Big, shimmering, and unmistakably refined, the Taylor 454ce 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar commands attention with a voice that fills the room and a presence that feels instantly premium. Its octave-rich resonance blooms with clarity and depth, delivering a wide, piano-like sound that remains articulate even at full strum.

Sparkling highs glide effortlessly above warm, authoritative lows, while a lush harmonic complexity adds dimension and movement to every chord. Designed for players who crave both power and elegance, this 12-string inspires expansive soundscapes, dynamic rhythm work, and expressive performances that linger long after the final note fades.

Features

• 12-string configuration delivers a wide, octave-rich sound with signature shimmer and depth
  
• Sitka spruce top with sunburst finish provides crisp articulation, dynamic range, and visual impact
  
• Indian rosewood back and sides produce lush overtones, powerful lows, and a clear, sparkling top end
  
• V-Class bracing boosts volume, sustain, and overall tonal balance across the fretboard
  
• Grand Auditorium body offers versatile tone with a comfortable, all-purpose playing feel
  
• Expression System 2 electronics deliver natural, dynamic amplified tone for stage and studio
  
• Includes a deluxe hardshell case for premium protection and transport

Specifications

General
Number of Strings: 12 String
Orientation: Right Handed

Body
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Back/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
Rosette: Green Abalone Single Ring
Back Configuration: 2-Piece No Wedge
Body Binding: White
Armrest: None
Color: Tobacco Sunburst (Top Only)
Top Finish: Gloss
Back/Side Finish: Gloss

Neck
Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Neck Profile: Standard Carve
Neck Finish: Satin
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Finial
Fretboard Binding: Black
Nut Width: 1-7/8"
Scale Length: 25-1/2"

Electronics
Electronics: Expression System® 2

Hardware
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
Pickguard: Tortoise
Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons

Headstock
Peghead Type: Paddle
Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Finial
Peghead Binding: None
Peghead Finish: Satin