Taylor 150ce

Taylor 150ce 12-string acoustic-electric guitar

The Taylor 150ce is one of the world’s most popular 12-string acoustic guitars, combining a traditional dreadnought body shape with rich tone, strong projection, and excellent playability. Its torrefied spruce top delivers warmth, clarity, and a beautiful octave shimmer, supported by a deep low-end response. The C-Class bracing enhances balance, resonance, and dynamic range, making the 150ce a versatile choice for both stage and studio performance.

Key features

• 12-string dreadnought body delivers full, powerful acoustic tone
• Torrefied solid spruce top adds warmth, openness, and resonance
• C-Class bracing improves projection, balance, and dynamic control
• Expression System® 2 electronics capture a natural, dynamic amplified tone
• Venetian cutaway provides easy access to upper frets
• Matte finish offers a refined, organic aesthetic

Construction and playability

The 150ce features a dreadnought body that provides strong projection and a bold low end. The layered back and sides ensure stability and durability, while the neo-tropical mahogany neck and ebony fretboard deliver smooth, responsive playability. Taylor’s Expression System® 2 electronics reproduce the guitar’s natural acoustic character with clarity and precision. The Venetian cutaway enhances playability, allowing effortless access to higher frets for both rhythm and lead styles.

Detailed specifications

• Body shape: Dreadnought
• Top: Torrefied spruce (solid)
• Back and sides: Layered construction
• Neck: Neo-tropical mahogany
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Bracing: C-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Cutaway: Venetian
• Finish: Matte (top, back, and sides)
• Fretboard inlay: 4 mm Italian Acrylic Dots
• Scale length: 25-1/2"
• Nut and saddle: Tusq nut, Micarta saddle
• Bridge: Ebony with black bridge pins
• Tuners: Chrome (100/200 series)
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.010–.047)
• Electronics: Expression System® 2
• Case: Gig Bag
• Orientation: Right-handed