2018 Taylor 562ce 12-String

There's nothing quite like the lush, enormous sound of a 12-string guitar. Because the 12-string sounds big, there's an unfair assumption that the guitar itself should be big, too. Even though the 12-string market is dominated by jumbos and dreadnoughts, there's a sweet subtlety to small-body 12ers. The smaller size can bring about more balance, adding a different tonality and layering to the rich harmonic 12-string experience. Taylor's 562ce produces rich 12-string tones, but in an easy-playing, small-body package. This model features a lap-friendly Grand Concert body with a 12-fret neck and a cutaway for expanded access into the upper register. The body measures 19-1/2" inches long, and the lower bout is only 15" across. Although it's a regular depth (4-1/8"), it feels small and manageable. And on top of that, it's a short 24-7/8" scale, and the nut measures only 1-7/8", too. But of course, it's a 12-string! This all combines to make a 12-string guitar that simply doesn't feel massiv