Super-comfortable Body, Definitive Taylor ToneA perfect fit for fingerstylists or smaller players, this Taylor 312ce acoustic-electric guitar puts the definitive Taylor tone in a super-comfortable body. This acoustic-electric guitar provides you with so much dynamic range that your tone will absolutely ring out with brightness and clarity, no matter how hard you play. You'll love the direct and punchy performance of this 312ce, as well as its warm, rich tone that's accented by a clear, bell-like sparkle. Unplugged, this acoustic-electric guitar's Grand Concert cutaway shape provides you with excellent tonal balance, and thanks to its onboard Taylor Expression System 2 electronics, it also sounds fantastic when you plug in. Take it from Sweetwater - you'll love this Taylor 312ce acoustic-electric guitar.Taylor 312ce 6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar at a Glance:Super-comfortable Grand Concert body style provides excellent tonal balanceSitka spruce and sapele provide balanced warmth and sparkleTaylor Expression System 2 electronics deliver a natural amplified soundSuper-comfortable Grand Concert body style provides excellent tonal balanceArguably Taylor's most comfortable body style, this Taylor 312ce acoustic-electric guitar's smaller-than-average Grand Concert shape is the perfect fit for anyone looking for a more manageable instrument. That makes this 312ce a particularly good fit if you're a fingerstylist or if you have shorter arms.Sitka spruce and sapele provide balanced warmth and sparkleThis 312ce acoustic-electric guitar 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. This acoustic-electric guitar's sapele back and sides also give it a warm and mellow quality, similar to that of mahogany, providing it with a well-balanced tone. Additionally, a satin finish with a gloss top offers protection, good looks, and a smooth feel to the touch.Taylor Expression System 2 electronics deliver a natural amplified soundIf you play plugged in, then you're going to love the Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics built into this 312ce acoustic-electric guitar. The key to this fantastic system is the 3-section proprietary pickup located behind the saddle. Because of where it's positioned and how it's integrated into this 312ce's saddle, the ES2 pickup provides you with remarkably clear and accurate sound. In addition to a master volume control, a pair of tone controls lets you tweak your highs and lows to get the sound you need, and a discreet phase switch offers vital onboard feedback suppression.Taylor 312ce 6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:Sitka spruce and sapele provide balanced warmth and sparkleEbony fingerboard provides phenomenal comfort and playabilitySuper-comfortable Grand Concert body style provides excellent tonal balanceTaylor Expression System 2 electronics deliver a natural amplified soundSmall diamond fingerboard inlay and Indian rosewood headstock overlay for elegant appearanceSatin finish with gloss top offers protection and good looks