Taylor Next Generation 854ce 12-string Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

Taylor Next Generation 854ce - A New Standard in 12-String Acoustic-Electric Performance

The Taylor Next Generation 854ce marks a bold evolution of one of Taylor's most iconic 12-string models. By pairing newly developed Scalloped V-Class bracing with Taylor's road-ready Claria electronics, this Grand Auditorium delivers a powerful blend of clarity, warmth, and modern acoustic-electric reliability.

At the heart of the 854ce is a classic tonewood pairing: a Sitka spruce top matched with Indian rosewood back and sides. This combination produces lush overtones, expansive projection, and that unmistakable 12-string shimmer across the entire fretboard. The new Scalloped V-Class bracing enhances low-end depth and warmth while retaining the pitch accuracy, balance, and sustain that define Taylor's V-Class design-resulting in a tone that feels both familiar and forward-thinking.

Plug in and the Claria System electronics faithfully translate the guitar's rich acoustic voice with exceptional ease. Designed for true plug-and-play performance, Claria uses a refined under-saddle pickup and powerful preamp to deliver a natural, full sound with minimal adjustment. Soundhole-mounted Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour controls allow quick, intuitive shaping for any stage or studio environment.

Playability is equally refined. A Standard Carve mahogany neck and Crelicam ebony fingerboard provide a smooth, confident feel, while Taylor's innovative Action Control Neck allows precise adjustment of neck angle with a simple turn of a bolt-no neck removal or string loosening required. This system not only makes setup adjustments effortless, but also enhances tonal depth and long-term serviceability.

Finished with elegant appointments including a radiused rosewood armrest, natural maple binding, and classic Taylor inlays, the Next Generation 854ce balances luxurious aesthetics with serious performance.

Whether you're tracking layered 12-string parts, leading worship, or filling a room as a solo performer, the Taylor Next Generation 854ce delivers expressive tone, modern reliability, and unmistakable Taylor craftsmanship.

Specifications

Highlights
Number of Strings: 12 String
Orientation: Right-Handed
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
Color: Natural
Electronics: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System

Body
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Back/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
Rosette: Green Abalone - Single Ring
Back Configuration: 2-Piece No Wedge
Body Binding: Pale Non-Figured Maple
Armrest: Radius Indian Rosewood
Top Finish: Gloss
Back/Side Finish: Gloss

Neck
Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck Profile: Standard Carve
Fretboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Element
Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck Finish: Satin

Peghead
Nut Width: 1-7/8"
Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Peghead Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Element
Peghead Type: Paddle
Peghead Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Finish: Gloss

Other
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle
Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.010 - .047)
Pickguard: Indian Rosewood
Tuners: Taylor Smoked Nickel with Smoked Nickel Buttons
Strap Pin: Black
End Pin: Black

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