Taylor Next Generation 312ce – Sitka Spruce & Sapele Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Taylor Next Generation 312ce – Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric

The Taylor Next Generation 312ce brings three landmark performance innovations to the beloved 300 Series, making it one of the most compelling acoustic-electrics in its price range. A solid Sitka spruce top, sapele back and sides, and a compact Grand Concert body deliver a clear, responsive voice that punches well above its size—and the Next Generation upgrades make it play and sound better than ever.

Solid Sitka Spruce & Sapele

Sitka spruce is the gold standard acoustic guitar top wood for good reason—exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, wide dynamic range, and a clear, articulate voice that rewards both light fingerpicking and aggressive strumming. Paired with sapele back and sides, the result is a focused midrange with warm lows and sparkling highs, accented by impressive volume and blooming sustain that belies the compact body size.

Scalloped V-Class Bracing

The Next Generation's scalloped V-Class interior bracing unlocks greater power, sustain, and low-end presence than the standard 312ce—while maintaining the pitch accuracy and intonation consistency that V-Class architecture is known for. The Grand Concert body's natural articulation is preserved and amplified.

Action Control Neck

Taylor's Action Control Neck allows precise, on-the-fly string height adjustments without detuning or removing strings—a genuine quality-of-life upgrade for players who want their guitar to feel exactly right. The long-tenon neck joint also increases resonance and sustain throughout the body.

Claria Electronics

New Claria onboard electronics with intuitive soundhole-mounted controls give you supremely adaptable, stage-ready amplified tone for any live situation—natural, feedback-resistant, and easy to dial in on the fly.

Appointments & Finish

• Body: Grand Concert (cutaway)
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce | Back & Sides: Sapele
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class
• Neck: Action Control with long-tenon joint
• Electronics: Taylor Claria (soundhole-mounted controls)
• Binding: Black with black and white top edge trim
• Rosette: White single-ring
• Inlays: Faux-pearl Weathervane
• Pickguard: Firestripe
• Finish: Natural gloss (full body)
• Includes deluxe hardshell case

At $2,499, the Next Generation 312ce represents exceptional value in the mid-tier acoustic market. VERA Guitars ships it nationwide with a complimentary professional setup—dialed in and ready to play from the moment it arrives.