Taylor 454ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric Guitar 12 String - Tobacco Sunburst

Thunderous bass and shimmering treble

An acoustic guitar’s tonewoods are an essential component of its voice. For this instrument, Taylor chose well. It bears a Sitka spruce top over Indian rosewood back and sides. This time-honored tonewood combination gives you plenty of tonal goodness. For starters, the rosewood back and sides deliver plentiful bass with a shining treble character. Meanwhile, the spruce top amplifies that sound and delivers it with heavy punching power. Add in the neo-tropical mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard, and you’ve got a winning tonewood recipe.

Powered by V-Class bracing

Much of the 454ce-R’s sonic success can be chalked up to its V-Class top bracing. As the name suggests, this guitar’s top is braced with a V-shaped pattern instead of the traditional X brace. V-Class bracing perfectly balances stiffness and flexibility, ensuring that the spruce top responds to your slightest touch without sacrificing any power. There’s plenty of sustain to be found, too. No matter where you’re playing, the 454ce-R has the power, projection, and sensitivity to conquer anything. 

At Sadek Music, much of the Taylor 454ce-R's sonic brilliance can be attributed to its innovative V-Class bracing. Unlike traditional X-bracing, the V-Class bracing features a V-shaped pattern on the top, which offers a perfect balance between stiffness and flexibility. This allows the Sitka spruce top to respond sensitively to even the slightest touch without sacrificing power. The result? Incredible sustain that enhances every note you play. Whether you're performing onstage or recording in the studio, the Taylor 454ce-R offers unmatched power, projection, and sensitivity — making it the perfect choice for 12-string enthusiasts. Visit Sadek Music and experience this exceptional guitar today.

ES2 electronics capture your acoustic in all its glory

Traditional under-saddle pickup systems leave much to be desired when it comes to plugged-in sound. Taylor’s Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics solve this issue, delivering a full-bodied tone every time you plug in. The ES2 system features pickups behind the saddle to better capture the bridge’s natural vibrational energy. What you get is an extremely natural electrified tone bursting with energy, texture, and life. With ES2 electronics, you’re always ready to play onstage.

Tech Specs

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:12
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:454ce-R Grand Auditorium
• Back & Sides Wood:Indian Rosewood
• Top Wood:Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish:Gloss
• Color:Tobacco Sunburst
• Body Bracing:V-Class
• Binding:White
• Neck Wood:Mahogany
• Neck Shape:Standard Carve
• Radius:15"
• Fingerboard Material:Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay:Finial
• Number of Frets:20
• Scale Length:25.5"
• Nut Width:1.875"
• Nut/Saddle Material:Tusq/Micarta
• Bridge Material:Crelicam Ebony
• Tuning Machines:Taylor Mini
• Electronics:Taylor ES-2
• Strings:D'Addario XS Coated Light, .012-.053
• Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case