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Taylor 412-CE Electro Acoustic, Used

Condition :  Very good, some cosmetic marks (see photos) No case.

Description :

The Taylor 412ce from the 1990s is a standout because it bridges the gap between Taylor's early boutique feel and their modern production standards.

90s Spec Breakdown

  • Body Depth: The most distinct feature is the shallower body. In the 90s, the Grand Concert depth was approximately 3.75 to 4 inches, making it much more compact and "couch-friendly" than the deeper modern 412ce.
  • Tonewood Shift:
    • Early 90s: Featured solid Mahog back and sides.
    • Late 90s (approx. 1998): Taylor switched the 400 series to solid Ovangkol, which has a fuller midrange and more "sparkle" than Mahog.
  • Top Wood: Always solid Sitka Spruce with a gloss finish.
  • The Bridge: Many 90s models featured a pinless bridge design, where strings feed through the back of the bridge rather than being held by pins.
  • Neck & Nut: A 1 3/4" nut width was standard, paired with a slim, fast Mahog neck and an Ebony fingerboard.
  • Electronics: These typically used the Fishman Prefix system, which included a side-mounted "barn door" preamp with sliders for EQ and volume.
  • Aesthetics: Simple white binding, a plastic faux-tortoise pickguard, and small pearl dot inlays.


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