Taylor 254ce Electro Acoustic, Natural

Full Description

Typical Taylor...

What you’d expect. And much more. This is solid Taylor sound with a climate resilient attitude. And it’s here to please players of all backgrounds and skill levels. Taking that distinctive Taylor tone and putting it in a much more affordable bracket for those of you not wanting to look into four-figure prices. Rich, powerful, responsive. It’s time to explore the impactful tone of a solid top with the durability of a layered body...

Sonically vibrant with delicious dynamics and an articulate edge. This Taylor 254ce certainly isn't shy when it comes to genre hopping moods and makes for a fantastic all-purpose instrument. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top, you have a sound that blossoms with age. So, the more you play, the more your tone opens up and develops even more sonic richness. You can also expect the 254ce to kick out riveting resonance, warmth, subtle bloom, and stunning sparkle.

A tonal masterpiece that was birthed to handle your individuality has arrived. And it's accessible to those of you on a stricter budget too. Plus, thanks to a solid top and a layered body, this Taylor Electro Acoustic holds exquisite quality that'll stay with you for many performances to come. A type of charimsa that oozes nothing but pure class. And, with a 12-string design, you have bell-like resonance, and a classic six-string acoustic tone, on steroids. Expect richness you'll forever appreciate while the sparkle, shimmer, and suble nuances of 12 strings gives you the texture and depth you've always dreamt of.

Versatility at your fingertips

Taylor's signature grand auditorium shape. And it's designed to handle almost anything your mood feels. Distinctive in every way, at a glance you know it's Taylor. Explore a multitude of genres and techniques, including more alternative styles - it won't let you down. And, it responds equally to both picking and strumming. It's time to play the Taylor way.

From first strum, you'll notice the 254ce's unique, and utterly individual voice shine through. Delivering an impressive amount of balance across the tonal spectrum. This is a clear, defined tone with a stage-worthy presence that fits beautifully into a live mix. It's also sonically focused with a full low-end, present mid-range, and sparkly trebles. Bringing you a truly immersive sound that responds perfectly to your individuality. One thing's for sure, Taylor's Grand Auditorium has certainly earned a rep for being the ultimate all-purpose electro acoustic. Plus, you'll always play with comfort thanks to a sleek satin finish, a mid-sized body, and a Venetian cutaway. Throw yourself around your room, rehearsal space, or any live setting with confidence and passion.

Electronics with a breakthrough design

Get professional quality with ES2 electronics. This special design features an innovative behind-the-saddle construction that picks up the 214ce's natural dynamic properties. And delivers them beautifully. This is thanks to the Expression System 2 that features three pickup sensors. The location of these sensors enable more acoustic dynamics to be captured - resulting in an exceptional amplified tone, and a superior response to each nuance of your individual style.

A breakthrough design. And it's here to make take your live performance to the next level. The Expression System 2 combined with Taylor's 'professional audio' preamp allows you to simply plug-in to an amplifier, PA system, or directly into recording software. This system faithfully captures the 254ce's natural dynamics and sparkle. You can also tweak your tone by playing around with a trio of soft-touch rotary buttons. Making it easy to find your signature sound, and develop your true persona. High-fidelity in every way, this is professional quality in a more affordable Taylor package.

Protection included

An instrument of such class, needs protecting. Which is why this 254ce comes with Taylor's hardshell gig bag. Take your cherished instrument anywhere, with the peace of mind that it’ll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your 254ce, the sturdy padded gig bag allows you to say hello to stress-free transportation, and wave goodbye to heavy-weight travelling. As this is nothing but pure comfort. And incredible protection for your instrument. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.

Specifications

• Product: Taylor 254ce Electro Acoustic, Natural
• Code: 254ce
• Series: 200 Series

Body & Bridge

• Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Body Material: Layered Indian Rosewood
• Body Type: Grand Auditorium
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Black
• Saddle: Micarta
• Bracing: Forward Shifted Pattern
• Body Finish: Satin
• Colour: Natural
• Rosette: Three Ring

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Width: 1-7/8''
• Neck Joint: Scarf
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.5''
• Nut Material: Nubone

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
• Electronics:Expression System 2
• Included: Hardshell Gig Bag