Taylor 212ce Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Torrefied spruce top, layered walnut back and sides
- Short-scale fingerboard for comfort
- Mahogany neck, Taylor's standard carve
- ES2 electronics, 6.35mm jack
- Phosphor bronze strings
- Gig bag included
- Right-handed
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A short-scale Grand Concert acoustic-electric with a responsive spruce top, walnut back and sides and a gig bag. The fingerboard wood is described two ways.
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ASIN: B0CVC6BMZ7Model: 212ceCategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
A torrefied spruce top reacts readily to touch on this compact acoustic-electric, with layered walnut back and sides behind it. Tapered shapes and a short-scale fingerboard add comfort, and built-in electronics prepare it for a PA system.
Balanced sound blends into a live or studio mix, and the build suits fingerstyle players, solo performers and younger players. The gig bag makes the guitar easy to move. The limitation is a fingerboard listed as ebony in the copy and mahogany in the specs.
Who it's for
Younger players, solo acts and fingerstyle guitarists who value comfort and a balanced voice that fits well in a mix. Players after a big dreadnought sound should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Short-scale fingerboard for comfort
- Balanced sound blends into a mix
- Responsive torrefied spruce top
- Gig bag included
- Fingerboard wood listed two ways
- Scale length not listed
Performance notes
A short scale lowers reach and finger stretch, which explains the comfort claim. The spruce top is described as responsive to touch, and layered walnut gives the clear voice. Built-in electronics supply an organic sound through the jack and are compatible with PA systems.
Specifications
| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Model | 212ce |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument Size | Grand Concert |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Torrefied spruce |
| Body Material Type | Walnut |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony per description, mahogany per spec table |
| String Material Type | Phosphor bronze |
| Color | Natural |
| Back Material Type | Walnut |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Gig bag, built-in ES2 electronics |
| Other details | |
| Connector Type | 6.35mm jack |
| Electronics | ES2 |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Taylor 212ce Grand Concert?
The description calls the Grand Concert shape modest but full-sized, with tapered shapes and a short-scale fingerboard. The listing gives no dimensions.
Does the Taylor 212ce come with a gig bag?
Yes. The spec table lists a gig bag along with the built-in electronics.
Can the Taylor 212ce be plugged into a PA system?
The description says its electronics are compatible with PA systems. The output is a 6.35mm jack.