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522ce 12-Fret
6-String, 12-Fret | Tropical Mahogany Top | Tropical Mahogany Back an... Mored Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Venetian Cutaway | Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown Case
Series: 500
UPC: #00887766097181
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Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
Protective and durable Deluxe Hardshell Case included at no extra charge.
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Overview
- All-solid mahogany body for warm, focused tone
- 12-fret setup makes for a relaxed playing feel
- Grand Concert body is comfortable to hold and play
- V-Class bracing adds stunning volume and sustain
- Hardshell guitar case for sturdy protection
Overview
522ce 12-Fret
Made with back, sides and top of solid mahogany, the Taylor 522ce 12-Fret offers an intimate playing experience paired with a focused, warm tone. The Grand Concert body with the 12-fret-to-neck configuration serves up an inspiring feel that's easy on your fretting hand thanks to the guitar's shorter 24-7/8" scale length. The 12-fret setup also moves the bridge slightly toward the center of the lower bout, helping produce more power in the midrange. With V-Class bracing inside for additional volume and sustain, the 522ce 12-Fret is a dream for fingerstyle players and strummers alike, and will especially appeal to players who prefer minimal overtones. It includes ES2 electronics and a hardshell case.
“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
Tropical Mahogany
A midrange powerhouse. Mahogany is prized for balance and articulation, making it one of the best all-around tonewoods there is.
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
Highlights
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Scale Length 24-7/8"
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Bracing V-Class Bracing
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Pickguard None
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Tuners Taylor Slot Head
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Strings Phosphor Bronze Light
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Body Width 15"
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Nut & Saddle Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
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Truss Rod Cover Black Plastic
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Number of Frets 18
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Case Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
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Body Length 19 1/2"
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Body Depth 4 3/8"
