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Discover Onstage Comfort with Taylor’s 212ce Plus





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More players than ever before can experience stage-friendly features and unsurpassed comfort with the 212ce Plus Grand Concert acoustic-electric guitar from Taylor. A short-scale fingerboard and extreme body contours make this Grand Concert an inviting choice that readily blends into any live or studio mix, and Plus series body binding ups the appeal by completing a sublime look. Layered rosewood back and sides and a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top imbue this guitar with a sound that’s rich, riveting, and focused. These tonewoods ? paired with an ebony fingerboard and Taylor’s signature neck carve ? empower ambitious fingerstyle players, solo performers, young players, and anyone else who stands to benefit from buttery-smooth playability. The final touch? Built-in ES2 electronics that deliver organic, customizable sound that's compatible with PA systems, acoustic amplifiers, and recording interfaces. Discover the difference a workhorse Taylor guitar can make with the 212ce Plus Grand Concert acoustic-electric from Sweetwater!





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Timeless tonewoods with Plus series twists





The 212ce Plus Grand Concert’s comfortable feel and dimensions are outsized by the supportive sound of rosewood and spruce. The spruce top receives a special roasting procedure (torrefaction) that removes moisture and enhances musicality (while reducing weight and enriching color and woodgrain). Layered rosewood back and sides add rich tonal depth to spruce’s power for crystalline clarity and a tight, responsive sound. A classic tonewood pairing, rosewood and spruce are known for an exceptionally clear sonics and stringent note separation. Lastly, each 212ce Plus body is double-bound and embellished with a striking rosette for premium looks.





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Effortless Grand Concert playability





One of Taylor’s iconic guitar shapes, the player-friendly Grand Concert body style combines modest dimensions and a short-scale fingerboard for matchless comfort onstage or off! The Grand Concert sings with a chiseled tone, outsized projection, and an impressive dynamic range, making it especially popular with solo artists and studio players. A maneuverable size and responsive sound let players relax and exert less while still making their musical point, which leaves surplus energy for putting toward singing, technique, and accurate play. What’s more, for better access to upper frets, the 212ce Plus Grand Concert also features Taylor’s signature Venetian cutaway.





Expression System 2 electronics





With built-in ES2 electronics, the 212ce Plus Grand Concert is ready for the stage! The ES2 system features a revolutionary segmented pickup located behind the bridge saddle; this pickup position delivers remarkably accurate and clear sound production that’s authentic to your playing. Each ES2 system features a handy master volume knob for fast level adjustments, in addition to a 2-band EQ for independent treble/bass adjustments to get the sound you need. Plus, the ES2 system also has a built-in phase switch, which offers essential feedback suppression whenever the system is active.





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Taylor 212ce Plus Features:


High-quality acoustic-electric performance at a great price ? a player-favorite workhorse!


Grand Concert body shape pairs warm articulation with ultimate playing comfort


Solid torrefied spruce top delivers top-notch tone with boisterous projection and a responsive feel


Layered rosewood back and sides complement the Grand Concert body’s focused sound


Neo-mahogany neck with the signature Taylor neck carve fuels all-purpose comfort and effortless fretting


Short-scale ebony fingerboard with 20 frets keeps strings silky-smooth to the touch


Venetian cutaway expands upper-fret access


ES2 electronics system with 2-band EQ ensures plugged-in tone that's full and authentic


Plus series appointments, including a double-bound body and an ebony bridge