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Best Taylor 12-String Acoustic Guitars 2025

Premium Taylor 12-string acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Folk Rock For Jangle Pop For Celtic For Country For Acoustic Rock For Campfire Sessions
BRANDS: Harley Benton Taylor Guild DAngelico Takamine Martin Guitar Framus Ibanez Furch Fender
Taylor 250ce-BLK Plus - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Taylor 250ce-BLK Plus

by Taylor
Folk Rock Country Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance
  • • More expensive string replacement

Taylor 250ce-BLK Plus12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: solid spruceSoundboard...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 592769
$1,845
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Taylor 362CE 12 Fret 12 string - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Taylor 362CE 12 Fret 12 string

by Taylor
Celtic Folk Rock Country
Key Feature:
• Natural octave doubling
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
✗ CONS
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance
  • • More expensive string replacement

Taylor 362CE 12 Fret 12 string12 String Acoustic GuitarStyle: Grand Concert with cutawayTop: solid mahoganyBack and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 485381
$2,397
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Taylor 254ce Plus - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Taylor 254ce Plus

by Taylor
Country Acoustic Rock Folk Rock
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • Limited single-note clarity

Taylor 254ce Plus12-String Acoustic GuitarStyle: Grand Auditorium with CutawayTop: Solid torrefied spruceC-Class...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 587504
$1,513
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Taylor 354ce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Taylor 354ce

by Taylor
Campfire Sessions Country Folk Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • Heavier neck and higher action

Taylor 354ce12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupBody: SapeleV-class bracingTop: Sitka spruceSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 608873
$2,749
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Taylor 150ce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Taylor 150ce

by Taylor
Country Jangle Pop Folk Rock
Key Feature:
• Natural octave doubling
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Taylor 150ce, 12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupA 12-string dreadnought that combines impressive full sound and the...

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 585613
$1,099
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Taylor Legacy Edition 855e - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Taylor Legacy Edition 855e

by Taylor
Country Folk Rock Jangle Pop
Key Feature:
• Natural octave doubling
✓ PROS
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension and effort
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Taylor Legacy Edition 855e12-String Steel-String Guitar with PickupType: JumboTop: Solid Sitka spruceX-BracingBack and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 601464
$4,175
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Taylor 264ce-K DLX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Taylor 264ce-K DLX

by Taylor
Folk Rock Jangle Pop Celtic
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Natural octave doubling
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension and effort
  • • Heavier neck and higher action

Taylor 264ce-K DLX12-String Steel-String GuitarType: Grand AuditoriumWith cutawayTop: Solid Hawaiian KoaC-Class...

⭐ 4.4/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 591598
$2,419
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Taylor Custom #1: Windward Coast - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Taylor Custom #1: Windward Coast

by Taylor
Folk Rock Celtic Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Natural octave doubling
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Taylor Custom #1: Windward Coast12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupLimited to 25 piecesType: Grand Concert with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610435
$9,899
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Taylor 352CE 12 Fret 12 string - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Taylor 352CE 12 Fret 12 string

by Taylor
Folk Rock Acoustic Rock Celtic
Key Feature:
• Natural octave doubling
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
✗ CONS
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance
  • • Heavier neck and higher action

Taylor 352CE 12 Fret 12 String12 String Acoustic GuitarStyle: Grand Concert with cutawayTop: solid sitka spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 485402
$2,529
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Taylor 552ce 12-Fret Urban Ironbark - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Taylor 552ce 12-Fret Urban Ironbark

by Taylor
Country Campfire Sessions Celtic
Key Feature:
• Distinctive 12-string character
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • More expensive string replacement

Taylor 552ce 12-Fret Urban Ironbark12-String Acoustic Guitar with Pickup500 SeriesStyle: Grand Concert with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 571896
$2,519
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 12-String Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 12-string acoustic guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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