
Play With Rich, Inspiring Tone on the Taylor Next Generation 512ce 12-Fret Acoustic Electric Guitar – Genuine Australian Stock
The Taylor Next Generation 512ce 12-Fret Acoustic Electric is an instrument built to help you get a sound that inspires you to play — supplied as genuine Australian stock with local warranty. Combining a compact body, a unique 12-fret configuration, and a lush, warm voice, the Next Generation 512ce 12-Fret serves up musical appeal in spades.
Why You’ll Love It
- Get a sound that inspires you to play — this Grand Concert boasts back and sides of solid mahogany, yielding a punchy, focused midrange character with a dry, woody quality.
- Enjoy comfortable playability — a top of Western Red cedar adds a warm attack with remarkable soft-touch sensitivity, producing notes that bloom with depth and sweetness.
- Built from quality tonewoods — inside, our scalloped V-Class bracing offers enhanced open-string resonance and sustain, while the long-tenon Action Control Neck dials up more warmth while…
- Ready for practice, stage or studio — the accommodating Grand Concert frame, reducing string tension for a slinky, relaxed feel.
Key Features
Design & Materials
Combining a compact body, a unique 12-fret configuration, and a lush, warm voice, the Next Generation 512ce 12-Fret serves up musical appeal in spades. This Grand Concert boasts back and sides of solid mahogany, yielding a punchy, focused midrange character with a dry, woody quality. A top of Western Red cedar adds a warm attack with remarkable soft-touch sensitivity, producing notes that bloom with depth and sweetness.
Performance Specs
The key specifications of the Taylor Next Generation 512ce 12-Fret Acoustic Electric are listed in its product name. Ask our team for the full manufacturer specification sheet before you order.
What’s Included
Appointments include white body binding with black/white/black trim, a single-ring green abalone rosette, a faux-tortoiseshell pickguard, Meridian inlays in Italian acrylic, and a full-body gloss finish.
Perfect For
- Beginners and returning players
- Gigging and worship musicians
- Songwriters and recording artists
How It Stands Out
Tonewoods, electronics and finish are listed so you know exactly what you’re getting. Unlike grey imports, every instrument we sell is genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty, priced in AUD including GST. It is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes — any player can enjoy it; the specs help you compare tonewoods and size.
Does it come with a case or gig bag?
Only if a case or bag is listed in the product name or included items.
Is the Taylor Next Generation 512ce 12-Fret Acoustic Electric genuine Australian stock?
Yes. Every product is 100% genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty.
How long does delivery take?
This item is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse and ships with StarTrack Express — free on orders over $500 AUD.
Technical Specifications
Need the full manufacturer specification sheet for this model? Ask our Melbourne gear desk on 0489 989 442 and we will send it through.
Australian Warranty & Support
This product is supplied with Taylor’s manufacturer warranty for Australian stock. Warranty length and terms vary by brand and model — contact us with the model and we will confirm the details before you order.
These benefits are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Accessories and consumable parts can carry different terms, and manufacturer terms can change, so check the official terms for your purchase date.
- Full official Australian manufacturer warranty with local repair centers.
- Australian Consumer Law (ACL) consumer guarantees apply to all purchases.
- Complimentary technical setup assistance via Melbourne gear desk.
Estimated Delivery
- Melbourne Metro
- 1 business day (same-day courier available)
- Sydney, Canberra & Brisbane Metro
- 1 – 2 business days (StarTrack Overnight)
- Adelaide & Hobart Metro
- 1 – 2 business days
- Perth & Darwin Metro
- 2 – 3 business days
- Regional & Remote Australia
- 2 – 4 business days
- New Zealand
- 3 – 7 business days
- Asia (selected countries)
- 5 – 10 business days
- Europe & United Kingdom
- 7 – 14 business days
- North & South America
- 7 – 14 business days
- Africa
- 10 – 20 business days
Orders placed before 2:00 PM AEST on business days are normally dispatched the same day. International delivery times are estimates from dispatch, and we confirm the international shipping cost before you pay. Import duties, taxes and customs fees charged by the destination country are the buyer’s responsibility. Some products, such as drones, radios and lithium batteries, have export or carrier restrictions; we confirm any restriction before you pay.
We cannot ship to: North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions. See the full delivery & shipping policy.