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812ce
Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Venetian Cutaway
Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck |... More
Series:
800
UPC: #00887766107323
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.
$3,999USD
$3,999USD
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Responsibly Sourced Materials
Materiales obtenidos de forma responsable.
Taylor está comprometido con el abastecimiento ético de materiales y la búsqueda continua de prácticas más sostenibles.
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 for articulation and comfort
- Indian rosewood and spruce for depth and clarity
- V-Class bracing increases volume and sustain
- Rosewood armrest offers refined playing experience
- Comes with built-in ES2 pickup and hardshell case
Overview
812ce
Built on the all-star tonewood pairing of Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce, the 812ce offers players a more compact take on the flagship Taylor experience. This compact Grand Concert acoustic-electric serves up a richly textured sound with lush overtones, crisp trebles and a warm low range, articulate enough for fingerstyle play but powerful enough for traditional strumming and flatpicking. V-Class bracing helps dial up more volume and longer sustain, and the radius-style rosewood armrest makes for an even more welcoming feel. Subtle, yet striking appointments include a smoky ebony fretboard, maple binding, an abalone rosette and a super-thin full-body gloss finish. The 812ce includes ES2 electronics and ships with a hardshell case.
Features
Grand Concert
A compact shape with a clear, articulate voice, strong sustain, and a highly touch-sensitive, expressive response.
Indian Rosewood
The tonewood superstar. Popular, traditional, and versatile, Bob Taylor puts Indian rosewood among the greatest tonewoods ever.
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
17 questions
what color options are available on the 812 CE?
Natural or Tobacco Sunburst.
Where are the 812ce guitars made?
El Cajon, California, USA
Do the 812ce models roll the fret board edges?
They're slightly beveled with the fret ends but they are not rolled.
Is the grand auditorium bigger than the concert?
Yes, it's the next size up.
Can one get the 812 ce with a 1 11/16” neck?
Yes. Your local dealer should be able to help you order the guitar with the 11-16" nut for an additional charge.
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Can you get Taylor guitars with a 1 9/16” neck?
Sorry, no.
Can you get this guitar without the cutaway?
Yes. It would be ordered as an 812e.
When I "browse" the 800-series guitars, on that browsing page, it says that this guitar is available in left- and right-handed orientations. However on this page, it only shows the right-handed orientation. Can it be ordered in a left-handed version?
Yes. It can be ordered through our dealers left handed for no additional charge.
What is the 812ce neck width ?
1 3/4"
what is the total length of this guitar?
40.5"
What is the string spacing at the bridge?
2 3/16"
Is the 812ce available without ES-2 electronics?
Yes.
What's gloss 4.5?
Gloss finish (shiny finish) 4.5 mils thick, about the thickness of a sheet of paper.
Do you have a trade in trade up program ?
Sorry, no. Your local dealer may take trade ins though, so please check with them.
Can I get this guitar with a Florentine cutaway?
Yes, a Florentine cutaway is an available option for an additional charge.
Is this guitar available with a sunburst top?
Yes, it's available in a tobacco sunburst finish for an additional charge.
Is this guitar available with a narrower nut?
Yes, a 1-11/16" nut width is an option for this guitar with an additional charge.
Reviews
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings
Excelent impresson. I love the guitar.
Taylor --amazing Guitars.
I would like another brand of Strings..
I would like another brand of Strings..
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Sweet sounding Taylor 812CE
This is a very sweet sounding guitar and a delight to own and play. It projects well and the voicing is to my taste, being well defined and good to go....
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- I play both acoustic and electric
Perfect intonation.
Perfect balanced tone and intonation.
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- I've played for many years
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- Mostly acoustic player
812ce
First of all, this is a beautiful looking guitar. Secondly, it is very comfortable to play as a result of the bevel. The tone is beautiful and it sounds great with her I’m streaming or playing finger style.
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- I've been playing for a while now
My Taylor 812ce is amazing!
My new Taylor 812ce is amazing! From the almost never ending sustain, to the deep rich tone, to the incredible intonation, this guitar is so fulfilling and pleasing to play. It’s beautiful to look at too. I’m not a big guy. This body size for me is perfect. It is very comfortable to play, especially with the bevel. I mostly play finger style (I’m a pastor and play mostly hymns and Christian songs). For me, this scale length makes it easier to navigate the fretboard. This guitar has plenty of volume too. The V-class bracing is really amazing. Great job Andy! I would totally recommend the Taylor 812ce.
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- I've played for many years
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- Mostly acoustic player
It is an overall great instrument.
The size of the body and fret board is perfect for me. It looks wonderful...very classy!
I feel the action is not quite right for me but I can't seem to adjust it correctly. But it truly is a wonderful guitar.'
I agree with many reviews that say it is better for finger pickers.
Also, there is much talk of the new V bracing. My untrained ear cannot really pick up the difference. Sorry!
I feel the action is not quite right for me but I can't seem to adjust it correctly. But it truly is a wonderful guitar.'
I agree with many reviews that say it is better for finger pickers.
Also, there is much talk of the new V bracing. My untrained ear cannot really pick up the difference. Sorry!
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- Home/Recreational
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- I've been playing for a while now
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- I play both acoustic and electric
Looks as good as it sounds
I totally recommend this guitar, the size is perfect for me, tone quality is amazing. The experts at Uptown Music, working with Taylor, got me an incredible instrument.
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- Home/Recreational
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- I've been playing for a while now
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- Mostly acoustic player
Great sound
This is for my wife and she loves it. The sound, size , looks all great. She uses it to play in church band and at home.
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- I've played for many years
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- Mostly acoustic player
i absolutely love it
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Beautiful!
I’m thrilled with my guitar! It has wonderful rich tone and great clarity. Lovely comfy size and shape. I would certainly recommend it.
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- Mostly acoustic player
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Nothing beats a Taylor’s neck
I owned a 314L30ce and sold it.
Went to McPherson, Goodall, Martins. I own them
Now I am into parlours sizes
but I am back to the 812ce with the small body and great neck. It’s fantastic!!
Went to McPherson, Goodall, Martins. I own them
Now I am into parlours sizes
but I am back to the 812ce with the small body and great neck. It’s fantastic!!
- How I Use It
- Studio/Recording
- How I Use It
- Stage/Live Performance
- Describe Yourself
- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- I play both acoustic and electric