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Taylor 354ce - 12 String
Taylor
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Electro Acoustic Guitar
Taylor
Taylor 354ce 12-String
Series: 300 Series
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
Orientation: Right-Handed
Finish: Gloss Top with Satin Back and Sides
Overview
The Taylor 354ce is a versatile 12-string Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric that delivers a rich, shimmering octave voice with exceptional clarity. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid sapele back and sides, it produces a bold midrange character with clear trebles and controlled low end, making it ideal for complex chords and layered textures.
Taylor’s V-Class bracing enhances sustain, volume, and intonation, ensuring each string pair rings clearly and in tune across the fretboard. The comfortable neck profile and Venetian cutaway make it easy to explore both rhythm and lead playing, while Expression System 2 electronics provide natural, stage-ready amplification.
Key Features
Playability and Comfort
Grand Auditorium body shape for balance and versatility
Standard Carve neck profile for smooth, comfortable fretting
Venetian cutaway for easy access to upper frets
Tonewoods and Construction
Top: Solid Sitka spruce for dynamic range and projection
Back & Sides: Solid sapele for punchy midrange and clarity
V-Class bracing for enhanced sustain and improved intonation
Electronics
Expression System 2 pickup captures natural acoustic tone
Controls for volume, bass, and treble shaping
Ideal for live performance and studio use
Hardware and Setup
West African Crelicam ebony fretboard and bridge
Taylor nickel tuning machines for stable tuning
Includes deluxe hardshell case for protection and transport
Specifications
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of Strings | 12 |
| Body Shape | Grand Auditorium |
| Bracing System | V-Class Bracing |
| Cutaway Type | Venetian Cutaway |
| Color | Medium Stain |
| Top Wood | Sitka Spruce |
| Back/Side Wood | Solid Sapele |
| Rosette | Black Plastic 3 Ring |
| Body Binding | Black |
| Top Finish | Gloss |
| Back/Side Finish | Satin |
| Neck Wood | Neo-Tropical Mahogany |
| Fretboard | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Neck Profile | Standard Carve |
| Fretboard Inlay | Faux Pearl Gemstone |
| Neck Finish | Satin |
| Nut Width | 1-7/8″ |
| Scale Length | 25-1/2″ |
| Bridge | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Nut & Saddle | Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle |
| Bridge Pins | Ebony |
| Electronics | Expression System 2 |
| Tuners | Taylor Nickel |
| Strings | D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.010–.047) |
| Case | Deluxe Hardshell Case |
| Orientation | Right-Handed |
Why Choose This Guitar?
The Taylor 354ce is ideal for players who want:
A full, shimmering 12-string sound with excellent clarity and balance
All-solid tonewoods for rich resonance and projection
Reliable amplified tone for stage and studio use
A versatile instrument suited for strumming, layering, and recording
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