelicam ebony

• Nut Width: 1-7/8 inches, ideal for a 12-string setup

• Scale Length: 25.5 inches

• Electronics: Expression System® 2 for natural amplified tone

• Finish: Gloss top with satin back and sides

• Included Case: Taylor deluxe hardshell case

Specifications

Body

• Top Wood: Solid Sitka spruce

• Back & Sides Wood: Satin-finished sapele

• Bracing: V-Class

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium

• Binding: Black

• Pickguard: Firestripe

• Rosette: 3-ring

• Finish: Gloss top, satin back and sides

Neck & fretboard

• Neck Wood: Tropical mahogany

• Fretboard Wood: Crelicam ebony

• Scale Length: 25-1/2"

• Nut Width: 1-7/8"

• Inlays: Gemstone

• Number of Frets: 20

• Finish: Satin

Hardware & electronics

• Electronics: Taylor ES2

• Tuners: Taylor nickel mini

• Bridge: Crelicam ebony

• Nut & Saddle: Tusq nut, Micarta saddle

• Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (12-string set)

• Case: Deluxe hardshell case, brown