Built for players who appreciate touch sensitivity, balance and a direct connection to their instrument, the Next Generation 512ce acoustic-electric guitar delivers a warm, articulate voice in one of Taylor's most comfortable body styles. Its compact Grand Concert design pairs a responsive Western Red Cedar top with neo-tropical mahogany back and sides, creating a focused tonal character with exceptional clarity, natural compression and impressive dynamic range. Enhanced by Taylor's latest scalloped V-Class bracing and innovative long-tenon Action Control neck, the Next Generation 512ce offers remarkable sustain, improved intonation and an effortlessly playable feel. Whether you're exploring intricate fingerstyle arrangements, accompanying vocals or recording nuanced acoustic performances, this USA-made acoustic-electric combines refined craftsmanship with a highly expressive musical voice.
Premium Tonewoods Reward a Nuanced Touch
The Next Generation 512ce pairs a solid Western Red Cedar top with neo-tropical mahogany back and sides to produce a voice that is warm, focused and remarkably responsive. Cedar reacts quickly to a lighter attack, making it especially appealing to fingerstyle players and musicians who rely on subtle dynamic expression, while mahogany contributes a woody midrange character, strong note separation and natural compression. Together, these tonewoods create an intimate, articulate sound that excels in recording environments and solo acoustic settings.
Scalloped V-Class Bracing Enhances Musical Detail
The latest evolution of Taylor's acclaimed V-Class architecture introduces a scalloped profile that adds greater warmth, richer open-string resonance and enhanced low-end depth. Players still benefit from the projection, clarity and pitch accuracy that define Taylor's V-Class instruments, now complemented by increased fullness and sustain. The result is a balanced, harmonically rich voice that remains consistent across the fretboard while responding beautifully to a wide range of playing styles.
Grand Concert Comfort With Focused Projection
Taylor's Grand Concert body shape offers exceptional comfort while delivering focused projection and controlled overtones. Slightly smaller than a Grand Auditorium, it produces a clear, articulate voice that occupies its own space within a recording or ensemble mix without overwhelming surrounding instruments. Its compact dimensions make it especially comfortable for extended playing sessions, while the Venetian cutaway provides easy access to upper frets for melodic passages, alternate voicings and expressive lead work.
Action Control Neck Improves Feel and Adjustability
The innovative long-tenon Action Control neck strengthens the neck-to-body connection to enhance warmth, resonance and sustain while simplifying setup adjustments. Players can make precise string-height changes quickly without removing the neck or strings, allowing the instrument to adapt easily to changing playing preferences or environmental conditions. A satin-finished neo-tropical mahogany neck is paired with a genuine West African ebony fingerboard and bridge, creating a smooth, durable playing surface that feels fast and comfortable in any setting.
Claria Electronics Capture Your Natural Voice
Developed with input from touring artists and live sound engineers, Taylor's Claria electronics system delivers clear, natural amplified tone with intuitive soundhole-mounted controls that make shaping a great live sound simple. Refined appointments including a green abalone single-ring rosette, Meridian Italian acrylic faux pearl inlays and Taylor nickel tuning machines complement the guitar's understated elegance, while the included Taylor Deluxe brown hardshell case provides dependable protection. Designed for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters and acoustic musicians seeking exceptional responsiveness and tonal clarity, the Taylor Next Generation 512ce delivers remarkable warmth, articulation and musicality for recording, performance and everyday inspiration.