12-string Grand-Auditorium-acoustic guitar with pickup and case
Next generation electro-acoustic 12-string acoustic guitar
Grand Auditorim with cutaway
Solid Sitka spruce top
Solid Indian rosewood body
V-Class Bracing Scalloped
Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard
Natural Finish in high gloss finish
Tortoise pickguard
20 frets with Weathervane inlays
47.6 mm wide graphite nut
647.7 mm scale length
Ebony bridge with micarta inlay
Nickel-plated Taylor tuners
Taylor Claria pickups
Case included
Made in the USA
The Taylor 454ce Next Generation comes in a sturdy case.
Taylor 454ce Next Generation at a glance
With the 454ce Next Generation, Taylor Guitars is expanding and renewing its 400 Series with innovative features that take premium guitars to a new Level level. In addition to its exquisite tonewoods, the twelve-string acoustic guitar in Grand Auditorium design has ergonomic features that guarantee comfortable playability. The US American quality product also looks absolutely stunning, as an attractive Finish with beautiful visual details gives the guitar a star-quality look. New features include a revised top bracing, a new pickup system and an action control neck. Taylor 454ce Next Generation naturally comes in a shock-resistant guitar case, which offers safe transportation and excellent storage options.
Stunning in every way: the twelve-string Taylor 454ce Next Generation Grand Auditorium acoustic guitar.
Solid construction
Thanks to its solid tonewoods and the innovative scalloped Taylor V-Class bracing, the Taylor 454ce Next Generation impresses with its improved vibration behavior. This results in an assertive sound that effortlessly holds its own in any environment. Meanwhile, the sound character is shaped by a solid Sitka spruce top, which impresses with a brilliant sound and an already pronounced overtone spectrum, while the back and sides made of solid Indian rosewood add strong mids and powerful basses. It is no coincidence that these tonewoods are used in numerous high-end guitar models on the market, as their outstanding properties produce a balanced sound that brings out the best in both expressive solo playing and authentic vocal accompaniment.
Mahogany neck and cutaway
The guitar neck made of mahogany and a fingerboard made of high-quality ebony are also very popular in guitar making. Mahogany, with its acceptable weight, sits comfortably in the hand, while ebony allows the fretting hand to glide smoothly over all 20 frets . Fast chord changes are therefore much easier to implement on this guitar and contribute to clean guitar playing. Thanks to the generous cutaway , the model also provides obstacle-free access to the high registers, allowing players to exploit the full potential of this high-quality instrument. Another new feature is the Action Control Neck, which ensures a more resonant sound and simplified adjustment of the string action.
Taylor Claria pickup
The newly developed Taylor Claria pickup system is also causing quite a stir. It combines high-quality piezo technology with a preamp that is particularly intuitive to use. This makes it easy to adjust the transparent and authentic sound of the guitar. The controls are discreetly integrated into the sound hole, blending unobtrusively into the instrument and preserving the guitar's harmonious, clear appearance.
Natural finish
Visually, the acoustic guitar scores particularly well with its classicNatural finish, which is an absolute eye-catcher with its high-gloss varnish . The fretboard is also a real eye-catcher, as the fine Weathervane inlays contrast subtly with the deep black ebony, creating a wonderfully luxurious impression. and an absolute classic is the traditional tortoise pickguard, which still adorns numerous guitars today. It protects the surface from scratches caused by playing with pick and adds an additional accent with vintage charm.
Taylor - The epitome of the finest quality
As one of the largest guitar manufacturers, Taylor is a true authority in the production of first-class instruments. Professional production by trained specialists results in the finest products for life, whose value is always maintained - or even increases! This is due in equal part to the exquisite tonewoods, which do not warp due to long storage and selected quality and are therefore hard to beat in terms of high quality. Only spruce, mahogany, cedar or Koa of proven quality are used for the tops. Careful production in combination with the best materials does not only apply to guitars. Guitar bags and all accessories are also of first-class quality. Finally, a conscientious final inspection does not allow even the smallest defects to slip through and ensures absolutely flawless guitars before dispatch.
As if that were not enough, Taylor also attaches great importance to acting in an environmentally conscious manner.
Ebony & Koa: Sustainability at Taylor Guitars
Uncontrolled deforestation and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species that can no longer regenerate due to the high rate of extraction. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at Taylor Guitars.
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.
"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor
In the video: Taylor Guitars - "The State of ebony"
Siglo Tonewoods Project
The koa acacia population has also suffered heavy losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry and overexploitation have led to a decline that can only be halted through proactive action and reforestation. This is why Taylor Guitars, together with Pacific Rim Tonewoods, founded the Siglo Tonewoods project, which aims to rebuild the Hawaiian jungle. This is a large cultivation area for koa acacia and other species, which enables the use of koa wood on a controlled scale.
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