Fans of the 12-string experience are sure to be inspired by the new 552ce, a compact 12-fret Grand Concert model crafted with back and sides of solid red ironbark and a torrefied spruce top. That tonewood pairing yields power and clarity in equal measure, offering a dialed-up version of the lush overtones and pristine trebles that players love from Indian rosewood. The 12-fret configuration delivers extra midrange punch while creating a more relaxed, slinky handfeel, adding up to a supremely comfortable feel for players of all styles. And with small body dimensions, it's ultra-responsive to a light touch, giving the guitar impressive dynamic range.

Overview

• Compact 12-string Grand Concert with rich octave sparkle
• Solid red ironbark for powerful yet balanced response
• Torrefied spruce top yields seasoned warmth
• V-Class bracing dials up more volume and sustain
• Includes ES2 electronics and hardshell case

Features

Grand Concert
A compact shape with a clear, articulate voice, strong sustain, and a highly touch-sensitive, expressive response.

Torrefied Spruce
Treated with our special roasting process, torrefied spruce tops deliver all the clarity, balance and projection you’d expect from a traditional spruce top with an extra dash of warmth and played-in depth.

Red Ironbark
This tonewood from our urban wood initiative yields power, fidelity and depth for a supremely balanced, muscular sound.

Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.

Venetian Cutaway
The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body.

V-Class Bracing
Taylor's patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns. 

Specifications

Highlights
Orientation: Right-Handed

Bracing System: V-Class Bracing

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Body
Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce

Back Configuration: 2-Piece No Wedge

Body Binding: Sapele

Armrest: No

Top Finish: Gloss

Back/Side Finish: Gloss

Neck
Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany

Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony

Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony

Neck Finish: Satin

Peghead
Scale Length: 24-7/8"

Peghead Type: Paddle, Standard

Peghead Binding: None

Peghead Finish: Satin

Other
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony

Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle

Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony

Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.010–.047)

Pickguard: Tortoise

Tuners: Taylor Nickel

For more information, visit our warranties page.

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