Taylor Next Generation 312ce Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Natural)

• Compact, accommodating Grand Concert body
• Solid spruce/sapele body for responsive midrange voice
• Scalloped V-Class bracing adds more power, sustain and low-end presence
• Action Control Neck lets you dial in the perfect feel with ease
• Includes deluxe hardshell case and Claria electronics

With its compact frame, solid-wood construction, and key performance-enhancing innovations, the Taylor Next Generation 312ce is a compelling choice for acoustic players of all stripes.

This Grand Concert acoustic-electric boasts a solid Sitka spruce top paired with sapele back and sides, which combine with scalloped V-Class interior bracing to yield a clear and responsive voice accented by impressive volume, blooming sustain, and surprising low-end presence for its smaller size.

Our Action Control Neck and its long-tenon joint add even more resonance while making it easy to dial in your perfect feel without needing to detune or remove the strings.

For players looking to plug in, our new Claria electronics and their intuitive soundhole-mounted controls offer supremely adaptable, stage-ready sound for live situations.

Appointments include:

• Black binding with black and white top edge trim
• White single-ring rosette
• Faux-pearl Weathervane inlays
• Firestripe pickguard
• Full-body natural gloss finish

Features Big Sound in a Compact Frame

A trio of innovations make this workhorse Grand Concert a compelling choice for everyday players in all styles.

Grand Concert

A smaller-bodied guitar ideally suited for fingerstyle.

Sapele

One of the best all-around tonewoods there is, sapele will deliver for any playing style.

Action Control Neck

Building on Taylor’s legacy of easy-playing necks, the new Action Control Neck pairs a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth with a patented system for effortless string height adjustment.

Sitka Spruce

The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.

The Claria Acoustic Pickup System Venetian Cutaway

The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body.

Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case

Specifications Highlights

• Number of Strings: 6 String
• Orientation: Right-handed
• Body Shape: Grand Concert
• Bracing System: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
• Color: Medium Stain
• Electronics: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System
• Case/Bag: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case

Body

• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Back/Side Wood: Sapele
• Rosette: White Plastic Single Ring
• Back Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge
• Body Binding: Black
• Armrest: None
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back/Side Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Weathervane
• Fretboard Binding: Black
• Neck Finish: Satin

Peghead

• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length: 24-7/8"
• Peghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Weathervane
• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Satin

Other

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Pickguard: Firestripe
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
• Strap Pin: Black
• End Pin: Black