The 12-string Taylor 454CE Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric guitar offers both power and finesse. The medium-bodied guitar also delivers clarity, brilliance, and warmth from an intimate sized-body. The 454CE guitar combines the quick, articulate response of Sitka spruce with the warmth and sparkle of ovangkol for pleasing and expressive Taylor acoustic-electric tone.

The 454CE Grand Auditorium combines the width and depth of a dreadnought with a narrower waist. Its sleek design yields a strong treble zing across the tonal spectrum and sharpens the definition of individual notes.

Taylor developed the 454CE guitar's textured satin back and sides and lustrous gloss top finish for maximum durability and resistance to cold-checking. The ultraviolet-cured finish is more environmentally friendly than traditional lacquer finishes.

Designed to faithfully reproduce your Taylor guitar's native tone, the Expression System uses patented Dynamic Sensors to capture top and string vibration as never before. Created in partnership with renowned audio pioneer Rupert Neve, the Taylor ES is seamlessly integrated into the 12-string 454CE guitar from the ground up. Onboard tone controls provide added flavor, or can be set flat for an uncolored, exceptionally clean amplified sound.