The Taylor 212ce expands the 200 Series and a Grand Concert Western guitar with proven Taylor quality. With its solid Sitka spruce top and laminated East Indian rosewood body, the model produces the ultimate acoustic sound, made for both vocal accompaniment and solo playing. Thanks to the in-house Expression System 2, this outstanding sound can also be amplified, while the discreet but extremely attractive natural matte finish with a classic tortoise pickguard enriches the overall picture with its appealing appearance. To ensure that the journey to the gig,
The Grand Concert is Taylor's own development, which first appeared in 1984 and delights fingerstyle enthusiasts. Its handy body with its slim waist fits well in the hand and guarantees an outstanding playing feel especially for guitarists of smaller stature. Thanks to its finger-friendly features and its rich sound with clear overtones, the guitar also meets all the sound requirements that musicians demand of their instrument.
Due to their excellent sound characteristics, Sitka spruce and rosewood enjoy a high popularity in guitar making. Thus, the
In addition to its captivating sound, the
In order to present this professional instrument on stage, the model is equipped with the in-house Expression System 2. This innovative pickup system for acoustic guitars features three individual bridge sensors that pick up the acoustic signals of each pair of strings individually and transmit them to the amplifier in a completely natural way. Volume, treble and bass, meanwhile, can be adjusted via three controls discreetly positioned on the top rib.
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Uncontrolled clearing of forests and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species, which can no longer regenerate due to the high pace of mining. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at
Because ebony 's hard, supple texture makes it particularly finger-friendly, it has long been the preferred choice for making fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock rests, bridge
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Koa acacia populations have also suffered severe losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry as well as overexploitation led to a decline that can only be stopped by proactive action and reforestation. Therefore,