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Description

The Taylor Guitars 412ce Grand Concert 12-fret special-edition acoustic-electric guitar is a premium instrument that was designed by master guitar designer Andy Powers to provide an inspiring playing experience for musicians at all skill levels. The Grand Concert body shape offers comfort and control, while the cutaway provides full access to the upper frets. The Sitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides deliver a balanced, responsive tone. Taylor's innovative V-Class bracing boosts volume, sustain and pitch accuracy.

V-Class Bracing Unlocks the Guitar's Full Potential

Taylor's groundbreaking V-Class bracing opens up the sound chamber to produce notes that ring loud and true. Chords sound full and harmonious, with minimal dissonance. The guitar is highly resonant, with notes that bloom and decay gracefully. Intonation is vastly improved, allowing for cleaner, sweeter tones up and down the neck.

Premium Tonewoods and Appointments

The 412ce 12-fret special-edition pairs a Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood back and sides, a combination renowned for its musicality and dynamic range. The Grand Concert body's controlled overtones allow the guitar to be heard clearly in an ensemble. Gold tuners, an abalone rosette and "Engraved Victorian" fretboard inlays demonstrate Taylor's commitment to excellence.

Natural Plugged-In Tone

Taylor's ES2 electronics faithfully capture the 412ce 12-fret special-edition's acoustic properties with a minimum of coloration. The preamp's intuitive controls make it easy to shape your tone for any musical application. Whether on stage, in the studio or jamming with friends, this guitar delivers the same vibrant, responsive voice plugged in as it does unplugged.

Playability and Comfort

The 412ce 12-fret special-edition's compact Grand Concert body, 24 7/8" scale length and slightly widened neck profile offer a familiar feel for steel-string players transitioning to nylon strings. Generous string spacing and a fingerboard radius optimized for fingerpicking invite expressive, articulate playing. A guitar built for a lifetime of music making, the 412ce 12-fret special-edition acoustic-electric from Taylor Guitars is an instrument you'll never outgrow.

Taylor 412ce 12-Fret Special Edition Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst
Taylor 412ce 12-Fret Special Edition Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst
Taylor 412ce 12-Fret Special Edition Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs

Body
  • Body type: Taylor Grand Concert
  • Cutaway: Yes - Venetian
  • Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back & sides: Solid Indian Rosewood
  • Bracing pattern: Taylor V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
  • Body finish: Gloss 
  • Orientation: Right-Handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile
  • Nut width: 1-3/4" (44.5mm)
  • Fingerboard: Genuine West African Ebony
  • Neck wood: Tropical Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24-7/8"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
  • Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional-Audio-grade
  • Brand: Taylor
  • Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
  • Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass, Active Treble
  • Feedback filter: Onboard Phase Switch
  • Tuner: None
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Genuine West African Ebony
  • Tuning machines: Taylor Gold Tuners with Gold Buttons
  • Bridge: Genuine West African Ebony
  • Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; Teflon-Infused Graphite Nut
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features: See above
  • Case: Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: USA

Reviews

4.25

4 Reviews

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

The product is great as advertised. Highly recommendable.
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Reviewed by 4 customers

  • The product is great as advertised. Highly recommendable.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byGreggy G

    fromNortheast Philly

    Guitar hobbyist. Great sound, great looks - I love it!

  • Beautiful guitar but lacking

    2

    submitted5 years ago

    byKebe

    fromHawaii

    This Taylor acoustic is unique in Taylor's lineup. It has a 12fret scale without the slotted head. Adding rosewood back & sides to the 400 series is also a plus and it's gorgeous. The only problem is the sound quality. It's not up to snuff. I compared it to my 5 other guitars, and the sound is very tinny and lacks any base at all. I played it along my cheapest Martin ,000-15 special and it cannot stand up to it. I was very disappointed but looks wise it's just beautiful. I'll never go according to how a guitar looks anymore. My GS mini sounds better that this guitar. Well live and learn from my mistakes.

  • Amazing

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byChad

    fromOhio

    Was worried about buying online but felt comfortable about the return policy. Arrived and was blown away by the sound and beauty of this guitar!! Low action and perfect setup out of the box. If you are on the fence...Do it!!

  • Unbelievable guitar!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bySnoopylover

    fromNew Jersey

    I love this guitar. Not a professional, however, I have played a variety of guitars over the years. This one is simply a joy to play. I am a petite woman and the body shape is perfect. The sound is full, rich and surprisingly loud unamplified. It is so beautiful with the inlays and the deeper color. I really just love this guitar.

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byGrillo

    fromNew Jersey

    Is this available without electronics?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it isn't. We have many other Taylor's

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byRhonda

    fromLouisburg, Ks

    What is the neck radius on this guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Taylor 412ce 12-Fret Special has a radius of 15"

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bykenneth

    fromDearing,Ga.

    This this guitar have a good bass sound?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Excellent bass

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJude

    fromYork, ME

    I have some hearing loss in the upper tones. Will there be enough mid tones to fill in the blanks? I have a mahogany GS mini and I've had it a long time. It still sounds good but I really am hoping between the Sitka spruce and rosewood, that will be a great tone wood combos. Do you agree?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Absolutely. The full size will make a big difference.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMICHAEL

    fromHAMLET, N.C.

    THE SPECS. SHOW THIS GUITAR HAS 25 1/2 IN. SCALE... DOESNT THIS GUITAR HAVE THE "SHORT" SCALE OF 24 7/8 LIKE OTHE 312 / 412 MODELS . CAN YOU CHECK AND SEE WHICH IS CORRECT ?? DOES "IN STOCK" MEAN YOU HAVE THIS GUITAR IN THE STORE ?? I HAVE SEEN THIS GUITAR ON OTHER WEBSITES AND EVERYBODY USES SO CALLED "STOCK-PHOTOS" I WOULD PREFER TO VISUALLY INSPECT AND PLAY BEFIORE PURCHASING AN EXPENSIVE INSTRUMENT FAYETEVILLE N.C. WOULD BE MY NEAREST STORE TO ME. THANKS, MIKE H.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    You are correct. The scale length is 24 7/8. And the stock means it's in stock either in store or online. You can see if your local store has this in stock by using the link below the add to cart button.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byHuyen

    fromArizona

    can Taylor 412ce 12-Fret Special Edition Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst equipped with nylon strings?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Nylon strings are not recommended

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byHuyen

    fromAZ

    Can Taylor 412ce 12-Fret Special Edition Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst have nylon strings installed?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Nylon strings are not recommended for this model

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byDi

    fromGarden Grove , CA

    I want this left handed. Can you give me an estimate of a delivery date?

    Open Reply - Beau
    We currently have a used left handed 412CE available at the Fountain Valley store. Please contact them at Phone: (714) 241-9140.