Taylor Next-Gen 812ce Grand Concert Electro Acoustic Guitar in Natural with Hard Case

The Taylor Next-Gen 812ce Grand Concert is the premium expression of Taylor’s compact-body platform, pairing a solid Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood back and sides for a warm, balanced and harmonically rich voice. With boutique-level detailing, a luxurious radius armrest and Taylor’s latest Claria pickup system, it is purpose-built for discerning fingerstyle players and high-end recording where nuance, comfort and clarity are everything.

Sitting above the 412ce in the Next-Gen line-up, the 812ce takes the same core tonal identity and dresses it in more refined appointments and elevated playability. The compact Grand Concert body keeps the guitar close and controlled, while V-Class bracing enhances sustain, intonation and low-end definition without sacrificing the articulate top-end response that fingerstyle players rely on. Whether you are tracking in the studio or playing an intimate live set, it delivers a sophisticated, highly responsive sound that rewards a light touch.

Visually, the 812ce leans into Taylor’s boutique side. Maple binding and purfling frame the natural gloss body, a green abalone rosette and matching bridge pin dots add a subtle splash of colour, and Element mother-of-pearl inlays on the fretboard and peghead complete the high-end aesthetic. The satin-finished neck and Indian rosewood pickguard tie everything together in a cohesive, understatedly luxurious package that feels as good as it looks.

Plugged in, the Taylor Claria system captures the guitar’s acoustic character with impressive accuracy. Its under-saddle pickup and soundhole-mounted controls give you intuitive tone-shaping without cluttering the top, making it easy to dial in a polished sound for stage or studio. Combined with the compact body and short-scale feel, the 812ce is an inspiring partner for players who want maximum comfort without giving up depth, detail or sophistication.

Premium Next-Gen Grand Concert Platform

This 812ce represents the top-tier take on Taylor’s Next-Gen Grand Concert design, building on the same warm, balanced and articulate tonal foundation as the 412ce but with more refined appointments and feel. If you love the comfort and control of a compact body yet want a truly luxurious playing experience, this is the model that delivers that extra level of finesse.

Radius Armrest Comfort

The integrated radius-style armrest softens the edge where your forearm meets the body, reducing fatigue and pressure during longer sessions. It makes intricate fingerstyle passages and delicate dynamics more comfortable to execute, so you can focus on expression rather than ergonomics.

Warm, Articulate Rosewood and Spruce Voice

The classic pairing of a Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood back and sides, supported by scalloped V-Class bracing, yields enhanced warmth and resonance with rich overtones and clear note separation. You get a balanced projection with a defined low end that stays controlled, making complex chords and melodic lines sound open yet precise in both solo and ensemble contexts.

Claria Electronics for Studio-Ready Tone

The Taylor Claria system uses an under-saddle pickup and discreet soundhole-mounted controls to translate the guitar’s acoustic character into a natural, mix-ready signal. You can subtly shape your tone on the guitar itself, making it ideal for high-end recording and live performance where consistency, clarity and nuance are essential.

• Boutique-Level Grand Concert Design - The compact Grand Concert body offers exceptional playing comfort while maintaining depth and sophistication in the tone. It is perfect for players who prefer a smaller guitar that still feels and sounds like a top-tier, professional instrument.
• Sitka Spruce Top with Indian Rosewood Back and Sides - This classic tonewood combination delivers a warm, balanced and harmonically rich sound with excellent clarity. Fingerstyle lines, open tunings and complex chords all benefit from the clear note separation and lush overtones.
• Scalloped V-Class Bracing - Taylor’s V-Class bracing enhances sustain, improves intonation and tightens the low end while keeping the response articulate. The result is a guitar that feels more in tune across the neck and projects with focus, making it ideal for recording and detailed playing.
• Taylor Claria Pickup System - The Claria under-saddle pickup and preamp system, with soundhole-mounted tone-shaping controls, provides a natural amplified sound that mirrors the guitar’s acoustic voice. It gives you reliable, high-quality tone for stage and studio without compromising the instrument’s clean aesthetic.

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Concert
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Back and Sides: Indian Rosewood
• Finish: Natural Gloss
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class
• Armrest: Radius-style armrest
• Construction: Compact Grand Concert body
• Tonal Character: Enhanced warmth and resonance with rich overtones and clear note separation
• Projection: Balanced projection with defined low end

Neck

• Neck Construction: Action Control Neck
• Scale Length: 24-7/8"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fretboard Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Element
• Peghead Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Element

Hardware

• Binding: Maple
• Top Purfling: Black / Maple
• Fretboard Purfling: Maple
• Peghead Purfling: Maple
• Back Strip: Maple
• Rosette: Single-ring Green Abalone
• Machine Heads: Smoked Nickel
• Bridge Pins: Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
• Pickguard: Indian Rosewood

Electronics

• Pickup System: Taylor Claria
• Pickup Type: Under-saddle pickup and preamp system
• Controls: Soundhole-mounted tone-shaping controls
• Intended Use: Premium fingerstyle and recording performance

Accessories

• Case: Taylor hard case included