A Workhorse Taylor That's Ready for the Stage
The Taylor 112ce sits in a sweet spot that a lot of players are looking for: a genuinely well-built acoustic-electric that doesn't require a lot of convincing to take to a gig. The Grand Concert body is one of Taylor's most comfortable shapes — compact enough to play for hours without fatigue, and focused enough in its voice that fingerpickers and flatpickers both feel right at home.
What makes the 112ce stand out in the 100 Series is the torrefied Sitka spruce top. Torrefaction is a heat-treatment process that removes moisture and resins from the wood, giving the top a more open, resonant character — similar to what you'd find in a well-aged vintage instrument. The result is a top that responds quickly and sounds a little more developed right out of the box than you might expect at this price point.
Pair that with layered sapele back and sides, a Venetian cutaway for upper-fret access, and Taylor's reliable Expression System 2 electronics, and you've got a guitar that's equally at home in a practice room, a coffee shop, or plugged into the PA at a proper venue.
Torrefied Sitka Spruce Top — Built to Sound Broken In
Taylor uses a torrefaction process on the 112ce's solid Sitka spruce top, applying heat to accelerate the natural aging of the wood. The practical effect is a top that resonates more freely, with enhanced warmth and clarity compared to an untreated top of similar age.
The Grand Concert body shape complements this tonewood choice well. Its narrower waist and smaller dimensions produce a focused, articulate voice with excellent note definition — qualities that players doing fingerstyle work or recording tend to appreciate most. It's also just a comfortable guitar to play seated, which isn't something to overlook if you're putting in serious practice hours.
Layered Sapele, ES2 Electronics, and a Neck Built for Playing
The layered sapele back and sides bring stability and a consistent tonal character to the mix — sapele has a midrange presence that sits well in a full-band context, and the layered construction holds up well to changes in humidity and temperature. This is a practical advantage for a guitar that's likely to travel.
Taylor's Expression System 2 (ES2) is a behind-the-saddle pickup design that does a solid job of capturing the acoustic character of the guitar when you plug in. The Venetian cutaway opens up the upper register of the ebony or eucalyptus fretboard (Taylor supplies one based on availability), and the 24-7/8" shorter scale length and 1-11/16" nut width make the 112ce feel easy and comfortable to play across a wide range of hand sizes.
Product Features:
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Body Shape: Grand Concert with Venetian cutaway
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Top: Solid torrefied Sitka spruce
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Back & Sides: Layered sapele
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Neck: Mahogany or Maple (subject to availability)
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Fretboard: Ebony or Eucalyptus (subject to availability)
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Scale Length: 24-7/8" (shorter scale)
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Nut Width: 1-11/16"
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Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
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Finish: Matte body and neck
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Color: Natural
Brand: Taylor Guitars
Model: 112ce
SKU: 112CE
Condition: New
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