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312ce (2019) (Discontinued)
6-String | Spruce Top | Sapele Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Venetian Cutaway
6-String | Spruce Top | Sapele Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck... More
Series:
300
UPC: #00887766096740
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
- Grand Concert body offers comfort and articulation
- All-solid sapele and spruce for rich midrange tone
- V-Class bracing increases volume and sustain
- Slender Taylor neck offers relaxed fretting feel
- Features ES2 pickup and deluxe brown hardshell case
Overview
312ce (2019)
Watch VideoCrafted at the intersection of solid-wood tone and workhorse utility, the 312ce generates a clear, punchy midrange response with a warm, woody character. With solid sapele back and sides and a Sitka spruce top, players can expect minimal overtones and a focus on the fundamental note, while our V-Class bracing serves up greater volume and longer sustain. The compact frame of the Grand Concert body shape makes for a comfortable, accommodating experience, and will especially appeal to fingerstyle players. The ES2 pickup provides natural-sounding amplified tone, making this a great guitar for virtually any musical application.
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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.
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Questions & Answers
Preguntas frecuentes
22 questions
may we consider the 312 shape as a parlor?
This would be the Grand Concert which is bigger than a typical parlor. Our closest option to a parlor would be the GT <a href="https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/features/taylor-gt" target="_blank">https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/features/taylor-gt</a>
What is the waist on the Grand concert?
8 3/4"
Where is this guitar made the 312 ce?
El Cajon, California, USA
Taylor 312 ce lower bout size?
15"
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.
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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.
Where are these guitars built?
300 series models are made in our factory in San Diego, California, USA.
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.
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.
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.
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 voicewith fewer overtones.
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.
Where are these guitars built?
301 series models are made in our factory in San Diego, California, USA.
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.
Is this guitar solid wood?
Yes - just like all our US-made instruments, these are constructed from all-solid woods.
Reviews
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings
A great guitar
Lovely! The size is my favorite for Fingerstyle. The sapelle gives a rich balanced sound. No complaints, only praise for the 312ce!
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Impressed
I’ve had this guitar for 4 years as of now when I got it I thought the size would inhibit the guitars versatility, I do a fair amount of finger style picking and thought it would do that great but lack in other areas. However I was wrong this guitar is extremely versatile it’s not boomy like a dreadnought but that’s perfect for recording as it sits in a mix very well. Dynamically it’s surprisingly loud with an ample amount of low end when laying into it while letting soft notes bloom without effort and crystal clear high end. I personally think it’s going to be the perfect guitar for most players that are looking for something a little more on the premium side of instruments.
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It sounds better every day.
Great guitar.
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- Mostly electric player
I love it.
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Great guitar but fret wear is an issue.
Bought my guitar in Dec 2021. I was really looking forward to playing it. It was my first guitar purchase in 20 years and that one was a baby Taylor. The playability is excellent and it has turned out to be a wonderful gigging guitar, with fantastic tone, both acoustically and plugged in. I played two gigs per week and practiced quite a bit. But I would say that I over played it. After 8 months I found that the 2nd, 3rd and 4th frets had worn down significantly in the b sting. This has actually stopped me from using it at gigs. I now have to send it for refretting. I'm disappointed. However, thus is still a wonderful guitar and hopefully when fixed I will begin to enjoy it once more.
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Hi Vincent,
Let us know if you need help finding a local tech for the needed fretwork, or if you'd like to send it back to the factory. We're here to help! Thanks!
Let us know if you need help finding a local tech for the needed fretwork, or if you'd like to send it back to the factory. We're here to help! Thanks!
Great sound especially for a small 🎸
I'm new to playing so don't know the language but happy with the purchase, no regrets, all fine
I'm new to playing so don't know the language but happy with the purchase, no regrets, all fine
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Love it
Great feel. Bright tone
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Amazing sound!
Amazing sound! I love the guitar.
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So glad I chose this Taylor 312ce.
I chose the 312ce after trying the wall of Taylor guitars at George's Music. I loved the size, action and sound of this model above all the rest. Although the scale length and width are slightly smaller than the Auditorium model, it doesn't detract from the sound at all. The one thing I did change after living with it for awhile is switching to Silk and Steel strings, which I think gives it a more mellow tone..not saying that Elixir strings aren't good, but these are just different.
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Amazing Guitar!
Great guitar - amazing pickup too because I still prefer playing it clean compared to all other effects I’ve tried with it.
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D-28 Replacement
I love my new 312ce. The build quality is flawless, action and intonation is perfect as well as the electronics. The case is great and really keeps the humidity level perfectly using an Oasis humidifier and Daddario Humiditrak sensor. I originally started playing Taylor when I bought a 614ce back in the late 90’s and then traded it for a 312ce-n that I still have. This 312ce replaced a Martin D-28 that was a wonderful guitar but too large to play comfortably. I can’t put this one down!
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- Home/Recreational
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- I play both acoustic and electric
A stunning guitar with amazing tone & sustain
THis is my first V-class Taylor & probably won’t be my last. The guitar itself is beautifully constructed, great fit & finish. The tone is well balanced & is a very loud OM sized guitar. The sustain will go on for days it seems which seems to be the hallmark of the V-class design. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase & will enjoy it for many years.
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- Home/Recreational
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- I've played for many years