Taylor 354ce

The Taylor 354ce is the 12-string version of one of the most sought-after guitars in the Taylor catalog, the 314ce: it is the first Grand Auditorium, in terms of price, to be made entirely from solid woods.

The warm and open tone of the solid sapele is balanced by the bright and distinctive sound of the Sitka spruce top. The guitar also features an ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, an ebony bridge, and the innovative Taylor Expression System 2 electronics.

What we present here is the V-Class version, equipped with the revolutionary "V" bracing pattern designed by the brilliant master luthier Taylor Andy Powers.

This innovative bracing allows for overcoming the compromise between sustain and resonance that is typical of traditional "X" bracing. The "V" bracing enables the soundboard to move in sync with the strings, thereby increasing sustain without stiffening the structure, resulting in both high sustain and excellent resonance.

The Taylor Expression System 2 represents the latest evolutionary step in Taylor electronics. The new sensor is not positioned like traditional piezo pickups beneath the bridge, but rather behind it. This placement reduces the load on the sensor, allowing for unprecedented dynamic range in the sound. Furthermore, this positioning has enabled the addition of an easy-to-use hex key adjustment for balancing the treble and bass.