Taylor Next Generation 812ce

The Taylor Next Generation 812ce reimagines one of Taylor’s most iconic acoustic-electric models with a collection of major design advancements that make this Grand Auditorium feel more responsive, resonant, and player-focused than ever before.

Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides, the 812ce delivers the rich harmonic complexity, piano-like lows, and sparkling articulation that have made the 800 Series a benchmark for modern acoustic tone.

Taylor’s new scalloped V-Class bracing enhances warmth, low-end fullness, and sustain while preserving the balance and note separation players expect from an 800 Series instrument.

The revolutionary Action Control Neck introduces a long-tenon neck joint for increased resonance and allows precise string-height adjustments directly through the soundhole without removing the strings.

Paired with Taylor’s all-new Claria pickup system, the Next Generation 812ce offers a remarkably natural amplified voice with expanded tonal flexibility for stage and studio use. Premium appointments like a beveled rosewood armrest, abalone rosette, Element inlays, and a gloss finish complete one of the most refined acoustic-electric guitars Taylor has ever produced. 

Specs: Solid Sitka spruce top; solid Indian rosewood back and sides; Grand Auditorium body with Venetian cutaway; scalloped V-Class bracing with relief rout; neo-tropical mahogany neck with Standard Carve profile and long-tenon Action Control Neck joint; West African Crelicam ebony fretboard; West African Crelicam ebony bridge; 25-1/2" scale length; 1-3/4" nut width; faux pearl Element fretboard inlays; rosewood radius armrest; abalone single-ring rosette; maple binding; smoked nickel Taylor tuners; black Tusq nut; white Micarta saddle. Full-body gloss Natural finish. Taylor deluxe hardshell case. 

Electronics: The Taylor Claria Acoustic Pickup System with behind-the-saddle pickup design and soundhole-mounted Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour controls delivers a more natural amplified acoustic voice with exceptional clarity, warmth, and dynamic response for live and studio performance.