{"product_id":"taylor-next-generation-552ce-12-string-12-fret","title":"Taylor Next Generation 552ce 12-String 12-Fret","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaylor Next Generation 552ce 12-String 12-Fret\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSerial Number 1209286062\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Authorized Dealer - This item is Brand New with Full Factory Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The photos shown are of the actual instrument being sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Our luthiers at Fuller's Guitar thoroughly inspect and set up each instrument to factory specification action and neck relief prior to shipping to make sure that your new instrument is gig-ready right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Buy risk-free with our 14 day return policy (full refund, less shipping). Check out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e12-String Sparkle with Unmatched Playing Comfort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Concert - A compact shape with a clear, articulate voice, strong sustain, and a highly touch-sensitive, expressive response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeo-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAction 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenetian 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV-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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Strings 6 String\u003cbr\u003eOrientation Right Handed\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape Grand Concert\u003cbr\u003eBracing System V-Class Bracing\u003cbr\u003eCutaway Venetian Cutaway\u003cbr\u003eElectronics The Claria Acoustic Pickup System\u003cbr\u003eCase\/Bag Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody\u003cbr\u003eTop Wood Western Red Cedar\u003cbr\u003eBack\/Side Wood Neo-Tropical Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eRosette Green Abalone Single Ring\u003cbr\u003eBack Configuration 2-piece No Wedge\u003cbr\u003eBody Binding White\u003cbr\u003eArmrest No\u003cbr\u003eTop Finish Gloss\u003cbr\u003eBack\/Side Finish Gloss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck\u003cbr\u003eNeck Wood Neo-Tropical Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eFretboard Wood West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003eNeck Profile Standard Carve\u003cbr\u003eFretboard Inlay Faux Pearl Meridian\u003cbr\u003eFretboard Binding Black\u003cbr\u003eNeck Finish Satin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeghead\u003cbr\u003eNut Width 1-7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003ePeghead Veneer Wood West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003eScale Length 24-7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003ePeghead Inlay Faux Pearl Meridian\u003cbr\u003ePeghead Type Paddle\u003cbr\u003ePeghead Binding None\u003cbr\u003ePeghead Finish Gloss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther\u003cbr\u003eBridge West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pins West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003eStrings D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.010 - .047)\u003cbr\u003ePickguard Tortoise\u003cbr\u003eTuners Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons\u003cbr\u003eStrap Pin Black\u003cbr\u003eEnd Pin Black\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47174220120111,"sku":"1209286062","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/2875\/9855\/files\/DSC_0285_443242c8-6728-4cba-941e-0de68184d943.jpg?v=1794604691","url":"https:\/\/fullersguitar.com\/products\/taylor-next-generation-552ce-12-string-12-fret","provider":"Fuller's Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}