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Taylor 12-strings Just Got Better with the 657ce Doce Doble!





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The unison 12-string instrument is a certified anchor of regional Mexican and Central American sound, and Taylor has answered the call with the 657ce acoustic-electric Doce Doble! This requinto-style 12-string starts with a modified Grand Pacific body shape that’s loud yet sophisticated and full of Taylor innovations such as V-Class bracing and ES2 electronics for gigs or recording. A hard-rock maple neck and Florentine cutaway translate Taylor’s flagship neck carve and advanced fret access perfectly. Meanwhile, a spruce-topped bigleaf maple body supplies loud and richly detailed resonance that rewards players who dig in with gusto. Also, the 657ce dresses the part with gold hardware, white binding, and “Mission” inlays across the ebony fingerboard. This alluring unison 12-string is calling your name ? claim the Taylor 657ce Doce Doble acoustic-electric from Sweetwater while supplies last!





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Bold tone with improved clarity





The 657ce Doce Doble’s spruce and maple tonewood selections make for a mature, professional sound. Bigleaf maple back and sides and a hard-rock maple neck let the 657ce respond swiftly to each pluck, strum, and nuanced movement, while maple’s disciplined sustain helps retain note clarity amidst driving tempos. The bigleaf maple back and sides are also figured with premium woodgrain!





Taylor’s modified Grand Pacific body shape is loud and boisterous without sacrificing note definition. The Grand Pacific body shape’s round shoulders regulate muddy “woody” lows to keep more audible lows musical and warm. This has a ripple effect on overall presence ? Grand Pacific lows not only sound better but also help high frequencies sparkle and bloom. Furthermore, the 657ce features Taylor’s proprietary V-Class bracing, a welcome innovation that lets tonewoods vibrate with strong character, better projection, and an improved dynamic range.





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Cutting-edge Taylor Expression System 2 electronics





Amplified players are going to love the Taylor Expression System 2 electronics built into the 657ce! 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.





Taylor 657ce Acoustic-electric Doce Doble Features:


Taylor’s twist on the unison 12-string guitar


Grand Pacific body shape sings with West Coast conviction, plus power and portability


Sitka spruce top and V-Class bracing supply vibrant resonance and loud projection


Figured bigleaf maple back and sides complement the sound and display magnificent grain


Hard-rock maple neck with Taylor’s flagship neck carve


Crelicam ebony fingerboard, 1.875-inch nut width, and Florentine cutaway make for accurate play and comfortable fretting


“Mission” inlays made of shell and mother-of-pearl


Active ES2 electronics translate pristine acoustics to live amplification and recording


Premium hardware, including ebony bridge pins with green abalone dots, a TUSQ nut, and Taylor tuners