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Taylor 454ce Next-Gen acoustic guitar in natural finish, featuring a cutaway body and elegant wood grain visible.
  • Taylor 454ce Next-Gen acoustic guitar in natural finish, featuring a cutaway body and elegant wood grain visible.
  • Taylor 454ce Next-Gen acoustic guitar in natural wood finish, showcasing its elegant body and detailed craftsmanship.
Taylor 454ce Next-Gen Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Brand: Taylor

Taylor 454ce Next-Gen Acoustic Guitar - Natural

SKU: TG/454CE-NG
$4,599.00 (13% off RRP)
RRP $5,299.00
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  • 1 Mega Music Myaree
  • 0 Mega Music Wangara
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Both our Myaree and Wangara stores are open 9–5:30pm Monday – Friday, with Myaree open 9–7pm Thursdays, both stores 9–5pm on Saturday and closed on Sundays.

Stock is live across all three locations and updates as stock is sold, however we still encourage you to call ahead to the store if stock indicated here is low at your preferred location.

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Description

Elevate your performance with the Taylor 454ce 12-String, a Grand Auditorium guitar that delivers rich double-course shimmer, precise pitch, and dynamic versatility. Its Indian Rosewood back and sides paired with a Sitka spruce top create a harmonically rich, balanced tone that shines in both recording and live ensemble settings. Designed for comfort and responsive playability, the 454ce offers clarity and articulation across fingerstyle and strummed passages, making it an exceptional choice for 12-string players seeking professional-grade sound and stage-ready performance.

Features

  • 12-string Grand Auditorium body delivers rich double-course shimmer with balanced projection.
  • Indian Rosewood back and sides provide exceptional sonic fidelity and warm, resonant tone.
  • Sitka Spruce top offers clarity, dynamic range, and articulate response.
  • V-Class bracing ensures precise pitch, sustain, and tonal balance, optimized for 12-string tension.
  • Action Control Neck allows players to adjust string height for personalized playability.
  • Claria System electronics provide versatile EQ options and natural, stage-ready amplified tone.
  • Weathervane inlays, black binding, and white rosette with black & white purfling enhance visual appeal.

Specifications 

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

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

Neck
Neck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck Profile: Standard Carve
Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Weathervane
Fretboard Binding: Black
Neck Finish: Satin
Nut Width: 1-7/8"
Scale Length: 25-1/2"

Headstock
Peghead Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Weathervane
Peghead Type: Paddle
Peghead Binding: None
Peghead Finish: Satin

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

Our Perth workshop offers expert servicing for guitars, drums, amps and more. From restringing to full rebuilds, most repairs are completed within a few days.
Shipping & Returns

We ship Australia-wide with reliable couriers, dispatching most orders within two business days. Unopened items can be returned within 7 days for a refund, while opened items may be eligible for store credit.
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