Description

Combining a time-honoured tonewood pairing with the shimmering character of a 12-string layout the Taylor 854ce Next Generation offers a richly textured voice that stands out in both solo and ensemble settings. Built on Taylors versatile Grand Auditorium body shape this model features solid Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a Sitka spruce top producing a harmonically rich response with sparkling trebles warm lows and a wide enveloping soundstage. The result is a balanced yet expansive tonal character that works equally well for fingerstyle strummed accompaniment and layered studio arrangements. Inside Taylors V-Class bracing architecture increases volume and sustain while improving harmonic alignment across the fretboard helping octave pairs ring clearly and stay in tune even during complex passages. The slim comfortable neck profile ensures smooth playability despite the added string tension while Claria electronics provide a natural reliable amplified sound with intuitive soundhole-mounted controls and a mid-contour adjustment for quick tonal shaping. Finished with elegant appointments including a rosewood armrest abalone rosette and full gloss body the 854ce blends visual refinement with expressive 12-string performance.