Taylor 454ce 12-String (029)

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 You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you. Our #1 priority, is to give you the best purchasing experience in store, online, or on the phone!

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 Taylor 454ce 12-String

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce   Back & Side Wood:   Indian Rosewood   Weight: 5lbs 4oz/5.3lbs     Serial: 1202265029 

 Photos are of the actual guitar!  If you want to see more photos, have any questions, or want to chat about a possible trade, just give us a call at 888-794-8482!

Notes from the Moore Guitars Staff

For most guitarists, a 12 string model guitar isn't "the only horse in the barn" - it is an additional "voice" or "tool" that we use for specific songs or for a specific "tonal accent".  For us older folks, songs from the Byrds, Crosby, Still, Nash, Young, and that elusive group called The Beatles, wouldn't be the same without a 12 string voice.  Can you imagine the opening of Zeppelin's Tangerine, or "Over The Hills and Far Away" without that 12 string intro? 

That being said, since for the most part, 12 string guitars are "Additional purchases", it's a great idea to search out some of the best values available.  What's important in a 12 string - well the same things that are important in every guitar, but since you are having to "wrestle" twice the amount of strings so playability, balance of tone, and playing "in-tune" all the way up and down the neck are crucial.  For these reasons, players will enjoy and appreciate the US Made Taylor 454ce.

This 12-string acoustic-electric guitar not only looks the part, but it checks all the boxes we discussed above.  It's built with top-tier materials and electronics to deliver exceptional tone - whether you are playing in the studio, in your living room, or on stage. The body is constructed using Indian rosewood back and sides as it's "tonewood" and a Sitka spruce top for its projection , overall volume, and tonal balance — a time-tested pairing yielding just the right amount of bass and clear transparent high end. The body is married to a bolt-on mahogany neck that features the standard Taylor profile that players have fallen in love with for years!  When you decide to plug in to play onstage, the ES2 electronics deliver a lifelike transparent sound - remember - the goal is to get your acoustic guitar to sound amplified, the way it sounds without an amp!  The ES2 delivers THAT tone.

Notes from Taylor Guitars

Fans of the 12-string sound and the overtone-rich voice of Indian rosewood are sure to be enticed by the 454ce, which boasts a gleaming gloss-finish body to complement its shimmering tone. This versatile Grand Auditorium features back and sides of Indian rosewood paired with a Sitka spruce top, delivering warm lows, clear trebles and a blooming overtone character. Inside, our V-Class bracing elevates the response with louder volume and longer sustain while improving pitch accuracy all the way up the neck. This acoustic-electric is appointed for the spotlight, featuring Finial inlays in the genuine ebony fretboard, a faux-tortoiseshell pickguard, crisp white binding and an agoya shell rosette. It includes ES2 electronics for faithful, clear plugged-in sound and ships with a deluxe hardshell case.

Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars

- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM

- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!

- Flexible financing options. We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!

- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial. Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!

- Free UPS Ground Shipping: Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!

- Custom setup: Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.

- In business since 1976: Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.

- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!

- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.

You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum!

Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal on the phone description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!

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