Taylor Next Generation 412ce Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Sitka Spruce/Indian Rosewood

The Taylor Next Generation 412ce acoustic-electric guitar elevates the acclaimed Grand Concert platform with a collection of innovative design advancements, delivering exceptional comfort, responsiveness, and tonal sophistication. Purpose-built for discerning players, this compact acoustic combines premium tonewoods, Taylor’s revolutionary Action Control Neck, scalloped V-Class bracing, and the expressive Claria electronics system to create an instrument equally suited to intricate fingerstyle work, dynamic strumming, and professional performance environments.

A solid Sitka spruce top paired with Indian rosewood back and sides produces a rich, articulate voice marked by remarkable balance and clarity. Tight, focused lows complement shimmering highs, while the rosewood’s natural harmonic complexity adds depth and dimension across the tonal spectrum. Whether in the studio, on stage, or at home, the 412ce delivers a versatile sound that adapts effortlessly to virtually any musical setting. Inside the body, Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing enhances sustain, projection, and note-to-note consistency while increasing dynamic sensitivity. The result is a surprisingly expansive and resonant voice that maximizes the Grand Concert’s compact dimensions. A refined Venetian cutaway with a softened curve and sloped contour further improves playing comfort, providing seamless access to upper frets for expressive lead work and advanced techniques.

Central to the Next Generation design is Taylor’s innovative Action Control Neck. Featuring a long-tenon neck joint for increased warmth and tonal depth, this system also incorporates Taylor’s patented micro-adjustability technology, allowing precise neck-angle refinement while maintaining an exceptionally natural playing feel. Crafted from neo-tropical mahogany and shaped to Taylor’s comfortable Standard Carve profile, the neck is paired with a West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard featuring 20 frets, elegant faux pearl weathervane inlays, and a comfortable 24.875-inch scale length.

For stage and studio applications, the 412ce is equipped with Taylor’s advanced Claria acoustic pickup system. Combining an undersaddle piezo design with a proprietary preamp and discreet soundhole-mounted controls, Claria faithfully captures the guitar’s natural character with impressive clarity and detail. From crisp, modern articulation to warmer vintage-inspired textures and powerful low-end response, the system offers exceptional tonal flexibility. Intuitive volume, tone, and mid-contour controls make it easy to tailor your amplified sound for any performance or recording situation.

Complete with a brown Taylor deluxe hardshell case, the Next Generation 412ce represents the evolution of the modern small-body acoustic—an inspiring instrument that blends refined craftsmanship, innovative engineering, and versatile performance into one remarkably expressive package.