Taylor Guitars 254ce Plus Natural Grand Auditorium

A Modern 12-String at the Heart of the "Plus" Series

The 254ce Plus continues Taylor's tradition of accessible and reliable 12-strings: a versatile "Grand Auditorium" body shape, meticulous craftsmanship, and glossy finishes. The "Plus" version emphasizes playability and protection with a highly padded case designed for active musicians.

Who Is It For and Which Styles?

Suitable for beginner to advanced guitarists seeking the richness of a 12-string without compromising comfort. Excellent for folk, pop, rock, country, or vocal accompaniment, it shines in broad strumming, bright arpeggios, and open tunings thanks to its balanced projection.

Sound Characteristics

The torrefied spruce top provides immediate response, definition, and a touch of played warmth. The layered Indian rosewood enhances the bass and the brightness of the typical 12-string harmonics, while the Grand Auditorium body shape ensures projection and versatility. The C-Class bracing with relief promotes stability, sustain, and controlled low end. Plugged in, the Expression System 2 faithfully reproduces natural dynamics and depth thanks to its sensors located behind the bridge.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Choose a 12-string phosphor bronze Light .010-.047 string set (like the original set) to maintain balance and tension. A quality strap and a case humidifier will help with stability and comfort. A 12-string capo with adjustable tension is suitable for accompaniment in various keys.

Technical specifications

Format	Auditorium	Fingerboard	Ebony
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	Yes	Electroacoustic	Yes
Strings	Steel	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	12	Finishing	Glossy
Top	Spruce	Hardware	Nickel
Back&Sides	East Indian rosewood

Shape	Grand Auditorium with Venetian cutaway	Nut width	47.6 mm / 1.87"
Back/Sides	Indian rosewood (laminated)	Bridge	West African Crelicam ebony
Back configuration	laminated, 2-piece or 4-piece	Nut	white NuBone
Rosette	synthetic mother-of-pearl style ring	Saddle	white Micarta
Binding	black	Tuners	Taylor nickel
Top finish	gloss	Bridge pins	black ABS plastic
Back and sides finish	gloss	Pickguard	black
Bracing system	C-Class with relief	Strap buttons	chrome
Neck wood	tropical mahogany	System	Taylor Expression System 2 (sensors located behind the bridge)
Fretboard	West African Crelicam ebony	Controls	volume, bass, treble
Neck profile	Standard Carve	Output	jack integrated into the strap button
Fretboard inlays	4 mm synthetic mother-of-pearl dots	Power	9V battery
Neck finish	satin	Case	padded, travel-ready
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm