The Taylor Next Generation 412ce Grand Concert acoustic-electric guitar gives players the familiar clarity of a Sitka spruce top with the deeper, more dimensional response of Indian rosewood back and sides. In this smaller Grand Concert body, the spruce top keeps the attack clean and responsive, while rosewood adds low-end depth, sparkling highs and a richer overtone character without overwhelming the guitar’s focused footprint. Scalloped V-Class bracing pushes the voice further by adding warmth and open-string resonance while keeping the sustain and pitch accuracy that help Taylor guitars record and perform so cleanly. The Claria pickup system uses a redesigned under-saddle format, proprietary preamp and soundhole-mounted controls to deliver a more natural amplified tone with quick shaping from the Mid-Contour knob. Paired with the Long-Tenon Action Control Neck, ebony fingerboard and bridge, Weathervane inlays, nickel Taylor tuners and included Deluxe hardshell case, the 412ce Next Generation is a rosewood Grand Concert for players who want depth, precision and dependable plugged-in control.

Grand Concert Body With Controlled Overtones

Taylor’s Grand Concert body is slightly smaller than the Grand Auditorium, giving the 412ce a more intimate feel and a focused sonic footprint. That controlled response helps the guitar sit clearly in a mix without taking up too much space, making it especially useful for fingerstyle players, recording work and ensemble settings where note separation matters. The Venetian cutaway improves access to the upper frets, while the smaller body shape keeps the guitar comfortable for seated playing, writing sessions and longer practice routines.

Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood Tonewoods

A solid Sitka spruce top gives the 412ce Next Generation crisp attack, dynamic range and enough headroom for both light fingerstyle and stronger strumming. Indian rosewood back and sides add the low-end depth, high-end sparkle and harmonic complexity players often seek in a rosewood acoustic. Together, this tonewood pairing gives the guitar a balanced, responsive voice that can move from delicate detail to fuller accompaniment while retaining the clarity expected from a Taylor Grand Concert.

Scalloped V-Class Bracing and Long-Tenon Action Control Neck

Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing brings more low-end warmth and open-string richness to the 412ce while maintaining the projection, sustain and pitch accuracy that define V-Class guitars. The Long-Tenon Action Control Neck improves the neck-to-body connection for added warmth and depth, while giving players quick, precise control over string height. Instead of removing the strings or neck for action adjustment, players can fine-tune the setup more efficiently as technique, preference or climate conditions change.

Claria Electronics for Clear Amplified Tone

The onboard Claria pickup system gives the Taylor 412ce Next Generation a reliable amplified voice for live performance, worship stages, recording interfaces and front-of-house mixes. Developed with input from touring artists and live sound engineers, the Claria system leverages a proprietary preamp and soundhole-mounted controls to translate the guitar’s acoustic detail with clear, responsive plugged-in tone. A versatile Mid-Contour knob makes it easy to shape the response without interrupting the guitar’s clean, traditional look.

Refined Appointments and Professional Protection

The Taylor Next Generation 412ce Grand Concert acoustic-electric guitar pairs its modern design features with a Natural gloss-finished body, satin-finished neo-tropical mahogany neck and Genuine West African ebony fingerboard, bridge and headstock overlay. Faux Pearl Weathervane Italian acrylic inlays add a refined visual signature, while Taylor nickel tuners with nickel buttons, a white Micarta saddle and black Tusq nut support stable everyday performance. Complete with a Taylor Deluxe hardshell case, the 412ce Next Generation is ready for players who need a compact, expressive rosewood Taylor for home, stage and studio use.