Taylor 114ce Grand Auditorium Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar- Natural

$ 899.00 $ 1,168.00

Featuring easy playability, the super versatile 114ce-W Left-Handed acoustic electric guitar responds well to strumming, flatpicking, and fingerpicking. The Taylor 114ce-W Left-Handed guitar has layered walnut backs and sides, solid Sitka spruce top, solid ebony fingerboard and bridge, and new architecture for even more volume and dynamics. For people taking the first or next step in their musical journey, these instruments promise to accelerate players' growth and enhance their enjoyment. Taylor's slim neck profile combined with a 1-11/16-inch nut width make it easy for developing players to develop their technique. All 100 Series models include a durable nylon gig bag with double-stitched seams and reinforced stress points.

- Body Type: Grand Auditorium
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides: Layered Walnut (Exterior)
- Bracing Pattern: Taylor Standard II Bracing (Forward Shift Pattern)
- Body Finish: Varnish
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Neck Shape: Standard Taylor Profile
- Nut Width: 1-11/16" (42.8mm)
- Fingerboard: West African Ebony
- Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple
- Scale Length: 25 1/2"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Neck Finish: Varnish
- Pickup/Preamp: Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade
- Brand: Taylor
- Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
- Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass and Treble
- Feedback Filter: Onboard Phase Switch
- Headstock Overlay: West African Ebony
- Tuning Machines: Chrome Tuners
- Bridge: West African Ebony
- Saddle & Nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; Nubone Nut
- Number of Strings: 6
- Special Features: Elixir Phosphor-Bronze Light Gauge Strings
- Case: Taylor Gig Bag

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Taylor 114ce-N Nylon Acoustic Guitar - Natural w/ Ovangkol Back & Sides

Taylor

Sold Out $ 1,328.00

This Taylor 114ce-N is an amazing sounding guitar. It was only available at the NAMM 2019 Taylor event so we picked one up and brought it back to Oregon where we gave it our usual custom setup and put it out to sell. It is the perfect guitar for the player who wants to add a different texture to their sound either live or in the studio. Read more below.

From the Taylor Guitars Website:

114ce-N

It’s fun to explore the unique sonic flavors and textures of a nylon-string guitar. The Grand Auditorium 114ce-N serves up an inviting option, blending legendary Taylor playability with clear, balanced acoustic tone. The guitar is strung with D’Addario’s Pro-Arté Carbon Hard Tension strings, which feature carbon treble strings and Dynacore composite core bass strings. These blend the musicality of a traditional gut string with a richer, louder modern voice that players will love. The guitar’s layered walnut back and sides are paired with a solid Sitka spruce top, and modern amenities include a cutaway and onboard ES-N electronics, plus a convenient gig bag for easy portability. However you plan to use it, a nylon-string guitar will make an inspiring addition to your acoustic toolbox.

Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut/Micarta Saddle
Bracing: Nylon Bracing
Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
Pickguard: None
Number of Frets: 20
Tuners: Classical Nickel
Case: Gig Bag
Brand of Strings: Pro Arte Carbon Hard Tension
Body Length: 20"
Body Width: 16"
Body Depth: 4 5/8"
Body Binding/Edge Treatment: Black
Top Finish: Varnish
Back Config: Layered
Backstrap Finish: None
Rosette Size: Three Ring
Bridge Inlay: None
Back/Side Finish: Varnish
Armrest Binding: None
Backstrap Wood: None
Rosette Mat: Plastic
Stain/Sunburst: None
Wedge: None
Armrest: None
Neck Width: 1-7/8"
Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: None
Heel Cap Binding: Black
Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: West African Ebony
Neck Finish: Varnish
Heel Length: 3-1/2"
Peghead Finish: Varnish
Peghead Binding: None
Peghead Type: Slot Head
Peghead Purfling: None
Headstock Overlay: West African Ebony
Peghead Inlay: None
Peghead Logo: Taylor Colorcore
Bridge Pins: None
Buttons: Pearloid
Fingerboard Ext: None
Edge Trim: None

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Taylor 114ce-N-SB Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst

Taylor

Sold Out $ 1,328.00

OVERVIEW

An affordable entry-level instrument designed to make learning and developing your skills much easier and faster.

Taylor's 100 Series makes a great guitar-playing experience accessible to everyone with these real wood instruments. 100 Series models have layered walnut backs and sides, as well as new architecture for even more volume and dynamics. For people taking the first or next step in their musical journey, these instruments promise to accelerate players' growth and enhance their enjoyment. Taylor's famous neck profile, combined with a 1-11/16-in. nut width, make it easy for developing players to form barre chords. All 100 Series models include a durable, 600-denier nylon gig bag with double-stitched seams and reinforced stress points.

Grand Auditorium
A Taylor original, the Grand Auditorium helped establish the Taylor acoustic sound. The popular body style makes for a versatile guitar that yields ample volume in response to light fingerpicking, and reacts to medium strumming and flatpicking with a clear, balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. If you want a great all-purpose guitar, the GA is an excellent choice.

Tonewoods
A guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Sitka Spruce is the most prevalent guitar top wood of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. Layered walnut back and sides create a sturdy and complementary platform for the vibrating string energy sent by the guitar's top. Layered wood is less susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity, making it an excellent choice for players who travel with their instruments or simply require more durability.

Electronics
The ES-N is a single-source, under-saddle transducer, but the preamp design and tone controls were customized to complement the nylon-string voice. Taylor's standard ES control knobs (Volume, Treble and Bass) enable plenty of tone-shaping and preserve the natural design aesthetic.

Other Features
One of the alluring traits of a nylon-string guitar is the way its tonal character can instantly change the complexion of any song. This makes a nylon an indispensable tool for songwriting, recording and performance, letting you weave a different flavor or rhythmic texture into your music. Taylor nylons achieve the same exceptional playability as their steel-string siblings, offering a smooth crossover with a sleek profile neck, a 1-7/8- in. nut width (compared to a much wider traditional classical neck), and a slight radius (20-in. compared to 15-in. on Taylor steel-strings). With a Taylor nylon-string in your acoustic toolbox, you might be surprised by how often you end up reaching for it.

The Taylor Difference
What sets Taylor Guitars apart? Unmatched build quality, the most stable and playable necks, a vast array of tonal options, eco-conscious and ethically-sourced raw materials, and a lifetime of service and support.

FEATURES

Body

Body type: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Single
Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & sides: Layered Walnut
Bracing pattern: Taylor Nylon GA
Body finish: Matte 2.0 Varnish
Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: Taylor Standard Profile
Nut width: 1.875 in. (47.62 mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine African Ebony
Neck wood: Sapele
Scale length: 25.5 in.
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Undersaddle piezo
Preamp EQ: 2-band
Feedback filter: No
Tuner: No

Other

Headstock overlay: Genuine African Ebony
Tuning machines: Nylon Chrome with Pearloid Buttons
Bridge: Genuine African Ebony
Saddle & nut: Tusq
Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: Tonewoods 20 in. fingerboard radius, neck and body join at 14th fret
Case: Deluxe Taylor Rigid Gig Bag
Accessories: None
Country of origin: Mexico

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Taylor 114e Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Taylor

$ 799.00 $ 1,048.00

Taylor's 100 Series, which now includes the 114e-LH Left-Handed Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar, makes a great guitar-playing experience accessible to everyone with these real wood instruments. For people taking the first or next step in their musical journey, these instruments promise to accelerate players' growth and enhance their enjoyment. Taylor's famous neck profile combined with a 1-11/16" nut width make it easy for developing players to form barre chords. The 114e-LH Left-Handed Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar includes a durable, 600-denier nylon gig bag with double-stitched seams and reinforced stress points, built by Taylor for an optimal fit.

Body Shape
A Taylor original, the Grand Auditorium helped establish the Taylor acoustic sound. The popular body style makes for a versatile guitar that yields ample volume in response to light fingerpicking, and reacts to medium strumming and flatpicking with a clear, balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. If you want a great all-purpose guitar, the GA is an excellent choice.

Tonewoods
A guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Sitka Spruce is the most prevalent guitar top wood of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. The arched back of the guitar generates more sound from a small-bodied instrument, and using layered wood back and sides create a sturdy yet receptive platform for the vibrating string energy sent by the guitar's top. Layered wood is also less susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity, making it an excellent choice for players who travel with their instruments or simply require more durability.

Electronics
Taylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acoustically or plugged-in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.

The Taylor Difference
What sets Taylor Guitars apart? Unmatched build quality, the most stable and playable necks, a vast array of tonal options, eco-conscious and ethically-sourced raw materials, and a lifetime of service and support.

Specifications

Body

Body type: Taylor Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: No
Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & sides: Layered Walnut
Bracing pattern: Taylor Standard II Bracing (Forward Shift Pattern)
Body finish: Satin Varnish
Orientation: Left-Handed

Neck

Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile
Nut width: 1 11/16" (42.8mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine African Ebony
Neck wood: Hard Rock Maple
Scale length: 25 1/2"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin Varnish

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass and Treble
Feedback filter: Onboard Phase Switch
Tuner: None

Other

Headstock overlay: West Aftrican Ebony
Tuning machines: Chrome Tuners with Chrome Buttons
Bridge: West Aftrican Ebony
Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; NuBone Nut
Number of strings: 6
Special features: n/a
Case: Deluxe Taylor Gig Bag
Accessories: None
Country of origin: Mexico

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Taylor 150e-SB 12-String Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst

Taylor

$ 899.00 $ 1,168.00

OVERVIEW

High-quality Taylor craftsmanship and electronics at a budget-friendly price point.

Taylor's 100 Series, which now includes the 150e 12-String Dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar, makes a great guitar-playing experience accessible to everyone with these real wood instruments. For people taking the first or next step in their musical journey, these instruments promise to accelerate players' growth and enhance their enjoyment. Taylor's famous neck profile combined with a 1 11/16" nut width make it easy for developing players to form barre chords. The 150e 12-String Dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar comes with a durable, 600-denier nylon gig bag with double-stitched seams and reinforced stress points, built by Taylor for an optimal fit.

Body Shape
The Dreadnought is one of the most traditional acoustic guitar shapes. Taylor's version has been refined to blend its trademark robust low-end tone with a snappy midrange and brilliant treble notes, producing a pleasing balance of power and articulation. If you're a flatpicker or strummer who likes to dig in on lead or rhythm, the Dreadnought should serve you well.

Tonewoods
A guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Sitka Spruce is the most prevalent guitar top wood of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. The arched back of the guitar generates more sound from a small-bodied instrument, and using layered wood back and sides create a sturdy yet receptive platform for the vibrating string energy sent by the guitar's top. Layered wood is also less susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity, making it an excellent choice for players who travel with their instruments or simply require more durability.

Electronics
Taylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acoustically or plugged-in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.

Other Features
Taylor is famous for its 12-string guitars due to their ease-of-play, their stability, their intonation and their overall tone. The Taylor Neck's slim neck profile and precision system allow precise and low action, resulting in the most comfortable "handfeel" found in a 12-string. The Taylor 150e is Taylor's most affordable 12-string to date, and the same attributes that make a high-end Taylor 12-string great are found on the 150e.

The Taylor Difference
What sets Taylor Guitars apart? Unmatched build quality, the most stable and playable necks, a vast array of tonal options, eco-conscious and ethically-sourced raw materials, and a lifetime of service and support.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

Body type: Taylor Dreadnought
Cutaway: No
Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & sides: Layered Walnut
Bracing pattern: 100 Series 12-String Bracing Pattern
Body finish: Satin Varnish
Orientation: Right-Handed

Neck

Neck shape: Standard Taylor 12-String Profile
Nut width: 1-7/8" (47.6mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine African Ebony
Neck wood: Hard Rock Maple
Scale length: 25-1/2"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin Varnish

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass and Treble
Feedback filter: Onboard Phase Switch
Tuner: None

Other

Headstock overlay: West African Ebony
Tuning machines: Die-cast Chrome Mini Tuners with Chrome Buttons
Bridge: West African Ebony
Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; NuBone Nut
Number of strings: 12
Special features: n/a
Case: Deluxe Taylor Gig Bag
Accessories: None
Country of origin: Mexico

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Taylor 2009 Custom DN LEFTY Acoustic Guitar USED - Natural

Taylor

$ 2,999.99

The heralded Dreadnought is the most traditional of all acoustics. By definition, it’s a battleship of a guitar, and the models in our non-cutaway DN Series pay tribute to that legacy — while also refining that potent sound. Our Dreadnought’s robust bass and articulate mids blend power and balance and dare you to dig in and challenge your flatpicking prowess.

Dreadnought (DN)
Body Width: 16" / Body Depth: 4 5/8" / Body Length: 20"
The potent tone flatpickers and strummers love.

The most traditional of guitar shapes, Bob Taylor has evolved the Taylor Dreadnought over time to honor its enduring sonic heritage yet also refine the look and sound into a more modern package. The Taylor Dreadnought still boasts that powerful dreadnought tone that old school pickers expect, with deep lows and crisp highs, but with a voice that, like every Taylor, is more evenly balanced across the entire tonal spectrum. Perhaps more than any other shape, the Dreadnought remains linked with roots music like bluegrass and folk, in part because of its traditional role in defining those sounds. Pickers and strummers with an aggressive attack will love our Dreadnought’s blend of power and articulation, which allows for clear lead lines and crisp, driving rhythms.

The Taylor Relief Rout

Our patented relief rout is a tone-enhancing voicing technique in which a groove is carved along the inside edges of the top. This groove is similar in function to the re-curve on a violin — it “loosens up” the edges of the top, generating extra flexibility without sacrificing structural integrity. We first began using this groove in 2002. The result is increased bass and volume with a balanced tone.

This guitar is used but in MINT condition.

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Taylor 2009 Dave Matthews DMSM Acoustic Guitar USED - Natural

Taylor

$ 6,999.99

Inspired by Dave Matthews' 914ce, the DMSM is an Indian rosewood/Sitka spruce Grand Auditorium. A custom fretboard inlay blends elements of the popular "Cindy" inlay, which graces Matthews' 914ce, with a design that pays tribute to the band's longtime sax player, LeRoi Moore, who passed away in 2008. Based on a sketch that Matthews provided, a crown inlay between the 11th and 12th frets honors Moore, incorporating ball-tipped points with one ball partially missing in his memory. A nickname of Moore's within the band, "Grux," is inlaid between the 13th and 18th frets. The headstock inlay also was developed from a sketch by Matthews. The guitar top was shaded with an aged toner to approximate the patina Matthews has on his older 914ce. Each DMSM comes with a custom guitar label and a certificate of authenticity, both personally signed by Matthews.

Highlights

Scale Length: 25-1/2"

Nut & Saddle: Bone

Bracing: CV with Relief Rout

Truss Rod Cover: Ebony

Pickguard: None

Number of Frets: 20

Tuners: Taylor Gold

Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown

Brand of Strings: Elixir Light

Body Length: 20"

Body Width: 16"

Body Depth: 4 5/8"

Body

Binding/Edge Treatment: Ivoroid

Top Finish: Gloss

Back Config: 2-piece No Wedge

Backstrap Finish: None

Rosette Size: Single Ring

Bridge Inlay: Cindy

Back/Side Finish: Gloss

Armrest Binding: None

Backstrap Wood: None

Rosette Mat.: Abalone

Stain/Sunburst: Aged Toner Top

Wedge: None

Armrest: no

Neck

Neck Width: 1-3/4"

Fretboard Inlay: Cindy/Grux

Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: Ivoroid

Heel Cap Binding: Ivoroid

Type of Neck Joint: Taylor Neck

Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany

Fretboard Wood: Ebony

Neck Finish: Satin

Heel Length: 3-1/2"

Peghead

Peghead Finish: Gloss

Peghead Binding: Ivoroid

Peghead Type: Standard

Peghead Purfling: None

Headstock Overlay: Ebony

Peghead Inlay: DMSM

Peghead Logo: Taylor Mother of Pearl

Other

Bridge Pins: Ebony w/ Abalone Dots

Buttons: Gold

Fingerboard Ext: None

Edge Trim: Abalone

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Taylor 2009 Dave Matthews DMSM Acoustic Guitar USED - Natural

Taylor

$ 6,500.00

Inspired by Dave Matthews' 914ce, the DMSM is an Indian rosewood/Sitka spruce Grand Auditorium. A custom fretboard inlay blends elements of the popular "Cindy" inlay, which graces Matthews' 914ce, with a design that pays tribute to the band's longtime sax player, LeRoi Moore, who passed away in 2008. Based on a sketch that Matthews provided, a crown inlay between the 11th and 12th frets honors Moore, incorporating ball-tipped points with one ball partially missing in his memory. A nickname of Moore's within the band, "Grux," is inlaid between the 13th and 18th frets. The headstock inlay also was developed from a sketch by Matthews. The guitar top was shaded with an aged toner to approximate the patina Matthews has on his older 914ce. Each DMSM comes with a custom guitar label and a certificate of authenticity, both personally signed by Matthews.

Highlights

Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Nut & Saddle: Bone
Bracing: CV with Relief Rout
Truss Rod Cover: Ebony
Pickguard: None
Number of Frets: 20
Tuners: Taylor Gold
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
Brand of Strings: Elixir Light
Body Length: 20"
Body Width: 16"
Body Depth: 4 5/8"
Body
Binding/Edge Treatment: Ivoroid
Top Finish: Gloss
Back Config: 2-piece No Wedge
Backstrap Finish: None
Rosette Size: Single Ring
Bridge Inlay: Cindy
Back/Side Finish: Gloss
Armrest Binding: None
Backstrap Wood: None
Rosette Mat.: Abalone
Stain/Sunburst: Aged Toner Top
Wedge: None
Armrest: no
Neck
Neck Width: 1-3/4"
Fretboard Inlay: Cindy/Grux
Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: Ivoroid
Heel Cap Binding: Ivoroid
Type of Neck Joint: Taylor Neck
Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: Ebony
Neck Finish: Satin
Heel Length: 3-1/2"
Peghead
Peghead Finish: Gloss
Peghead Binding: Ivoroid
Peghead Type: Standard
Peghead Purfling: None
Headstock Overlay: Ebony
Peghead Inlay: DMSM
Peghead Logo: Taylor Mother of Pearl
Other
Bridge Pins: Ebony w/ Abalone Dots
Buttons: Gold
Fingerboard Ext: None
Edge Trim: Abalone

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Taylor 250ce-BLK DLX 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Black

Taylor

$ 1,599.00 $ 2,078.00

Solid-topped 12-string dreadnought with a stylish gloss black finish.

Taylor's 200 Deluxe Series, which includes this 250ce-BLK DLX 12-string dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar, delivers all the essentials of a great guitar - exquisite playability, a full and articulate voice, impeccable intonation up the neck, and Taylor's top-of-the-line, professional-grade pickup - at a price that's within reach of many. This stunning gloss black 250ce 12-String strikes a sweet balance between tasteful design constraint and aesthetic variety, bringing Taylor's signature tonal clarity and playability into a stage-worthy mix of guitar options. The 250ce-BLK DLX 12-string ships in a deluxe hardshell case made by Taylor for optimal fit and protection.

Body Shape
The Dreadnought is one of the most traditional acoustic guitar shapes. Taylor's version has been refined to blend its trademark robust low-end tone with a snappy midrange and brilliant treble notes, producing a pleasing balance of power and articulation. If you're a flatpicker or strummer who likes to dig in on lead or rhythm, the Dreadnought should serve you well.

Tonewoods
A guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Sitka Spruce is the most prevalent guitar top wood of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. Layered maple back and sides create a sturdy and complementary platform for the vibrating string energy sent by the guitar's top. Layered wood is less susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity, making it an excellent choice for players who travel with their instruments or simply require more durability.

Electronics
Taylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acoustically or plugged-in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.

The Taylor 12-Strings
Building remarkable 12-strings is part of Taylor's heritage. Their ease-of-play, their neck stability, their intonation and their overall tone has made them the most popular 12-strings on the market. Taylor's slim neck profile and the Taylor Neck system allow precise and low action, resulting in the most comfortable "handfeel" possible in a 12-string guitar.

Body

Body type: Taylor Dreadnought
Cutaway: Yes - Venetian
Top wood: Solid Lutz Spruce
Back & sides: Layered Maple
Bracing pattern: Taylor Standard II Bracing (Forward Shift Pattern)
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right-Handed

Neck

Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile
Nut width: 1-7/8"
Fingerboard: Genuine West African Ebony
Neck wood: Solid Hard Rock Maple
Scale length: 25 1/2"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Gloss

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass, Active Treble
Feedback filter: Onboard Phase Switch
Tuner: None

Other

Headstock overlay: Genuine West African Ebony
Tuning machines: Taylor 18:1 Tuners with Satin Black Buttons
Bridge: Genuine West African Ebony
Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; Nubone Nut
Number of strings: 12
Special features:
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: Mexico

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Taylor 254ce 12-String Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Taylor

Sold Out $ 1,328.00

254ce

For those guitarists looking to broaden their musical palette, this 254ce makes a strong case as the ideal 12-string for players in all situations. Layered rosewood back and sides combine with a solid Sitka spruce top to produce a vivid, octave-rich tone layered with overtonal complexity. Shimmering, cascading highs blend smoothly with a rich low end, offering a versatile tone that performs beautifully in solo settings or as an accompanying instrument played alongside a larger ensemble. The spruce top delivers top-end clarity that helps the 254ce cut through any mix, while layered back and sides make this an ideal option for travel and practice sessions. Appointed with crisp white binding, a three-ring rosette, 4mm Dot inlays, and a Venetian cutaway, this guitar ships with ES2 electronics in a hardshell gig bag.

Specifications

Body

Body type: Taylor Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Yes - Venetian
Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & sides: Layered Rosewood
Bracing pattern: Taylor Standard II Bracing (Forward Shift Pattern)
Body finish: Varnish
Orientation: Right-Handed

Neck

Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile
Nut width: 1-7/8" (44.625mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine West African Ebony
Neck wood: Solid Hard Rock Maple
Scale length: 25 1/2"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass, Active Treble
Feedback filter: Onboard Phase Switch
Tuner: None

Other

Headstock overlay: Genuine West African Ebony
Tuning machines: Taylor Chrome Tuners
Bridge: Genuine West African Ebony
Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; Nubone Nut
Number of strings: 12
Case: Taylor Soft Gig Bag
Country of origin: Mexico

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Taylor 254ce FO-DLX 12 String Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Taylor

$ 1,599.99 $ 2,078.00

The Taylor 254ce figured ovangkol deluxe delivers all the essentials of a great guitar—exquisite playability, a full and articulate voice, impeccable intonation up the neck, and Taylor's top-of-the-line, professional-grade pickup, all at a price that's within reach of many. This Taylor Deluxe Series strikes a sweet balance between tasteful design constraint and aesthetic variety, bringing Taylor's signature tonal clarity and playability into a stage-worthy mix of guitar options. The Deluxe moniker refers to the addition of a fully glossed body as opposed to a glossy top with satin back and sides. This 12-string Grand Auditorium limited-edition adds a striking figured ovangkol back and sides for an aesthetic that's second to none at its price. In addition, this guitar ships in a deluxe hardshell case made by Taylor for optimal fit and protection.

Grand Auditorium Body Shape
A Taylor original, the Grand Auditorium helped establish the Taylor acoustic sound. The popular body style makes for a versatile guitar that yields ample volume in response to light fingerpicking, and reacts to medium strumming and flatpicking with a clear, balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. If you want a great all-purpose guitar, the Taylor Grand Auditorium is an excellent choice.

ES2 Electronics
Taylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acousticly or plugged-in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed "professional audio"-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. Onstage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.

Features

Layered figured ovangkol back and sides, solid Sitka spruce top
Neo-tropical mahogany neck, West African ebony fingerboard and bridge
Taylor Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade electronics, behind-the-saddle transducer with adjustable sensors, onboard phase switch
Gold tuners with gold buttons, gloss-finished body, satin-finished neck
Taylor Standard II forward shift pattern bracing
Taylor Standard Hardshell case included

Specifications

Body

Body type: Grand Auditorium, Venetian cutaway
Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce
Back & sides: Layered figured ovangkol
Bracing pattern: Forward shift
Body finish: Gloss

Neck

Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile
Nut width: 1 7/8"
Fingerboard: West African ebony
Neck wood: Neo-tropical mahogany
Scale length: 25.5"
Number of frets:20
Neck finish: Satin
Bridge: West African ebony
Saddle & nut: NuBone nut/Micarta saddle

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade
EQ/Tuner: Volume, Bass Treble/No tuner

Other

Tuning machines: Gold tuners with gold buttons
Orientation: Right handed
Number of strings: 12
Case: Taylor Standard Hardshell Case
Country of origin: Mexico

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Taylor 362ce Grand Concert 12-Fret 12-String Acoustic Guitar - Shaded Edgeburst

Taylor

$ 2,299.00 $ 2,998.00

A 12-string that sings thanks to special tonewood pairing and unique Taylor saddle and electronics.

Taylor's 300 Series has introduced countless players to the pleasures of the all-solid-wood acoustic experience; it's the entry point to Taylor's USA-made instrument line. Players who step up to a 300 Series instrument will be rewarded with a guitar-for-a-lifetime that will only sound better with age. It doesn't take but a few strums to learn how the mix of tonewoods, construction and appointments combine to make Taylor's famous playability, intonation and tone. The 300 Series has everything you need and nothing you don't need in a fantastic sounding and playing instrument. All 300 Series instruments ship in a deluxe hard shell case made by Taylor for optimal fit and protection.

Body shape
Taylor's Grand Concert is slightly smaller that its Grand Auditorium and yields controlled overtones, so the sound won't occupy a lot of sonic space. This is often a key consideration when other instruments are in the mix, such as in a performance or recording environment, and it allows the guitar to be heard more clearly. The Grand Concert pairs well with this instrument's 12-fret neck-to-body construction, and offers an articulate voice with top-end chime. It's perfect for fingerstyle players and light strummers, though flatpickers are known to enjoy its tonal character too. Its intimate size makes it lap/couch-friendly, and a great fit for players who find smaller instruments more physically comfortable.

Tonewood Pairing
A guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Tropical mahogany is known for a meaty midrange featuring a strong fundamental without adding a lot of ringing overtones. It responds well to players with a strong attack who like dry, earthy, lo-fi sounds. It has a natural compression that smooths out strumming and picking technique. Mahogany's clear and direct tonal character makes it a great option for playing and standing out among other instruments. Tonally, blackwood behaves somewhere in the middle of rosewood and mahogany, with a little extra shimmer and chime that shows its family resemblance to koa. Pairing blackwood with the mahogany top not only gives you that roll-in effect associated with a mahogany top - really smooth attack and balance - but extra complexity as the note decays. It's a great combination.

Electronics
Taylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the- saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acoustically or plugged-in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.

The Taylor Difference
What sets Taylor Guitars apart? Unmatched build quality, the most stable and playable necks, a vast array of tonal options, eco-conscious and ethically-sourced raw materials, and a lifetime of service and support.

FEATURES

Taylor Double-Compensated Saddle keeps each string precisely compensated for intonation and individual string height
Slim neck profile and neck system (the "Taylor Neck") allow precise and low action
Special Shaded Edge Burst finish
Exotic tonewood pairing
Comes with deluxe hardshell case

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Taylor 414ce LTD Cedar/Koa NAMM 2019 Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Taylor

$ 2,799.00 $ 3,638.00

Taylor's cutaway acoustic/electric Grand Auditorium 414ce has long been a staple of gigging and recreational players thanks to its musical versatility and clean, workmanlike aesthetic. This 2019 NAMM Limited Edition model takes it to the next level, offering shaded edgeburst Koa back and sides, with a solid natural Cedar top. As in the new 414ce models, this LTD features V-Class bracing, a game-changing sonic engine that powers tonewoods to produce more volume, longer sustain, and stronger projection. Appointments include sleek black binding, diamond fretboard/peghead inlays in Italian acrylic, and proprietary ES2 electronics. The guitar ships in a deluxe hardshell case.

Features

Body

Body type: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Single
Top wood: Solid Cedar
Back & sides: Solid Flamed Koa
Bracing pattern: V-Class Bracing
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile
Nut width: 1.75 in. (44.45 mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine African Ebony
Neck wood: Tropical Mahogany
Scale length: 25.5 in.
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-saddle transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: 2-band
Feedback filter: Phase
Tuner: No

Other

Headstock overlay: Genuine African Ebony
Tuning machines: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
Bridge: Genuine African Ebony
Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave"/Tusq
Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: None
Case: Hardshell Case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: United States

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Taylor 414ce-R V-Class Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Taylor

$ 2,599.00 $ 3,398.00

Indian rosewood is one of the most popular and musically expressive tonewoods in the world. Among Taylor’s solid-wood guitars, rosewood is normally reserved for the 700, 800 and 900 Series, but the 400 Rosewoods bring rosewood - with lustrous gloss finishes - into a more accessible price range. Taylor's Grand Auditorium shape and rosewood's balanced, broad sonic range and complexity - and of course Taylor's renown playability - result in a guitar that will be a joy to play in a variety of scenarios for a lifetime. The 414ce-R V-Class Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar ships in a deluxe hardshell case made by Taylor for optimal fit and protection.

Body Shape
A Taylor original, the Grand Auditorium helped establish the Taylor acoustic sound. The popular body style makes for a versatile guitar that yields ample volume in response to light fingerpicking, and reacts to medium strumming and flatpicking with a clear, balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. If you want a great all-purpose guitar, the GA is an excellent choice.

Tonewood Pairing
A guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Sitka spruce is the most prevalent guitar top wood of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. Solid Indian rosewood back and sides complement the Sitka top with sound that's made it one of the most popular tonewoods ever. Rosewood produces the strongest bass response among the tonewoods commonly used for guitars, with a slightly scooped midrange. Rosewood's sweeping frequency range - deep lows that assert a throaty growl with sparkling highs - rings out with bell-like, high-fidelity clarity. It yields a full-range acoustic voice with complex overtones and extended sustain.

Electronics
Taylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acoustically or plugged-in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.

Other Features
Taylor's V-Class bracing is a fundamental innovation in acoustic guitar design. It marks an important evolution beyond traditional X-bracing, introducing an entirely new platform for acoustic performance. It is essentially a "sonic engine" that optimizes the response of an acoustic guitar in three key ways: by boosting volume, sustain, and by largely resolving the intonation (in-tune-ness) issues that have long plagued acoustic guitars. V-Class bracing creates purer, more orderly notes that don't cancel each other out or sound "off". They have clearer, more consistent response, and the whole fretboard is brought into greater sonic alignment for a more musical playing/listening experience. Guitars with V-Class bracing are easier to tune; the pitch sounds purer and more solid, and electronic tuners can more easily locate notes for quick, precise tuning. Other benefits: harmonics ring more uniformly down the neck, notes are louder with more projection and sustain, and notes are more consistent, i.e., upper register notes don't get choked out or swallowed. Fewer "sour" sonic qualities exist with chords; a more agreeable relationship is created between notes as they ripen, bloom and decay.

Features

Body

Body type: Taylor Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Yes - Venetian
Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & sides: Solid Indian Rosewood
Bracing pattern: Taylor V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right-Handed

Neck

Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile
Nut width: 1-3/4" (44.5mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine West African Ebony
Neck wood: Tropical Mahogany
Scale length: 25-1/2"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass and Treble
Feedback filter: Onboard Phase Switch
Tuner: None

Other

Headstock overlay: Genuine West African Ebony
Tuning machines: Taylor Nickel Tuners with Nickel Buttons
Bridge: Genuine West African Ebony
Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; Teflon-Infused Graphite Nut
Number of strings: 6
Special features:
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: USA

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Taylor 517e Builder's Edition Acoustic Guitar - Wild Honey Burst

Taylor

$ 2,999.00 $ 3,918.00

The Grand Pacific is a new Taylor shape introduced in 2019 to deliver a new Taylor sound. Built on the innovative V-Class bracing platform, the Grand Pacific is a fully realized example of how body shapes and tonewoods can be sculpted to create distinct and highly desirable tonal palettes. The Builder's Edition 517e Grand Pacific acoustic-electric guitar further showcases Taylor's pursuits to create the most player-friendly guitars in both sound and feel: a compound carve neck profile, rolled fretboard edges, chamfered body edges, and new Curve Wing bridge shape. The Grand Pacific is a unique entry to the dreadnought category, possessing clear low-end power, tonal consistency and sweeping versatility. The Grand Pacific 517e acoustic-electric guitar ships in a luxurious hardshell case with Western floral pattern, made by Taylor for optimal fit and protection.

Tonewood Pairing
V-Class bracing helps create an even clearer delineation between the tonal character of each wood. Sitka Spruce is the most prevalent guitar top wood of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. The Sitka spruce top on this Grand Pacific features a special seasoning process called "torrefaction", a method of roasting the wood to produce an aged tonal character with greater acoustic resonance and responsiveness. Mahogany, as a general rule, imparts a sound that can be described as "dry" and lives near the other end of the spectrum from rosewood. The “dry” attribute is characterized as clear, woody, and fundamental-strong. The note you play is the note you get - a wonderful thing for many players and musical applications.

Electronics
Taylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acoustically or plugged-in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.

V-Class Bracing
Taylor's V-Class bracing is a fundamental innovation in acoustic guitar design. It marks an important evolution beyond traditional X-bracing, introducing an entirely new platform for acoustic performance. It is essentially a "sonic engine" that optimizes the response of an acoustic guitar in three key ways: by boosting volume, sustain, and by largely resolving the intonation (in-tune-ness) issues that have long plagued acoustic guitars. V-Class bracing creates purer, more orderly notes that don't cancel each other out or sound "off". They have clearer, more consistent response, and the whole fretboard is brought into greater sonic alignment for a more musical playing/listening experience. Guitars with V-Class bracing are easier to tune; the pitch sounds purer and more solid, and electronic tuners can more easily locate notes for quick, precise tuning. Other benefits: harmonics ring more uniformly down the neck, notes are louder with more projection and sustain, and notes are more consistent, i.e., upper register notes don't get choked out or swallowed. Fewer "sour" sonic qualities exist with chords; a more agreeable relationship is created between notes as they ripen, bloom and decay.

The Taylor Difference
What sets Taylor Guitars apart? Unmatched build quality, the most stable and playable necks, a vast array of tonal options, eco-conscious and ethically-sourced raw materials, and a lifetime of service and support.

FEATURES

Taylor exclusive round shoulder dreadnought shape, introduced in 2019
Beveled body edges
Grained ivoroid peghead and fretboard inlays
Curve Wing bridge shape

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

Body type: Round Shoulder drednought
Cutaway: No
Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce
Back and sides: Solid Neo-tropical mahogany
Bracing pattern: V-Class
Body finish: Satin
Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: Taylor Grand Pacific Compound Carve
Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine West African ebony
Neck wood: Tropical mahogany
Scale length: 25.5"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-saddle transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: 2-band Explained above
Feedback filter: Phase
Tuner: No

Other

Headstock overlay: Genuine West African ebony
Tuning machines: Nickel tuners with nickel buttons
Bridge: Genuine West African ebony
Saddle and nut: Micarta "wave"/Graphite nut
Number of strings: 6
Special features:
Case: Taylor Deluxe hardshell "Country Western" case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: United States

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Taylor 562ce 12-String Acoustic Guitar

Taylor

Sold Out $ 3,658.00

Taylor’s Grand Concert 12-strings reaffirm Taylor’s heritage of easy-playing double course instruments thanks to a lap-friendly body size, a 12-fret neck, and a 24-7/8" scale length. The slinky handfeel makes fretting and bending strings easier, the neck and body are comfortably balanced, and the compact body produces a clear 12-string voice. The hardwood mahogany top adds just enough compression to the attack to smooth out the response, bringing an appealing consistency across the tonal spectrum, while still capturing the beautiful octave shimmer. It makes a great 12-string choice for tracking in a studio, and behaves well with other instruments in a live setting. Refined aesthetic touches include a shaded edgeburst body and neck, faux tortoise shell binding, a rosette of faux tortoiseshell and grained ivoroid, and a grained ivoroid Century fretboard inlay.

Grand Concert
The smallest of Taylor’s full-size body shapes. Its compact dimensions make for a physically comfortable guitar with an intimate feel and sound. The smaller footprint keeps the overtones in check, contributing to a focused, articulate sound that’s well-suited for recording and stage work.

Tropical Mahogany
As a top wood, mahogany produces a natural compression, so it won’t yield as quick a response as a spruce-top guitar will. A mahogany-top guitar will produce strong fundamentals, with clear and direct focus. It might be characterized as having a woody, dry tone.

Expression System 2
Taylor’s breakthrough acoustic pickup marks a major advance in piezo technology thanks to a patented behind-the-saddle design. The unique placement of three piezo sensors captures a more dynamic range of acoustic sound and responds well in a variety of settings.

Body type: Grand Concert/OO
Cutaway: Single cutaway
Top wood: Tropical Mahogany
Back & sides: Tropical Mahogany
Bracing pattern: Performance with Relief Rout
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed
Neck
Neck shape: Info not available
Nut width: 1.75" (44.45mm)
Fingerboard: Ebony
Neck wood: Tropical Mahogany
Scale length: 24.84"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind the saddle pickup
Preamp EQ: No
Feedback filter: No
Tuner: No
Other
Headstock overlay: Ebony
Tuning machines: Nickel
Bridge: Ebony
Saddle & nut: Bone
Number of strings: 12-string
Special features: Tonewoods
Case: Gig bag
Accessories: None

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Taylor 612ce 12-Fret Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Taylor

$ 3,649.00 $ 4,778.00

Historically, maple has actually been one of the classic tonewoods for other stringed instruments in the violin family. Taylor has voiced its maple 600s to re-introduce its true voice to guitar players, and the results have been amazing. If you have preconceptions about maple, check them at the door, because these guitars deliver plenty of the warmth, depth, richness and sustain your ears crave in an acoustic guitar, without losing the clarity and transparency that allows maple to reflect the player and fit into a mix with other instruments. All Taylor 600 Series instruments include a deluxe Taylor hard shell case for optimal fit and protection.

Body Shape
Taylor's Grand Concert is slightly smaller that its Grand Auditorium and yields controlled overtones, so the sound won't occupy a lot of sonic space. This is often a key consideration when other instruments are in the mix, such as in a performance or recording environment, and it allows the guitar to be heard more clearly. Its intimate size makes it lap/couch-friendly, and a great fit for players who find smaller instruments more physically comfortable. Taylor's 12-fret designs are appealing to many players who enjoy the guitars' compact playing framework, blending the lap-friendly Grand Concert body with the slightly condensed fret spacing of the 24-7/8-inch scale length and the shorter 12-fret neck orientation. This combination creates a slinky "handfeel" and easier fretting.

Factor in the surprising tonal power and midrange warmth and vibrancy for a smaller body, thanks to the bridge's position near the center of the lower bout. The design is physically efficient, so it has strong projection; despite its smaller size it sounds like a huge instrument. Taylor 12-fret guitars are not just great for fingerstyle and light playing; players who love strumming or digging in with a heavier attack also appreciate them for their tonal character. Pairing a 12-fret neck design with a cutaway body blends the unique response from the bridge sitting back a little farther on the lower bout with the accessibility to the upper register - you get to play the high notes.

Tone Wood Pairing
A guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Sitka Spruce is the most prevalent guitar top wood of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. 600 Series guitars feature a special seasoning process for the spruce top called torrefaction, a method of roasting the wood to produce an aged tonal character with greater acoustic resonance and responsiveness.

Traditionally known for having a focused tone with a fast note decay that cuts through a mix, maple (back and sides) guitars have been voiced to produce greater warmth, complexity, volume, sustain and responsiveness, while retaining maple’s naturally clear, linear qualities. The clarity of the high end is still there, but the bottom end has been extended. The result is a more multi-dimensional sound that gives players the kind of musical versatility of other classic tonewoods, making these maple models a compelling choice as a primary guitar, not just a stage guitar. These maple guitars are voiced to be very reflective of the player’s technique, so a player with a dynamic playing style or someone who likes to vary their picking attack will appreciate how easily those playing nuances come through in the tonal response.

Electronics
Taylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acoustically or plugged-in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in.

Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.

V-Class Bracing
Taylor's V-Class bracing is a fundamental innovation in acoustic guitar design. It marks an important evolution beyond traditional X-bracing, introducing an entirely new platform for acoustic performance. It is essentially an "engine" that optimizes the response of an acoustic guitar in three key ways: by boosting volume, sustain, and by largely resolving the intonation issues that have long plagued acoustic guitars.

V-Class bracing creates purer, more orderly notes that don't cancel each other out or sound "off". They have clearer, more consistent response, and the whole fretboard is brought into greater sonic alignment for a more musical playing/listening experience. Guitars with V-Class bracing are easier to tune; the pitch sounds purer and more solid, and electronic tuners can more easily locate notes for quick, precise tuning. Other benefits: harmonics ring more uniformly down the neck, notes are louder with more projection and sustain, and notes are more consistent, i.e., upper register notes don't get choked out or swallowed. Fewer "sour" sonic qualities exist with chords; a more agreeable relationship is created between notes as they ripen, bloom and decay.

Specifications

Body

Body type: Taylor Grand Concert
Cutaway: Yes - Venetian
Top wood: Solid Torrified Sitka Spruce
Back & sides: Solid Figured Big Leaf Maple
Bracing pattern: Taylor V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right-Handed

Neck

Neck shape: Taylor Standard Profile
Nut width: 1-3/4" (44.5mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine West African Ebony
Neck wood: Hard Rock Maple
Scale length: 24-7/8"
Number of frets: 18
Neck finish: Satin

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass and Treble
Feedback filter: Onboard Phase Switch
Tuner: None

Other

Headstock overlay: Genuine West African Ebony
Tuning machines: Taylor Nickel Tuners with Nickel Buttons
Bridge: Genuine West African Ebony
Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; Teflon-Infused Graphite Nut
Number of strings: 6
Special features: V-Class Bracing
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: USA

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Taylor 614ce Acoustic Guitar - V-Class

Taylor

$ 3,499.00 $ 4,578.00

Taylor's revoiced maple guitars have sparked a revival among players thanks to Andy Powers' thoughtful update back in 2015. Going one giant step farther in 2018 with Taylor's innovative V-Class bracing, these refinements deliver much more than the sum of their parts. For everyone from pros to hobbyists, they make the playing experience more expressive, inspiring and fun. From the enhanced volume, sustain and the "in-tune-ness" of the instrument, to the beautifully preserved sonic transparency of maple, the new 614ce Deluxe V-Class guitar delivers a new level of player experience. A torrified spruce top coaxes out a played-in sound with pleasing warmth, complexity and sustain. Gorgeous aesthetic strokes include a hand-rubbed Brown Sugar stain which visually amplifies maple's rich fiddleback figure in a nod to the stains used on traditional violin-family instruments. Taylor also appreciates that maple is a sustainably-managed North American timber, with additional efforts in place to propagate in for future generations of guitar lovers. The 614ce V-Class guitar ships in a Taylor deluxe hardshell case for optimal fit and protection.

Body Shape
A Taylor original, the Grand Auditorium helped establish the Taylor acoustic sound. The popular body style makes for a versatile guitar that yields ample volume in response to light fingerpicking, and reacts to medium strumming and flatpicking with a clear, balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. If you want a great all-purpose guitar, the GA is an excellent choice.

Tonewood Pairing
A guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Sitka Spruce is the most prevalent guitar top wood of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. 600 Series guitars feature a special seasoning process for the spruce top called torrefaction, a method of roasting the wood to produce an aged tonal character with greater acoustic resonance and responsiveness. Traditionally known for having a focused tone with a fast note decay that cuts through a mix, our maple (back and sides) guitars have been voiced to produce greater warmth, complexity, volume, sustain and responsiveness, while retaining maple’s naturally clear, linear qualities. The clarity of the high end is still there, but the bottom end has been extended. The result is a more multi-dimensional sound that gives players the kind of musical versatility of other classic tonewoods, making our maple models a compelling choice as a primary guitar, not just a stage guitar. Our maple guitars are voiced to be very reflective of the player’s technique, so a player with a dynamic playing style or someone who likes to vary their picking attack will appreciate how easily those playing nuances come through in the tonal response.

Electronics
Taylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acousticly or plugged-in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.

Other Features
Taylor's V-Class bracing is a fundamental innovation in acoustic guitar design. It marks an important evolution beyond traditional X-bracing, introducing an entirely new platform for acoustic performance. It is essentially a "sonic engine" that optimizes the response of an acoustic guitar in three key ways: by boosting volume, sustain, and by largely resolving the intonation (in-tune-ness) issues that have long plagued acoustic guitars. V-Class bracing creates purer, more orderly notes that don't cancel each other out or sound "off". They have clearer, more consistent response, and the whole fretboard is brought into greater sonic alignment for a more musical playing/listening experience. Guitars with V-Class bracing are easier to tune; the pitch sounds purer and more solid, and electronic tuners can more easily locate notes for quick, precise tuning. Other benefits: harmonics ring more uniformly down the neck, notes are louder with more projection and sustain, and notes are more consistent, i.e., upper register notes don't get choked out or swallowed. Fewer "sour" sonic qualities exist with chords; a more agreeable relationship is created between notes as they ripen, bloom and decay.

The Taylor Difference
What sets Taylor Guitars apart? Unmatched build quality, the most stable and playable necks, a vast array of tonal options, eco-conscious and ethically-sourced raw materials, and a lifetime of service and support.

Features:

Brown Sugar hand-rubbed stain
V-Class bracing

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

Body type: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Venetian
Top wood: Solid Torrefied Sitka spruce
Back and sides: Solid Figured Big Leaf Maple
Bracing pattern: V-Class with Relief Rout
Body finish: Gloss 4.5
Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: Taylor Standard Profile
Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Fingerboard: West African Ebony
Neck wood: Tropical mahogany
Scale length: 25.5"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-saddle transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: 2-band
Feedback filter: Phase
Tuner: No

Other

Headstock overlay: West African ebony
Tuning machines: Taylor nickel with Nickel Buttons
Bridge: West African ebony
Saddle and nut: Micarta "Wave"/NuBone
Number of strings: 6
Special features:
Case: Deluxe Hardshell case
Accessories:
Country of origin: United States

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Taylor 614ce LTD Quilt Maple Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar - Desert Sunburst

Taylor

$ 3,999.00 $ 5,198.00

Taylor's revoiced maple guitars have sparked a revival among players thanks to Andy Powers' thoughtful update back in 2015. Going one giant step farther in 2019 with Taylor's innovative V-Class bracing, these refinements deliver much more than the sum of their parts. For everyone from pros to hobbyists, they make the playing experience more expressive, inspiring and fun. From the enhanced volume, sustain and the "in-tune-ness" of the instrument, to the beautifully preserved sonic transparency of maple, the new 614ce Deluxe V-Class guitar delivers a new level of player experience. A torrified spruce top coaxes out a played-in sound with pleasing warmth, complexity and sustain. Taylor also appreciates that maple is a sustainably-managed North American timber, with additional efforts in place to propagate in for future generations of guitar lovers. The 614ce LTD V-Class guitar ships in a Taylor deluxe hardshell case for optimal fit and protection.

Body Shape
A Taylor original, the Grand Auditorium helped establish the Taylor acoustic sound. The popular body style makes for a versatile guitar that yields ample volume in response to light fingerpicking, and reacts to medium strumming and flatpicking with a clear, balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. If you want a great all-purpose guitar, the GA is an excellent choice.

Tonewood Pairing
A guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Sitka Spruce is the most prevalent guitar top wood of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. 600 Series guitars feature a special seasoning process for the spruce top called torrefaction, a method of roasting the wood to produce an aged tonal character with greater acoustic resonance and responsiveness. Traditionally known for having a focused tone with a fast note decay that cuts through a mix, our maple (back and sides) guitars have been voiced to produce greater warmth, complexity, volume, sustain and responsiveness, while retaining maple’s naturally clear, linear qualities. The clarity of the high end is still there, but the bottom end has been extended. The result is a more multi-dimensional sound that gives players the kind of musical versatility of other classic tonewoods, making our maple models a compelling choice as a primary guitar, not just a stage guitar. Our maple guitars are voiced to be very reflective of the player’s technique, so a player with a dynamic playing style or someone who likes to vary their picking attack will appreciate how easily those playing nuances come through in the tonal response.

Electronics
Taylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acousticly or plugged-in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.

Other Features
Taylor's V-Class bracing is a fundamental innovation in acoustic guitar design. It marks an important evolution beyond traditional X-bracing, introducing an entirely new platform for acoustic performance. It is essentially a "sonic engine" that optimizes the response of an acoustic guitar in three key ways: by boosting volume, sustain, and by largely resolving the intonation (in-tune-ness) issues that have long plagued acoustic guitars. V-Class bracing creates purer, more orderly notes that don't cancel each other out or sound "off". They have clearer, more consistent response, and the whole fretboard is brought into greater sonic alignment for a more musical playing/listening experience. Guitars with V-Class bracing are easier to tune; the pitch sounds purer and more solid, and electronic tuners can more easily locate notes for quick, precise tuning. Other benefits: harmonics ring more uniformly down the neck, notes are louder with more projection and sustain, and notes are more consistent, i.e., upper register notes don't get choked out or swallowed. Fewer "sour" sonic qualities exist with chords; a more agreeable relationship is created between notes as they ripen, bloom and decay.

The Taylor Difference
What sets Taylor Guitars apart? Unmatched build quality, the most stable and playable necks, a vast array of tonal options, eco-conscious and ethically-sourced raw materials, and a lifetime of service and support.

Features:

Limited Edition Desert Sunburst Finish
V-Class bracing

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

Body type: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Venetian
Top wood: Solid Torrefied Sitka spruce
Back and sides: Solid Quilt Maple
Bracing pattern: V-Class with Relief Rout
Body finish: Gloss 4.5
Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: Taylor Standard Profile
Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Fingerboard: West African Ebony
Neck wood: Tropical mahogany
Scale length: 25.5"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-saddle transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: 2-band
Feedback filter: Phase
Tuner: No

Other

Headstock overlay: West African ebony
Tuning machines: Taylor nickel with Nickel Buttons
Bridge: West African ebony
Saddle and nut: Micarta "Wave"/NuBone
Number of strings: 6
Special features:
Case: Deluxe Hardshell case
Accessories:
Country of origin: United States

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Taylor 618e Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Taylor

$ 3,499.00 $ 4,578.00

618e

At the vanguard of our newly revoiced Grand Orchestra body shape, the 618e establishes a new style of bold, powerful acoustic tone within the Taylor line. Solid maple back and sides lend this big-bodied powerhouse a focused, transparent sound that adapts and reflects the style of the player, while a solid Sitka spruce top adds brilliance and clarity. The transformative introduction of V-Class bracing into the Grand Orchestra body offers players a more robust, vivid tonal response, with greater volume and sustain alongside heightened clarity and musicality that make this model even more player-reflective and a versatile choice for musicians across styles. The touch-sensitive response balances out serious headroom and projection so that players can explore a wide dynamic range without losing balance or fading out of a mix. Appointments for this 600 Series model include maple binding with koa purfling, a single-ring paua rosette, mother-of-pearl Mission inlays, and a gloss finish treated with an Antique Blonde finish for the entire guitar. To preserve the traditional look and feel of this jumbo-style guitar, we’ve chosen to build it without a cutaway. The 618e ships with ES2 electronics in a deluxe Western Floral hardshell case.

Specifications

Body

Body type: Taylor Grand Orchestra
Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway
Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & sides: Solid Big Leaf Maple
Bracing pattern: Taylor V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right-Handed

Neck

Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile
Nut width: 1-3/4" (44.5 mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine West African Ebony
Neck wood: Hard Rock Maple
Scale length: 25-1/2"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass and Treble
Feedback filter: Onboard Phase Switch
Tuner: None

Other

Headstock overlay: Genuine West African Ebony
Tuning machines: Taylor Nickel Tuners
Bridge: Genuine West African Ebony
Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; Teflon-Infused Graphite Nut
Number of strings: 6
Special features: "Mission" inlay made of celluloid/shell, grained ivoroid/mother-of-pearl
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: USA

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Taylor 717e Builder's Edition Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Taylor

$ 3,099.00 $ 4,018.00

Builder's Edition 717e

Part of Taylor’s inaugural class of Grand Pacific guitars, the Builder’s Edition 717e builds on a long tradition of rosewood/spruce dreadnoughts but breaks new ground with an entirely new Taylor sound. The round-shoulder dreadnought shape, featuring Taylor’s award-winning V-Class bracing, produces warm, seasoned acoustic tone in which individual notes overlap and blend smoothly together, while the low-end power common among dreadnoughts boasts greater clarity here. V-Class brings extra punch and sustain, along with improved intonation and musicality across the entire frequency spectrum. Together with rosewood’s harmonic complexity and the played-in sound of the torrefied spruce top, players can expect rich, luxurious tonal character from top to bottom. It’s a voice comfortably rooted in a traditional sound, yet updated to offer more expressive musical range. As a Builder’s Edition model, the 717e also sports an array of premium, player-friendly features: chamfered body edges, rolled fretboard edges, and a new compound-carve neck profile, whose contours match the natural adjustments in the player’s hand position when moving up and down the fretboard. Even the bridge design was refined to add a more ergonomic feel for the player’s pick hand. Taylor’s noise-reducing Silent Satin finish displays the muted sheen of an older guitar, while elegantly understated appointments include mother-of-pearl Arrowhead fretboard and peghead inlays, with sapele binding. This edition also features our stage-ready ES2 electronics.

FEATURES

New for 2019 exclusive round shoulder dreadnought created by Master Luthier Andy Powers
V-Class bracing for better in-tuneness, sustain, projection
Beveled body edges
Mother-of-pearl peghead and fretboard inlays
Taylor ES2 electronics
Special "Country Western" deluxe hardshell case

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

Body type: Round Shoulder drednought
Cutaway: No
Top wood: Solid torrified Sitka spruce
Back and sides: Solid Indian rosewood
Bracing pattern: V-Class
Body finish: Satin
Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: Taylor Grand Pacific Compound Carve
Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine West African ebony
Neck wood: Tropical mahogany
Scale length: 25.5"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-saddle transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: 2-band Explained above
Feedback filter: Phase
Tuner: No

Other

Headstock overlay: Genuine West African ebony
Tuning machines: Nickel tuners with nickel buttons
Bridge: Genuine West African ebony
Saddle and nut: Micarta "wave"/Graphite nut
Number of strings: 6
Special features:
Case: Taylor Deluxe hardshell "Country Western" case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: United States

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Taylor 814ce LTD Grand Auditorium Cocobolo/Lutz Spruce - Shaded Edgeburst

Taylor

$ 4,299.00 $ 5,598.99

This beautiful Taylor guitar is a 2020 Limited Edition 814ce built with premium woods that include a Lutz Spruce top paired with Cocobolo back and sides! The guitar has Taylor's V-Class bracing along with cosmetic accoutremont that include MOP Element inlays and a Paua/Grained Ivoroid rosette. The back and sides are even finished in Shaded Edgeburst to complement the Cocobolo and Mahogany.

Includes: Hardshell Case and Paperwork

Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Natural Top Finish
Shaded Edgeburst Back & Sides Finish
Lutz Sitka Spruce Top
V-Class Bracing
Cocobolo Back & Sides
Tropical Mahogany Neck
Ebony Fingerboard
West African Ebony Binding and Peghead Overlay
25.5" Scale Length
1.75" Nut Width
20 Frets
Mother of Pearl Element Fingerboard Inlays
Paua Rosette with West African Ebony and On-Edge Grained Ivoroid
Expression System 2 Electronics
Gold Taylor Tuners
4 lbs. 13 oz.
.850" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
.870” Neck Profile at 9th Fret

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Taylor 814ce LTD Lutz Spruce/Bocote Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Taylor

$ 4,399.00 $ 5,598.00

NAMM Limited Edition Lutz Spruce Top/Bocote back and sides guitar!

Natural Top Finish
Shaded Edgeburst Back & Sides Finish
Lutz Sitka Spruce Top
V-Class Bracing
Bocote Back & Sides
Tropical Mahogany Neck
Ebony Fingerboard
West African Ebony Binding and Peghead Overlay
25.5" Scale Length
1.75" Nut Width
20 Frets
Mother of Pearl Element Fingerboard Inlays
Paua Rosette with West African Ebony and On-Edge Grained Ivoroid
Expression System 2 Electronics
Gold Taylor Tuners
4 lbs. 14 oz.
.860" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
.900” Neck Profile at 9th Fret
Hardshell case included

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Taylor Academy 12e Left Handed Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Taylor

$ 649.00 $ 838.00

The A12e features Taylor's compact Grand Concert body which makes it perfect for fingerpicking or anyone with a lighter touch who craves the physical comfort of a small-body guitar. The guitar’s design specs are optimized for playing ease.

Taylor’s patented, slim-profile neck features an array of hand-friendly touches: a shorter 24-7/8-inch scale length, 1-11/16-inch nut width, low action, and light gauge strings, all of which contribute to a slinky handfeel.

The lightweight guitar body, featuring layered sapele back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top, boasts an ergonomic armrest that enhances the playing comfort for one’s picking arm. The guitar was also voiced to be extra responsive to make the playing experience as relaxed as possible.

The guitar comes with an onboard ES-B pickup that includes a built-in digital chromatic tuner, and comes with a sturdy lightweight gig bag.

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.

Killer Sound
Besides clear tone and impeccable intonation, these guitars are voiced to respond easily to a player’s touch.

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.

Product Specifications:

Taylor Academy A12e Grand Concert Acoustic Electric Guitar Specifications

Scale Length: 24 7/8 inches
Nut and Saddle: Nubone Nut/Micarta Saddle
Bracing: Academy
Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
Pickguard: None
Number of Frets: 20
Tuners: Chrome (100/200)
Case: Taylor Gig Bag
Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
Binding: Black
Top Finish: Varnish
Back Config: Layered
Rosette Size: Three Ring
Rosette Material: Wood/Fiber
Back/Side Finish: Varnish
Neck Width: 1 11/16 inches
Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
Neck/Heel:Mahogany
Heel Cap Binding: Black
Fretboard Wood: Ebony
Neck Finish: Varnish
Heel Length: 3-1/2 inches
Peghead Finish: None
Peghead Type: Standard
Headstock Overlay: Lexan
Peghead Logo: Lexan
Bridge Pins: Black
Buttons: Chrome

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