Taylor 354ce
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Taylor
354ce
Product Info
Article Number:
608873
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
354ce
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,748.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 354ce 12-string is a seriously refined instrument. Taylor's V-Class bracing really shines here, giving it a remarkably balanced and powerful voice that cuts through a mix. It’s a premium-priced option, perfect for experienced players seeking a high-quality 12-string with excellent amplified capabilities.
Product Description
- Taylor 354ce
- 12-String Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Body: Sapele
- V-class bracing
- Top: Sitka spruce
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Crelicam ebony
- Mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 382 mm (15")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut widht: 47.6 mm
- Black TUSQ nut
- Pickup: Taylor ES2
- Eboyn bridge
- Taylor nickel mini machine heads
- Colour: Natural matt
- Includes brown deluxe hardshell case
PROS
- • Sapele back and sides deliver a warm, rich, and focused 12-string tone.
- • Sitka spruce top provides excellent projection and dynamic range, responding well to various playing styles.
- • Taylor ES2 pickup system offers a natural amplified sound, minimizing the 'quack' often associated with 12-strings.
- • V-Class bracing enhances sustain and intonation, a noticeable upgrade over traditional bracing.
CONS
- • The 12-string construction results in a heavier instrument, potentially fatiguing for extended playing.
- • The natural matte finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be more susceptible to fingerprints and minor scratches.
- • The scale length, while standard, might feel a touch long for players with smaller hands.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22
Electronics
Taylor ES2
Weight
2.3 kg (5 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It provides noticeably more clarity and sustain, reducing the muddiness sometimes present in 12-strings, and the neck profile feels a bit more responsive.
The ES2 is surprisingly versatile; it performs well for both, offering a natural amplified tone that's easy to EQ for live use, while also delivering clean recordings.
Sapele offers a tighter, more focused sound than Rosewood, with a slightly drier character and less overtones – a great choice if you want clarity and cut from your 12-string.
