Sound Pure's Take

I'm in love with this guitar! Extremely comfortable scale, I'm reminded why Taylor has developed such a reputation for their necks. The feel on this is incredible! Premium wood combos and high end, but not gaudy, appointments. V Class bracing showing that Taylor is not afraid to innovate. A great example of a Taylor guitar for new and current fans alike.

From Taylor Guitars

The Grand Concert’s intimate body size and short-scale neck make for a comfortable playing experience that fingerstyle players are bound to love. The 12-fret version of the 812ce yields a slightly different character than the 14-fret because the bridge position is closer to the center of the lower bout and because the bracing profile was modified to emphasize a bolder attack. Players can expect plenty of the Grand Concert’s signature articulation with a slightly meatier, more robust tonal output. This year’s edition features our V-Class bracing design, which bolsters this small-bodied guitar with added projection and sustain, bringing out more of Indian rosewood’s harmonic complexity. If you like a slightly darker, punchier quality in a small guitar, the 812ce 12-Fret is a great choice.

Model
812ce 12-Fret
Serial
1104217056

Year

Scale Length
24 7/8"
Bracing
V-Class
Pickguard
Rosewood
Tuners
Taylor Slot Head
Body Width
15"
Nut & Saddle
Black Graphite, Micarta Saddle
Truss Rod Cover
West African Ebony
Number of Frets
18
Case
Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
Body Length
19 1/2"
Body Depth
4 3/8"
Binding/Edge Treatment
West African Ebony
Back Config
2-Piece No Wedge
Rosette Size
2014 800 Series
Back/Side Finish
Gloss 3.5
Backstrap Wood
None
Stain/Sunburst
None
Armrest
None
Top Finish
Gloss 3.5
Backstrap Finish
None
Bridge Inlay
None
Armrest Binding
None
Rosette Material
Abalone
Wedge
None
Neck Width
1 3/4"
Fretboard Binding
West African Ebony
Type of Neck Joint
Scarf
Fretboard Wood
West African Ebony
Heel Length
3 1/4"
Fretboard Inlay
Element
Heel Cap Binding
West African Ebony
Neck/Heel
Tropical Mahogany
Neck Finish
Satin
Peghead Finish
Gloss
Peghead Type
Slot Head
Headstock Overlay
West African Ebony
Peghead Logo
Taylor Mother of Pearl
Peghead Binding
None
Peghead Purfling
None
Peghead Inlay
None
Bridge Pins
West African Ebony
Fingerboard Ext
None
Buttons
Ebony
Edge Trim
Indian Rosewood

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.

Returns

Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.

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