Taylor Next Generation 552ce 12-String 12-Fret

Taylor Next Generation 552ce 12-String 12-Fret

Serial Number 1209286062

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Featuring a comfortable Grand Concert body with a 12-fret setup that makes for an even more intimate feel, this unique 12-string acoustic-electric is a compelling addition to any player's toolkit. The Next Generation 552ce 12-Fret boasts a pairing of mahogany back and sides with a top of Western Red cedar, combining a focused midrange character with cedar's warm, mellow voice and rich musical texture. With remarkable soft-touch sensitivity and V-Class bracing inside to dial up more volume and sustain, this model yields pleasing dynamic range and octave shimmer. The Action Control Neck's unparalleled adjustability and the 12-fret configuration's slinky feel add up to exceptional playability, while built-in Claria electronics offer intuitive, clean plugged-in tone for any amplified setting. Visual accents include black binding with black/white/black top purfling, a green abalone rosette, a faux-tortoiseshell pickguard, a natural glossy finish and Meridian fretboard inlays in Italian acrylic.

Features
12-String Sparkle with Unmatched Playing Comfort

The 12-fret setup and compact Grand Concert body add up to a player-friendly feel that lets you take full advantage of this model's warm, lush octave voice.

Grand Concert - A compact shape with a clear, articulate voice, strong sustain, and a highly touch-sensitive, expressive response.

Neo-tropical Mahogany Body Wood - Its tone is often called “woody” or “dry.” Overtones are almost nonexistent; expect a direct and uncomplicated sound. With a midrange focus and some natural compression, mahogany guitar bodies fit a range of styles and genres—especially blues and roots. Players who dig in will be pleasantly surprised by the linear response.

Action Control Neck - Building on Taylor’s legacy of easy-playing necks, the new Action Control Neck pairs a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth with a patented system for effortless string height adjustment.

Western Red Cedar Top Wood - A true performer for those with a lighter touch, cedar tops yield extra warmth and pair nicely with mahogany and rosewood.

The Claria Acoustic Pickup System - Designed for reliability and ease of use, the Claria System features a reimagined piezo pickup that delivers clear, versatile acoustic tone for any application.

Venetian Cutaway - The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body.

V-Class Bracing - Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns. 

Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case

Specifications

Highlights
Number of Strings 6 String
Orientation Right Handed
Body Shape Grand Concert
Bracing System V-Class Bracing
Cutaway Venetian Cutaway
Electronics The Claria Acoustic Pickup System
Case/Bag Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case

Body
Top Wood Western Red Cedar
Back/Side Wood Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Rosette Green Abalone Single Ring
Back Configuration 2-piece No Wedge
Body Binding White
Armrest No
Top Finish Gloss
Back/Side Finish Gloss

Neck
Neck Wood Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard Wood West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck Profile Standard Carve
Fretboard Inlay Faux Pearl Meridian
Fretboard Binding Black
Neck Finish Satin

Peghead
Nut Width 1-7/8"
Peghead Veneer Wood West African Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length 24-7/8"
Peghead Inlay Faux Pearl Meridian
Peghead Type Paddle
Peghead Binding None
Peghead Finish Gloss

Other
Bridge West African Crelicam Ebony
Nut & Saddle Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle
Bridge Pins West African Crelicam Ebony
Strings D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.010 - .047)
Pickguard Tortoise
Tuners Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
Strap Pin Black
End Pin Black