250ce Bajo Quinto Plus Black · Somos Collection · 10-String Acoustic-Electric
Item #: 250CEBQPLUSBLKSOMOS | UPC: 00887766140887
The Taylor 250ce Bajo Quinto Plus Black Somos Edition expands on the celebrated 150ce BQ with a sleek black finish, upgraded electronics, and enhanced bracing for professional performance. Designed for the demands of regional Mexican, norteño, and Tejano players, the 250ce BQ Plus delivers the traditional bajo quinto voice—deep, percussive lows, shimmering octave pairs, and strong projection—with modern Taylor playability and stability.
A torrefied Sitka spruce top offers quick response and aged tonal warmth, while layered maple back and sides add clarity and brightness. The C-Class bracing system, adapted for double-course tension, ensures volume, sustain, and accurate intonation across all registers. Outfitted with Taylor ES2 electronics for true-to-life amplified sound, the 250ce BQ Plus Black is stage ready. The all-black aesthetic with subtle Somos detailing makes this instrument a striking choice for musicians who need both visual presence and sonic authority.
Somos Collection: honoring Mexican music traditions while delivering Taylor’s renowned craftsmanship and playability, built for performers who need reliable double-course power on stage and in the studio.
Key Features
Torrefied Sitka spruce top with layered maple back and sides
Taylor C-Class bracing optimized for bajo quinto tension
All-black finish with Somos collection accents
Taylor ES2 electronics for reliable stage performance
Cutaway dreadnought body with smooth Taylor neck profile
Specifications
Brand
Taylor
Model
250ce Bajo Quinto Plus Black Somos
Item Number
250CEBQPLUSBLKSOMOS
UPC
00887766140887
Body Shape
Cutaway Dreadnought
Top Wood
Torrefied Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Layered Maple
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard / Bridge
Ebony
Scale Length
25-1/2"
Nut Width
1-7/8"
Bracing
C-Class (Cantilevered V-Class)
Electronics
Taylor ES2
Finish
Gloss Black
Case
Taylor Gig Bag
Tuning
A-D-G-C-F (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 250CE plus BAJO QUINTO. 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 250ce Plus BLK Bajo Quinto is a bold, modern take on a traditional Latin American staple. Designed specifically for players in Norteño, Tejano, and other regional styles, this 10-string instrument blends cultural authenticity with Taylor's signature playability and craftsmanship. It features a cutaway dreadnought body finished in a sleek, glossy black top, complemented by white body binding and a pearloid pickguard—offering strong visual appeal for stage performers who want to be seen as well as heard.
Tonewoods & Construction
At the heart of the Taylor 250ce Plus BLK Bajo Quinto is a carefully selected blend of tonewoods chosen to support the unique demands of regional Mexican music. The top is made from torrefied solid spruce, which has undergone a heat treatment process that mimics the natural aging of wood. This "pre-aged" spruce delivers a more seasoned, responsive sound with greater warmth and depth—qualities that lend themselves beautifully to octave-paired bass notes and crisp unison courses found in bajo quinto tuning. For Norteño and Tejano styles that rely on percussive rhythm work and full-bodied chords, this topwood ensures the guitar cuts through the mix without sounding overly bright or harsh.
The back and sides are built from layered big leaf maple, a wood known for its durability and clarity. Maple contributes a tight low end, snappy mids, and articulate highs, allowing the double-course strings to retain separation and detail, even during fast-paced strumming or complex rhythmic comping. In the context of regional Mexican ensembles—often featuring bass, accordion, and percussion—this tonal profile ensures the bajo quinto doesn't get lost, but instead adds definition and rhythmic drive.
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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.
The mahogany neck provides stability and a touch of warmth, while the ebony fingerboard offers a fast, smooth playing surface with excellent note separation—ideal for melodic runs, expressive slides, and signature bajo quinto embellishments. Ebony’s density also helps transfer string energy efficiently, enhancing clarity and sustain, which is essential when playing in sync with fast polka rhythms or intricate trills common in Conjunto styles.
Together, this wood combination not only delivers robust tone and durability but also enhances the distinct cultural character of Mexican music. Whether you're backing an accordion or leading the rhythm section, these tonewoods give the 250ce Plus the cut, clarity, and bold voice needed to honor tradition while embracing Taylor’s high-performance innovation.
Its C-Class cantilevered bracing—Taylor’s variation on their V-Class design—has been specially adapted to support the extra tension of the double-course string layout. This allows for better intonation, increased sustain, and a more dynamic playing experience. The offset bridge pin and string ramp system ensures each course rings cleanly and responsively, avoiding the muddiness often associated with 10-string guitars.
Equipped with a high-performance EMG ACS pickup, the 250ce Plus is ready for the stage or studio, delivering a clear and even amplified sound that accurately translates the guitar’s acoustic tone. A fast mahogany neck with an ebony fretboard, 1-7/8” nut width, and a 25-1/2” scale length provide a comfortable, familiar feel—especially for players used to wider necks and intricate fingerpicking. The guitar ships in a lightweight yet durable Taylor AeroCase, offering reliable protection for travel and gigging.
Whether you're a traditionalist looking for refined craftsmanship or a contemporary artist seeking new sonic textures, the 250ce Plus BLK Bajo Quinto offers both visual drama and musical versatility in one standout instrument.
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In-Store Pickup
Yes
UPC
887766140863
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