Taylor Next Generation 12-String 552ce 12 Fret Acoustic Electric w/Case - 552CE12FRETNG

Taylor Next Generation 552ce 12-Fret 12-String Acoustic Electric w/Case

A compact, easy-playing 12-string with warm cedar response and focused mahogany shimmer

The Taylor Next Generation 552ce 12-Fret brings the depth and sparkle of a 12-string into a compact cutaway Grand Concert platform. Its Western Red cedar top adds warmth and touch sensitivity, while mahogany back and sides keep the octave shimmer focused with clear midrange definition. The short 24-7/8-inch scale and 12-fret design create a relaxed, accessible feel that makes this model especially welcoming to players moving into 12-string guitar.

Features

The 552ce combines Taylor's Action Control Neck and Claria System electronics with standard V-Class bracing tuned for balanced projection and sustain. A 1-7/8-inch nut provides the spacing needed for twelve strings without making the instrument feel cumbersome, while a paddle-style peghead and Taylor Nickel Mini tuners keep the design practical and familiar. A Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case is included.

Specifications

• Body Shape: Cutaway Grand Concert, 12-Fret
• String Configuration: 12-String
• Top: Western Red Cedar
• Back and Sides: Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany, Action Control
• Fretboard: Crelicam Ebony
• Nut: Black TUSQ, 1-7/8 inches
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Scale Length: 24-7/8 inches
• Bracing: V-Class
• Inlays: Italian Acrylic Meridian
• Finish: Gloss Body, Satin Neck
• Binding: White Body, Black Fretboard
• Rosette: Green Abalone
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Peghead: Paddle
• Tuning Machines: Taylor Nickel Mini
• Electronics: Claria System
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light
• Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case

Why you should choose the Taylor Next Generation 552ce 12-Fret

The 552ce 12-Fret is a strong choice for players who want full 12-string texture without the bulk or stiffness often associated with larger twelve-string guitars. Its cedar-and-mahogany voice, compact Grand Concert body and short scale make it musical, comfortable and versatile for songwriting, recording and live performance.