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312ce 12-Fret (2019) (Discontinued)
12-Fret | Spruce Top | Sapele Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Venetian Cutaway
12-Fret | Spruce Top | Sapele Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck |... More
Series:
300
UPC: #00887766096900
Note: Each guitar has unique visual traits due to differences in wood grain. Guitars ordered through this website or found in stores may feature minor visual variations from the ones pictured here.
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Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
Estuche rígido deluxe incluido
Protective and durable Deluxe Hardshell Case included at no extra charge.
Estuche protector rígido deluxe y duradero incluido sin cargo adicional.
Lifetime Warranty with Registration
Garantía de por vida con registro
Factory Expert Service & Support
Servicio y Soporte Técnico de Fábrica
Responsive customer service from factory experts trained to help you get the most out of your guitar.
Expertos en servicio al cliente de fábrica capacitados para ayudarte a aprovechar al máximo tu guitarra.
Overview
- Solid sapele back and sides with a spruce top
- Grand Concert body is compact and comfortable
- 12-fret setup provides a slinkier fretting feel
- V-Class bracing generates more volume and sustain
- Sleek appointments for an understated look
Overview
312ce 12-Fret (2019)
With its accommodating Grand Concert body, solid tonewoods and V-Class bracing, the 312ce 12-Fret offers pro-level performance regardless of your ability. Sapele and spruce team up for a rich tone profile characterized by woody lows, pristine highs and a meaty midrange. The 12-fret configuration makes this model even more appealing, with a slightly more relaxed feel for your fretting hand than you'll find with standard models. With V-Class bracing for extra power and sustain, a built-in ES2 pickup and a hardshell case, the 312ce 12-Fret strikes a balance between functionality, comfort and value.
“It is reassuring to note that a human armed with a chisel and old-fashioned ingenuity is capable of making waves—waves of both surf and sound, perhaps the biggest revolution in acoustic guitar architecture since the dawn of X-Bracing.”
Features
Grand Concert
A compact shape with a clear, articulate voice, strong sustain, and a highly touch-sensitive, expressive response.
Sapele
One of the best all-around tonewoods there is, sapele will deliver for any playing style.
Spruce
The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
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
Our 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.
Specifications
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Orientation Right Handed
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Bracing System V-Class Bracing
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Cutaway Venetian Cutaway
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Electronics Expression System® 2
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Questions & Answers
Preguntas frecuentes
19 questions
Can you order this guitar with a 1-7/8” nut? If so, what is the process and what is the added cost?
Sorry, no. 12 fret models are only available with 1-3/4" nut width.
What strings came with it new and best replacement strings?
D'Addario XS lights (012"-053")
What is the nut width?
1-3/4"
Are the top and/or sides satin finished or polished?
The back and sides are satin, the top is gloss.
will a 12 fret make it harder to play barre chords at the top of the neck such as F or Bbmaj7 (need more pressure)?
Not at all. The strings actually have a slinkier feel than the 14 fret.
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Is this guitar available in any different finishes? Caramel burst? Or ???
This one is only available with the natural finish.
312ce 12-Fret where was it made?
El Cajon, CA.
How much does a 12fet and hard case weigh?
The guitar weighs about 5 1/2 pounds and the case is about 12 pounds.
Where are these guitars built?
301 series models are made in our factory in San Diego, California, USA.
Do guitars in the 300 series have real ebony fretboards and bridges?
Yes, all guitars in the 300 series have genuine West African Crelicam ebony fretboards and bridges.
As a top wood, how does spruce sound vs. mahogany?
Aside from the difference in appearance, both wood types are extremely musical. Spruce is lighter in weight and has a broader dynamic range with pleasing overtones. A mahogany top is slightly denser and heavier which translates into a natural compression effect that smoothes out the attack, producing a more focused voice with fewer overtones.
Are 300 series guitars all solid wood?
Yes - all 300 series models are solid wood construction.
What case do these come with?
All 300 series models ship in a deluxe brown hard shell case made by Taylor for optimal fit and protection.
Does this guitar come with V-Class bracing?
Yes, it comes with our V-Class bracing architecture.
Is this available as a left-handed version?
Yes, it is available in a left-handed version.
Is this guitar available as a 14-fret model?
No, this is purpose-built for the neck and body to connect at the 12th fret. This makes for a compact feel that's rare in a 12-string guitar. The tone that results from the placement of the bridge in the guitar's lower bout is advantageous as well.
What makes a 12-fret guitar different?
A 12-fret guitar makes for a more compact playing framework. It combines the lap-friendly Grand Concert body with the slightly condensed fret spacing of the 24-7/8" scale length and the shorter 12-fret-to-the-neck construction. This makes a slinkier "handfeel" and easier fretting as you move up the fretboard. There's a surprising amount of tonal power and midrange warmth from the bridge sitting back a little farther on the lower bout. Also, the slotted headstock creates a more acute string angle over the nut. Because this puts a little more downward pressure on the nut, it'll feel a little more precise to your fretting hand. Notes won't bend quite as easily closer to the nut.
What's the difference between the Grand Concert and the Grand Auditorium?
The Grand Concert is considered a small-body guitar. It has an articulate voice with top-end chime and controlled overtones. Its intimate size is lap/couch friendly. The Grand Auditorium is a medium-size guitar and Taylor’s most versatile body shape. It's known for its balanced blend of warmth, clarity and sustain with a well-defined midrange.
Is this guitar solid wood?
Yes - just like all our US-made instruments, these are constructed from all-solid woods.
Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 ratings
Oustanding instrument!
I bought the 312ce after buying a 352ce 12-string. Both of these 12 fret guitars are outstanding for both tone and playability. The build quality is outstanding, also. The attention to detail makes these guitars beautiful as well as outstanding in their sound.
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- Describe Yourself
- I'm fairly new but have some experience
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- I play both acoustic and electric
I’m in love
I love the sound and feeling this guitar. Mids and highs are clear, very well balanced. Amazingly loud fro such a small body. Very comfortable to play. My new go to guitar.
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- Describe Yourself
- I've been playing for a while now
Love this guitar
I’ve owned several Taylor, but never a 12 fret. This is a great sounding guitar and extremely loud and responsive. The strings were a bit high when I received it, but I got that taken care of.
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- Describe Yourself
- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- Mostly acoustic player
Beautiful guitar. As an older player I restrung with a lighter gauge string and it accepted them with grace. It’s a perfect size for playing on the couch, wrapped
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- How I Use It
- Studio/Recording
- Describe Yourself
- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- I play both acoustic and electric