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A Torrefied Take on Taylor’s Traditional Workhorse





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Equipped with a perfectly broken-in torrefied Sitka spruce top, Taylor’s 112ce is a true stage-ready acoustic-electric powerhouse. From top to bottom, this workhorse Taylor brandishes a truly top-end tonewood complement, including crisp-sounding sapele back and sides and a sturdy maple neck. Whether you’re a diehard flatpicker or a melodic fingerstyle master, you’ll be sure to appreciate how the deep Venetian cutaway provides unimpeded access to the ebony fingerboard’s entire range. And while this guitar’s petite Grand Concert body style offers a powerful unplugged punch, ES2 electronics allow you to take the stage without a second thought. Compact, comfortable, and packed to the brim with stage-ready appointments, the refreshed Taylor 112ce is a stunning update to one of Taylor’s most time-tested classics.





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Perfectly worn-in Sitka spruce top





It’s an almost universally accepted fact among musicians that acoustic instruments develop a more mellow and responsive tone over time, often taking a lifetime’s worth of breaking in until they reach their full sonic potential. For those of us who would rather skip ahead a few decades of hard-won tonewood aging, Taylor’s cutting-edge torrefaction process perfectly mimics the feel of an aged top right out of the box. How does it work? By roasting this guitar’s Sitka spruce top in a specialized oven, Taylor dramatically accelerates the natural “opening up” of the top to capture all the touch-sensitive resonance and lush vibrance of an acoustic guitar that’s been played in for years.


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Grand Concert body style





Taylor's beloved Grand Concert body style, featured on the 112ce, employs projection and clarity that's popular among fingerpickers and studio performers. Its narrower waist gives Grand Concert-bodied acoustic guitars a sleeker look with remarkable high-end response ? helping to sharpen the definition of each note. The comfort of this body style is also a huge reason why the 112ce is a popular instrument for onstage use. From strumming rhythms to solo acoustic arrangements, the 112ce Grand Concert is an excellent choice for nearly every playing style.





Bathed in sapele splendor





While the tonewoods chosen for the 112ce differ from contemporary beginner Taylors, the resulting voice is unique. The distinct sapele back and sides offer rigid tonal control and structural integrity that aids in the guitar's pronounced tone. It also helps the instrument remain stable under fluctuating climate changes and rough handling. The combination of maple and ebony on the neck ensures a ringing midrange with plenty of top-end detail. Finally, the torrefied solid Sitka spruce top delivers a rich, balanced, and incredibly responsive tone that’s sure to inspire.





Serial 2208084403


Serial 2208084403


Taylor's Expression System 2





Taylor's Expression System 2 uses a proprietary pickup behind the saddle. The pickup's three individually calibrated, precisely positioned piezo-electric sensors respond organically to the instrument's acoustic energy as it's transferred through the saddle. In concert with Taylor's custom-designed preamp, the result is a natural acoustic sound with incredible dynamic range and responsiveness. Sweetwater's guitar gurus are mightily impressed with Taylor's Expression System 2.





Taylor 112ce Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Torrefied Sitka spruce top delivers all the resonance and response of a well-aged vintage instrument


Grand Concert body style delivers exceptional high-end response


Sapele back and sides provide balanced warmth and sparkle


Deluxe matte finish feels smooth and retains an enamoring visual appeal


Taylor tuners offer superior tuning stability


Maple neck delivers comfortable playability


ES2 electronics for outstanding amplified performance