A Requinto-style Instrument for Every Player The unison 12-string instrument is a certified anchor of regional Mexican and Central American sound, and Taylor's 150ce acoustic-electric Doce Doble honors the instrument's legacy while imbuing it with unmistakable Taylor tone and craftsmanship. This requinto-style 12-string starts with sapele back and sides and a torrefied spruce top in a natural satin finish for maximum sonic vibrancy, ample projection, and balanced resonance. A solid mahogany neck sporting Taylor's Standard Carve profile exudes a comfortable playing experience, show after show, while the ebony fingerboard keeps your fingers nimble across all 20 frets. To top it off, the 150ce Doce Doble comes equipped with Taylor's venerable Expression System 2 electronics, the pickup system Taylor fanatics at Sweetwater trust for the authentic amplification of their instrument's natural tone. In all, the 150ce Doce Doble's quality tonewoods, Taylor craftsmanship, and a gig-ready electronics system translate to peak performance for all players. Cutting-edge Taylor Expression System 2 electronics Amplified players are going to love the Taylor Expression System 2 electronics built into the 150ce Doce Doble! The ES2 system features a revolutionary segmented pickup located behind the bridge saddle; this pickup position delivers remarkably accurate and clear sound production that’s authentic to your playing. Each ES2 system features a handy master volume knob for fast level adjustments, in addition to a 2-band EQ for independent treble/bass adjustments to get the sound you need. Plus, the ES2 system also has a built-in phase switch, which offers essential feedback suppression whenever the system is active. Taylor 150ce Doce Doble Features: Mexican-style Doce Doble delivers authentic sound in a familiar Dreadnought body shape Torrefied spruce top provides ample natural sound projection Sapele back and sides deliver a warm and balanced sonic presence Neo-tropical mahogany neck and Crelicam ebony fingerboard enhance playing comfort Active ES2 electronics translate pristine acoustics to live amplification and recording Proudly made in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico