Taylor Guitars 652Ce Be Grand Concert

At the Pinnacle of Modern Taylor Luthiery

Designed by the Taylor design team, the Builder's Edition family concentrates the best of the brand: comfort, precision, and high-end finishes. The 652ce belongs to the 600 series in maple, recalibrated to offer more warmth and complexity while maintaining the clarity and quick response characteristic of this wood. Its Grand Concert format and 12-fret design make it a contemporary 12-string, designed for both studio and stage.

For Whom and For What Uses

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an easy-to-play 12-string, it will also appeal to fingerstyle enthusiasts and open chord players. The softer tension of the short scale and the nut width of 47.6 mm / 1.875" provide comfort and precision. Folk, pop, vocal accompaniment, or layered arrangements in recording: the 652ce fits elegantly and with definition into the mix.

Sound

The combination of torrefied Sitka spruce and solid maple produces a bright, articulate, and responsive tone, with controlled lows, singing mids, and silky highs. The V-Class bracing enhances projection and sustain while optimizing tuning stability across the neck. The 12-fret design and short scale reinforce midrange presence, while the double string anchoring system at the bridge increases pair separation and stabilizes intonation: each note "rings" clearly, even in complex chords.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve playability and tone, choose a light gauge 12-string Phosphor Bronze set, perfectly suited to the short scale. A specific 12-string capo will ensure even pressure across the entire neck width. On tour or at home, a case humidifier helps stabilize humidity and protect the solid woods. A quality acoustic guitar strap will complete the setup without compromising comfort.

Technical specifications

Format	Grand Concert (GC), double-contour cutaway, 12 frets clear of the body	Headstock	standard type, Crelicam ebony veneer, Taylor "Mother of Pearl" logo, "Sceptre" mother of pearl inlay
Top	torrefied Sitka spruce, "Silent Satin" finish, natural top	Heel veneer	Crelicam ebony; heel length: 82.6 mm / 3.25"
Back & sides	solid maple, 2-piece "No Wedge" configuration, "Silent Satin" finish	Tuners	Gotoh 21:1 ratio, gold buttons
Color/Sunburst	back, sides, and neck in "Wild Honey Burst"	Bridge	smooth Curve Wing, double string anchoring system
Rosette	single ring, large leaf maple material	Nut	Tusq
Armrest	yes, beveled	Saddle	Micarta
Binding/Edge Trim	maple; beveled armrest binding in neotropical wood	Bridge pins	West African Crelicam ebony
Body width	381 mm / 15"	System	Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
Body length	495 mm / 19.5"	Pickups	3 sensors positioned behind the saddle
Body depth	111 mm / 4 3/8"	Controls	Volume, Bass, Treble
Wood	hard maple, satin finish	Output	6.35 mm jack integrated into the strap button
Fingerboard	West African Crelicam ebony, chamfered edges	Power	9V battery
Nut width	47.6 mm / 1.875"	Bracing	V-Class
Scale length	632 mm / 24.875"	Overall finish	"Silent Satin"
Number of frets	18 (neck/body joint at 12th fret)	Original strings	Phosphor Bronze Light (12 strings)
Fingerboard inlays	"Sceptre" pattern, mother of pearl	Truss rod cover	West African Crelicam ebony
Neck joint	scarf	Case	Taylor Deluxe brown hardshell