• Next generation electro-acoustic 12-string acoustic guitar
• Grand Auditorim with cutaway
• Solid Sitka spruce top
• Solid Indian rosewood body
• V-Class Bracing Scalloped
• Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard
• Natural Finish in high gloss finish
• Tortoise pickguard
• 20 frets with Weathervane inlays
• 47.6 mm wide graphite nut
• 647.7 mm scale length
• Ebony bridge with micarta inlay
• Nickel-plated Taylor tuners
• Taylor Claria pickups
• Case included
• Made in the USA

Solid construction

Thanks to its solid tonewoods and the innovative scalloped Taylor V-Class bracing, the Taylor 454ce Next Generation impresses with its improved vibration behavior. This results in an assertive sound that effortlessly holds its own in any environment. Meanwhile, the sound character is shaped by a solid Sitka spruce top, which impresses with a brilliant sound and an already pronounced overtone spectrum, while the back and sides made of solid Indian rosewood add strong mids and powerful basses. It is no coincidence that these tonewoods are used in numerous high-end guitar models on the market, as their outstanding properties produce a balanced sound that brings out the best in both expressive solo playing and authentic vocal accompaniment.

Mahogany neck and cutaway

The guitar neck made of mahogany and a fingerboard made of high-quality ebony are also very popular in guitar making. Mahogany, with its acceptable weight, sits comfortably in the hand, while ebony allows the fretting hand to glide smoothly over all 20 frets . Fast chord changes are therefore much easier to implement on this guitar and contribute to clean guitar playing. Thanks to the generous cutaway , the model also provides obstacle-free access to the high registers, allowing players to exploit the full potential of this high-quality instrument. Another new feature is the Action Control Neck, which ensures a more resonant sound and simplified adjustment of the string action.

Taylor Claria pickup

The newly developed Taylor Claria pickup system is also causing quite a stir. It combines high-quality piezo technology with a preamp that is particularly intuitive to use. This makes it easy to adjust the transparent and authentic sound of the guitar. The controls are discreetly integrated into the sound hole, blending unobtrusively into the instrument and preserving the guitar's harmonious, clear appearance.

Natural finish

Visually, the acoustic guitar scores particularly well with its classic Natural finish, which is an absolute eye-catcher with its high-gloss varnish . The fretboard is also a real eye-catcher, as the fine Weathervane inlays contrast subtly with the deep black ebony, creating a wonderfully luxurious impression. and an absolute classic is the traditional tortoise pickguard, which still adorns numerous guitars today. It protects the surface from scratches caused by playing with pick and adds an additional accent with vintage charm.