Taylor 254ce Plus

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Taylor 254ce Plus

Taylor

254ce Plus

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 587504
Brand: Taylor
Model: 254ce Plus
Price: $1,512.50

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The 254ce Plus is a really sweet 12-string—it’s got that signature Taylor chime, but with a richer, more mature voice thanks to the torrefied top. The C-Class bracing really makes it sing, and the ES2 pickup system is fantastic for live performance. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a versatile, powerful 12-string that’s a joy to play.

Product Description

  • Taylor 254ce Plus
  • 12-String Acoustic Guitar
  • Style: Grand Auditorium with Cutaway
  • Top: Solid torrefied spruce
  • C-Class Bracing
  • Back and sides: Rosewood plywood
  • Mahogany neck
  • Fingerboard and bridge: Crelicam ebony
  • Scale: 648 mm (25 1/2")
  • Nut width: 47.60 mm (1 7/8")
  • Nut: Nubone
  • White binding
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: ES2 Expression System
  • Faux Tortoiseshell pickguard
  • Bridge: TUSQ
  • Colour: Natural high gloss
  • Includes gig bag

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

PROS
  • • Solid torrefied spruce top delivers mature, open tone and projection.
  • • C-Class bracing enhances sustain and clarity, a real Taylor innovation.
  • • Crelicam ebony fingerboard and TUSQ bridge offer exceptional feel and tone transfer.
  • • ES2 Expression System provides remarkably natural amplified sound for stage use.
CONS
  • • Rosewood plywood back/sides limit the overall tonal complexity compared to solid wood.
  • • The 12-string nature demands heavier strings, increasing neck strain for some players.
  • • High gloss finish, while beautiful, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Torrefied Spruce
Back & Sides Rosewood Plywood
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length 648 mm (25 1/2")
Frets 20
Electronics ES2 Expression System
Weight 2.1 lbs (approximately)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Torrefaction gives it a more open, aged sound right out of the box—it’s less ‘tight’ and more resonant, similar to a guitar that’s been played for years.
The Taylor neck profile is generally comfortable, but the 1 7/8" nut width on a 12-string can feel wider. It’s manageable, but might be a bit of a stretch for very small hands.
The ES2 is a significant upgrade—it captures a more natural and dynamic tone than older systems, with a really responsive and balanced amplified sound.

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