Taylor Sunset Blvd 312e-N Grand Concert Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

Designed to bridge the gap between classical warmth and modern acoustic comfort, the Taylor Sunset Blvd 312e-N Grand Concert delivers responsive nylon-string tone with effortless Taylor playability. Available exclusively at Guitar Center, this nylon-string acoustic-electric pairs a solid western red cedar top with sapele back and sides for a warm, articulate voice that responds beautifully to a light touch while maintaining clarity and balance across the tonal spectrum. Taylor’s compact Grand Concert body shape keeps the guitar comfortable and expressive for fingerstyle playing, while the slender mahogany neck and genuine West African ebony fingerboard provide a familiar feel for steel-string players exploring nylon-string textures. Equipped with Taylor’s Claria electronics system, the Sunset Blvd 312e-N delivers natural amplified tone with intuitive controls built for modern live performance.

Western Red Cedar Warmth With Balanced Grand Concert Response

A solid Western Red Cedar top gives the Sunset Blvd 312e-N its warm, responsive tonal character with rich midrange detail and smooth articulation that reacts immediately to even a gentle playing touch. Compared to spruce, cedar produces a softer, more mature response that naturally complements nylon strings and fingerstyle dynamics. Solid sapele back and sides add balance and definition while reinforcing the guitar’s warm tonal center. Taylor’s compact Grand Concert body shape and specialized nylon-string bracing architecture enhance clarity, responsiveness and sustain, creating an intimate, articulate acoustic voice equally suited for classical-inspired playing, modern fingerstyle arrangements and expressive songwriting.

Slim Mahogany Neck and Ebony Fingerboard for a Comfortable, Familiar Feel

The Sunset Blvd 312e-N is designed to feel approachable and comfortable for both classical players and steel-string guitarists exploring nylon-string performance. A slender neo-tropical mahogany neck and 1.875" nut width provide comfortable string spacing for expressive fingerstyle playing without the oversized feel associated with many traditional classical guitars. The 20"-radius genuine West African ebony fingerboard adds smooth response and crisp note attack under the fingers while supporting fluid movement and comfortable left-hand positioning across the neck. A satin neck finish further enhances the guitar’s effortless, inviting playing feel.

Claria Electronics for Natural Nylon-String Amplification

Taylor’s Claria electronics system is engineered to deliver clear, natural amplified nylon-string tone with simple plug-and-play operation. Developed with input from touring musicians and live sound engineers, the system reimagines the traditional undersaddle pickup design to produce a more balanced and consistent signal with less harshness than conventional piezo systems. Soundhole-mounted controls, including a versatile Mid-Contour adjustment, allow players to shape their amplified tone easily for solo performance, ensemble work and recording applications.

Refined Taylor Styling With Premium Appointments

A gloss body finish highlights the natural beauty of the cedar and sapele tonewoods while adding a polished visual character that complements the guitar’s refined nylon-string design. Elegant Anniversary Diamond inlays crafted from Italian acrylic and faux pearl add subtle visual detail, while classical-style nickel tuners with faux pearl buttons reinforce the instrument’s sophisticated appearance. Genuine West African ebony appointments throughout further elevate the Sunset Blvd 312e-N’s clean, understated aesthetic, and a Taylor Deluxe hardshell case is included for premium protection and transport.

A Modern Nylon-String Built for Expressive Playing

The Taylor Sunset Blvd 312e-N Grand Concert combines warm nylon-string tone, smooth modern playability and natural amplified performance in a Guitar Center Exclusive acoustic-electric designed for expressive musicianship. From its responsive cedar top and comfortable Grand Concert body to its approachable neck feel and advanced Claria electronics, every element of the guitar is built to encourage nuanced playing and dynamic musical expression. Refined, articulate and remarkably comfortable, the Sunset Blvd 312e-N offers a modern Taylor approach to nylon-string performance without sacrificing the warmth and character that define the format.