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Taylor Builder's Edition 652ce 12-String Electro Acoustic, Wild Honey Burst

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Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

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Return Period 14 days 30 days up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded? Yes Yes Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded? Standard costs only Standard costs only Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation No No Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

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  • The policy can be cancelled within 30 days, and at any time after that for a pro-rata discount

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Representative Example

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
12 months21.90%£25.0012 months: £21.51
Final Payment: £21.51
No settlement fee		£283.12
24 months21.90%£25.0024 months: £11.92
Final Payment: £11.92
No settlement fee		£311.08
36 months21.90%£25.0036 months: £8.77
Final Payment: £8.77
No settlement fee		£340.72
48 months14.90%£25.0048 months: £6.34
Final Payment: £6.34
No settlement fee		£329.32

How to Apply

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.
Pay by Finance

To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

Representative Example

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
12 months21.90%£25.0012 months: £21.51
Final Payment: £21.51
No settlement fee		£283.12
24 months21.90%£25.0024 months: £11.92
Final Payment: £11.92
No settlement fee		£311.08
36 months21.90%£25.0036 months: £8.77
Final Payment: £8.77
No settlement fee		£340.72
48 months14.90%£25.0048 months: £6.34
Final Payment: £6.34
No settlement fee		£329.32

How to Apply

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.

Key Features

  • Actual guitar photographed
  • Reverse-strung setup enhances 12-string warmth
  • Maple body delivers clear, articulate projection
  • Torrefied spruce top adds aged-in sweetness
  • ES2 electronics provide natural amplified tone
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Taylor Builder's Edition 652ce 12-String Electro Acoustic, Wild Honey Burst Overview

The Taylor Builder’s Edition 652ce 12-String blends the charm of a classic 12-string with the benefits of a modern player-focused acoustic. Its Grand Concert body delivers exceptional balance and clarity while remaining comfortable. A reverse-strung string arrangement places the heavier string first in each pair, producing a fuller, warmer voice with stronger midrange presence and improved definition. Big Leaf maple back and sides combine with a torrefied spruce top to create a vibrant, articulate sound with impressive note separation, enhanced warmth and a mature, played-in character.


Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing increases sustain, projection and harmonic consistency, making this 12-string feel remarkably controlled and musical. Builder’s Edition appointments elevate the playing experience further with a beveled cutaway, integrated armrest and rolled body edges for outstanding comfort. The Silent Satin finish enhances resonance while delivering a smooth, natural feel. Elegant mother-of-pearl inlays and ebony appointments reinforce the refined aesthetic, while the Expression System 2 electronics capture the guitar’s voice for live and studio performance.

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Designed for a better 12-string experience

The Builder’s Edition 652ce was crafted to make playing a 12-string feel more comfortable, balanced and inspiring than ever before. Its compact Grand Concert body keeps the instrument manageable and highly responsive while still delivering the expansive shimmer and harmonic richness players expect from a premium 12-string acoustic. Taylor’s reverse-strung configuration places the heavier octave string first in each pair, producing a fuller and warmer response with improved pitch clarity and stronger midrange presence. The result is a remarkably musical voice that avoids the harshness and excessive brightness often associated with traditional 12-string designs.

Maple clarity with aged-in warmth

Solid Big Leaf maple back and sides give the 652ce exceptional articulation, transparency and projection, allowing every chord and picked note to remain distinct and detailed. Maple’s naturally focused response works beautifully with the complexity of a 12-string setup, maintaining clarity even during dense strumming patterns. The torrefied spruce top adds warmth, sweetness and a mature tonal character that feels broken-in from the first note. Together, these tonewoods create a vibrant acoustic voice with sparkling highs, controlled lows and excellent dynamic balance suited to fingerstyle, rhythm work and intricate melodic playing.

Builder’s Edition comfort and innovation

Taylor’s Builder’s Edition series focuses heavily on player comfort, and the 652ce reflects that philosophy throughout its design. A beveled cutaway allows smoother upper-fret access while reducing pressure against the fretting hand, and the integrated armrest creates a more relaxed playing position during longer sessions. Rolled body edges further enhance the feel, giving you a refined and effortless playing experience. Internally, Taylor’s V-Class bracing improves sustain, projection and harmonic consistency while helping notes remain more in tune across the fretboard for a cleaner, more balanced response.

Premium appointments and live-ready tone

The Builder’s Edition 652ce combines sophisticated aesthetics with professional-level performance features. West African Crelicam ebony is used for the fretboard, bridge and binding, adding durability and tonal focus alongside a luxurious feel. Elegant Scepter mother-of-pearl inlays complement the Wild Honey Burst finish and Silent Satin treatment, which enhances resonance while maintaining a smooth tactile response. Equipped with Taylor’s Expression System 2 electronics, the 652ce delivers clear, natural amplified acoustic tone with excellent dynamic detail for live and studio applications. High-quality Gotoh tuners ensure reliable tuning stability, while the premium construction and refined voicing make this a uniquely expressive 12-string acoustic.

Specifications

  • Product Name: Taylor Builder's Edition 652ce 12-String Electro Acoustic, Wild Honey Burst
  • Product Code: Builder's Edition 652ce,WHB,V-Class(R)Bracing-NOS

Body

  • Body Shape: Grand Concert
  • Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce
  • Back & Sides: Solid Big Leaf Maple
  • Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
  • Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway
  • Armrest: Yes
  • Top Finish: Silent Satin
  • Back & Side Finish: Silent Satin

Neck & Fretboard

  • Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple
  • Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Scale Length: 24-7/8"
  • Fretboard Inlay: Scepter, Mother of Pearl
  • Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Neck Finish: Satin

Hardware & Electronics

  • Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
  • Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Tuners: Gotoh
  • Electronics: Expression System 2
  • Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.010 - .047)
  • Orientation: Right Handed

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