Taylor 854ce
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Taylor
854ce
Product Info
Article Number:
608866
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
854ce
Category:
Premium Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,057.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 854ce is a serious instrument – a 12-string Taylor built for the discerning player. The rosewood and spruce pairing really sings, and the V-Class bracing makes it surprisingly responsive. It’s ideal for gigging musicians or serious hobbyists who want a beautiful, powerful, and versatile acoustic with great amplified options.
Product Description
- Taylor 854ce
- 12-String Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- With cutaway
- Body: Indian rosewood
- V-class bracing
- Top: Sitka spruce
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard and bridge: Crelicam ebony
- Mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 381 mm (15")
- Nut width: 47.6 mm
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Micarta nut
- Pickup: Taylor ES2
- Ebony bridge
- Taylor nickel mini machine heads
- Colour: Natural high-gloss
- Includes brown deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
*Note:* register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Rosewood/Spruce combo delivers rich, complex overtones and a balanced sonic profile.
- • V-Class bracing enhances sustain, volume, and overall tonal projection remarkably.
- • Crelicam ebony fingerboard and 15” radius offer exceptional playability and comfortable feel.
- • Taylor ES2 pickup system provides natural amplified tone with excellent feedback rejection.
CONS
- • The 12-string configuration can be physically demanding for extended playing sessions.
- • Rosewood construction makes it susceptible to humidity changes; requires careful maintenance.
- • Premium-priced, placing it beyond the reach of many casual players or beginners.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Indian Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22
Electronics
Taylor ES2
Weight
2.4 kg (approximately 5.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It actually reduces that excessive thump while retaining the richness; the bracing creates a more even and controlled response across all strings.
The 15” radius fingerboard helps compensate for the 47.6mm nut width, providing a comfortable playing experience even for those with larger hands; it’s surprisingly manageable.
The ES2 is considered one of Taylor's best; it captures the guitar's acoustic tone exceptionally well, minimizing the 'artificial' sound often associated with amplified acoustics.
