Taylor 854ce 12-String

Sitka spruce and V-Class bracing

For a maximum sound experience, the manufacturer uses Sitka spruce wood for the top construction, which produces both defined mid-range and fine treble frequencies. Supported by the innovative V-Class bracing, the top is set into a two-dimensional vibration with every strike, which means that every note can develop quickly and sustainably in all registers. This phenomenon is further enhanced by a wafer-thin finish and lightweight construction, making the 854ce 12-String guitar suitable for fingerstyle and expressive strumming. Bordered by a maple bindingBinding:
Binding refers to the decorative edging of the guitar body. It is made of wood with a rosewood edge trim, the evenly grained top wood is perfectly accentuated and contrasts tastefully with the other materials of the bodyBody:
The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body.. Matched to the fine inlaysInlays:
inlays and the high-quality single-ringRosette:
The rosette is a decorative element on the guitar. It is located around the sound hole and is made of various materials such as wood or mother-of-pearl. The rosette gives the guitar an aesthetic appearance and can also influence the sound. soundhole rosette, the top is equipped with a generous rosewoodpickguardPickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick. that gives the instrument an individual touch.

Indian rosewood for additional saturation

To enrich the sound with rich bass frequencies and the necessary volume, the 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. are made from coarsely grained Indian rosewood. The fine wood also ensures an almost attack and allows the individual notes to decay for a long time in the overtones. The folded back is separated by a maple backstripe, which discreetly emphasizes the symmetry of the grain. Delicate maplebindingsBinding:
Binding refers to the decorative edging of the guitar body. It is made of wood separate the back of the 854ce 12-String from the rounded sides and provide a subtle visual contrast to the dark rosewood. The thin varnish also plays a key role in the back and sides, as it allows the sound to develop perfectly even with the lightest of touches. The medium-sized Grand Auditorium design thus turns out to be a true all-rounder that can be used in many areas and is still comfortable to hold.

An incomparable playing comfort

For a particularly accommodating playability, Taylor relies on a flat neck constructionGuitar neck:
Maple neck made of mahogany with an ebony fingerboard. 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.which, in combination with a nut widthNut width:
Nut width refers to the distance between the outermost strings at the top of a guitar's fretboard. A wider nut allows the strings to be placed further apart of 47.6 mm, can be gripped perfectly and cleanly in all 20 fretsFret:
Jumbo frets. Made from black GraphTech TUSQ, the nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height. is perfectly matched to the compensated Micarta 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., so that the 854ce 12-String intonates perfectly over the entire 648 mmscale 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.. The characteristic headstockHeadstock:
The headstock is the upper part of a guitar to which the pegs for tuning the strings are attached. It can have different shapes and the guitar logo or the manufacturer's name can often be found on the headstock. is fitted with smokedTuners:
die-cast tuners nickel tuners, which guarantee precise tuning and also perfectly match the elaborate element fretboard inlays. The guitar is completed by the in-house Expression System 2, which also amplifies the acoustic sound in a very natural way.

Expression System 2

With the Expression System 2, Taylor presents a pickup design that truly revolutionizes the amplification of acoustic guitars. Three piezo elements pick up the signals from each pair of strings directly and thus transmit a completely unadulterated sound. Three controls allow the volume, bass and treble to be individually adjusted and optimally adapted to the ambient conditions and personal preferences. The knobs are discreetly mounted on the frame in the form of inconspicuous buttons and are therefore almost invisible.

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 the 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