The Taylor 260ce KD LX Doce Doble Somos Edition takes the double-course shimmer of the classic 12-string and enriches it with layered koa back and sides for a unique tonal blend of clarity, warmth, and sparkle. Paired with a torrefied Sitka spruce top, this instrument offers quick response, seasoned tonal depth, and powerful projection. Designed to celebrate Mexican musical traditions, the 260ce KD LX DD brings the “Doce Doble” sound to modern performance environments with Taylor’s renowned comfort and build quality.
Equipped with Taylor’s ES2 electronics, the 260ce KD LX DD ensures faithful amplified tone for live settings. The C-Class bracing provides sustain, resonance, and tuning stability under 12-string tension, while the cutaway dreadnought body and slim neck profile make it comfortable for extended sessions. Finished with Somos collection detailing, this guitar honors tradition while meeting the needs of today’s stage-ready players.
Somos Collection: a series created in partnership with IHOMI to showcase Mexican double-course instruments with the refinement and reliability of Taylor craftsmanship.
Key Features
12-string “Doce Doble” design for octave shimmer and full ensemble presence
Torrefied Sitka spruce top paired with layered koa back and sides
Taylor C-Class bracing engineered for 12-string tension
Cutaway dreadnought body for deep lows and easy upper fret access
Taylor ES2 electronics for reliable live performance
Specifications
Brand
Taylor
Model
260ce KD LX Doce Doble Somos
Item Number
260CEKDLXDDSOMOS
UPC
00887766140942
Body Shape
Cutaway Dreadnought
Top Wood
Torrefied Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Layered Koa
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard / Bridge
Ebony
Scale Length
25-1/2"
Nut Width
1-7/8"
Bracing
C-Class (Cantilevered V-Class)
Electronics
Taylor ES2
Case
Taylor Hard Case
Strings
12-string configuration (octave pairs on lower courses)
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Taylor Guitars’ collaboration with International House of Music (IHOMI) was a significant milestone, combining craftsmanship and tradition to create the Taylor 260ce-K DLX Doce Doble. This partnership aimed to bring together the legacy of Taylor’s innovative guitar-making techniques with IHOMI’s deep roots in Mexican music culture.
The Taylor 260ce-K DLX Doce Doble is a striking, high-performance 12-string guitar rooted in tradition but built for modern musical expression. Part of the premium Somos Collection, this model features a cutaway dreadnought body and a doce doble (unison 12-string) configuration, delivering a bold, shimmering sound with the punch and presence needed for regional Mexican genres like Mariachi, Norteño, and modern Latin pop. Hawaiian koa, offering rich tonal complexity and captivating aesthetics. A solid koa top adds articulate midrange warmth and sparkling treble detail, while the layered figured koa back and sides provide strength, durability, and eye-catching grain. Appointed with elegant touches like Sentinel Italian acrylic inlays, black binding, gold tuners, and a gloss finish, this model doesn’t just sound great—it’s a showpiece. The onboard Taylor ES2 electronics deliver clean, natural-sounding amplified tone, making the 260ce-K DLX equally suited for the stage or studio.
Tonewoods & Benefits for Mexican Music
The all-koa body of the 260ce-K DLX Doce Doble is perfectly suited for Latin musical traditions. Hawaiian koa is prized for its sonic balance—offering the warmth of mahogany, the brightness of maple, and a midrange richness that shines in ensemble settings. Its unison-paired 12-string layout gives traditional Mexican songs a shimmering, chorus-like texture with improved definition and presence compared to octave-paired stringing. Whether accompanying vocals, accordion, or vihuela, koa's responsiveness allows each string pair to resonate fully without becoming muddy or overly bright.
The layered koa back and sides add structural stability and help the guitar resist changes in temperature and humidity—ideal for musicians who gig or travel frequently. As koa ages, its tone deepens and becomes more complex, rewarding dedicated players with evolving sonic character. Paired with a mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard, the guitar delivers the dynamic projection, note clarity, and long-lasting tonal integrity needed to thrive in demanding Latin performance environments.
Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
The fingerboard and bridge are made from West African Crelicam ebony, a tonewood known for its smooth feel, long-lasting durability, and elegant dark appearance. Sourced responsibly through Taylor’s own sustainable forestry initiative in Cameroon, this ebony ensures that the guitar’s playing surface is both beautiful and ethically crafted. Ebony’s density gives it a snappy response and smooth articulation, which helps sharpen the note definition—especially valuable on a wide 10-string neck where finger clarity is essential.
Neck Design & Playability
The mahogany neck on the 260ce-K DLX Doce Doble is built for both speed and comfort, offering Taylor’s smooth, slim-profile carve and a 1-7/8" nut width—perfectly spacing the twelve unison strings for clean articulation and confident fretting. Whether you're executing fast rhythmic patterns, switching chords mid-verse, or playing melodic leads, the neck feels stable, responsive, and easy to navigate. The ebony fretboard enhances the experience with a sleek, natural feel under your fingers and excellent tonal clarity, helping each note or chord ring out with precision—even across complex 12-string arrangeme
Tone & Sound Quality
The sound quality of the 260ce-K DLX Doce Doble is vibrant, bold, and full of harmonic depth. The solid koa top provides focused midrange projection with shimmering high-end detail, creating a unique tonal palette that enhances the crisp rhythmic textures and tight unison courses typical of Latin-inspired playing. The tone is clean, punchy, and naturally compressed, giving players a polished sound that sits beautifully in a mix. Whether you're performing classic ballads or upbeat regional dance tunes, this guitar delivers lively, studio-grade tone both acoustically and through the ES2 electronics, making it a top choice for professional performers seeking elegance, power, and authenticity.
