Taylor
552ce
Acoustic-Electric
No ratings yet$3,599
Fans of the 12-string experience are sure to be inspired by the new 552ce, a compact 12-fret Grand Concert model crafted with back and sides of solid red ironbark and a torrefied spruce top. That tonewood pairing yields power and clarity in equal measure, offering a dialed-up version of the lush overtones and pristine trebles that players love from Indian rosewood. The 12-fret configuration delivers extra midrange punch while creating a more relaxed, slinky handfeel, adding up to a supremely comfortable feel for players of all styles. And with small body dimensions, it's ultra-responsive to a light touch, giving the guitar impressive dynamic range.
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews61
Overall / 100
Playability
71
Sound
60
Build
61
Value
52
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic-Electric |
| Body wood | Red Ironbark |
| Neck wood | Neo-Tropical Mahogany |
| Fretboard | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Strings | 12 |
| Scale length | 24.88" |
| Pickups | Expression System® 2 |
| Armrest | No |
| Back And Sides | Red Ironbark |
| Back Configuration | 2-piece No Wedge |
| Back Side Finish | Gloss |
| Body Binding | Sapele |
| Bracing System | V-Class Bracing |
| Bridge | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Controls | Expression System® 2 |
| Cutaway | Venetian Cutaway |
| Fretboard Binding | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Neck Finish | Satin |
| Nut Saddle | Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle |
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Peghead Binding | None |
| Peghead Finish | Satin |
| Peghead Type | Paddle, Standard |
| Pickguard | Tortoise |
| Top Finish | Gloss |
| Top wood | Torrefied Spruce |
| Tuners | Taylor Nickel |
| Street price | $3,599 |
