Head to head
Taylor 50th Anniversary PS24ce LTD & Circa 74 Amp vs Taylor PS12ce Honduran Rosewood
Acoustic-Electric$19,999
No ratings yet61Overall / 100
The verdict
The Taylor 50th Anniversary PS24ce LTD & Circa 74 Amp and Taylor PS12ce Honduran Rosewood are closely matched overall — 61 to 61 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Taylor 50th Anniversary PS24ce LTD & Circa 74 Amp wins on
No standout advantage.
Taylor PS12ce Honduran Rosewood wins on
- Lower price ($11,999 vs $19,999)
Scorecard
| Metric | 50th Anniversary PS24ce LTD & Circa 74 Amp | PS12ce Honduran Rosewood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 61 |
| Build | 61 | 61 |
| Playability | 68 | 71 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 51 | 52 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 50th Anniversary PS24ce LTD & Circa 74 Amp | PS12ce Honduran Rosewood |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Taylor | Taylor |
| Type | Acoustic-Electric | Acoustic-Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Hawaiian Koa | Honduran Rosewood |
| Neck wood | Neo-Tropical Mahogany | Tropical Mahogany |
| Fretboard | West African Crelicam Ebony | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 25.5" | 24.88" |
| Pickups | Expression System® 2 | Expression System® 2 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $19,999 | $11,999 |
| Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Back And Sides | Hawaiian Koa | Honduran Rosewood |
| Back Configuration | 4-piece Simmons wedge | 4-piece Simmons wedge |
| Back Side Finish | Gloss | Gloss |
| Body Binding | West African Crelicam Ebony | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Bracing System | V-Class Bracing | V-Class Bracing |
| Bridge | West African Crelicam Ebony | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | West African Crelicam Ebony | West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots |
| Controls | Expression System® 2 | Expression System® 2 |
| Cutaway | Venetian Cutaway | Venetian Cutaway |
| Fretboard Binding | West African Crelicam Ebony | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Neck Finish | Satin | Satin |
| Nut Saddle | Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle | Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle |
| Orientation | Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Peghead Binding | West African Crelicam Ebony | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Peghead Finish | Gloss | Gloss |
| Peghead Type | Paddle, Standard | Standard |
| Pickguard | None | Rosewood |
| Scale length | 25-1/2" | 24-7/8" |
| Top Finish | Gloss | Gloss |
| Top wood | Hawaiian Koa | Sinker Redwood |
| Tuners | Gotoh | Gotoh |
| Fretboard inlay | — | California Vine/Shell/Paua |
| Peghead Inlay | — | California Vine/Shell/Mother of Pearl/Paua |