Taylor 254ce Plus 12-String

Semi-solid Grand Auditorium

The Taylor 254ce Plus 12-String impresses with its brilliant, multi-layered sound, which produces a rich, shimmering tone thanks to the additional stringsStrings:
Strings are thin metal or nylon strings that are stretched across the body of a guitar. They produce tones when struck or plucked. Different sounds are produced depending on the thickness and material of the strings.. The solid top made of torrefied spruce also ensures pronounced overtones. Torrefaction, a thermal treatment of the wood, gives the guitar a "worn-in" character that is normally only found on older instruments. The laminated rosewood backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. complement the spruce top perfectly and contribute to the balanced sound of the guitar. Another highlight of the Taylor 254ce Plus 12-String is the in-house C-Class bracingBracing:
Bracing for optimum vibration transmission and resonance, which leads to improved projection and a clearer bass range. The result is a powerful, yet balanced sound that impresses in every respect.

Mahogany neck and cutaway

The Taylor 254ce Plus 12-String offers outstanding playability, which is guaranteed by first-class craftsmanship and well thought-out design. The mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck with a standard carve neck profileNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat sits comfortably in the hand and enables effortless playing of complex chords and fast runs. The ebony fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. a smooth surface that ensures precise response and long durability. Thanks to the cutaway designCutaway:
A cutaway is a recess in the body of a guitar that allows the guitarist to reach the higher frets more easily. This makes it easier to pick and play the strings in the upper registers., there is also easy access to the higher frets, ideal for solo players and complex melodies. In addition, the compensated bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. ensures clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch. across the entire scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument., so that every note sounds clean and correct. Meanwhile, nickel-plated TaylorTuners:
die-cast tuners tuners guarantee high tuning stability and easy adjustment for perfect tone.

Taylor Expression System 2

Equipped with the Taylor Expression System 2, the sound of the model is also amplified, unadulterated and shines with a nuanced sound reproduction. To achieve this, the system uses three individually tuned sensors that precisely record the vibrations of the strings and the guitar body and authentically reproduce the acoustic performance of your guitar. With the intuitive controls for volume, Bass and treble, you have full control over your sound, whether on stage or in the studio. Furthermore, the controls are characterized by an absolutely discreet design that does not interrupt the harmonious overall appearance of the guitar. This pickup undoubtedly sets new standards in the amplification of acoustic guitars and shines with its professionalism.

Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon

As ebony is particularly finger-friendly due to its hard, supple texture, it has long been the preferred choice for the production of fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock overlays, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, the high demand and the flourishing black market outstripped stocks, so that ebony ended up on the Red List of endangered species in 1994. In addition, only the deep black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. To protect the forests, Taylor has been working with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, since 2011 to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products. Thus, Taylor guitars not only contain black ebony elements, but also the different colored, more clearly grained parts of the tree. This complete recycling is an effective method of preserving the stocks and successfully counteracts their dramatic decline and the associated negative ecological effects.

"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor