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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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eng\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eng\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-fret Grand Concert offers a slinky, comfortable feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCedar top blends warmth with 12-string shimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany back and sides provide midrange focus and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV-Class bracing inside adds more volume and sustain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Claria electronics and a deluxe hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-String Sparkle with Unmatched Playing Comfort -\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Concert - \u003c\/strong\u003eA compact shape with a clear, articulate voice, strong sustain, and a highly touch-sensitive, expressive response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeo-tropical Mahogany \u003c\/strong\u003e- For a woody, focused midrange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction Control Neck -\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Red Cedar - \u003c\/strong\u003eA true performer for those with a lighter touch, cedar tops yield extra warmth and pair nicely with mahogany and rosewood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Claria Acoustic Pickup System -\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for reliability and ease of use, the Claria System features a reimagined piezo pickup that delivers clear, versatile acoustic tone for any application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenetian Cutaway -\u003c\/strong\u003e The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. 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