2017 812CE 12 fret

[jimmyb]

I am looking at a 2017 812CE 12 fret and had a question:
Is that the "Advanced Performance" bracing? If memory serves, that was the last itineration of X-braving before they went V-class?

Thanks,
Jimmy

[Earl]

Jimmy, I think you are correct that AP was the last design iteration before V-bracing (which IMHO is NOT an improvement) although I'm not sure of the exact timing.  There are plenty of folks that believe the Advanced Performance bracing was the pinnacle of Taylor voicing.  The single nicest Taylor that I have ever played - out of hundreds played in stores and all the owned examples listed in my signature -- was a 522 twelve-fret with AP bracing at about that time frame. 

Put plainly, a 2017 model with AP bracing would be more desirable and worth some premium (at least to me) versus something newer with V-bracing.

[jimmyb]

Earl,
I'm a lefty so chances to play these things aren't as common. I played an 814CE at Gruhns in Nashville about 4 or 5 years ago and I thought it was the best Taylor I've ever played...I should have bought it!!!

I agree with you on the "V-class" tone.

[Earl]

Jimmy I did not catch the "lefty" part on first reading (my account preferences are set to not show signature blocks when I'm logged in - I see more posts per page that way).   Being a lefty really argues for grabbing what is in stock when you can.  A bird in the hand.....

[SDTaylorman]

I am looking at a 2017 812CE 12 fret and had a question:
Is that the "Advanced Performance" bracing? If memory serves, that was the last itineration of X-braving before they went V-class?

Thanks,
Jimmy

Why not just go to the source for a factual answer : https://www.taylorguitars.com/contact

[jimmyb]

^^^
I have my answer...my memory was spot on...