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Taylor 356ce Grand Symphony (Cutaway, Electronics, Natural)

Item ID: 356ce

12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Grand Symphony Body Style, Sitka Spruce Top, Sapele Back and Sides, Tropical American Mahogany Neck, Taylor Expression System Electronics, and Hardshell Case - Natural

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Taylor 356ce Grand Symphony (Cutaway, Electronics, Natural)

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This 12-string Delivers Superb Taylor Tone!

Taylor's 356ce 12-string acoustic-electric guitar gives you a wonderful blend of classic tonewoods and modern electronics. With a 356ce, you get a gorgeous solid Sitka spruce top complemented by a sapele back and sides. You'll love the way this guitar sounds unplugged, but it also comes loaded with Taylor's Expression System electronics, so it also sounds fantastic when you plug in onstage. And thanks to its Grand Symphony body style, the 356ce provides you with both an excellent tonal balance and powerful projection. If you're looking for an 12-string acoustic guitar that's ready for any playing style or venue, the Taylor 356ce is a great choice!



Taylor 356ce 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • Choice tonewoods - Sitka spruce meets Sapele
  • Grand Symphony body style gives you balanced sound and incredible projection
  • Renowned Taylor Expression System electronics

Choice tonewoods - Sitka spruce meets Sapele
The 356ce, is a prime example of the high-quality tonewoods Taylor selects for their guitars. It features time-proven Sitka spruce as its top, which gives you wonderful projection with the perfect amount of sparkle. The 356ce's Sapele back and sides also give it warm and mellow quality, similar to that of mahogany, providing it with an all-around balanced tone.

Grand Symphony body style gives you balanced sound and incredible projection
Taylor's Grand Symphony body style, featured on the 356ce, is a more modern take on the sleek Grand Auditorium shape, but with the waist moved up toward the neck. This give the 356ce a slightly larger lower bout, giving you an excellent blend of power and projection, without loosing the high-end definition of the Grand Auditorium body style.

Renowned Taylor Expression System electronics
Designed to faithfully reproduce your guitar's native tone, the Taylor 356ce's Expression System uses patented Dynamic Sensors to capture both top and string vibration with incredible detail. The Taylor ES system was created in partnership with renowned audio pioneer Rupert Neve. Unlike standard onboard electronics, the Taylor Expression System is seamlessly integrated into the design of the 356ce from the ground up. Onboard tone controls provide added flavor, or can be set flat for an uncolored, exceptionally clean amplified sound.

Taylor 356ce 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
  • A 12-string acoustic-electric guitar with a bold sound that's great for a wide range of playing styles
  • Grand Symphony body style gives you a balanced tone with extra punch and exceptional projection
  • Sitka spruce top provides a light and expressive sound
  • Sapele back and sides add warm and rich undertones reminiscent of mahogany
  • Onboard Taylor Expression System electronics give you natural sound even when plugged in live
  • Hardshell case included

If you're looking for a great all-around 12-string acoustic-electric guitar, then the Taylor 356ce is just what you need!
Specification Detail
Number of Strings 12
Body Style/Shape Grand Symphony with Venetian Cutaway
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Color Natural
Finish Satin with Gloss Top
Top Wood Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Sapele
Body Bracing Standard II (Forward Shifted Pattern)
Neck Wood Tropical American Mahogany
Fingerboard Material Ebony, 15" Radius
Fingerboard Inlay 4mm Pearloid Dots
Binding Black
Neck Shape Taylor
Number of Frets 20
Scale Length 25-1/2"
Tuning Machines Chrome-plated Taylor Tuners
Bridge Material Ebony
Nut/Saddle Material TUSQ
Nut Width 1-7/8"
Body Length 20"
Body Width 16-1/4"
Body Depth 4-5/8"
Electronics Taylor Expression System
Case Included Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number 356ce

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Reviews

based on 2 reviews

Taylor 356 12 string

by Bill Hamman from Winona Lake, IN
April 17, 2013
Music Background: Been playing for 50 years. Pretty good.
Taylor owners already understand that Taylor has it figured out. You get the news magazine and understand that they are experts at engineering a perfect guitar. They consider everything that the playe... read more [+]r needs. I live close to Sweetwater so I called them and the guitars I wanted to play were set up in one of their recording rooms when I got there. I judge a guitar by the neck, action and play-ability. I thought I might have to use a pick and strum. I can finger pick and bar cord this thing up to the 12th fret. Finger pressure is less than a 6 string. I don't know how they got the strings so close together and so close to the frets. I would never buy a guitar without first playing it. That said, I think you can order this and be thrilled with the finish, action, electronics and sound. I love this thing. close [-]

Taylor 356ce Grand Symphony (Cutaway

by Walter from Taylor,MI
March 13, 2013
Music Background: Amateur, just love to Play hymns on the Guitar
As someone that loves to play his Guitar all I can say is Simply put I'm very pleased!


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Taylor 356ce Grand Symphony (Cutaway, Electronics, Natural)

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