Taylor is excited to unveil a category of double-course instruments inspired by the Latin/Mexican musical influences. Taylor Guitars is releasing a modified 12 string guitar that is strung in unison instead of octaves. The result is a more requinto style set up executed with the Taylor standard of playability and craftsmanship. It's sometimes referred to as a Mexican 12-string and Taylor is calling this instrument the Doce Doble, which translates into "double 12." It produces a bold and resonant double-course voice.

Taylor Guitars master builder Andy Powers has applied the same fundamental design standards that Taylor is known for in the acoustic guitar world -- easy-playing necks, clear, balanced sound, consistently high build quality and reliable performance -- to craft a unison 12 string guitar that delivers a fun and inspiring "Taylor-grade" playing experience. Players will enjoy the inspiration in this unique instrument that includes the Latin experience and way beyond.

Like the Bajo Quinto, the Doce Doble incorporates some of Taylor's existing body design architecture to craft a premium-performance instrument using Taylor's Dreadnought body style and C-Class internal bracing.

The Doce Doble features a Dreadnought body with a solid Hawaiian Koa top and layered Hawaiian koa for the back and sides. Other features include a venetian cutaway, black binding around the body, a single-ring Italian acrylic faux pearl rosette with black and white purfling, Italian acrylic sentinel… read more faux pearl inlays, and Taylor gold mini tuners.

The Doce Doble uses D'Addario XS coated phosphor bronze light-gauge strings (double 12 stringing), and Taylor ES2 electronics. The guitar ships in a brown Taylor deluxe hardshell case.

Features:

- Dreadnought Body Shape
- Solid Hawaiian Koa Top
- Layered Hawaiian Koa Back and Sides
- C Class Bracing
- Venetian Cutaway
- Taylor Expression System 2 Electronics

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