Crafted to deliver shimmering, harmonically complex 12-string textures, the 454ce features a solid-wood Grand Auditorium body and two next-generation design innovations that enhance playability and live performance utility. The beloved tonewood pairing of Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce produces a clear, balanced, octave-rich voice with pristine trebles, warm lows and a lush overtone profile that beautifully complements the signature sparkle of the 12-string configuration. A slender, easy-playing Action Control Neck™—new to this model—allows for quick, easy string height adjustments and boosts low-end resonance thanks to its long-tenon design.

Under the hood, V-Class® bracing enhances projection, sustain and pitch accuracy, contributing to a robust voice that suits virtually any playing style or genre. New onboard Claria System electronics deliver predictable, stage- and studio-ready tone that’s easy to dial in for players and sound engineers alike. The 454ce sports a full-body gloss finish, new Weathervane inlays in Italian acrylic, black body binding with black and white top trim, nickel tuning machines, and a firestripe pickguard.

Overview

• Sitka spruce and Indian rosewood body for richly expressive tone and lush overtones
• Grand Auditorium body offers comfortable feel and versatile tone
• V-Class bracing dials up more volume and longer sustain
• Action Control Neck enables easy string height adjustments
• Includes onboard Claria System electronics and deluxe hardshell case

Features

Grand Auditorium - Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.

Indian Rosewood - Popular, traditional, and versatile, Indian rosewood is among the greatest tonewoods ever.

Action Control Neck - Building on Taylor’s legacy of easy-playing necks, the new Action Control Neck pairs a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth with a patented system for effortless string height adjustment.

Sitka Spruce - The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.

Claria™ Pickup System - Developed with extensive input from touring artists and live sound engineers, Taylor’s new Claria™ System reimagines the under-saddle piezo pickup to deliver consistent plug-and-play acoustic tone in any setting.

Venetian Cutaway - The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body.

Specifications

Highlights

• Number of Strings: 12 String
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
• Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
• Color: Natural
• Electronics: Claria™ Pickup System
• Case/Bag: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown

Body

• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Back/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Rosette: White (.047") Single Ring
• Back Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge
• Body Binding: Black
• Armrest: None
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back/Side Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Weathervane
• Fretboard Binding: Black
• Neck Finish: Satin

Peghead

• Nut Width: 1-7/8"
• Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Peghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Weathervane
• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Finish: Satin

Other

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.010 - .047)
• Pickguard: Firestripe
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
• Strap Pin: Black
• End Pin: Black