The Taylor 212ce Grand Concert acoustic-electric guitar delivers all the essentials of a great guitar—exquisite playability, a full and articulate voice, impeccable intonation up the neck, and Taylor's top-of-the-line, professional-grade electronics—at a price that's within reach of many. Designed with a solid Sitka spruce top and layered Indian rosewood back and sides, the Taylor 212ce acoustic-electric guitar brings the compact, accommodating Grand Concert body shape to the 200 Series in a form that’s both classic and contemporary. Players will appreciate the clarity and balance of the layered rosewood/spruce tonewood pairing, and the Grand Concert body’s natural articulation—along with the narrower nut width—makes it a great fit for fingerstyle players and recording applications.

Visual details for the 212ce include white binding with a matching three-ring rosette, 4mm dot fretboard inlays in Italian acrylic, chrome tuning machines, a faux tortoiseshell pickguard, and a matte finish. This instrument ships in a Taylor structured gig bag for added protection and comfort.

Body Shape
Taylor's Grand Concert is slightly smaller than Taylor’s Grand Auditorium shape. It yields controlled overtones, so the sound won't occupy a lot of sonic space. This is often a key consideration when other instruments are in the mix, such as in a performance or recording environment, and it allows the guitar to be heard more clearly. The Grand Concert pairs well with both 14-fret and 12-fret neck-to-body construction and offers an articulate voice with top-end chime. It's perfect for fingerstyle players and light strummers, though flatpickers are known to enjoy its tonal character too. Its intimate size makes it lap/couch-friendly, and a great fit for players who find smaller instruments more comfortable to play.

Tonewoods
Sitka spruce is one of the most prevalent guitar top woods of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity, in just the right proportions, to translate into a tone with broad dynamic range and crisp articulation. Layered rosewood back and sides creates a sturdy and complementary platform for the vibrating string energy sent by the guitar's top to produce a tone that is rich and balanced. The benefit of layered wood is it retains the tonal characteristics of the wood but is less susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity, making it an excellent choice for players who travel with their instruments or simply require more durability.

Electronics
Taylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acoustically or plugged in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. Onstage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, bass and treble controls.