Taylor's Next Generation 312ce is a Grand Concert acoustic-electric built for players who refuse to sacrifice tone for portability. The compact frame houses a solid Sitka spruce top paired with sapele back and sides, braced with scalloped V-Class interior geometry that yields clear articulation and surprising low-end presence despite its smaller body size. The Action Control Neck and its long-tenon joint add resonance while allowing players to adjust action without detuning or removing strings. Electronics come via Taylor's Claria Acoustic Pickup System, housed in intuitive soundhole-mounted controls ready for stage use. The 24-7/8" scale pairs with a 1-3/4" nut width, balancing playability and tonal projection. Fretboard and bridge are West African Crelicam ebony; the neck itself is Neo-Tropical mahogany finished in satin. Natural gloss finish across the body, black binding with contrasting edge trim, and faux-pearl Weathervane inlays complete the aesthetic. A brown Taylor deluxe hard shell case ships with the guitar. Features Solid Sitka spruce top with sapele back and sides construction Scalloped V-Class bracing with relief rout for enhanced resonance Action Control Neck with long-tenon joint for easy setup adjustment Claria Acoustic Pickup System with soundhole-mounted controls 24-7/8" scale length with 1-3/4" nut width West African Crelicam ebony fretboard, bridge, and peghead veneer Venetian cutaway design on Grand Concert body shape Includes brown Taylor deluxe hard shell protective case