Taylor Acoustic Guitars

The Taylor Gs Mini incorporates a beautiful sitka spruce top and sapele laminate back and sides. A 23 1/2" scale length allows for an enjoyable elasticity in playing feel. No onboard electronics are present but you do have the option of purchasing the Es-Go pickup system from Taylor. Designed specifically for the Mini, the Es-Go system sports a fairly simple installation procedure and is an excellent companion if you plan to play this guitar in a live setting. The guitar is factory equipped with Elixir nanoweb strings which sound wonderful and pair well with the naturally bright voicing of the Mini. The included gigbag was, to my pleasant surprise, well constructed and durable. UTILIZATION The small size of the guitar allows for a very intimate feel. The frets felt very nice for an acoustic in this price range. I found the Mini's tuning stability to be nothing short of extraordinary. Even going frequently between Standard, Eb, DADGAD, Open C, and a variety of other tunings-- the guitar rarely fell out of tune. This behavior stayed consistent over the 8 months that I owned it. SOUNDS The guitar is inherently bright but very pleasant to the ear. Chords and arpeggiations ring out with crystal articulation. Fingerpicking passages that were indistinct and lowend-heavy on other guitars were brilliant and perfectly intelligible. Easily the best sounding Taylor guitar below the likes of the 600 series. I found the laminate back and sides to actually provide a superior tone to the hardwood models compared against it, offering greater (yet intelligible) low end and volume. This guitar can project loudly in a room despite it's small shape. OVERALL OPINION I had ample funds to purchase just about any acoustic on the market. I compared many high end acoustic guitars from names such as Taylor, Guild, Gibson, and Martin. The Taylor Gs Mini was one of the strongest contenders and the only guitar in a price point below $1800 in the roundup. The finish and playability of the Mini is unchallenged, outclassing many guitars in higher price points. With that said, I am a fan of bright sounding guitars. If you enjoy a darker, earthier tone-- you might seek out the mahogany counterpart to the Gs Mini that Taylor offers. The lack of an onboard preamp is my one complaint. While the external pickup offered is affordable and easy to install, it is an inconvenience.

This is the deep and low model for the Taylor guitars. This guitar is an instrument that gives you that deep low tone that fills the room up very nicely. it is a guitar that is not an instrument that has that cutting tone that will mix well in a band as much a normal 6 string guitar. this is a low response guitar that gets that full bodies thick tone for an acoustic guitar. UTILIZATION Specifications * Grand Symphony Body * Sitka spruce top * Indian rosewood sides and back * Mahogany neck * Ebony fretboard * 27" scale length * Tuned: B E A D F# B * 1 3/4" nut width * Low profile neck shape * Mother of pearl diamond fretboard inlay * Abalone rosette * Rosewood binding * Venetian cutaway * Taylor Expression system pickup * Hardshell case SOUNDS One of the things that you will immediately notice with this guitar is how well it fills the room up when you play it. It has that nice war tone that baritone guitar are known for. this is not a guitar that i would make my main acoustic for gigging or anything thing else but it is a nice guitar for someone who probably is a professional and has the money for an expensive deep sounding guitar. This is a very stylish guitar as well and just the appearance alone is note worthy. I like this guitar and if there was any acoustic out there that I needed to get that warm baritone tone with it would have to be this guitar. OVERALL OPINION Overall this is a cool guitar but you will pay a nice hefty price for it. They come in new for right at around $3000. That is not a price for a beginner learning player or someone who doesn't know what they want. That is a price for someone who has it together. If you had the money to own one of these guitars you would most certainly pick it up. It is the finest baritone guitar that I have ever seen and I have seen them all. This guitar has a sound that is all Taylor but has a unique enough tone that would mix well with you other guitars. If you own one acoustic this will still go well with you other guitar.

Type/Shape 8-String GS Back & Sides Indian Rosewood Top Sitka Spruce Soundhole Rosette Abalone Neck Tropical American Mahogany Fretboard Ebony Fretboard Inlay Pearl Diamonds Headstock Overlay Indian Rosewood Binding Indian Rosewood Bridge Ebony Nut & Saddle Bone Tuning Machines Gold-plated Taylor Tuners Strings Elixir® Baritone Hardware Taylor Gold-plated Scale Length 27 Inches Truss Rod Adjustable Neck Width at Nut 1 3/4 Inches Number of Frets 19 Fretboard Radius 15 Inches Bracing Baritone Bracing Finish Gloss Color Options None Sunburst Options None Cutaway Venetian Electronics Taylor Expression System® Left-Handed Available; No Charge Body Width 16 ¼ inches Body Depth 4 5/8 Inches Body Length 20 Inches Overall Length 41 Inches Case GS Series Deluxe Hardshell WOW. Taylor has really come up with something special here - this guitar is thunderous! It comes tuned from the factory down to B standard, 27 inch scale, and much thicker strings than normal, and it has an enormous low end register response. A very neat feature is that the 3rd and 4rd strings are not a single string, but a double course, akin to a 12-string. This makes any notes or chords played on the middle two strings shimmer and sparkle, adding depth and a natural chorusing effect to the sound. Being a high-end Taylor, the build quality is outrageously top-quality. The top is a spruce top for clarity, and the back and sides are Indian rosewood for depth and beauty. The Taylor Expression System translates the acoustic sounds into electric very well; all the power of the low end and all the sparkle of the mids and highs just jumps out of the guitar. All in all, this is one of the most original, unique, and inspiring new guitar ideas to come forward in a long time, and I would recommend that anyone that is a guitar fanatic at least try one out. The price will deter most, but anyone that can afford this baby would be very happy with it. Highly recommended - 10 out of 10.

The Taylor GA3-12 is a 12 string acoustic guitar, made in the good old US of A. It's strictly an acoustic, meaning there are no electronics on this guitar. I don't know exactly what kinds of materials the guitar is made out of, but when you're dealing with a Taylor you know you're getting the finest parts and woods available. The guitar has about 21 frets as well... UTILIZATION The Taylor GA3-12 wasn't as easy to play as I was expecting. Don't get me wrong, but no means is a difficult 12 string to play, but for the price I was expecting something a lot smoother. When compared to most 12 string guitars it plays quite well, but I've definitely played some cheaper 12 strings that I thought were easier to play. Maybe it was the set up on this particular guitar. SOUNDS The sound of the Taylor GA3-12 is extremely bright. It's by no stretch of the imagination a bad sounding 12 string guitar, but for me I prefer a sound that's a bit more full bodied and a bit less tinny than this. Again, perhaps it was just this guitar or maybe the strings were new, but I was definitely expecting a bit more depth than what I heard from the GA3-12. In general Taylor guitars are bright, so as always it's a personal preference thing when you get to these higher end guitars. OVERALL OPINION While the Taylor GA3-12 is definitely a nice overall 12 string acoustic guitar, I think it's overpriced. For $1300 US dollars I was expecting something a lot more lush sounding and for it to play better than most other 12 strings that I've used before. Maybe my expectations were a bit too high, but considering that it's a Taylor and that it costs this steep price, I really don't think I'm asking all that much. I'm sure that there are plenty of people out there who will love this guitar, and I can't argue with personal preference, but for me I know I could find a 12 string that I like better than this for half the price or less. At least do yourself the favor of doing some serious shopping around in lower and comparable price ranges before picking this guitar up.

The Taylor 110 is a dreadnought acoustic guitar, without any pick ups or electronics. I don't know all of the woods that this guitar is made out of, but the neck is made out of mahogany. Since there aren't any pick ups, it doesn't have any setting controls or anything. UTILIZATION Playing the Taylor 110 is definitely a pleasure as it's an easy instrument to play. In general Taylor guitars don't have the best feel for me, but it's still very smooth and I find it easy to navigate up and down the neck without a problem. Since there aren't any parameters or settings to mess with, playing the guitar itself is your main concern! The guitar is about average in weight and size for a dreadnought acoustic guitar. SOUNDS The sound of the Taylor 110 is vibrant and overall pretty full, but bright. It does have a well rounded sound, but my first impression of the guitar was that it was full bodied with a hint of brightness. I haven't done any recording with the Taylor 110, as I've only used it for practicing and messing around on. It definitely has the Taylor sound for those of you who have played Taylor guitars and are looking for that sort of vibe. I wouldn't say that the 110 is any better for one genre over another, as it will fit well in any situation where you'd want an acoustic guitar. OVERALL OPINION As far as mid level acoustic guitars are concerned, the Taylor 110 is really a great instrument. It's got a great blend of quality craftsmanship, playability, and sound, all for a price that is more than reasonable. While I'd rather have a Martin over a Taylor, I know plenty of people who would rather have a Taylor. The 110 must be a popular model because of it's high quality at this price. If you're looking to get some bang for your buck in an acoustic guitar, you'll definitely find a whole lot of it with the Taylor 110...

This is a great Dreadnought Acoustic guitar made by one of my favorite guitar manufacturers, Taylor. I have been getting more into the dreadnought sound recently, as I've been playing by myself and need a more powerful sound when I play. The guitar has a sitka spruce top and a Ovangkal side and back wood, which is a wood that I've never encountered before (at least knowingly). There are 20 frets on an ebony fretboard, which I love on an acoustic. There are no electronics on this guitar, it is simply a purely acoustic guitar. UTILIZATION The top frets, unfortunately, are very difficult to reach. I really don't think that most players who are looking for this type of guitar would worry too much about that, though, as the guitar is great for rhythm. That isn't to say that you can't play some sick leads on it, but they don't necessarily need to be really high up on the fretboard to be effective. The great Taylor sound is there immediately, as long as you are a decent player they make you sound great. SOUNDS The sound of this guitar is a rich, powerful sound. I really like just strumming really hard, it has an energy and a power to it that can really be intimidating when playing with a softer guitar. I also really like to pick and fingerpick with it, the extra oomph that is has compared to normal acoustics is a striking contrast to a strummed normal acoustic. I have found that if you have a good control of dynamics (which most players don't anymore, sadly), that this guitar has a vast dynamic range that can't really be emphasized enough. One thing I've noticed is that a bright, brittle tone (which I find I need sometimes) is hard to achieve on this instrument, so be conscious enough of that when considering it. OVERALL OPINION Overall, this is a guitar that feels really good to play and sounds amazing. The dreadnought sound that Taylor is exploring has produced some great results, and this is no exception. In fact, I feel as though this might be the best dreadnought model that I have played yet, and I've certainly played good ones. Highly recommended, assuming you can afford the almost 2 grand price tag. Craigslist is probably the way to go on this one.

The Taylor 855 is a 12 string guitar that is made in the USA and is not an acoustic/electric instrument, so there are no pick ups or knobs on this guitar. The Taylor 855 has a beautiful finish and is made extremely well. UTILIZATION The neck of the Taylor 855 feels great and is as easy to play as any 12 string guitar that I have played before. It is easy to play all around the neck, and the neck is round and fat, with plenty of room to fit your fingers around the guitar. This guitar isn't too light or small, but isn't inconveniently heavy or too big. Getting a good sound is extremely easy if you know how to play, whether you are talking about recording or playing live. SOUNDS The sound quality of the Taylor 855 12 string guitar is top notch when it comes to 12 string acoustic guitars. I've played a few different types of 12 string guitars, this is definitely one of the best. Each string has a huge sound to it that is both rich sounding and full. I love the way that 12 string guitars sound, and this is one of the best sounding ones that I've ever played. OVERALL OPINION I've been using the Taylor 855 12 string guitar for about a year and it is truly a great guitar. It not only sounds incredible, but it has a beautiful look to it, with an awesome looking inlay and body colors. The Taylor 855 isn't a cheap guitar and is designed for professionals, so I would only really recommend this guitar if you are looking for a 12 string guitar to last a lifetime and have a good amount of money to spend on it. For those who can afford it, the Taylor 855 is one of the best 12 string acoustic guitars out there.

The Taylor Baby Mahogany has an ebony bridge with 19 frets on it. The finish on this guitar is very beautiful and rich. I have used this guitar for a long time but I do sort of classify it as a “beginner’s guitar” but not because of the quality. The quality with this guitar is amazing! One thing I guarantee you will need with this guitar is a hard case because if you do not have one you are setting yourself up for failure! UTILIZATION This 6 string guitar is compact but still has a pretty full tone. I do not think they tone is as full as it should be but it is not bad for this price range. The size of the guitar is also pretty standard with buying guitars in his price range. I would say that this guitar (with a road case) is perfect to travel with. It is not full size but gives a close to full size sound. SOUNDS For the size of this guitar, and in this price range you will not find a better quality guitar as far as the build goes. But if you are more into tone you can get a better tone for this price range if you do some searching and go out there to listen to some guitars (in store). OVERALL OPINION The size of this guitar is perfect because it is the type of guitar you pull out when you are at home sitting on the porch and the type that you take with you no matter where you go. It is even great for a kids guitar as long as they are around 10 years old (if they are young I would get something smaller). The only thing about this guitar that I think could improve is the tone. Not that it is bad, but the bass was nowhere near as “deep” as I felt it should be. This is pretty normal being that it is in this price range.

My bands name is Acoustica and we're a 4 person unplugged cover band that plays in the Pittsburgh area. We do tunes from the 70s through the present day and take requests from the audience. This is a smaller scale six string acoustic guitar designed for small learners and small hands. I've been playing guitar, keys, harmonica, and doing a little recording for about 30 years and now I have an 11 month old son that has an amazing interest every time I am playing around on the acoustic. While he's a little young yet, I couldn't resist this Baby Taylor when I saw it. I purchased this Baby Taylor from Guitar Center in Robinson Township, PA, near Pittsburgh. It was $289 with a really attractive tan soft shell case with a nice Taylor embroidered logo. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebandconbrio">https://www.facebook.com/thebandconbrio</a> I'm impressed with a couple things. First of all, for a relatively inexpensive, small scale acoustic it has decent action and is really easy to play. Should be great for my son's small hands. Also, it is amazingly loud and could be used as a campfire guitar. The small scale of the neck and body is also great. The guitar itself is very attractive. The neck is primarily rosewood, but there appears to be some type of pattern to it, so it's not a solid color all the way up the scale. Also, there's a nice laser etched pattern around the sound hole that is tasteful and attractive. While the sound is pretty big, it's also a little harsh and not really warm - which you would expect. It's not a big deal, really, but just calling that out as you shouldn't expect tone like you'd get from a jumbo or dreadnought. Other than that, I like everything else! Quality seems very good. Fit and finish are tight and everything is bolted down well. The guitar is very light, but it should be, even though I don't think it will stand up to too much abuse. I'm a little worried about my little one swinging this around. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase. The guitar is well built, it fits the playa, and it sounds pretty good for a smaller scale body and neck. It looks great, was at an attractive price point and hey, it's a Taylor! Who can complain. I would recommend it to others. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I purchased the BB at West LA Music, in Los Angeles. They had a blow out sale where you bought one guitar and could get another one that didn't exceed the price of the first one. I didn't intend to buy any guitars but couldn't let that opportunity go away. I needed/wanted an decent acoustic guitar but my budget, considering I didn't plan on buying any guitar, was limited. As I walk to the acoustic guitar showroom and glanced around and as soon as I see a beautiful and "raw-looking" Taylor marked for $538 (with soft gig bag made also by Taylor), I could not believe it. I didn't know Taylor made "low-end", or let's say affordable, models... As soon as I grabbed it I felt in love with it. As soon as I pick a guitar I always play a G9, it's one of my favourite chords and I know how I like it sounding... and it sounded elegant, bright, and with the right punchiness, although the BB excels in the treble and mid response more than in the bass. Again, I could not believe it that it was $538. I asked a salesman to make sure I was not flipping out or the price was wrong. I hadn't tried any other guitar for that price with such clarity, awesome balance between lows and highs (considering the price), sustain of notes, and crisp sound. My two only little concerns, however, are: its sound lacks the well-rounded body that its big brothers have, which has to do mainly with the wood used and the size of the body; but let's keep in mind we are talking about a guitar that does not cost $2500; the action is pretty tight, like in most acoustic guitars, although some are softer than other, but I guess you can customize it to your liking. I use Elixir strings, which I love for their sustain, clarity and longevity (long-lasting), but it is a bit hard to bend. The Taylor Big Baby is characteristic, and it is obvious from just looking at it, for its fragile look, that comes from the raw or unlacquered finish (close to a beech finish) and the thin sheets of wood that are used for its construction. Also, it features two screws located at around the 15th fret. I thought they were cool even though they are exposed, and this is just personal opinion, some people don't like them, I just thought it was peculiar and gave the guitar some character. Turth is that they really don't have a negative effect on my playing. It is true, however, that it is not a very solid instrument. You can see it on the joint between the neck and the body, it's not the best and most strongly supported joint, which actually makes the neck slightly "crack" (you just hear a sound) if you put too much pressure of the neck (in the first frets area). It's a very light instrument that I use for jamming, but mainly fo practicing and recording. I love to have it close to me for when I need to experience with a new idea. And its physical attributes... I just think it is a beautiful guitar, simple, raw/mate color, that as a matter of fact I hang above my coach. I just to love to look at it, and definetely to play it. I have seen it for over $700, and I would still love it had I purchased for that price, but it would hurt a little bit. For the price I bought it, for still being a well made Taylor, I don't think there is a better quality-value guitar out there. Maybe similar models, in the same price range, of TACOMA and ALVAREZ YAIRI could get close or be at its level (my ex-girlfriend had an awesome TACOMA, I can't remember the model, with bigger body but very similar attributes - awesome instrument, and same price range - consider these two brands as options if you are considering to purchase the Taylor BB). Overall, the Taylor Big Baby is exactly what its name implies: a smaller body guitar with humble material that excels above his competitors (price wise - $550). NOTE: I rated this guitar with a 5 considering what it features (sound most importantly) and comparing it to what other instruments for that price offer. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I paid 350.00 at The Guitar center in buffalo after trying many much more expensive guitars. This acoustic is different from all others, in that there are no frills,decorations, or special finishes. the neck is screwed to the body, but what a neck! bone straight, with very low string hight, and very easy to play. high quality tuning machines compliment this neck and the guitar seems to stay in tune. Intonation is perfect, and all frets accuratly placed. this guitar has a big sound,and won out over many more expensive guitars. there is nothing I don`t like about this axe. the body has little internal bracing, except where thr neck is screwed on,and has no inlays this guitar would be a great begginer, because of the ease of playability, but it also sounds bright and calls you to play it This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

Purchased at Sam Ash for $500.00 after trade in. I wanted a new Acoustic to upgrade from the Dean I was playing. I was out to buy a Gibson or Martin only because of the popularity of them. So I had to have one as my upgrade. I hated the high action shop setup on Martins and really didn't think they sounded that great or felt that great. I don't care to wait 20 years for the D-28 to "mature". I actually like the Gibson 45 WM guitar better than their other higher priced guitars. It had a great base sound and was comfortable but too pricy for me at $1200+. So not being impressed with my so call "idol" guitars I went to the 2 best guitar makers, in my opinion, being Taylor and Larrivee. Larrivee. made in Canada, are really nice affordable guitars. I just happened to like my Taylor I bought but it was a hard decision over the 2 brands. Solid construction, very simple. Bright sound with lovely projection. Low action, maybe too low for some, not me and my small hands. My big 3 are sound, playability and intonation. All have been exceeded with the 214. Nothing. Exactly what I wanted across the board. It's the cheapest solid body Taylor makes. No laminate should allow the spruce/Cedar top and mahogany sides and back to "mature" nicely as the Martin owners would say. Ebony fingerboard is smooth. The tuners are not Grovers or Taylor specific tuners you see on higher priced models but they are solid and hold tuning just fine. I was initially scared by the no brand on the tuners like so many cheap guitars have but you notice quickly that they are "tight". I was going to take the Grovers off my Dean and swap them but there is no need to do that as the factory installed ones are fine. If you loose tuning you probably don't know how to string your 214 correctly. Construction seems ok as far as the bracing on the inside of the guitar. No glue or seems showing. everything is flush. The aesthetics are plain and simple which is great, allowing us poor people to afford such a great guitar for a minimal price. It has everything necassary for a great guitar and one that you can play anywhere. Sure, everyone want's a $3000.00 guitar with bells and whistles but you are honestly just paying for just that, "bells and whistles". I have played every type of guitar I can get my hands on since shopping for my "next" guitar and there seems to be a leveling off of performance around the $600-1200 price range. They don't really get better in my opinion over that price. They do look a whole lot better though. I just wanted a guitar I can trust to give me playability, great sound and the ability to hold tune. Thus, with continued practice and dedication I can acheive my goals and enjoy not fighting with my insrument. If you are looking for those simple qualities go for any Taylor and you will be very happy. I've been making music for 18 years and poor practice habits makes any great guitar sound bad, so don't blame the Taylor company if you stink. You play the guitar it doesn't play for you. The Taylor Company has justified their integrity with their product, unlike other BIG NAME brands. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com