Taylor Next Generation 512ce 12-Fret Natural (Condition: Like New)

Taylor Next Generation 512ce 12-Fret - Compact Grand Concert With Warm Tonal Character!

The Taylor Next Generation 512ce 12-Fret pairs the handy Grand Concert body with a traditional 12-fret construction and the modern advances of the Taylor Next Generation line. Its solid Western Red Cedar top and fully solid mahogany body (Neo-Tropical Mahogany) deliver a warm, woody tone with present mids and an especially responsive attack. With its Venetian cutaway, the innovative Action Control Neck and the Claria Acoustic Pickup System, this high-quality steel-string acoustic suits expressive fingerstyle, dynamic strumming and amplified stage work alike.

Western Red Cedar and Solid mahogany For a Characterful Acoustic Tone

The solid Western Red Cedar top is one of the defining features of this Taylor 512ce 12-Fret. Cedar responds to even a light touch with a full, warm tone and pronounced dynamics. These qualities especially shine in fingerpicking, where even subtly nuanced attacks come through clearly and expressively. The back and sides of solid mahogany (Neo-Tropical Mahogany) complement the top with a focused midrange, a dry, woody tonal character and clearly defined single-note articulation. The interaction of the two tonewoods gives the guitar a balanced, musical voice that convincingly carries both single-note melodies and more complex chord voicings.

12-Fret Construction and Grand Concert - Comfortable Playing Feel

On the Taylor 512ce 12-Fret the neck meets the body at the 12th fret. This creates a compact, ergonomic playing position with the fretting hand closer to the body. Combined with the shortened 24.875" scale length, the result is a pleasantly smooth string feel that benefits fingerstyle techniques, bending and longer playing sessions. The 12-fret build also changes the bridge position on the top, affecting vibration transfer and resonance. The compact Grand Concert body underlines the guitar's direct, controlled character, and the softly rounded Venetian cutaway keeps the upper fretboard positions easily accessible.

Scalloped V-Class Bracing and Action Control Neck

Inside the top, Taylor's refined Scalloped V-Class bracing with Relief Rout works to enhance resonance, sustain and low-end presence. This special bracing gives the compact Grand Concert extra tonal fullness without sacrificing its precise response. Another Next Generation highlight is the Action Control Neck. This neck design with an extended tenon allows straightforward adjustment of the string height, combining modern serviceability with a comfortable playing feel. The mahogany neck with a Standard Carve profile and the fretboard of West African Crelicam Ebony provide a familiar, satisfying tactile experience.

Taylor Claria - Natural Acoustic Tone Even When Amplified

For use with an amp, PA system or in the studio, the Taylor Next Generation 512ce 12-Fret comes fitted with the Claria Acoustic Pickup System. The system pairs a newly developed piezo pickup under the saddle with a matched preamp. The discreetly mounted soundhole controls for Volume, Tone and Mid-Contour let you shape the amplified sound right on the guitar. The Mid-Contour control allows targeted shaping of the midrange and adds flexibility for different playing techniques and musical situations. That way you can present the warm acoustic core of the guitar with nuance even when amplified.

High-Quality Appointments With Traditional Details

Visually, the Taylor 512ce 12-Fret embraces classic design cues. The slotted headstock with nickel-plated tuners and ebony buttons emphasizes the traditional 12-fret aesthetic. A one-piece green abalone rosette, Meridian fretboard inlays in a mother-of-pearl look and contrasting body binding add understated accents. A tortoiseshell-style pickguard complements the classic styling. The body has a gloss finish while the neck features a satin finish. A bridge of West African Crelicam Ebony, premium D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze strings and the included Taylor Deluxe hardshell case round out the equipment. With its combination of a responsive cedar top, solid mahogany construction, comfortable 12-fret design and modern electronics, this electro-acoustic is aimed at discerning players seeking a warm, expressive acoustic voice in a compact format.