Taylor 812-D

micahnc · #1 12-11-2008, 01:54 PM

Hello All,

Am new to the forum. Studio and Concert guitarist. Have been trying to get information on my Taylor 812-D. Purchased in 1992 from the Fret House in Covina CA. They have no records going that far back. Neither does Taylor. I called and they "never heard" of an 812-D. They also claim their record keedping was poor back then. Anyone with info?

I will get my bio stuff uploaded as soon as I get a chance. Wanted to get this thread out to you all.

Sincere Thanks

walkin_man · #2 12-11-2008, 01:58 PM

No clue, but welcome to the forum!

D. Dubya · #3 12-11-2008, 02:11 PM

Found this: http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f.../t-125232.html

Have you measured the depth to see if it's deeper than a normal GC? Is is rosewood/spruce? I have a 414kce, and the k stands for koa body. Aside from that, I got nothin'.

michaelw · #4 12-11-2008, 02:13 PM

you may want to measure the depth of the body at the end pin -
most pre 2004 x12 are around 4 1/8" &
the revoiced models are about 4 3/8"

i have a 91 412 that is 1/8" deeper than an x10/x14/x15,
but it has no designation, other than it being a 412

here's someone that has a 91 812-D
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=125232

i've seen a couple of other deep-body x12s (k22 & 812) -
the k22 had "deep" on the neck block label

hope this helps

D. Dubya · #5 12-11-2008, 02:21 PM

It says here: http://taylorguitars.com/guitars/fea.../grandconcert/ that the GC depth was increased by 1/4" in 2004 - from 4 1/8 to 4 3/8. So, if it's more than 4 1/8, mystery solved.

Also, Taylor has a pic of a GS on their GA body overview page. Kinda funny. http://taylorguitars.com/guitars/fea...andauditorium/

micahnc · #6 12-11-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelw

you may want to measure the depth of the body at the end pin -
most pre 2004 x12 are around 4 1/8" &
the revoiced models are about 4 3/8"

i have a 91 412 that is 1/8" deeper than an x10/x14/x15,
but it has no designation, other than it being a 412

here's someone that has a 91 812-D
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=125232

i've seen a couple of other deep-body x12s (k22 & 812) -
the k22 had "deep" on the neck block label

hope this helps

Thanks michaelw. Your link took me to another owner. I've been on the sidelines too long. Diving into the forum is my first step back. Thanks again

michaelw · #7 12-11-2008, 05:21 PM

sure thing

i haven't seen but one other 812-D
(or known of any others outside of these 2 threads)
& it made me very curious to know how one sounds

i really like the 412 - it has projection to spare &
shows pretty much all of it's 17 years of age

nice guitar - hope you find the info you're looking for.
a lot of friendly folks here... welcome

micahnc · #8 12-13-2008, 07:37 AM

I appreciate all of the input. The forum is warm and welcoming. Special thanks to michaelw for his comments. The 812-D has remarkable range; bright up top and true and trustworthy at low frequencies. She has rosewood sides and back with a spruce top. Narrow neck for my rather small hands (yes, it is possible to be play well with small hands(although the next time around I will request larger ones with longer fingers)), deep curves in her concert body which makes her incredibly comfortable especially during long sessions, and some very tasteful mother of pearl inlays. She sounds as good unplugged as she does going directly through a board and only sounds better with each passing year. I will take some pictures and upload them. Still getting used to "workflow" within the forum. Again, thanks to all for your gentle welcomes.

Harley99canada · #9 09-28-2013, 09:22 AM

I have a Taylor 812-D that I purchased at Elderly music in the 90's. This guitar had such a great sound that I sold my 1970 Martin D35 just to get enough money to buy the Taylor. There was a professional female guitar player that was actually playing this guitar and was thinking of trading her 000 Martin to purchase this guitar. I was listening to her play and I was getting goose bumps because of the sound. She asked me what I thought I said well there is something missing in the fullness. I gave her some **** and bull story so she wouldn't buy this guitar. She said she was going to consult with her bf about the purchase and that she would be back sometime after lunch. I bought the guitar as soon as I watched her drive off. I was really fortunate at being at the right place at the right time. I still get goose bumps when I play this rich full sounding guitar. The sound jumps out of the body it's absolutely marvelous. The other thing is the guitar is as light in weight as I have ever held in my hand. Do any of you other owners notice how light the 812-D is. Martin has nothing on this model of guitar and I have practiced on many. Thank you for reading and thanks for the previous info.

Darryl D. Guidolin
Windsor On. Canada

DeepTaylor · #10 08-08-2021, 10:30 PM

I own a 1992 "812-D 3/4"" Yes, written next to the D is 3/4". This may be a rare bird. It has no pickguard, unlike most Taylors and most 812s. I'm not sure what the 3/4" is referring to.

I made measurements of my instrument, and was kindly assisted by some sellers of similar era 812s on Reverb, who sent me their measurements. My 812-D is definitely deeper.

Body depth at neck & at bottom:

My 1992 812-D 3/4"
- 3 11/16 & 4 7/16

1989 812:
- 3 3/16 & 4

1990 812-C:
- 3 5/16 & 4 1/4

1991 812:
- 3 3/16 & 3 15/16