{"product_id":"taylor-next-generation-512ce-neo-tropical-mahogany-acoustic-electric-guitar","title":"Taylor Next Generation 512ce Neo-tropical Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003e6-String | Western Red Cedar Top | Neo-tropical Mahogany Back and Sides | Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | The Claria Acoustic Pickup System Electronics | Venetian Cutaway | Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSure to entice players who love the compact, accommodating feel of the Grand Concert body shape, the Next Generation 512ce serves up a beautifully warm, woody voice to complement its articulation and fundamental focus. Back and sides of solid mahogany pair with a top of Western Red cedar to produce a sweet character with remarkable touch sensitivity and balance across the frequency spectrum, while the scalloped V-Class bracing inside adds more volume, open-string resonance and sustain. Other Next-Gen features include the Action Control Neck for smooth fretting and fast string height adjustments as well as Taylor's new Claria electronics, which delivers clean, usable plugged-in tone for live performance and recording applications. Visual details include pristine white binding with black\/white\/black top purfling, a single-ring green abalone rosette, a faux-tortoiseshell pickguard, Meridian fretboard and peghead inlays in Italian acrylic, and a full-body natural gloss finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid cedar top generates a warm, sweet response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany back and sides yield woody, dry midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Grand Concert body for a comfortable feel and clear sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalloped V-Class bracing enhances warmth, resonance and sustain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Claria electronics and a deluxe hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNext-Gen Tone and Feel Meet Grand Concert Comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedar and mahogany combine in this compact Grand Concert frame to produce a beautifully rich, sweet, warm voice with clear articulation across the entire fretboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Grand Concert\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/taylor-grand-concert-body-shape-feature_b1aaa44e-2306-4dc5-922a-3d20ce740812.jpg?v=1728594306\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrand Concert Body:\u003c\/b\u003e The small-body Grand Concert debuted in 1984 to meet the needs of a new wave of adventurous acoustic fingerstyle players. In contrast to the traditionally darker, boomier voices of bigger body styles like dreadnoughts and jumbos, the GC’s compact size and tapered waist kept the overtones in check. It was also more comfortable to play while sitting down, and the guitar’s slightly wider neck gave players more room for complex fingerings. The GC’s smaller sonic footprint also fit cleanly in a mix with other instruments when tracking in the studio and with a band on stage, making it a useful tool for professional session and side players. Taylor's current generation of GC models continues to accommodate fingerstylists with finger-friendly traits like a shorter 24 7\/8-inch scale length, which makes fretting easier and adds a slightly slinkier feel on the strings due to the lighter string tension. If you feel more comfortable with a small body or favor controlled overtones, a Grand Concert is a great option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smallest of Taylor’s full-size body shapes. Its compact dimensions make for a physically comfortable guitar with an intimate feel and sound. The smaller footprint keeps the overtones in check, contributing to a focused, articulate sound that’s well-suited for recording and stage work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrand Concert Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e 19 1\/2\" \/ Body Width: 15\" \/ Body Depth: 4 3\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/Mahogany---Taylor-Circa-74-Select-Koa-C7401438-gallery-05-2025_jpg.webp?v=1781738955\" alt=\"Neo-Tropical Mahogany\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical Mahogany:\u003c\/b\u003e Mahogany is known for its meaty midrange character, featuring a strong fundamental focus often described as “punchy,” “woody,” or “dry,” because it doesn’t produce a lot of ringing overtones. Mahogany’s earthy voice has been featured on many roots music recordings over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e India\/Guatemala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSound:\u003c\/b\u003e Mahogany is a good wood to anchor a discussion of tones, as a lot of other wood tones can be described in relation to it. Its essential sonic profile is well represented in the midrange frequencies. Acoustic guitars in general tend to live in the midrange portion of the sound spectrum, but mahogany in particular displays a lot of midrange character. That thick, present midrange sound is sometimes described in guitar circles as meaty, organic or even chewy; wherever a player digs in on the fretboard, they're tapping into the core of the harmonic content of what a guitar produces. Those great midrange frequencies produce overtones that stack up and produce bloom, giving the sound extra girth. When one hears the resulting harmonics, the chewy tone serves up a big mouthful of midrange. As a popular tonewood for many decades, mahogany has been used on scads of old school acoustic recordings, and that sonic heritage carries across various strains of roots music, from blues to folk to slack key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoes Well With:\u003c\/b\u003e A broad range of players and musical styles; people who like a well-balanced tone, nice dynamic range and a healthy serving of overtones. Blues and other rootsy players tend to respond well to mahogany's midrange character. A smaller body mahogany guitar (GC or GA) might appeal to fingerstyle players, whereas more aggressive flatpickers might opt for a mahogany Dreadnought or GS. For versatility, a mahogany GA is a good bet. Because of mahogany's midrange, a player with \"dark hands\" will tend to sound darker on a mahogany guitar. A bright player will sound slightly less bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/03032025-Taylor-ENV-Gold_20Label-Action_20Control_20Neck-Neck_2002-Long_20Tenon_20_283_29.jpg?v=1753930227\" alt=\"Action Control Neck\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLong-Tenon Neck Joint:\u003c\/b\u003e Taylor's proprietary long-tenon design features a tenon that protrudes beyond the neck heel and extends deeper into a precision-routed pocket in the body’s neck block. This changes the wood coupling in a way that’s comparable to traditional guitar necks. The long tenon increases the stiffness of the heel, which translates into more low-end resonance and a deeper, warmer, more open sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstant Action Control:\u003c\/b\u003e The Action Control Neck refines the micro-adjustability of Taylor's standard neck design with a new shimless design that allows a player to make easy, quick micro-adjustments to dial in the string height for any situation. You don’t have to remove the neck or even the strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/taylor-western-red-cedar-top-woods-feature_jpg.webp?v=1781740299\" alt=\"Western Red Cedar\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWestern Red Cedar:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedar is less dense than spruce, and that softness typically translates into a sense of sonic warmth. If Sitka has a full dynamic range, cedar makes quieter tones louder, but it also imposes more of a ceiling on high volume levels driven by an aggressive attack. If one tries to drive a cedar top hard, at a certain point it will reach a volume limit. Typically, players with a lighter touch sound wonderful on a cedar-top guitar, fingerstyle players especially — that lighter touch will be amplified a little more, and one's attack never reaches the ceiling. Flatpickers are likely to hit the ceiling fast, and might be frustrated by an inability to get the tonal output to match their attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedar's color can range from lighter to darker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Pacific NW\/USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoes Well With:\u003c\/b\u003e Fingerstylists, players with a lighter touch, mahogany and rosewood GA, GS and GC bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/09112025-TAYLOR-ENV-CLARIA_20PICKUP_20SYSTEM8114_jpg_10c72b91-c0e8-46be-abfe-14a6a43243c0.webp?v=1781739368\" alt=\"The Claria Acoustic Pickup System\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaria Acoustic Pickup System:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for live performance with input from touring artists and front-of-house engineers, Taylor’s new Claria™ pickup system delivers clear, reliable amplified acoustic tone in virtually any setting — from live stage performances to home recording studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro-Tested:\u003c\/b\u003e Claria combines a reimagined under-saddle piezo pickup with a proprietary preamp to deliver easy, adaptable stage-ready acoustic tone. Refined over several years alongside touring musicians and live sound engineers, Claria was shaped in a wide range of real-world environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatural Tone. Anywhere You Plug In:\u003c\/b\u003e Built for reliability and versatility, Claria offers intuitive tone shaping that helps players dial in the tone they want wherever they plug in. Whether you’re performing solo, playing with a band, or even plugging in to record at home, Claria makes it easy to get a natural, adaptable amplified voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/taylor-venetian-cutaway-feature_5bf2316b-8782-4cce-9e1e-6279f287547c.jpg?v=1730669019\" alt=\"314ce Studio SEB Venetian Cutaway\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVenetian Cutaway:\u003c\/b\u003e The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body. The Grand Concert and Grand Auditorium have a steeper slope, while the Dreadnought is a bit flatter. Taylor's Grand Concert nylon-string models also feature a subtle, flatter slope, while Taylor's 200 Series cutaway models incorporate their flattest slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Strings: 6 String\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation: Right Handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Grand Concert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing System: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutaway: Venetian Cutaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase\/Bag: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBody\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTop Wood: Western Red Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack\/Side Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette: Green Abalone Single Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Binding: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmrest: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack\/Side Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: Standard Carve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Meridian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Binding: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeghead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Meridian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Type: Paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Binding: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Tortoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Pin: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd Pin: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50893017088167,"sku":"A505001118400110000","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/1_d27d97e0-7bae-43d1-9f3d-db887a36545d.jpg?v=1781740007","url":"https:\/\/www.bananas.com\/products\/taylor-next-generation-512ce-neo-tropical-mahogany-acoustic-electric-guitar","provider":"Bananas At Large Inc.® Musical Instruments \u0026 Pro Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}