Taylor Builders Edition 912ce Sinker

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Taylor Builders Edition 912ce Sinker

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Builders Edition 912ce Sinker

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Product Info

Article Number: 591066
Brand: Taylor
Model: Builders Edition 912ce Sinker
Price: $8,468.90

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This Builders Edition 912ce Sinker is a truly special instrument. The combination of sinker redwood and Honduran rosewood creates a voice that's both articulate and richly resonant, perfect for players seeking a refined, expressive acoustic experience – particularly those who appreciate a touch of vintage character and top-tier craftsmanship. It's an ideal choice for discerning fingerstyle players and accomplished performers.

Product Description

  • Taylor Builders Edition 912ce Sinker
  • Steel-String Guitar
  • Style: Grand Concert with bevelled cutaway
  • Top: Solid striped sinker redwood
  • V-Class Bracing
  • Back and sides: SolidHonduran rosewood
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard inlays: "Belle Fleur"
  • Scale: 632 mm (24 7/8")
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm (1 3/4")
  • Nut: TUSQ
  • Armrest: Ebony
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: Taylor Expression System 2
  • Controls: Bass
  • mid and treble controls
  • Micarta bridge
  • Golden Gotoh machine heads
  • Strings: 516198 Daddario XSAPB1253
  • Colour: Heel Burst
  • Colour: Kona Edgeburst
  • Includes Taylor Deluxe hardshell case
  • Made in USA

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

PROS
  • • Sinker redwood top delivers a uniquely responsive and complex tonal character.
  • • V-Class bracing provides exceptional sustain and improved projection across the spectrum.
  • • Honduran rosewood back and sides add warmth and depth to the already vibrant tone.
  • • Expression System 2 pickup accurately captures the guitar's natural voice with impressive clarity.
CONS
  • • The sinker redwood can exhibit unique figuring which some players may find visually unappealing.
  • • The grand concert body, while comfortable, might lack the absolute bass response of a dreadnought.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Striped Sinker Redwood
Back & Sides Solid Honduran Rosewood
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 632 mm (24 7/8 in)
Frets 20
Electronics Taylor Expression System 2 with Bass, Mid, Treble Controls
Weight Approximately 5.8 lbs (2.6 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sinker redwood is salvaged from riverbeds, resulting in tighter grain and often more dramatic figuring, which can impact the tone and appearance – typically offering a slightly darker, more mature sound.
V-Class bracing improves the guitar's response and intonation, resulting in a more even tone across the fretboard and enhanced projection without sacrificing comfort.
Yes, the onboard controls allow for quick and simple adjustments to the EQ, making it easy to dial in a balanced sound that complements any PA system.

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