Short Description:

Shimmering 12-String Clarity with Balanced, Articulate Taylor Tone. 

What We Think:

Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition. 

The 2017 Taylor 552ce 12-string is a beautifully voiced instrument that delivers shimmering detail and rich, layered resonance. Its compact body size offers a comfortable, intimate feel, while still producing a full, articulate sound with sparkling highs and a warm, balanced low end. The ebony fingerboard and tropical mahogany neck provide a smooth, effortless playing experience, making extended sessions a joy. Equipped with Taylor’s Expression System 2, it translates its natural voice with clarity and depth when amplified. Elegant, responsive, and thoughtfully crafted, this 12-string is an inspiring musical companion for many years to come. 

Manufacturer Description:

Players who find the traditionally bigger size of a 12-string body unwieldy will love the playing comfort of the 552ce 12-Fret. Not only does it feature a compact Grand Concert body, but the 24-7/8-inch scale length together with the 12-fret neck give players a slinky handfeel that make these among the most playable 12-strings Taylor has ever offered. The smaller body produces a wonderful focus and articulation that will sit well in an instrument mix, while the cedar top paired with mahogany back and sides imparts natural warmth that responds well to fingerstylists and other players with a light touch. Taylor’s Performance bracing is optimized to boost the power and projection evenly across the tonal spectrum. Additional features include a Venetian cutaway and Taylor Expression System 2 electronics.

Specifications:

Body Length: 19 1/2"

Body Width: 15"

Body Depth: 4 3/8"

Binding/Edge Treatment: Tortoise

Top Finish: Gloss

Back Config: 2-piece No Wedge

Backstrap Finish: None

Rosette Size: Single Ring

Bridge Inlay: None

Back/Side Finish: Gloss

Armrest Binding: None

Backstrap Wood: None

Rosette Material: Grained Ivoroid/Tortoise/Grained Ivoroid

Stain/Sunburst: Medium Brown Stain

Wedge: None

Armrest: no

Neck Width: 1-7/8"

Fretboard Inlay: Century

Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: Ebony

Heel Cap Binding: Ebony

Type of Neck Joint: Scarf

Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany

Fretboard Wood: Ebony

Neck Finish: Satin

Heel Length: 3-1/4"

Peghead Finish: Gloss

Peghead Binding: None

Peghead Type: Standard

Peghead Purfling: None

Headstock Overlay: Ebony

Peghead Inlay: None

Peghead Logo: Grained Ivoroid

Bridge Pins: Ebony

Buttons: Nickel

Fingerboard Ext: None

Edge Trim: None

Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2

Weight:4lbs 8oz