{"product_id":"taylor-next-generation-712ce-indian-rosewood-acoustic-electric-guitar","title":"Taylor Next Generation 712ce Indian Rosewood Acoustic-Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003e6-String | Western Red Cedar Top | Indian Rosewood 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\u003eWith its distinctive voice, comfortable contours and sleek appointments, the Next Generation 712ce promises an inspiring musical experience across playing styles. This compact Grand Concert acoustic-electric features back and sides of solid Indian rosewood paired with a Western Red cedar top, a unique combination that generates a warm, sweet character overflowing with harmonic texture and overtone bloom. Inside, our scalloped V-Class bracing dials up more low-end presence along with enhanced volume and sustain, adding up to a potent response that remains balanced and clear across the frequency spectrum. A slender Action Control Neck offers relaxed fretting while letting the player dial in the perfect feel in minutes, while our Claria electronics ensure clean, usable amplified tone whenever you need to plug in. This model sports a natural full-body gloss finish, white binding with black\/white\/black top edge trim, a green abalone rosette, Reflections peghead and fretboard inlays in mother of pearl, gold tuning machines, abalone-dotted ebony bridge pins, and a faux-tortoiseshell pickguard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid cedar top yields sweet, warm, mellow response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood back and sides add lush, blooming overtones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Concert body offers a compact, comfortable feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalloped V-Class bracing adds more volume, sustain and low-end presence\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 Performance Meets a Bold Musical Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian rosewood and cedar pair with Next-Gen features for a truly exceptional playing experience that combines warmth with balance.\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 style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Indian Rosewood Body Wood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/taylor-indian-rosewood-feature_7d35ddde-50d9-44a3-a553-e0f67a28de83.jpg?v=1733177364\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndian Rosewood Body Wood:\u003c\/b\u003e Indian rosewood’s sweeping frequency range at both ends of the tonal spectrum has made it one of the most popular and musically rich tonewoods. Its deep lows can assert a throaty growl, while bright, sparkling treble notes ring out with bell-like, high-fidelity clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSound:\u003c\/b\u003e One of the most popular and traditional guitar woods of all time, rosewood takes the basic sonic thumbprint of mahogany (which has a strong midrange) and expands it in both directions. Rosewood sounds deeper in the low end and brighter on the top end (one might describe the treble notes as zesty, sparkly or sizzly, with more articulation). If you look at its frequency range visually, rosewood would appear to be more scooped in the middle, yielding less midrange bloom than mahogany. Like mahogany, rosewood’s vintage heritage has helped firmly establish its acoustic legacy. It’s a great sound in part because Taylor knows that sound. In some music circles in which preserving the traditional sound helps bring a sense of authenticity to the music — certain strains of Americana, for example — rosewood has an iconic status. Also like mahogany, rosewood is a versatile tonewood, which has contributed to its popularity. One can fingerpick it, strum it and flatpick it. It’s very consistent, so players can usually rely on it to deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoes Well With\u003c\/b\u003e: Most applications. If you like a guitar with fuller low end and brighter treble (bluegrassers, for instance), rosewood will do the trick. Its high-end sizzle and clear articulation will benefit players with “dark hands”. If you’re looking for a traditional acoustic sound, a rosewood Dreadnought or Grand Auditorium is right up your alley.\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\n\u003cli\u003eTop Wood: Western Red Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack\/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette: Shell, Green Abalone\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\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\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: Green Abalone Reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Binding: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeghead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\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: Green Abalone Reflections\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\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 with Green Abalone Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Faux Tortoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Taylor Gold with Gold Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Pin: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd Pin: Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50893043400871,"sku":"A707001118400130000","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/1_f391fe07-d58b-4af6-b26f-707290e814b9.jpg?v=1781741288","url":"https:\/\/www.bananas.com\/products\/taylor-next-generation-712ce-indian-rosewood-acoustic-electric-guitar","provider":"Bananas At Large Inc.® Musical Instruments \u0026 Pro Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}