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Taylor 362ce 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar - Shaded Edgeburst

12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Mahogany Top, Back, Sides, and Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Shaded Edgeburst
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12-string Acoustic-electric Designed for Fingerstyle

Traditionally, 12-string guitars have dreadnought body shapes that produce a powerful and boomy low end. For fingerstyle players, the huge bass response isn’t always desirable. That’s where the Taylor 362ce 12-string acoustic-electric guitar comes in. It’s built with a Grand Concert body shape that tightens up the bass and provides a more balanced tone. This is thanks to the 362ce’s full mahogany build which adds balanced midrange. The 362ce has a 12-fret neck joint and condensed 24-7/8-inch scale length that make the strings feel slinky and easy to fret. Designed for fingerstylists, the Taylor 362ce may be the best-playing 12-string Taylor yet.

Full mahogany construction

The 362ce’s all-mahogany construction adds richness and warmth to the classic 12-string sound. Sweetwater guitarists find the 362ce has a slightly darker more vintage sound than a typical spruce top Taylor guitar or more traditional 12-strings. When strumming chords, it still delivers the signature treble punch that Taylors are known for, a quality that really helps the 362ce shine in dense live mixes.

Taylor ES2 electronics deliver natural and dynamic amplified sound

Artists who play plugged in will appreciate the Taylor 362ce’s natural-sounding Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics. This system features a 3-section proprietary pickup located behind the guitar’s saddle to better capture the natural vibrations of the saddle. On the upper bout, you have access to a master Volume, Bass, and Treble controls. Once you plug in your ES2 electronics, you’ll hear the difference.

Cutting-edge bracing pattern

Taylor has been introducing innovations since they burst onto the guitar market. From glue-less neck joints to advanced pickup designs, Taylor consistently brings cutting-edge innovations to traditional guitar-building techniques. V-Class bracing is Taylor’s proprietary bracing pattern that provides a more orderly sound and better intonation. V-Class guitars produce strong volume and sustain much longer than their traditionally braced counterparts.

Taylor 362ce Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • 12-fret neck joint increases tonal warmth and softens string feel
  • Grand Concert body shape is well-suited to fingerstylists
  • Full mahogany construction yields warm sustain and rich projection
  • Slightly shortened scale length makes notes easy to fret
  • Expression System 2 electronics reproduce a lively plugged-in tone
  • V-Class top bracing produces long sustain and superior resonance
  • Slim mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard feel lovely in your hand
  • Included hardshell case keeps your guitar safe from damage

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 12
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Grand Concert
  • Back & Sides Wood: Tropical Mahogany
  • Finish: Satin
  • Color: Shaded Edgeburst
  • Body Bracing: V-Class
  • Binding: Black
  • Neck Wood: Tropical Mahogany
  • Radius: 15"
  • Fingerboard Material: West African Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Italian Acrylic Gemstones
  • Number of Frets: 18
  • Scale Length: 24.8"
  • Nut Width: 1.875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Tusq/Micarta
  • Bridge Material: West African Ebony
  • Tuning Machines: Taylor
  • Electronics: ES-2
  • Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light, .012-.053
  • Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: A305126111000641107

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Rated 5/5

Taylor 362ce — playable, beautiful, and fun

I was very nervous about spending this much money for a guitar, but I was turning 70 (yes, that's old), and I have been wanting a new 12-string to play at family outings and small venues. I have had several 12-strings over the years, and I love their sound, but they were all hard to play. The Taylor 362ce is different. Even though it lacks the booming sound of my Martin DX series 12 string, the smaller body fits my smaller stature perfectly. And it plays easier, so my old fingers can get through a 3 hour gig. Lastly, it is the prettiest guitar I have ever owned, which probably isn't terribly important but is still pretty cool. I am picking this thing up every day to play it, so it has inspired me to get more active musically. It also stayed in tune for 3 hours at the latest gig. That is something for a 12-string.
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Rated 5/5

New Taylor Plays like a dream

Smooth and friendly, I am quite pleased with how easy she is to play.
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Rated 5/5

Taylor 362ce 12-string acoustic-electric guitar

I've never owned a "brand-new" top quality guitar before. I have been playing an Ovation 12-string for the last 30+ years. I bought it used and had been satisfied, even though I had to loosen or remove strings just to change the battery!
I decided to spoil myself and buy a new 12-string...WOW! What a difference in quality! I cannot believe the difference in the ease of playing and the richness of the sound. My new Taylor 362ce plays like a 6-string! A bandmate has been playing a Taylor for years (he actually has 2 of them) and suggested I check them out. I am convinced I've made the right choice and will be playing this guitar for many years to come.
Many thanks go out to the professionals at Sweetwater that helped make my purchase seamless and easy! It came packaged with the protection and padding as if they were shipping a Rembrandt! And actually...they were! :)
This 5-Star rating is well-deserved!
Rated 5/5

Taylor 12 String

I love this guitar, the sound is amazing and it is very easy to play. This was money well spent. Thank you Bart and Sweetwater.
Rated 5/5

Taylor 362ce

Very nice 12 string with a great sound plugged in or not . The ES-2 pickup is perfect and balanced for my needs . my sales engineer was awsome and the shipping was fast .

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