Taylor 454ce Next Generation - Natural

Designed to deliver lush, harmonically complex 12-string textures with modern playability, the Taylor 454ce Next Generation blends a classic tonewood pairing with forward-thinking construction refinements. A solid Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a Sitka spruce top produce a clear, balanced voice with shimmering octave detail, warm low-end support and a dense overtone profile that complements the natural sparkle of a 12-string format. The Grand Auditorium body shape ensures a comfortable feel while providing enough power and projection for both solo performance and ensemble work.

Internally, Taylor’s V-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain and harmonic alignment, helping octave pairs ring cleanly and remain in tune across the fretboard. The Action Control Neck allows fast, accurate setup adjustments while improving resonance through its long-tenon joint design. Claria electronics provide dependable amplified tone with intuitive soundhole-mounted controls, while refined appointments such as Weathervane inlays, black binding, a firestripe pickguard and a full gloss finish complete a 12-string built for expressive performance on stage or in the studio.

Features

• Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce deliver rich 12-string shimmer and balance
• Grand Auditorium body offers comfort and broad tonal versatility
• V-Class bracing increases volume, sustain and pitch accuracy
• Includes Claria electronics and a Taylor deluxe hardshell case

Indian rosewood depth with 12-string shimmer

Indian rosewood back and sides give the 454ce a richly layered harmonic foundation that enhances the natural complexity of a 12-string guitar. Deep, supportive bass frequencies anchor the sound, while clear trebles and dense overtones allow octave pairs to bloom without becoming congested. This tonal depth adds width and dimension to open chords and sustained voicings, while maintaining clarity and separation for more intricate passages, making the instrument equally effective for rhythmic accompaniment and melodic work.

Sitka spruce for clarity and dynamic control

The Sitka spruce top provides the responsiveness and dynamic headroom required to handle the added string energy of a 12-string setup. Light fingerstyle playing retains clarity and articulation, while heavier strumming produces controlled projection without harshness. Sitka’s balanced response ensures octave strings remain focused and musical across a wide dynamic range, helping the guitar sit comfortably in a mix without overpowering other instruments.

V-Class bracing for sustain and intonation

Taylor’s patented V-Class bracing improves sustain, volume and pitch accuracy by controlling how the soundboard vibrates along and across the strings. On a 12-string instrument, this results in cleaner octave alignment, improved harmonic cohesion and a more unified response across the neck. Chords ring out evenly with enhanced sustain, while single-note lines retain clarity and definition higher up the fretboard.

Action Control Neck and Claria electronics

The Action Control Neck allows precise string height adjustment without removing the neck or loosening strings, making setup changes fast and stress-free. Its long-tenon joint also improves energy transfer between neck and body, enhancing resonance and low-end presence. Claria electronics faithfully capture the guitar’s acoustic character with consistent, stage-ready tone, while soundhole-mounted controls allow quick adjustment in live or studio environments. A Taylor deluxe hardshell case completes the package.

Specifications

• Product Name: Taylor 454ce Next Generation
• Product Code: A408102118402090000

Body

• Body shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top wood: Sitka spruce
• Back & sides: Indian rosewood
• Bracing: V-Class
• Finish: Gloss
• Cutaway: Venetian

Neck & fretboard

• Neck wood: Neo-tropical mahogany
• Neck profile: Standard carve
• Fretboard: West African Crelicam ebony
• Inlays: Faux pearl Weathervane
• Nut width: 1 7/8"
• Scale length: 25 1/2"

Hardware & electronics

• Bridge: West African Crelicam ebony
• Nut & saddle: Black Tusq nut, white Micarta saddle
• Tuners: Taylor nickel
• Electronics: Claria pickup system
• Strings: D’Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Light (.010–.047)
• Case: Taylor deluxe brown hardshell case