Taylor Guitars 454ce Next Generation Natural Grand Auditorium

Essential Information About the Taylor 454ce Guitar (12 Strings)

• New Action Control Neck with long tenon: ultra-fast action adjustment and more warmth thanks to a better neck/body joint.


• V-Class Bracing (standard) optimized for 12 strings: increased intonation, clear projection, and beautiful shimmer without muddiness.


• Claria System Electronics: redesigned under-saddle pickup, plug-and-play preamp with Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour controls for the stage.


• Grand Auditorium rosewood/spruce: modern comfort, tonal balance, and ideal breadth for group playing and recording.

The 454ce, the 12-string expression of the 400 series

Part of the 2026 400 series, the 454ce combines Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce in the Grand Auditorium cutaway shape. It features the new "Weathervane" inlays, a sleek black binding, and a white rosette accented with black & white purfling. This 12-string embodies the current Taylor DNA: exemplary ergonomics, useful innovations, and immediate stage reliability.

For whom and for which styles?

Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a versatile 12-string, the 454ce excels in dynamic strumming, alternate picking, and pop/folk accompaniment. The Grand Auditorium's comfort eases the transition from a 6-string, while the Claria electronics ensure quick sound setup for coffeehouse gigs or large stages.

Sound characteristics

The Indian rosewood provides depth and clarity in the highs, with elegant lows and a characteristic midrange scoop that allows the voice to breathe. The Sitka spruce top offers a bright attack and wide dynamic range. The V-Class bracing (standard), chosen here to handle the tension of 12 strings, enhances note precision and tuning stability while preserving the typical shimmer of a 12-string. The Action Control neck adds extra warmth and allows action adjustment within seconds to optimize sustain and playability according to style or climate.

Recommended compatible accessories

Hard case or Grand Auditorium format gig bag, set of 12-string phosphor bronze Light strings (10-47) for balanced tension and tone, 12-string capo with wide jaws, comfortable strap with Strap Locks, and a body humidifier for wood stability.

Technical specifications

Shape	Grand Auditorium with cutaway	Fretboard	ebony, 15" / 381 mm radius
Top	Sitka spruce	Inlays	"Weathervane"
Back & sides	Indian rosewood	Number of frets	20
Bracing	V-Class (standard profile, optimized for 12 strings)	Bridge	ebony
Rosette	white with black & white purfling	Nut & saddle	high-density synthetic material
Body binding	black	Tuners	high precision, metallic finish
Configuration	12 strings	Strap buttons (Strap Locks)	2 positions
System	Action Control Neck with long tenon (action adjustment without disassembly)	Pickup	redesigned under-saddle piezo
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls (mounted at the rosette)	Volume, Tone, Mid-Contour
Nut width	1.875" / 47.6 mm	Output	6.35 mm jack
Neck/body joint	14th fret	Stage optimization	consistent "plug-and-play" tone and quick action adjustment