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12-string Acoustic-electric Designed for Fingerstyle





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Traditionally, 12-string guitars have dreadnought body shapes that produce a powerful and boomy low end. For fingerstyle players, the huge bass response isn’t always desirable. That’s where the Taylor 362e 12-string acoustic-electric guitar comes in. It’s built with a Grand Concert body shape that tightens up the bass and provides a more balanced tone. This is thanks to the 362e’s full mahogany build which adds balanced midrange. The 362e has a 12-fret neck joint and condensed 24-7/8-inch scale length that make the strings feel slinky and easy to fret. Designed for fingerstylists, the Taylor 362ce may be the best-playing 12-string Taylor yet.





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Full mahogany construction





The 362e’s all-mahogany construction adds richness and warmth to the classic 12-string sound. Sweetwater guitarists find the 362e has a slightly darker more vintage sound than a typical spruce top Taylor guitar or more traditional 12-strings. When strumming chords, it still delivers the signature treble punch that Taylors are known for, a quality that really helps the 362e shine in dense live mixes.





Taylor ES2 electronics deliver natural and dynamic amplified sound





Artists who play plugged in will appreciate the Taylor 362e’s natural-sounding Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics. This system features a 3-section proprietary pickup located behind the guitar’s saddle to better capture the natural vibrations of the saddle. On the upper bout, you have access to a master Volume, Bass, and Treble controls. Once you plug in your ES2 electronics, you’ll hear the difference.





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Cutting-edge bracing pattern





Taylor has been introducing innovations since they burst onto the guitar market. From glue-less neck joints to advanced pickup designs, Taylor consistently brings cutting-edge innovations to traditional guitar-building techniques. V-Class bracing is Taylor’s proprietary bracing pattern that provides a more orderly sound and better intonation. V-Class guitars produce strong volume and sustain much longer than their traditionally braced counterparts.





Taylor 362e Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


12-fret neck joint increases tonal warmth and softens string feel


Grand Concert body shape is well-suited to fingerstylists


Full mahogany construction yields warm sustain and rich projection


Slightly shortened scale length makes notes easy to fret


Expression System 2 electronics reproduce a lively plugged-in tone


V-Class top bracing produces long sustain and superior resonance


Slim mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard feel lovely in your hand


Included hardshell case keeps your guitar safe from damage


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