The A12eN produces a clear tone and impeccable intonation, plus this guitar is voiced to respond easily to a player’s touch. The underlying design goal of the series is to make the acoustic guitar accessible to more players by bringing Taylor’s legendary playability and tone into an affordable price range.
One of the benefits of a nylon-string guitar is that the light string tension is easy on the fingertips. Another inviting feature is a built-in armrest to enhance the playing comfort. Tonally, the wood pairing of layered sapele back and sides with a solid Lutz spruce top, together with the body’s internal bracing, project a warm, mellow nylon voice with crisp percussive appeal that suits a variety of musical styles and responds well to both fingerpicking and flatpicking.
The onboard ES-B pickup includes a convenient digital tuner with an LED display for tuning and low battery indication. Whether you’re a steel-string player looking to add an affordable nylon-string to your acoustic toolbox or crave a great-sounding acoustic guitar that’s easy on the hands and the wallet, the A12-N is an option well worth exploring.
ES-B Pickup/Preamp Combo The ES-B pickup incorporates Taylor’s Expression System® 2 piezo design elements and features an onboard preamp with a built-in digital chromatic tuner. The preamp/tuner unit features an LED display for tuning and low battery indication, along with Tone and Volume controls. The preamp/tuner is powered by two button cell 3v lithium (CR2032) batteries. Two new batteries will provide approximately 300 hours of use. The ES-B conserves battery life using a standard on/off system that will automatically turn off if left on over 3 minutes. A low battery indicator on the LED display (located on the preamp circuit board) will display an “L” when the battery reaches 4.5 volts.
Enhanced Playability Our sleek, hand-friendly necks feature light-gauge strings and optimized dimensions for a slinky feel.
A Comfortable Armrest This ergonomic feature is built into the guitar body to offer a more relaxed and rewarding playing experience.
Quality Construction Our guitars are engineered to last a lifetime. Our patented neck and durable body design make these guitars easy to maintain.
Affordability An emphasis on design simplicity enabled us to produce a fully engineered Taylor guitar at an entry-level price.
This Grand Pacific model is the first of our round-shoulder dreadnoughts to feature back and sides of solid ovangkol, an African tonewood that shares rosewood’s warmth and brilliance with additional presence in the midrange. Topped with solid spruce, the AD17 serves up a blend of sparkle and clean low-end power, enhanced by V-Class bracing for greater volume, longer sustain, and a more in-tune sound. That seasoned, vintage-hued tone is reflected in this model’s strikingly classic look, with a natural top and a deep Urban Sienna color treatment for the ovangkol back and sides. Minimally decorated but finely crafted, the AD17 also features chamfered body edges, stained spruce edge trim, a three-ring rosette in Hawaiian koa, and a faux tortoiseshell pickguard. The 2.0 mil-thick matte body finish minimizes damping for unfettered resonance. It ships in a Taylor AeroCase.
Serial Number: 1204091146
Weight: 4.6lbs
Specifications
Body
Body type: Taylor Grand Pacific
Cutaway: None
Top wood: Solid Spruce
Back & sides: Ovangkol
Bracing pattern: V-Class Bracing
Body finish: Satin Finish with Urban Sienna (Ash Stain) or Black Top
The AD22e offers players all the warm, seasoned tone, workmanlike style and exceptional value of the American Dream Series in a compact, accommodating Grand Concert frame. Featuring all-solid-wood construction and our tone-enhancing V-Class bracing, this model’s mahogany top pairs with sapele back and sides for a rich response with a bold midrange character and clear, pristine highs. The Grand Concert’s 24-⅞” scale length makes for a relaxed, slinky feel that will please fingerstylists and traditional pickers alike, while the hardwood top helps to even out the attack for a more balanced sound all the way down the neck. Chamfered body edges provide an even more intimate feel, while the ultra-thin matte finish preserves the guitar’s performance-forward aesthetic. Other visual details include 4mm dot fretboard inlays in Italian acrylic, black top purfling, a faux-tortoiseshell pickguard and a single-ring rosette. The non-cutaway AD22e includes our ES2 acoustic pickup and ships with a lightweight, durable AeroCase.
Serial Number: 1211291038
Weight: 4.2 lbs
SPECS
Highlights
Scale Length: 24-7/8"
Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut/Micarta Saddle
Bracing: V-Class
Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
Pickguard: Tortoise
Number of Frets: 20
Tuners: Taylor Nickel
Case: Aerocase
Brand of Strings: D’Addario Coated Phosphor Bronze - Light
With its versatile Grand Auditorium body shape and cutaway, the AD24ce adds an entirely new dimension of sound to the American Dream Series. Back and sides of solid sapele paired with a mahogany top produce a warm, woody character with a prominent midrange focus, with the hardwood soundboard providing a natural compression effect to smooth out an aggressive attack. With our V-Class bracing inside to dial up louder volume, longer sustain and greater harmony all the way up the neck, the AD24ce offers a supremely balanced sound that's ideal for solo play sessions, recording and live performance. Appointments are earthy and distilled to keep the focus on sound, including a tobacco color treatment and a shaded edgeburst top finish.
With its versatile Grand Auditorium body shape and cutaway, the AD24ce adds an entirely new dimension of sound to the American Dream Series. Back and sides of solid sapele paired with a mahogany top produce a warm, woody character with a prominent midrange focus, with the hardwood soundboard providing a natural compression effect to smooth out an aggressive attack. With our V-Class bracing inside to dial up louder volume, longer sustain and greater harmony all the way up the neck, the AD24ce offers a supremely balanced sound that's ideal for solo play sessions, recording and live performance. Appointments are earthy and distilled to keep the focus on sound, including a tobacco color treatment and a shaded edgeburst top finish.
Just as the Grand Pacific body shape introduced a new kind of seasoned tone to the Taylor line, the AD27e Flametop brings a new sonic flavor with an earthy, broken-in character. This dreadnought-style guitar boasts back, sides and top of solid Big Leaf maple, with our V-Class bracing under the hood. Combined with nickel bronze strings from D'Addario, the maple construction results in an appealingly rustic sound that's totally distinct from the pristine, vibrant quality that many players associate with Taylor. Visually, the AD27e Flametop offers a rootsy, workmanlike vibe that fits right in with its siblings in the American Dream Series, with maple's beautiful figuring complemented by a dusky Woodsmoke finish and a satin sheen. It's available both with and without ES2 electronics and ships in a lightweight, super-sturdy AeroCase.
Serial Number: 1202233080
Weight: 4.8lbs
SPECS
Highlights
Scale Length:25-1/2"
Bracing:V-Class Bracing
Pickguard:Tortoise
Tuners:Taylor Nickel
Strings:Nickel Bronze
Body Width:16”
Nut& Saddle:Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
Truss Rod Cover:Black Plastic
Number of Frets:20
Case:AeroCase
Body Length:20”
Body Depth:4 5/8"
Body
Back Config: 2-piece or 4-piece Simons Wedge
Rosette Size: Single Ring
Back/Side Finish: Satin
Backstrap Wood: None
Stain/Sunburst: Medium Amber/Golden Brown/Black/Tobacco
The Baby Taylor has long been a gateway for new learners into the world of the acoustic guitar, and with the all-mahogany BT2, players now have another option in both look and sound. A solid top gives this three-quarter-scale guitar a surprising sonic punch for its size, and the slim, comfortable neck makes it easier to hold down the strings to form notes and chords. An ideal beginner's or kid's guitar but also great for experienced players who want a decent-sounding travel guitar, the BT2 is a fun-sized blend of musical excitement and utility. It includes a soft gig bag.
The guitar that set the standard for the travel guitar market, the enduringly popular Baby Taylor makes a great musical companion. Portable, playable and affordable, the Baby features a solid spruce top and yields impressive volume and tone for its compact, three-quarter-size scale. It’s the perfect travel mate, it’s a great choice for kids taking lessons, and artists from Lindsey Buckingham to Bono to Taylor Swift have used one for songwriting, recording and performing. With its unique dimensions and tonal personality, players have used it in other creative ways, from high-stringing it to setting it up to play lap slide to adding a capo to evoke mandolin-like sounds. The Baby includes a Taylor gig bag for easy portability.
The Big Baby Taylor has a long history of helping countless new guitar players get started on their musical journeys. Built for a relaxed, accommodating feel from body to peghead, this slightly smaller-than-standard acoustic guitar sits comfortably in your lap while playing, offering an easy-playing experience for budding guitarists and seasoned players alike. The solid spruce top generates a punchy, bold acoustic sound that's perfect for everything from at-home practice sessions to lessons and jam sessions with friends, and the included gig bag makes it easy to carry your guitar anywhere.
Crafted for the ultimate playing experience, the Builder's Edition 324ce combines signature Taylor playability and comfort with the rich tonal character of our responsibly sourced Urban Ash tonewood. Originating from Shamel ash trees in need of removal from cities and municipal areas, Urban Ash offers a response akin to high-grade mahogany: warm and woody with a strong focus on the fundamental note and minimal overtones. The solid mahogany top adds a bit of natural compression to help create remarkable tonal balance across the frequency spectrum. For comfort, this Grand Auditorium model sports a beveled armrest and cutaway, chamfered edges, and our Silent Satin finish to reduce incidental noise. It ships with a deluxe brown hardshell case.
If you're on the hunt for a versatile, comfortable, masterfully crafted acoustic guitar, the Builder's Edition 614ce is a must-play. Designed for the ultimate playing experience, this Grand Auditorium is outfitted with an armrest, beveled cutaway, chamfered body and fretboard edges, and the noise-reducing Silent Satin finish. Big Leaf maple back and sides pair up with a torrefied Sitka spruce top for a clear, transparent sound that reflects each player's stylistic quirks, with a touch of extra warmth coming from the specially roasted top. V-Class bracing boosts volume and sustain to ensure you can cut through to the front of any mix, and the ES2 pickup provides faithful plugged-in tone. This model ships with a deluxe hardshell case.
Serial Number: 1205252098
Weight: 5.0lbs
SPECS
Highlights
Scale Length25-1/2"
BracingV-Class Bracing
PickguardNone
TunersGotoh
StringsPhosphor Bronze Light
Body Width16"
Nut & SaddleBlack Graphite, Micarta saddle
Truss Rod CoverWest African Crelicam Ebony
Number of Frets20
CaseTaylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
Body Length20"
Body Depth4 5/8"
Body
Binding Edge TreatmentWest African Crelicam Ebony
Back Config2 or 3 piece No Wedge
Rosette SizeSingle Ring
Back/Side FinishSilent Satin
Backstrap WoodNone
Stain/SunburstWild Honey Burst Back/Sides/Neck, Natural Top
Finished with a stylish black finish for the top, this new version of our ultra-refined Builder's Edition 814ce offers a striking visual flavor to complement its rich tone and seamless playability. This model features back and sides of solid Indian rosewood paired with an Adirondack spruce top, yielding commanding power, a lush overtone profile, clear trebles and warm lows. A chamfered body edges and a beveled armrest and cutaway, along with the easy-playing Taylor neck, provide unmatched playing comfort for every style even up to the highest part of the guitar's register, while the V-Class interior bracing dials up improved volume, sustain and harmony all the way up the neck. Along with the black top treatment, this model features a full-body gloss finish and a stunning Kona edgeburst for the back and sides.
Serial Number: 1209183097
Weight: 5.0lbs
Specifications
Highlights
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Bracing: V-Class Bracing
Pickguard: Indian Rosewood
Tuners: Gotoh
Strings: D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Light
Body Width: 16"
Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
Truss Rod Cover: West African Crelicam Ebony
Number of Frets: 20
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
Body Length: 20"
Body Depth: 4 5/8"
Body
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Back Config: 2-piece - East Indian Rosewood
Rosette Size: Single Ring
Back/Side Finish: Gloss
Top Finish: Gloss
Backstrap Finish: None
Bridge Inlay: None
Rosette Material: Shell, Green Abalone
Wedge: None
Neck
Neck Width: 1-3/4"
Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: West African Crelicam Ebony
Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Fretboard Inlay: Element
Heel Cap Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck/Heel: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Peghead
Peghead Finish: Satin
Peghead Type: Paddle, Standard
Headstock Overlay: West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Logo: Taylor Mother of Pearl
Peghead Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Inlay: Element
Other
Bridge Pins: West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
The 814ce has long been considered Taylor's flagship acoustic-electric guitar thanks to its mix of lush tone, playing comfort and all-purpose musical appeal. Here, we're thrilled to present the next evolution of this classic model: the Builder's Edition 814ce. For this version, we've kept the solid Indian rosewood back and sides and paired them with a four-piece Adirondack spruce top, a combo that yields an enticing blend of low-end warmth, treble-range clarity and remarkable power, with our V-Class bracing inside to draw out more of the blooming overtones and rich sustain that players love. A handful of comfort-focused enhancements, such as a beveled armrest and cutaway and a subtle body taper, elevate the relaxed, accommodating feel of the Grand Auditorium body, while a striking full-body gloss finish and Kona burst for the back and sides raise this model's visual profile. Whether you're looking for an all-purpose musical workhorse or an heirloom-quality guitar to augment your collection, the Builder's Edition 814ce makes a compelling case as the most quintessentially "Taylor" guitar we've ever built.
Serial Number: 1206063071
Weight: 4.8lbs
Specifications
Highlights
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Bracing: V-Class Bracing
Pickguard: Indian Rosewood
Tuners: Gotoh
Strings: D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Light
Body Width: 16"
Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
Truss Rod Cover: West African Crelicam Ebony
Number of Frets: 20
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
Body Length: 20"
Body Depth: 4 5/8"
Body
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Back Config: 2-piece - East Indian Rosewood
Rosette Size: Single Ring
Back/Side Finish: Gloss
Top Finish: Gloss
Backstrap Finish: None
Bridge Inlay: None
Rosette Material: Shell, Green Abalone
Wedge: None
Neck
Neck Width: 1-3/4"
Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: West African Crelicam Ebony
Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Fretboard Inlay: Element
Heel Cap Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck/Heel: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Peghead
Peghead Finish: Satin
Peghead Type: Paddle, Standard
Headstock Overlay: West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Logo: Taylor Mother of Pearl
Peghead Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Inlay: Element
Other
Bridge Pins: West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
The 50th Anniversary Builder’s Edition 814ce LTD celebrates our flagship guitar with an ultra-refined version featuring Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a sinker redwood top. Rosewood's rich lows, sparkling highs and lush overtones complement the redwood's blend of cedar-like warmth and bold projection, all turbocharged by our V-Class bracing. Like its standard Builder's Edition sibling, this model boasts a beveled armrest, beveled cutaway, chamfered edges and a Curve Wing bridge for seamless playing comfort. Limited-edition appointments include a gold-hued mother-of-pearl peghead logo and matching Element inlays, maple purfling around the fretboard and peghead, a green abalone rosette, premium Gotoh 510 tuners, and ebony bridge pins with gold acrylic dots. Finished with a Kona edgeburst and a full-body gloss, this all-purpose Grand Auditorium sports a commemorative 50th anniversary label. Production will be limited to 1,974 guitars worldwide.
This custom Grand Auditorium features the beloved tonewood pairing of hand-selected Indian rosewood with Lutz spruce, producing a versatile sound rich with harmonic texture and blooming overtones. Appointments highlight meticulous, detail-oriented craftsmanship with a backstrap in figured Hawaiian koa, matching koa body and soundhole binding, a Nouveau bridge inlay in paua and an intricate Tree fretboard inlay with a koa trunk and paua leaves. Crafted without a rosette or pickguard to keep the focus on the inlay artistry, this build also sports an ebony peghead veneer with a paua logo, dark-stained bone bridge pins and a vintage-vibed honey sunburst top color treatment to complement its full-body gloss finish. Gotoh 510 tuners in antique gold and ES2 electronics with TaylorSense round out the package. It ships with a brown deluxe hardshell case.
Serial Number: 1202214123
Weight: 4.8
Specs
Number of Strings: 6 String
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Venetian
Electronics: Expression System 2 with TaylorSense
Top Wood: Lutz Spruce
Rosette: None
Body Binding: Figured Hawaiian Koa
Top Finish: Gloss
Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Neck Profile: Standard Curve
Backstrap: Figured Hawaiian Koa
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Fretboard Inlay: Custom Tree
Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck Finish: Satin
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Bridge Pins: Stained Bone
Pick Guard: None
Strap Pin: Gold
Orientation: Right Handed
Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
Color: Honey Sunburst, Top Only
Case / Bag: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case
Back / Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge
Armrest: None
Back / Side Finish: Gloss
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Peghead Type: Paddle
Peghead Veneer Wood: Colorful West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Inlay: None
Peghead Binding: None
Peghead Finish: Gloss
Nut & Saddle: Black TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle
The combination of Indian rosewood and Cedar spruce has long delighted players for its blend of balance, sparkle and warmth. For this custom Grand Auditorium, we chose to honor the much-loved wood pairing with a set of enhanced appointments both inside and out.while a striking Antique Blond finish treatment for the top strikes an eye-catching visual note. Other key details include pale maple binding with Hawaiian koa purfling, a single-ring paua rosette, a rosewood pickguard and mother-of-pearl inlays in our Mission style. Adorned with a full-body gloss finish and complete with both ES2 electronicsand premium Gotoh 510 tuners in antique gold, this custom model supplies beauty and rich tone in abundance. It ships with a deluxe brown hardshell case. (limited to 50 pieces worldwide)
Serial Number: 1209082166
Weight: 5.0lbs
Custom #25
Specifications
Body Shape: (Grand Auditorium)
Top Wood: Western Red Cedar
Back Wood: Indian Rosewood
Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
Binding Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
Fretboard Inlays: Pava Gothic Vine
Bridge Pins: Stained Bone with Green Australian Opal Dots
Cutaway: Venetian
Bracing: V-Class Bracing
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Electronics: Expression System 2
Number of Strings: 6 String
Rosette: Pava Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole
Neck Wood: Neo-tropical Mahogany
Neck Profile: Standard Carve
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebonv
Strap Pin: Black
Case / Bag: Brown Tavior Deluxe Hard Shell Case
Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Peghead Type: Paddle
Nut & Saddle: Black: TUSO Nut. White Micarta Saddle
Crafted from a stunningly figured set of Tasmanian blackwood, this Grand Pacific brings a contemporary visual and musical touch to our vintage-flavored round-shoulder dreadnought. Topped with an Adirondack spruce top and voiced with V-Class bracing, this model generates a punchy midrange with a sprightly top-end focus and warm lows, rich with sustain and projection. A traditional V-carve neck profile offers a different feel than Taylor players might expect, perfect for those who tend to wrap their thumb around the fretboard when playing. Appointments favor a subdued, yet elegant visual character, from the faux tortoiseshell body binding, rosette and pickguard to subtle ebony fretboard binding, Mini Diamond fretboard inlays in grained ivoroid and Gotoh 510 tuners in antique chrome for precise tuning. It’s all wrapped up in a full-body gloss finish with a medium brown stain for the back, sides and neck. This custom model features ES2 electronics and ships in a deluxe hardshell case with a Western Floral design. (limited to 25 pieces worldwide)
An exciting new entry in our lineup of ultra-popular short-scale guitars, this rosewood edition of the GS Mini brings the beauty and resonance of the all-star acoustic tonewood to a comfortable, easy-to-transport package. With its reduced size and slender, comfortable neck, the GS Mini offers an inviting, intimate playing experience for guitarists of all styles and levels of ability. Thanks to the GS Mini’s bold tone and projection, you’ll have everything you need for practice, jam sessions, and even live performances—it even comes with a durable structured gig bag.
Serial Number: 2207143344
Weight:3.8lbs
Body
Body type: Taylor Grand Symphony Mini
Cutaway: No
Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & sides: Layered Rosewood
Bracing pattern: GS Mini with Relief Rout
Body finish: Varnish
Orientation: Right-handed
Neck
Neck shape: Taylor GS Mini Profile
Nut width: 1-11/16" (42.8mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine African Ebony
Neck wood: Mahogany
Scale length: 23-1/2"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Matte 2.0
Electronics
Pickup/preamp: None
Configuration: Not applicable
Preamp EQ: Not applicable
Feedback filter: Not applicable
Tuner: Not applicable
Other
Headstock overlay: Copafera
Tuning machines: Chrome GS Mini with Chrome Buttons
An exciting new entry in our lineup of ultra-popular short-scale guitars, this rosewood edition of the GS Mini brings the beauty and resonance of the all-star acoustic tonewood to a comfortable, easy-to-transport package. With its reduced size and slender, comfortable neck, the GS Mini offers an inviting, intimate playing experience for guitarists of all styles and levels of ability. Thanks to the GS Mini’s bold tone and projection, you’ll have everything you need for practice, jam sessions, and even live performances—it even comes with a durable structured gig bag.
Serial Number: 2208223231
Weight: 3.8 lbs
Body
Body type: Taylor Grand Symphony Mini
Cutaway: No
Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & sides: Layered Rosewood
Bracing pattern: GS Mini with Relief Rout
Body finish: Varnish
Orientation: Right-handed
Neck
Neck shape: Taylor GS Mini Profile
Nut width: 1-11/16" (42.8mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine African Ebony
Neck wood: Mahogany
Scale length: 23-1/2"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Matte 2.0
Electronics
Pickup/preamp: None
Configuration: Not applicable
Preamp EQ: Not applicable
Feedback filter: Not applicable
Tuner: Not applicable
Other
Headstock overlay: Copafera
Tuning machines: Chrome GS Mini with Chrome Buttons
The GS Mini-e Koa brings the vibrant sound and organic beauty of Hawaiian koa to Taylor's ultra-popular reduced-scale acoustic guitar. The GS Mini's compact proportions make it a great choice for players who take their music on the road, and with a solid koa top, this model serves up a rich, bold sound that punches well above its weight for a smaller guitar. The built-in ES-B pickup offers clear, natural amplified tone and includes a digital tuner with an easy-to-read LED display. The GS Mini-e Koa ships with a structured gig bag.
