Taylor 150ce

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Taylor 150ce

Taylor

150ce

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Product Info

Article Number: 585613
Brand: Taylor
Model: 150ce
Price: $1,098.90

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The 150ce 12-string is a solid choice for players wanting that iconic 12-string chime with Taylor's renowned playability. The torrefied top gives it a nicely aged character right out of the box, and the ES-2 system makes it stage-ready. It's a great option for singer-songwriters or anyone looking for a full, vibrant sound without the premium price tag.

Product Description

Taylor 150ce, 12-String Acoustic Guitar with Pickup

  • A 12-string dreadnought that combines impressive full sound and the legendary Taylor playability - of course with the patented Taylor ES-2 electronics with active volume
  • treble and bass controls.
  • Style: Dreadnought with cutaway
  • Top: solid torrefied (heat-treated) spruce
  • Back and sides: Sapele laminated
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard inlays: Dot
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 47.6 mm
  • NuBone nut and saddle
  • C-Class Bracing
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: Taylor Expression System 2
  • Black pickguard
  • Chrome mini machine heads
  • Factory strings: D'Addario XS Coated XSAPB1047-12 (Art. #516200#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes gig bag

*Note: * Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.

PROS
  • • Solid torrefied spruce top delivers a warm, responsive, and aged tone.
  • • Taylor ES-2 electronics offer excellent amplified tone with useful EQ controls.
  • • Sapele laminated back and sides provide structural stability and a balanced sonic foundation.
  • • Ebony fingerboard ensures smooth, comfortable playability and clear note articulation.
CONS
  • • Laminated back and sides limit the ultimate resonance and complexity compared to all-solid wood.
  • • 12-string guitars can be physically demanding; this one might fatigue less experienced players.
  • • Sapele's midrange focus might not suit all playing styles or tonal preferences.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Torrefied Spruce
Back & Sides Sapele Laminate
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
Weight Approximately 6.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Torrefaction simulates aging, giving the 150ce a warmer, more open tone and quicker response than a new, non-torrefied top.
Taylor's neck profiles are generally comfortable, but the 12-string's wider string spacing might present a slight challenge for very small hands.
The ES2 system offers a more natural amplified tone than many alternatives, with the bass and treble controls allowing for basic tonal shaping to suit different sound systems.

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