Sound Pure's Take

Condition Used, Good

Luthiers Notes

This 552ce is a great small/medium body 12 string 12 fret guitar that keeps everything nice and close for playability (thanks to shifted bridge/short scale length)! A nice pairing of red spruce and mahogany really help the additional strings shine here and you get a guitar with plenty of richness but that is grounded and won't ever sound a bit muddy! A 12 string is a fantastic addition to most guitarists' collections due to the huge sound that you get but this instrument also nails the subtle and mysterious sound that is a great addition to some tunes you might not expect! This Taylor is in good condition and ready to gig or play in your living room/studio today so give us a call while it lasts!

From Taylor Guitars

Players who find the traditionally bigger size of a 12-string body unwieldy will love the playing comfort of the 552ce 12-Fret. Not only does it feature a compact Grand Concert body, but the 24-7/8-inch scale length together with the 12-fret neck give players a slinky handfeel that make these among the most playable 12-strings Taylor has ever offered. The smaller body produces a wonderful focus and articulation that will sit well in an instrument mix, while the cedar top paired with mahogany back and sides imparts natural warmth that responds well to fingerstylists and other players with a light touch. Taylor’s Performance bracing is optimized to boost the power and projection evenly across the tonal spectrum. Additional features include a Venetian cutaway and Taylor Expression System 2 electronics.

Serial Number: 1106086082

Body Length 19 1/2"

Body Width 15"

Body Depth 4 3/8"

Binding/Edge Treatment Tortoise

Top Finish Gloss

Back Config 2-piece No Wedge

Backstrap Finish None

Rosette Size Single Ring

Bridge Inlay None

Back/Side Finish Gloss

Armrest Binding None

Backstrap Wood None

Rosette Material Grained Ivoroid/Tortoise/Grained Ivoroid

Stain/Sunburst Medium Brown Stain

Wedge None

Armrest no

Neck Width 1-7/8"

Fretboard Inlay Century

Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment Ebony

Heel Cap Binding Ebony

Type of Neck Joint Scarf

Neck/Heel Tropical Mahogany

Fretboard Wood Ebony

Neck Finish Satin

Heel Length 3-1/4"

Peghead Finish Gloss

Peghead Binding None

Peghead Type Standard

Peghead Purfling None

Headstock Overlay Ebony

Peghead Inlay None

Peghead Logo Grained Ivoroid

Bridge Pins Ebony

Buttons Nickel

Fingerboard Ext None

Edge Trim None

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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