• Next generation twelve-string acoustic guitar
• Grand auditorium shape with cutaway
• Solid construction with armrest
• Sitka spruce top with maple binding and rosewood body
• V-Class Bracing Scalloped
• Action control neck made of mahogany
• Ebony fingerboard and element Inlays made from Mother or Pearl
• 47.6 mm wide nut made from black GraphTech TUSQ
• Micarta bridge inlay
• Taylor Claria pickups
• Smoked nickel tuners
• Case included

Sitka spruce and scalloped V-Class bracing

For a maximum sound experience, the manufacturer uses Californian Sitka spruce for the top construction, which produces both defined mid-range and fine treble frequencies. Supported by the innovative scalloped V-Class bracing, the top is set into a two-dimensional vibration with every strike, which means that every note can develop quickly and sustainably in all registers. This phenomenon is further enhanced by a wafer-thin finish and a lightweight construction, making the 854ce Next Generation suitable for fingerstyle and expressive strumming. Bordered by a maple binding, the evenly grained top wood is perfectly accentuated and contrasts tastefully with the other materials of the body. Matched to the fine inlays and the high-quality single-ring soundhole rosette, the top is equipped with a generous rosewood pickguard , which gives the instrument an individual touch.

Rosewood for additional saturation

To enrich the sound with rich bass frequencies and the necessary volume, the back and sides are made from rough-grained rosewood . The fine tropical wood also provides an almost attack and allows the individual notes to fade out for a long time in the overtones. The folded back is separated by a maple backstripe, which discreetly emphasizes the symmetry of the grain. Delicate maple Bindings separates the back of the 854ce from the rounded sides and provides a subtle visual contrast to the dark rosewood. The thin varnish also plays a key role in the back and sides, as it allows the sound to develop perfectly even with the lightest of touches. The medium-sized Grand Auditorium design thus turns out to be a true all-rounder that can be used in many areas and is comfortable to hold.

An incomparable playing comfort

For particularly accommodating playability, Taylor relies on a flat mahogany neck construction with an ebony fingerboard, which, in combination with a nut width of 47.6 mm , can be gripped perfectly and cleanly in all 20 frets. Made from black GraphTech TUSQ, the nut is perfectly matched to the Micarta bridge inlay so that the 854ce intonates perfectly over the entire 647.7 mm scale length. The characteristic headstock is fitted with smoked nickel tuners, which guarantee precise tuning and also perfectly match the elaborate Element fretboard inlays. The guitar is completed by the in-house Claria pickup system, which also amplifies the acoustic sound in a very natural way.

Taylor Claria

The newly developed Taylor Claria pickup system is a real innovation. It combines high-quality piezo technology with a particularly user-friendly preamp and thus offers professional conditions for amplified use of the guitar. The sound always remains clear, balanced and natural and can be individually adjusted in just a few simple steps. Thanks to the controls discreetly integrated into the sound hole, the look of the guitar is completely retained. The elegant, minimalist design is not compromised and the focus remains on the harmonious overall aesthetics of the instrument.