Built for players who value nuance, touch sensitivity and tonal sophistication, the Taylor Next Generation 712ce offers an acoustic experience that rewards every subtle detail of a performance. Its compact Grand Concert body pairs a responsive Western Red Cedar top with East Indian rosewood back and sides to produce warm lows, sparkling highs and rich harmonic complexity, making it especially appealing to fingerstyle players and musicians with a dynamic touch. Enhanced by Taylor's latest scalloped V-Class bracing and innovative long-tenon Action Control neck, the 712ce delivers impressive sustain, exceptional balance and a remarkably comfortable playing feel. Premium appointments, natural amplified tone and refined craftsmanship complete a versatile acoustic-electric guitar equally suited to recording sessions, stage performances and intimate solo playing.
Premium Tonewoods Reward an Expressive Touch
The Taylor Next Generation 712ce pairs a solid Western Red Cedar top with East Indian rosewood back and sides to create a voice that is warm, responsive and harmonically rich. Cedar responds effortlessly to a lighter touch, making it especially appealing to fingerstyle players and musicians who rely on dynamic nuance, while rosewood contributes deep lows, sparkling highs and lush overtones. Together, these premium tonewoods produce outstanding balance, sensitivity and tonal complexity that allows every note and chord to speak with clarity and musical depth.
Scalloped V-Class Bracing Enhances Musical Detail
The 712ce features the latest evolution of Taylor's acclaimed V-Class architecture. Scalloped V-Class bracing introduces greater warmth, richer open-string resonance and enhanced low-end fullness while preserving the projection, clarity and pitch accuracy that have defined Taylor's modern acoustic voice. The result is impressive sustain, improved harmonic balance and a more open, resonant character that remains articulate across the entire fretboard.
Grand Concert Comfort With Focused Projection
Taylor's Grand Concert body shape offers exceptional playing comfort while delivering focused projection and controlled overtones. Slightly smaller than a Grand Auditorium, the Grand Concert produces a clear, articulate voice that occupies its own space in recordings and ensemble settings without overwhelming the mix. Its compact dimensions make it especially comfortable for extended playing sessions, while the Venetian cutaway provides effortless access to upper frets for lead work and advanced techniques.
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. It also allows players to make precise string-height adjustments quickly and easily without removing the neck or strings. 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, comfortable and reliable in any playing environment.
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 controls that make shaping a great live sound simple. Elegant details including Green Abalone Reflections inlays, a green abalone rosette and gold Taylor tuning machines reinforce the guitar's premium aesthetic, 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 depth, the Taylor Next Generation 712ce blends innovative construction, premium tonewoods and refined craftsmanship into a highly expressive acoustic-electric platform.