A bold and innovative 12-string guitar with a resonant Latin voice.
Immerse yourself in the rhythmic melodies of Latin music heritage with the Taylor 657ce Doce Doble. Rooted in the vibrant cultural tapestry of regional Mexican and Latin genres, this guitar pays homage to a rich history of musical expression. Its modified, unison-strung 12-string design, known as the Doce Doble, resonates with a bold and evocative double-course voice, inviting players to explore new sonic landscapes and embrace the spirit of tradition.
Exquisite Craftsmanship and Premium Wood Selection
Crafted with precision and care, the Taylor 657ce Doce Doble embodies the essence of superior craftsmanship. Featuring a solid maple/spruce Grand Pacific body and a hard rock maple neck, this instrument exudes elegance and durability. With meticulous attention to detail, including white binding and a single-ring green abalone rosette, every aspect of its design reflects Taylor's commitment to quality and tradition. Each guitar is a testament to the enduring legacy of Latin music and the artisans who bring it to life.
Revolutionary Stringing System for Enhanced Performance
Experience effortless playability and enhanced tonal response with the Taylor 657ce Doce Doble's innovative stringing system. Designed to optimize consistency and voicing across the fretboard, this unique feature ensures that every note resonates with clarity and depth. The double-mounted string anchoring system, paired with precision-engineered strings, allows for seamless chord transitions and expressive performance, making it an ideal instrument for musicians seeking to capture the essence of Latin music.
Taylor V-Class Bracing Brings Redefined Acoustic Sound
Discover a new dimension of acoustic sound with Taylor's V-Class bracing system. Engineered to enhance volume, sustain, and intonation, this revolutionary innovation transforms the 657ce Doce Doble into a powerhouse of musical expression. With purer, more resonant notes and unparalleled projection, every strum and pluck carries the weight of history and tradition, creating a deeply immersive experience for players and listeners alike.
Unleash the full potential of your musical expression with Taylor's ES2 electronics. Designed to faithfully reproduce the nuanced tones of the 657ce Doce Doble, the Expression System 2 delivers exceptional clarity and warmth whether performing on stage or recording in the studio. With intuitive controls and professional-grade components, you can sculpt your sound with precision, ensuring that every note resonates with authenticity and emotion. Experience the Taylor difference and embark on a musical journey that transcends boundaries with the 657ce Doce Doble.
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Like all Taylor 600 Series guitars, the Doce Doble exhibits exquisite craftsmanship. It has maple back and sides, a solid spruce top and gloss black finish. Abalone and mother-of-pearl accents surround the soundhole and fingerboard. Its mini gold tuners provide precise, stable tuning for complex 12-string chords and solos. A hardshell case protects your investment in a piece of guitar history. Experience a fresh take on 12-string tone with the Taylor 657ce Doce Doble.
Specifications
- Body type: Grand Pacific
- Top wood: Sitka spruce
- Back & sides: Figured big leaf maple
- Bracing pattern: V-class
- Body finish: Gloss
- Neck shape: Standard Taylor
- Nut width: 1.875" (47.63 mm) TUSQ
- Neck wood: Hard Rock maple
- Material: Ebony
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Number of frets: 20
- Pickup: Taylor ES-2 behind-the-saddle transducer
- Controls: Volume, 2-band EQ
- Tuner: No
- Special feature: Onboard phase switch
- Bridge: Ebony
- Saddle & nut: TUSQ
- Tuning machines: Taylor gold mini
- Orientation: Right Handed
- Number of strings: 12
- Case: Hardshell Case
- Country of origin: USA
Features
- Maple back and sides paired with Sitka spruce top
- Hard Rock maple neck with genuine West African ebony fingerboard
- Taylor patented V-Class bracing
- Double-mounted string anchoring system
- Taylor ES2 electronics with onboard EQ
- White pearloid double pickguard with a matching truss rod cover
- A single-ring green abalone rosette with black and white purfling
- Mother-of-pearl Mission inlays outlined in grained ivoroid
- Ebony bridge pins with green abalone dots
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.