Taylor Guitar Reviews

Taylor 110-E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Cost ~$649

The full-sized, solid spruce top and sapele-body of the Taylor 110e Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar delivers the Taylor guitar experience with a lively tone. Laminated sapele back and sides and a solid spruce top make for crisp and well-defined sound in this versatile mid-priced guitar. ES-T electronics and a Taylor-devised active preamp provide great plugged-in tone and volume. The result is a high-fidelity, low-impedance signal for clear, acoustic amplified tone. A durable varnish finish offers protection, good looks, and a smooth feel. A traditional shape refined, Taylor's dreadnought combines classic volume and bass response with the definitive Taylor sound: clear trebles and an open, airy midrange. Dreadnought guitars respond especially well to flatpicking or light-to-heavy strumming.

Taylor 210E-G Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Gloss Finish Natural, Cost ~$799

From Taylor guitars comes a guitar you'll take a shine to. The 210E-G dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar features a beautiful gloss finish on the top and a satin finish on the back and sides, for a beautiful look, to go along with a beautiful sound. Built on the popular dreadnought design, the depth of the guitar body and broad shoulders create an ideal sound chamber, pumping balanced and full-bodied tone out with plenty of projection to cut through any mix. Whether strumming away on the rhythm, or flatpicking some barn-burning solos, the Taylor acoustic-electric guitar sounds great in any setting. It features a solid Sitka spruce top, a top-quality wood, known for its balanced tone and clarity. The Indian rosewood back and sides, also premiere wood, produces rich, booming sound, with the perfect element of projection. The 25-1/2" scale, 1-11/16" nut width, and 15" radius adds comfort for intricate movements up and down the ebony fretboard. The NT neck joint fits into a specially cut pocket in the body of the Taylor acoustic guitar. The frets are supported equally by the neck, creating a more stable playing surface, one that is continually straight, from the bottom to the top of the neck. The mahogany neck is strong and provides added presence and clarity in the tone, and the ebony bridge and fretboard bring out lasting sustain. At the heart of this Taylor acoustic guitar lies an integrated electronics system, letting you dial in and amplify the guitar quickly and effortlessly. The electronics include bass, treble, and volume controls, for an individualized plugged-in experience. Taylor tuners keep the 210E-G guitar in precise tuning and chrome hardware add an extra sleek look to this already stunning offering from Taylor. You won't believe the sound.

Taylor GTR 100 SRS 114CE Grand Auditorium Acoustic Natural, Cost ~$849

The Taylor 114ce is a grand auditorium sized acoustic-electric guitar that will change your expectations about what a serious entry-level guitar can be. The 114ce has a solid Sitka spruce top with sapele laminate back and sides. Other features include a Venetian cutaway for full fingerboard access and the Taylor ES-T undersaddle transducer pickup that lets your 114ce guitar be heard in any venue.An affordable alternative for the beginning guitarist or an "extra" guitar for the seasoned player, the 114CE has an extremely rich and versatile voice and delivers the quality sound and feel you'd expect from a Taylor.

Taylor 310ce Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural, ~$1,549

The Taylor 310ce may be the finest dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar you can get in this price range. The warm tone and open midrange of solid sapele back and sides balances the bright and snappy characteristics of a solid Sitka spruce top with scalloped X bracing. Textured satin back and sides, gloss top, ebony fretboard and bridge, plus Indian rosewood headstock veneer for classic Taylor visual appeal. Rupert Neve-designed Expression System electronics with Dynamic Sensor and tone controls capture top and string vibration like never before.

Taylor 314-CE Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural, Cost ~$1,649

The Taylor 314-CE Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a beautiful classic that sings loud and proud but nestles easily on your knee. Solid Sitka spruce top for that famous Taylor wide-open tone slightly darkened by sapele back and sides. Gorgeous ebony bridge and fretboard, black binding, and satin finish with a gloss top make it a striking presence onstage. The Expression System electronics with Dynamic Sensors and tone controls capture top and string vibration like never before.

Taylor 414-CE Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural, Cost ~$1,899

The Taylor 414-CE Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar has flawless intonation all the way up the neck. Warm, full mids and bold lows ring out from the solid Sitka spruce top while fabulous ovangkol back and sides impart snappy highs and precise projection. Great for fingerstyle playing and vocal accompaniment, this Taylor guitar also features beautiful white binding and an ebony fretboard and bridge. Rupert Neve-designed Expression System electronics with Dynamic Sensors and tone controls capture top and string vibration like never before. Includes Taylor hardshell guitar case.

Taylor T5 Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Spruce Top Cherry Sunburst, Cost ~$1,999

The Taylor T5 Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Spruce Top has amazing presence. This version of the Taylor T5 electric guitar is crafted with a solid spruce top, chrome hardware, and microdot fretboard inlays.A resonant, fully hollow thinline body is the backbone of the T5. Its comfort and playability is unquestionable, with the performance freedom of a solidbody and the feel and sound of a beloved Taylor acoustic. Whether played through an electric or acoustic amp, it delivers a fantastic range of pure tones from smooth, strumming acoustic to crunchy electric chords.Electronics include a unique 5-way pickup system composed of a magnetic acoustic humbucker, magnetic electric humbucker, and a single Dynamic Body Sensor soundboard pickup, as well as a preamp system for mixing up the exact tone you need. Full binding, bone nut and saddle, stylized F-holes, a sapele neck and body, and an ebony fretboard and headstock overlay are standard.

Taylor 610ce Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural, ~$2,699

Enhanced by a classic dreadnought body design, the Taylor 610ce Acoustic-Electric Guitar produces a bright and bold tone due to the wood used to construct it. Big leaf maple and Sitka spruce create a vibrant timbre with outstanding projection and warm overtones. A Venetian cutaway gives you access to the upper fretboard. The Taylor 610ce is adorned with an ebony headstock overlay, a beautiful abalone rosette, white binding with multi-layered purfling, and artful Pearl "Leaf" fretboard inlays.Designed to faithfully reproduce your guitar's native tone, the Expression System utilizes patented Dynamic Sensors to capture top and string vibration like never before. Created in partnership with renowned audio pioneer, Mr. Rupert Neve, the Taylor ES is seamlessly integrated into the design of the 610ce guitar from the ground up. Onboard tone controls provide added flavor, or set flat for an uncolored, exceptionally clean amplified sound.The finish used to create this Taylor guitar's lustrous gloss top, back, and sides was developed at Taylor for maximum durability and resistance to cold-checking. This ultraviolet-cured finish is also more environmentally friendly than traditional lacquer instrument finishes.

Taylor 814-CE Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst, Cost ~$2,999

The Taylor 814ce is a Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar gives you amazingly warm, deep sound. Solid Indian rosewood back and sides sharpen the rich overtones and dark humors of the solid Sitka spruce top for a tonal palette of stunning breadth. Detailed mother-of-pearl inlays on the bound ebony fretboard, abalone rosette, 5-ply purfling with maple binding, abalone peg inlays, and gold-plated Taylor tuners with gold buttons impart luxurious visual splendor. Expression System electronics for peerless stage performance.

Taylor 914-CE Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural, Cost ~$3,999

The incredible tone of the Taylor 914ce Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar is enhanced by stunning looks that includes ivoroid binding with an abalone-edged top and rosette! There are also elegant fretboard, bridge, and headstock inlays; a bound ebony fretboard and headstock; Gotoh 510 antique gold tuners; and an integrated ivoroid heel cap and back binding. The Taylor 914ce has Advanced Taylor Expression System electronics with patented Dynamic Sensors providing an amazingly accurate amplified reproduction of the guitar's acoustic sound.