Featuring a comfortable Grand Concert body with a 12-fret setup that makes for an even more intimate feel, this unique 12-string acoustic-electric is a compelling addition to any player's toolkit. The Next Generation 552ce 12-Fret boasts a pairing of mahogany back and sides with a top of Western Red cedar, combining a focused midrange character with cedar's warm, mellow voice and rich musical texture. With remarkable soft-touch sensitivity and V-Class bracing inside to dial up more volume and sustain, this model yields pleasing dynamic range and octave shimmer. The Action Control Neck's unparalleled adjustability and the 12-fret configuration's slinky feel add up to exceptional playability, while built-in Claria electronics offer intuitive, clean plugged-in tone for any amplified setting. Visual accents include black binding with black/white/black top purfling, a green abalone rosette, a faux-tortoiseshell pickguard, a natural glossy finish and Meridian fretboard inlays in Italian acrylic.
Overview
- 12-fret Grand Concert offers a slinky, comfortable feel
- Cedar top blends warmth with 12-string shimmer
- Mahogany back and sides provide midrange focus and balance
- V-Class bracing inside adds more volume and sustain
- Includes Claria electronics and a deluxe hardshell case
12-String Sparkle with Unmatched Playing Comfort - The 12-fret setup and compact Grand Concert body add up to a player-friendly feel that lets you take full advantage of this model's warm, lush octave voice.
Grand Concert - A compact shape with a clear, articulate voice, strong sustain, and a highly touch-sensitive, expressive response.
Neo-tropical Mahogany - For a woody, focused midrange
Action Control Neck - Building on Taylor’s legacy of easy-playing necks, the new Action Control Neck pairs a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth with a patented system for effortless string height adjustment.
Western Red Cedar - A true performer for those with a lighter touch, cedar tops yield extra warmth and pair nicely with mahogany and rosewood.
The Claria Acoustic Pickup System - Designed for reliability and ease of use, the Claria System features a reimagined piezo pickup that delivers clear, versatile acoustic tone for any application.
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-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.
Case - Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case
Specifications
Body
Top Wood: Western Red Cedar
Back/Side Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Rosette: Green Abalone Single Ring
Back Configuration: 2-Piece No Wedge
Body Binding: White
Armrest: No
Top Finish: Gloss
Back/Side Finish: Gloss
Neck
Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck Profile: Standard Carve
Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Meridian
Fretboard Binding: Black
Neck Finish: Satin
Peghead
Nut Width: 1-7/8"
Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length: 24-7/8"
Peghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Meridian
Peghead Type: Paddle
Peghead Binding: None
Peghead Finish: Gloss
Other
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle
Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.010–.047)
Pickguard: Tortoise
Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
Strap Pin: Black
End Pin: Black
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