Every acoustic instrument that enters our showroom undergoes a meticulous evaluation and precision setup by our specialized team here at The Guitar Sanctuary. Whether destined for elite tracking sessions or inspiring our Performance Academy students, we ensure this instrument meets our rigorous standards for absolute playability and professional-grade performance.
| Ideal For | Fingerstyle purists, recording engineers, and stage professionals demanding perfect ergonomic comfort alongside immediate, high-fidelity acoustic projection. |
| Sonic Profile | Crisp, punchy, and balanced. Solid African Sapele paired with a Sitka Spruce top delivers a focused, wood-forward midrange bloom with exceptional top-end articulation. |
| The Feel | Revolutionary ergonomics. The short 24-7/8” scale length keeps string tension fluid and forgiving, while the Next Gen Action Control Neck maintains an effortless low action profile. |
| The Verdict | Buy this if you want a modern, compact studio and stage companion that completely redefines acoustic playability while preserving the pure, organic warmth of a classic solid-wood instrument. |
The Taylor Next Generation 312ce marks a paradigm shift in acoustic guitar design, combining Taylor's legendary Grand Concert architecture with groundbreaking structural innovations. Built upon the solid-wood foundation of premium African Sapele back and sides and a choice Sitka Spruce top, this model represents the perfect junction of traditional acoustic voice and modern industrial engineering. It is designed for the player who requires a focused, articulate response that records beautifully without muddy low-end frequencies overwhelming the mix.
At the heart of the Next Gen evolution is Taylor's custom-voiced scalloped bracing pattern. This structural alignment allows the compact body to vibrate with unprecedented freedom, delivering a substantial increase in touch sensitivity and low-end bloom that punches far above its traditional body size. Coupled with the revolutionary Action Control Neck, this design ensures that string geometry remains rock-solid and perfectly low across the entire fretboard, mitigating the standard climatic movements that traditionally plague acoustic setups over time.
For amplified performance, the 312ce introduces the all-new Claria pickup system. Moving beyond standard acoustic amplification, the Claria system translates the acoustic energy of the soundboard and individual string wood dynamics with stunning, uncolored transparency. Combined with a fast, comfortable neck profile, signature Taylor appointment layouts, and an elegant Venetian cutaway, the Next Gen 312ce is an elite, stage-ready tool built to elevate your creative output.
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Full Specifications
- BODY
- Body Shape: Grand Concert with Venetian Cutaway
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back/Side Wood: Solid African Sapele
- Bracing: Next Gen Scalloped Bracing
- Body Finish: Gloss Top, Satin Back and Sides
- NECK
- Scale Length: 24-7/8"
- Neck Joint: Next Gen Action Control Neck System
- Neck Wood: Tropical Mahogany
- Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut Width: 1-3/4"
- Fretboard Inlay: Gemstone, Italian Acrylic
- HARDWARE
- Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
- Tuners: Taylor Nickel Tuners
- Pickguard: Black
- ELECTRONICS
- Pickup System: Taylor Claria Expression System
- Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble
- ADDITIONAL INFO
- Strings: Elixir Light Gauge Phosphor Bronze
- Case: Taylor Deluxe Brown Hard Shell Case Included
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