{"title":"Taylor Guitars","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery Taylor built since 2018 carries V-Class bracing, the patented internal bracing pattern that replaced the traditional X-brace design most acoustic builders still rely on. Where X-bracing splits a top's vibration into competing patterns that can work against each other, V-Class channels that same energy down two angled beams meeting near the tail block, letting the top move more freely and more evenly across its full surface. The measurable result is longer sustain, more volume without added string tension, and true intonation even when a chord is fretted hard up the neck, the kind of stability that used to require real compromise on a steel-string flattop before Taylor made it standard across the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly every Taylor in the catalog ships as a steel-string acoustic-electric, and that focus is deliberate rather than an afterthought bolted on at the factory. Taylor built its reputation on being stage-ready straight out of the case, not on requiring a separate pickup install after the fact the way plenty of all-acoustic builds still do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .tas-decoder-details { margin-top: 28px; border: 1px solid #E8DFD3; border-radius: 10px; background: #FBF8F3; }\n  .tas-decoder-summary { cursor: pointer; list-style: none; padding: 16px 20px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; column-gap: 10px; row-gap: 2px; }\n  .tas-decoder-summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .tas-decoder-summary::marker { content: ''; }\n  .tas-decoder-summary-title { font-family: 'Hepta Slab', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 500; color: #5D3404; font-size: 20px; }\n  .tas-decoder-summary-title::before { content: '+ '; }\n  details[open] \u003e .tas-decoder-summary .tas-decoder-summary-title::before { content: '\\2212 '; }\n  .tas-decoder-summary-hint { font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; color: #9A5B04; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; }\n  .tas-decoder-details[open] .tas-decoder-summary { border-bottom: 1px solid #E8DFD3; }\n  .tas-decoder-details .tclb-widget { padding: 16px 20px 20px; margin-top: 0 !important; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tas-decoder-details\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"tas-decoder-summary\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tas-decoder-summary-title\"\u003eNew to Taylor’s model numbers?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tas-decoder-summary-hint\"\u003eTap to see how the digits work →\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tclb-widget\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;color:#555550;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eThree digits tell you the wood, the strings, and the body — and every stop on these dials is a real guitar in the current line. Spin them, or read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/decode-taylor-model-numbers?utm_source=collection\u0026amp;utm_medium=taylor-code-box\u0026amp;utm_campaign=brand\" style=\"color:#9A5B04;font-weight:700\"\u003efull guide to the numbering system\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv id=\"taylor-decoder-mount\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/taylor-decoder.js?v=1785178981\" defer\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"used-1999-taylor-814-bce-25th-anniversary-sitka-rosewood-grand-auditorium-guitar-w-electronics-4124","title":"(Pre-Owned) 1999 Taylor 814-BCE 25th Anniversary Grand Auditorium Guitar w\/Electronics #4124","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe 1999 Taylor 814-BCE 25th Anniversary is a remarkable example of Taylor’s craftsmanship at the turn of the millennium. Built on the Grand Auditorium platform with a Venetian cutaway, this guitar blends modern playability with premium appointments that celebrate Taylor’s 25 years of guitar making. The solid Sitka spruce top pairs with a rare three-piece Brazilian rosewood back and sides, giving the guitar a broad tonal spectrum that is both articulate and full of warmth. Attention to detail sets this model apart, with abalone inlays, a Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay engraved for the anniversary, and elegant white binding. An ebony fingerboard and bridge tie the design together while the Fishman Prefix Blender electronics make it stage-ready with a natural, balanced amplified tone. Gold Grover tuners complete the package. This instrument remains in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with only slight delamination around the tuning pegs, and it includes its original hardshell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50784892027197,"sku":"CON-1852335","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/Used_1999_Taylor_814_BCE_25th_Anniversary_Sitka_Rosewood_Grand_Auditorium_Guitar_w_Electronics_4124-68d6f6ea6d5df_8938e454-3b63-402a-9121-b1ceff103056.jpg?v=1760107693"},{"product_id":"used-2025-taylor-academy-12e-n-lutz-spruce-layered-sapele-grand-concert-nylon-string-guitar-w-es-b-electronics-5155","title":"(Pre-Owned) 2025 Taylor Academy 12e-N Lutz Spruce\/Layered Sapele Grand Concert Nylon-String Guitar w\/ ES-B Electronics #5154","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Taylor Academy Series was designed with a single goal in mind: to remove the barriers that keep people from playing. But don't let the \"entry-level\" tag fool you—this Academy 12e-N is a serious musical tool. In \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with no major play wear, this guitar is a great way to get into playing classical style. By pairing the compact, comfortable Grand Concert body with nylon strings, Taylor has created a \"crossover\" instrument that feels immediately familiar to steel-string players while delivering that sweet, percussive \"neo-classical\" snap we all love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTonally, this guitar punches well above its weight class. The solid Lutz spruce top—a natural hybrid of Sitka and White spruce—offers a surprising amount of headroom and \"oomph\" compared to traditional cedar-topped nylon strings. When you combine that with the layered Sapele back and sides, you get a sound that is warm and mellow for fingerstyle, yet remains articulate enough for light strumming or jazz lead lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat truly sets the Academy 12e-N apart is the \"player-first\" geometry. Taylor included a built-in armrest—a feature usually reserved for their high-end 800 and 900 series—to take the edge off the lower bout and keep your arm comfortable for hours. With a crossover-friendly 1-7\/8\" nut width and the ES-B electronics featuring a built-in tuner, this is the perfect \"toolbox\" guitar for the stage, the studio, or just a quiet evening on the porch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape: Grand Concert\u003cbr\u003eTop: Solid Lutz Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBack and Sides: Layered Sapele\u003cbr\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003eBracing: Academy Series Nylon Fan Bracing\u003cbr\u003eBridge: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Classical Nickel w\/ Pearloid Buttons\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Varnish\u003cbr\u003ePickup: ES-B Electronics with Built-In Digital Tuner\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1-7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 25-1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eNut\/Saddle: NuBone Nut \/ Micarta Saddle\u003cbr\u003eCase: Taylor Gig Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotice: This is a used item. While we do a basic cleaning and setup before shipping, we are unable to make any modifications to, or guarantees of condition, and or history, outside of what we have personally found, or been informed of by the original owner, which will be included in the description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-2e799ca7-ef43-4712-9fac-9d887622baac\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose The Acoustic Shoppe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-a157c4ab-56d7-471a-9fbb-14679e3b8f19\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-e186092e-5d4d-4029-8ce5-a45c33af8361\"\u003eWhen you choose to purchase from us, you're not just making a transaction; you're investing in an exceptional experience. As a small business, and an authorized acoustic instrument dealer, we take immense pride in going the extra mile for our customers. We handle warranty concerns on your behalf, provide in-depth brand reviews, offer virtual consultations, and share high-quality content, featuring photos and videos of our products. Our dedicated team, all passionate musicians, deeply understands the significance of finding the perfect instrument. With on-site instrument inspections by our skilled repair tech, personalized recommendations, and a sincere commitment to grasping your unique needs, we ensure that each purchase is the perfect match between instrument and musician. Our focus is on quality and customer satisfaction, not just sales numbers. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. We're proud to have been voted NAMM Top 100 Dealer for over a decade, a testament to our commitment to excellence in the music industry. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. Choose us for an extraordinary shopping experience where we know you by name, and every purchase is driven by our love for music and our dedication to serving our valued customers.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51560079589693,"sku":"PO-5551167","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/Used_2025TaylorAcademy12e-NLutzSpruce-LayeredSapeleGrandConcertNylon-StringGuitarw-ES-BElectronics_5154-1_f148a134-3a58-42c4-8f58-e63ae13fb56f.jpg?v=1775680559"},{"product_id":"dread-not-certified-used-2018-taylor-814ce-sitka-spruce-indian-rosewood-grand-auditorium-guitar-w-expression-system-2-9810","title":"*Dread-Not Certified Used* 2018 Taylor 814ce Sitka Spruce\/Indian Rosewood Grand Auditorium Guitar w\/Expression System 2 #9810","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAs the undisputed flagship of the Taylor lineup, the 814ce represents the absolute pinnacle of modern acoustic-electric design, and this 2018 model marks one of the most significant evolutionary leaps in the company’s history. In \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, there are a few small dents on the top and back. Built around Taylor's versatile and iconic Grand Auditorium body shape, this instrument pairs a premium solid Sitka Spruce top with rich, dark solid East Indian Rosewood back and sides. Adorned with elegant maple binding and a genuine rosewood pickguard, it is an upscale, high-performance tool built to meet the needs of the most demanding professional musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhen you first strike a chord on this 2018 model, the immediate payoff comes from Taylor's revolutionary V-Class bracing system, which completely overhauls how a rosewood body responds. By moving away from traditional X-bracing, the V-Class design allows the soundboard to vibrate in a way that increases both volume and sustain simultaneously. You get the deep, dark low-end presence and sparkling high-range fidelity that rosewood is legendary for, but with an unprecedented level of pitch stability. Complex chord voicings ring out with stunning, orchestral purity, ensuring that single-note lines retain their full acoustic weight all the way up the neck without any muddy frequency overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTaylor built its entire reputation on effortless, electric-guitar-like playability, and this 814ce is a masterclass in ergonomic design. The satin-finished tropical mahogany neck features a slender, ultra-comfortable profile that feels fast and instantly familiar, while the West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard showcases beautiful mother-of-pearl Element markers. Plugged in on stage or routing into a studio desk, the guitar relies on Taylor’s proprietary Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics. Utilizing a breakthrough behind-the-saddle transducer design rather than a squashed under-saddle piezo, the ES2 system delivers a remarkably natural, highly dynamic amplified voice that captures the true acoustic soul of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape: Grand Auditorium w\/ Venetian Cutaway\u003cbr\u003eTop Material: Solid Sitka Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBack and Sides Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Tropical Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eNeck Profile: Taylor Standard Profile\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003eBracing: V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout\u003cbr\u003eBridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Taylor Nickel (18:1 Gear Ratio)\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Gloss 4.5 Body \/ Satin Neck\u003cbr\u003eNut Material and Width: Black Tusq, 1-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 25-1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eElectronics: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Pale Non-Figured Maple\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius: 15\"\u003cbr\u003eSaddle: Micarta\u003cbr\u003eRosette: Abalone Single Ring edged with Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Dread-Not Certified Used Instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 90% trade-in value toward a future instrument, a professional inspection by our repair team, and a stage-ready setup you can trust are all part of what makes a Dread-Not Certified Used instrument different from typical used gear. The Dread-Not Program was created to remove the uncertainty that often comes with buying pre-owned instruments and replace it with confidence. Each instrument in the program has been carefully evaluated to ensure it meets our standards for playability, tone, and reliability before it ever reaches your hands. The true spirit of the Dread-Not Program is about giving musicians the freedom to grow. When you purchase a Dread-Not Certified Used instrument from The Acoustic Shoppe, you are not just buying a great instrument today, you are stepping into a program designed to support your musical journey over time. With the ability to trade back into the program for up to 90% of your original purchase price, players can explore new instruments as their playing evolves while continuing to trust the quality and care that defines The Acoustic Shoppe experience. For more information on the Dread-Not Program \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theacousticshoppe.com\/pages\/discover-the-acoustic-shoppes-dread-not-program-unmatched-customer-experience?srsltid=AfmBOopYkOxnh8aQkOqCwFzco2Y-2tz28b3PP5iC-w0eD9Xyxvx5-IZs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose The Acoustic Shoppe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you choose to purchase from us, you're not just making a transaction; you're investing in an exceptional experience. As a small business, and an authorized acoustic instrument dealer, we take immense pride in going the extra mile for our customers. We handle warranty concerns on your behalf, provide in-depth brand reviews, offer virtual consultations, and share high-quality content, featuring photos and videos of our products. Our dedicated team, all passionate musicians, deeply understands the significance of finding the perfect instrument. With on-site instrument inspections by our skilled repair tech, personalized recommendations, and a sincere commitment to grasping your unique needs, we ensure that each purchase is the perfect match between instrument and musician. Our focus is on quality and customer satisfaction, not just sales numbers. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. We're proud to have been voted NAMM Top 100 Dealer for over a decade, a testament to our commitment to excellence in the music industry. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. Choose us for an extraordinary shopping experience where we know you by name, and every purchase is driven by our love for music and our dedication to serving our valued customers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51818076733757,"sku":"PO-7866361","price":2199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/Dread-NotCertifiedUsed_2018Taylor814ceSitkaSpruce-IndianRosewoodGrandAuditoriumGuitarw-ExpressionSystem2_9810-1.jpg?v=1781284836"},{"product_id":"used-2020-taylor-gt-urban-ash-solid-sitka-spruce-solid-urban-ash-grand-theater-acoustic-guitar-0061","title":"(Pre-Owned) 2020 Taylor GT Urban Ash Solid Sitka Spruce\/Solid Urban Ash Grand Theater Acoustic Guitar #0061","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis 2020 Taylor GT Urban Ash introduces the exceptionally comfortable Grand Theater body style. In \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this guitar has a few dings on the top, one scrape on the lower bass-side, and on the back lower bout. Scaled perfectly between the compact GS Mini and a full-sized Grand Concert, this model offers an inviting, easy-playing framework without sacrificing full-scale depth and richness. It serves as an ideal match for writers, traveling players, or anyone seeking a highly nimble, touch-sensitive couch companion that handles both delicate and heavy playing with equal grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe acoustic foundation relies on a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid responsibly sourced Urban Ash for the back and sides, a tonewood that behaves sonically very much like high-end mahogany. Inside the compact chamber, Taylor’s proprietary C-Class bracing system utilizes an asymmetrical, cantilevered design to emphasize lower frequencies, pulling an impressively deep bass response out of a smaller body footprint. This specialized engineering results in an incredibly balanced acoustic output across the register, yielding punchy mids and sweet, clear trebles with remarkable natural sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe tropical mahogany neck features a highly comfortable profile topped with a smooth eucalyptus fingerboard and clean, understated Italian acrylic dot inlays. Visually, the guitar embraces a modern, minimalist vibe dressed in an urban sienna stain, a thin matte finish that lets the wood breathe, and a simple three-ring rosette. Outfitted with high-performance Taylor nickel tuners and a matching eucalyptus bridge, this innovative 2020 acoustic stands fully setup, inspected, and ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape: Grand Theater (GT)\u003cbr\u003eTop: S Solid Sitka Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBack and Sides: Solid Urban Ash\u003cbr\u003eNeck: Tropical Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eNeck Profile: Taylor GT Profile\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Eucalyptus\u003cbr\u003eBracing: C-Class Bracing\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Eucalyptus\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Taylor Nickel\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Matte Urban Sienna\u003cbr\u003eNut Material and Width: Black Tusq, 1-23\/32\"\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 24-1\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotice: This is a used item. While we do a basic cleaning and setup before shipping, we are unable to make any modifications to, or guarantees of condition, and or history, outside of what we have personally found, or been informed of by the original owner, which will be included in the description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose The Acoustic Shoppe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you choose to purchase from us, you're not just making a transaction; you're investing in an exceptional experience. As a small business, and an authorized acoustic instrument dealer, we take immense pride in going the extra mile for our customers. We handle warranty concerns on your behalf, provide in-depth brand reviews, offer virtual consultations, and share high-quality content, featuring photos and videos of our products. Our dedicated team, all passionate musicians, deeply understands the significance of finding the perfect instrument. With on-site instrument inspections by our skilled repair tech, personalized recommendations, and a sincere commitment to grasping your unique needs, we ensure that each purchase is the perfect match between instrument and musician. Our focus is on quality and customer satisfaction, not just sales numbers. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. We're proud to have been voted NAMM Top 100 Dealer for over a decade, a testament to our commitment to excellence in the music industry. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. Choose us for an extraordinary shopping experience where we know you by name, and every purchase is driven by our love for music and our dedication to serving our valued customers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51932378267965,"sku":"PO-9547755","price":749.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/Used_2020TaylorGTUrbanAshSolidSitkaSpruce-SolidUrbanAshGrandTheaterAcousticGuitar_0061-1.jpg?v=1783977752"},{"product_id":"taylor-academy-12e-grand-concert-acoustic-electric-6068","title":"Taylor Academy 12e Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric #6068","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Academy 12e carries over the Academy 10e's torrefied spruce top and layered walnut back and sides but wraps them in Taylor's Grand Concert shape — the company's most compact full-scale body, small enough to sit comfortably against the body without giving up projection or scale length. Torrefaction pre-ages the top's spruce fibers before it ever sees a set of strings, and the X-bracing pattern underneath, cut from Sitka spruce, channels that added headroom straight into the notes instead of losing it to the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere the Academy 10's larger body leans into low-end strum, the Grand Concert shape tightens the low frequencies and pushes the response toward balance and articulation. Walnut's compressed midrange stays present without crowding out the top end, so single-note runs and fingerstyle passages read clearly instead of blurring together, and the smaller body responds well to a light touch — a natural fit for singer-songwriters and fingerpickers who need every note to carry at low volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same Smoked Eucalyptus fingerboard and bridge, Faux Pearl dot inlays, and Black hardware carry the Academy line's look through to the 12e, and the ES-B pickup puts a full plug-and-play electronics package on a guitar built for a player's first real acoustic-electric. For a player who wants Grand Concert comfort and articulation without stepping up to a solid-back price point, the Academy 12e is the shape to reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. 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Taylor's C-Class bracing reinforces that top with a lighter, more efficient brace pattern than older X-bracing designs, adding low-end depth and sustain without sacrificing the clarity the Grand Auditorium is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayed hard, the 114ce responds with a punchy midrange and a controlled low end — sapele behaves similarly to mahogany but with a touch more punch on top, which keeps strummed chords from turning muddy in the mix. Fingerstyle players get clean note separation across the neck, while flatpickers and rhythm players get enough headroom to dig in without the top compressing. It is a versatile body size that moves comfortably between a living-room songwriter set and a small stage without needing a different guitar for each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA NuBone nut and Micarta saddle keep intonation stable across temperature swings, while the ebony fingerboard and bridge add snap and definition to the attack. Taylor's Expression System 2 pickup translates that acoustic voice to the PA with minimal EQ correction, making the 114ce as reliable plugged in as it is on the couch. For a player buying a first serious acoustic-electric, or a gigging player who wants a dependable backup that doesn't feel like a downgrade, the 114ce is an easy entry point into the Taylor sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. 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The Grand Concert body keeps the low end controlled rather than boomy, so the guitar stays balanced whether a player fingerpicks it quietly in a practice room or strums it with a pick for a folk or Latin-influenced set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWest African Crelicam Ebony replaces eucalyptus on the fingerboard and bridge — a firmer material suited to a tied bridge and nylon's lower string tension — and the wider 12-fret-to-body neck join, 17-fret board, and flatter 20-inch radius all follow classical convention rather than steel-string spec. The ES-B pickup still puts the Academy 12e-N on stage or in a mix without a second guitar for plugged-in sets. 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A solid torrefied spruce top sits over layered sapele back and sides, braced with Taylor's C-Class pattern, and the torrefaction process pre-ages that spruce top so it responds with the open, seasoned character of a guitar that's already been played in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat combination gives the 117e real low-end weight and a rounder attack than a standard Grand Auditorium — strummed chords bloom instead of snapping, and the sapele back and sides keep the midrange focused so the low end doesn't turn boomy under a heavy pick hand. It is a body built for rhythm players, singer-songwriters, and strummers who want a full, room-filling sound without stepping up to a full dreadnought's size and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 1-11\/16-inch NuBone nut and Standard Carve neck profile keep the feel consistent with the rest of Taylor's 100 Series, so players moving between models don't have to relearn hand position, and the ebony fingerboard's inlay work stays understated rather than flashy. Taylor's Expression System 2 pickup carries that same round, full voice to the PA without needing heavy EQ correction. The 117e is a straightforward, dependable choice for the player who wants a genuinely different-sounding Taylor than the standard Grand Auditorium lineup — a strummer's guitar first, built to fill a room from the first chord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. 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It isn't sized or braced to replace a stage dreadnought — the smaller Big Baby body and X-bracing keep it lighter and easier to carry than they are loud, which is exactly the trade a travel guitar is supposed to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solid torrefied spruce top gives the BBT a head start most instruments its size don't get: the heat-treating process drives moisture out of the wood fibers before the guitar is even built, so the top responds with an open, already-broken-in voice instead of the stiffer, brighter edge new spruce usually needs months of playing to shake off. Layered walnut back and sides add a warm midrange with a touch more brightness than mahogany, keeping fingerpicked patterns and simple strumming clear without ever turning boxy at this body size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppointments stay simple and built to last: a matte finish front and back, a tortoise pickguard, black hardware, and a bolt-on neck joint that keeps any future setup work straightforward rather than a specialty repair. There's no onboard electronics — this is a guitar meant to be played unplugged, at low volume, wherever the music happens to be. 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It's a genuinely smaller-scale guitar than the Big Baby Taylor, not just a smaller body wrapped around a full-size neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solid Sitka spruce top keeps the BT1's voice bright and direct, without the added warmth a torrefied top would introduce — exactly the immediate, clear response a new player needs to hear while they're still learning to control pick attack and string separation. Layered walnut back and sides add midrange fullness under that brightness, and the shorter scale length noticeably lowers string tension, making bar chords and first-position fingerings easier on hands still building calluses and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BT1's build stays intentionally minimal: a West African ebony fingerboard and a matte finish are the main visual details, with no pickguard and no truss rod cover to keep the top clean and the neck joint simple to service down the road. There's no electronics on board, and none needed — this is a couch, classroom, and suitcase guitar, not a stage instrument. For a first guitar or a genuinely pack-able travel companion, the BT1 is the more direct choice next to its larger Big Baby sibling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. 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A solid torrefied spruce top pairs with layered sapele back and sides under Taylor's C-Class bracing, and the torrefaction process pre-ages that top at the fiber level so the extra string tension of a 12-string setup meets a top that already behaves like it's a few years into its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrummed, the 150ce produces a wide, chiming wash of overtones that thickens rhythm parts and fills a mix without needing a second guitar behind it — the octave and unison string pairs create a natural chorus effect that a 6-string can't replicate. Sapele keeps that shimmer from turning harsh, contributing a focused midrange and controlled low end similar to mahogany, so strummed and fingerpicked passages alike stay articulate instead of collapsing into wash. It's the guitar reached for by singer-songwriters layering acoustic tracks and strummers who want a bigger, more textured sound out of a single instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wider 1-7\/8-inch nut and Tusq nut material give the doubled string courses the spacing they need for clean fretting, while the Venetian cutaway keeps the upper frets reachable despite the extra hardware crowding the headstock. Taylor's Expression System 2 pickup handles the added string count cleanly, translating that 12-string chorus to the PA without the muddiness under-saddle systems can struggle with on a 12-string. For a player who wants the unmistakable 12-string sound without committing to a boutique price point, the 150ce is a genuinely different tool worth keeping in the case next to a standard 6-string.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. 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A solid mahogany top pairs with layered sapele back and sides, a combination that leans into midrange warmth and a compact, focused low end instead of chasing dreadnought volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMahogany voices dry and woody, with the fundamental note arriving fast and decaying quickly — the opposite of a boomy dreadnought, and exactly what a smaller body wants. Fingerpicking and light strumming pull out the most detail; heavy flatpicking finds the ceiling of what a body this size can move. This guitar earns its keep on the couch, the tour bus, the campfire, and the practice room. It doesn't replace a full-size gigging instrument tonally, and it never tries to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe build carries a matte-finished neo-tropical mahogany neck with a standard-carve profile, a West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard and bridge with faux pearl 4mm dot inlays, and black hardware throughout, all riding on a 1-11\/16\" nut and 15\" fingerboard radius. The GS Mini Mahogany carries no onboard electronics — it's a purely acoustic travel guitar, not a stage rig. It comes home in a tan structured gig bag, ready to travel. For a player who wants a genuine Taylor in a smaller footprint — a backup for the road, a first guitar for a smaller player, or a dedicated practice-room companion — the GS Mini Mahogany is a straightforward, well-built answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. 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A solid torrefied spruce top pairs with layered walnut back and sides — the torrefaction process heat-treats the spruce before the build, driving out moisture and resin so the top responds with a broken-in warmth from the first strum instead of the brighter edge of an untreated top, while the walnut trades rosewood's deep low end for a tighter midrange focus and a noticeably quick note decay, the kind of clarity that keeps chords from turning to mud in a mix or on a small stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat character comes through immediately in the hands. C-Class bracing, Taylor's traditional voicing platform on the 200 Series, favors a fast frontward attack and even string-to-string balance over the long sustain of the brand's V-Class instruments, so single notes speak fast and stay defined whether you're flatpicking a lead line or driving hard rhythm behind a singer. The Grand Auditorium body contributes real headroom without sacrificing that articulation, and the Neo-tropical mahogany neck's Standard Carve profile keeps the hand relaxed through long sets, helped by a 1-11\/16-inch NuBone nut that gives each string room to ring out clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppointments stay purposeful rather than showy: a matte finish on the top and back and sides that resists fingerprints and holds up to repeated stage and studio use, a West African ebony fingerboard and bridge that keep intonation stable string to string, and Taylor's Expression System 2 built in, translating the guitar's real acoustic voice to the PA rather than substituting a generic amplified tone. Housed in Taylor's structured gig bag, the 214ce is built for the player who wants genuine Taylor tone on the road, at open mic, or on a home practice bench, without stepping up to 800 Series pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full 23-point professional inspection by our in-house repair tech. 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Onboard Expression System 2 electronics carry that koa voice to a PA without adding an artificial top-end edge, and the guitar ships in a Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case. Every 224ce-K DLX ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. For a player who wants an all-koa Grand Auditorium that keeps improving the more it's played, this is a guitar built for someone in it for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. 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Torrefaction heat-treats the spruce before the top is ever built, driving out moisture and resin so the wood responds like a top that's already been played in for years rather than a fresh-cut board — and C-Class bracing opens up projection and low-end response without needing a more complex bracing pattern, so the rosewood tonal upgrade over the standard 214ce actually comes through instead of getting buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndian rosewood brings a wider harmonic spread and more low-end depth than the sapele or walnut typically found lower in the 200 Series lineup, and C-Class bracing keeps that added complexity from turning boomy — the low end stays forward and articulate instead of blooming out of control. Strummers get a fuller midrange and more sustain on open chords, fingerpickers pick up extra shimmer on the trebles, and the Grand Auditorium body keeps everything balanced enough for flatpicking without the bass overpowering single-note runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppointments include a West African ebony fingerboard and bridge, black ABS bridge pins, and a satin-finished mahogany neck carrying Taylor's Standard Carve profile at a 1-11\/16\" nut, all under a gloss body finish with nickel hardware. Onboard Expression System 2 electronics carry that acoustic voice to a PA or interface without the quack of a basic undersaddle-only pickup, and the guitar ships in a Brown AeroCase built for regular gigging. Every 214ce Plus ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. For a player who wants a genuine rosewood tonal step up without moving into 300 Series pricing, this is a Grand Auditorium built to gig now and trade up later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. As a nine-time consecutive NAMM Top 100 Dealer, we handle warranty concerns directly on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52012670681405,"sku":"2206096379","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/Taylor214cePlusGrandAuditoriumAcoustic-Electric_6379-1.jpg?v=1787666269"},{"product_id":"taylor-gs-mini-e-koa-acoustic-electric-6583","title":"Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Acoustic-Electric #6583","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Taylor GS Mini-e Koa brings Taylor's travel-scale body into all-koa territory, with a solid Hawaiian koa top over layered koa back and sides. It shares the same X-Bracing pattern as the rest of the GS Mini family rather than the V-Class bracing on Taylor's full-size guitars — this line is voiced as its own thing, not a shrunken flagship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKoa tightens up as it ages, and even fresh off the bench it offers a compressed, midrange-forward character with less low-end sprawl than mahogany or spruce — good for fingerstyle definition and for cutting through in a small-group singer-songwriter setting. It makes an excellent travel or backup guitar and a fine practice-room instrument, but at this body size it doesn't substitute for a full-size guitar on a stage that needs real low-end push.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppointments match the rest of the GS Mini line — a matte-finished neo-tropical mahogany neck, West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard and bridge, faux pearl 4mm dot inlays, black hardware — with no pickguard, since the ES-B electronics take center stage here instead. The ES-B system adds an onboard preamp and a built-in digital tuner, so the GS Mini-e Koa plugs straight into a PA or interface without an add-on soundhole pickup. Every GS Mini-e Koa ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. For a player who wants a genuine koa Taylor with plug-and-play electronics in a travel-friendly body, the GS Mini-e Koa is the clear step up from the entry GS Mini models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. As a nine-time consecutive NAMM Top 100 Dealer, we handle warranty concerns directly on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52012671467837,"sku":"2204176583","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/TaylorGSMini-eKoaAcoustic-Electric_6583-1.jpg?v=1784924167"},{"product_id":"taylor-314ce-studio-grand-auditorium-acoustic-electric-6277","title":"Taylor 314ce Studio Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric #6277","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Taylor 314ce Studio opens the door to Taylor's all-solid-wood, V-Class-braced Grand Auditorium at the lowest price point in the line, pairing a torrefied spruce top with solid sapele back and sides. Taylor's 200 Series two rungs down still runs C-Class bracing — an asymmetrical, cantilevered pattern that boosts bass out of a smaller, partially laminate body, but caps how far the top can move. V-Class bracing replaces that cantilever with two angled ribs running the length of the lower bout, freeing the soundboard to flex evenly down its center while staying rigid at the edges. Players feel that difference as more sustain, more volume without added string tension, and notes that hold their pitch cleanly all the way up the neck — real gains, not just a step up in materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTorrefying the spruce top before bracing drives out residual moisture the way decades of playing naturally would, so the 314ce Studio sounds more broken-in than a freshly built spruce top usually does. Expect a punchy, present midrange with a warm, woody low end — strummers and singer-songwriters get clear vocal separation instead of a boomy bottom end fighting for space, while the solid sapele back and sides add a touch more overtone shimmer than straight mahogany without losing focus. Flatpickers will notice V-Class bracing evening out the response between wound and plain strings, so single-note runs stay articulate and don't thin out climbing past the twelfth fret.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppointments stay understated on purpose: a full-gloss body, black 3-ring rosette, tortoise pickguard, and nickel hardware let the torrefied top's warm color do the talking, while a slightly narrower 1-11\/16-inch nut and Standard Carve neck profile suit players coming from a dreadnought or an electric background. Taylor's Expression System 2 pairs body sensors with an under-saddle pickup to translate the top's actual movement rather than just string vibration, so the plugged-in tone tracks close to what the guitar sounds like unplugged. Every 314ce Studio ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. This is the instrument for a player who wants Taylor's all-solid V-Class sound without stepping up to the wider nut and higher price of the Next Generation 314ce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. As a nine-time consecutive NAMM Top 100 Dealer, we handle warranty concerns directly on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52012671959357,"sku":"2203266277","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/Taylor314ceStudioGrandAuditoriumAcoustic-Electric_6277-1.jpg?v=1787666173"},{"product_id":"taylor-gs-mini-e-koa-plus-acoustic-electric-6201","title":"Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus Acoustic-Electric #6201","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus tops the GS Mini line with a solid Hawaiian koa top and layered koa back and sides carrying a shaded edgeburst finish, giving it the deepest color contrast in the series. It uses the same travel-scale body and X-Bracing as every other GS Mini — not the V-Class bracing on Taylor's full-size instruments — so it stays in the same tonal family as the rest of the line, just dressed up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKoa's compressed, midrange-forward character comes through clearly here, with a touch more sparkle on top than the standard GS Mini-e Koa thanks to the same tonewood pairing — the difference between these two models comes down to looks and electronics, not tone. It earns its keep on travel, practice, and backup duty: songwriting sessions, tour-bus downtime, campfire sets. It doesn't replace a full-size guitar for stage volume or projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Koa Plus steps up the hardware with Taylor nickel tuners and nickel buttons in place of the standard die-cast chrome, and it swaps in Expression System 2 for the ES-B found on the standard GS Mini-e Koa — Taylor's more refined onboard system, still paired here with no pickguard. It ships in a rigid grey AeroCase instead of the gig bag that comes with the rest of the line, fitting protection for the nicer finish and hardware. Every GS Mini-e Koa Plus ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. For a player who wants the nicest GS Mini available with plug-and-play electronics and true portable protection, the GS Mini-e Koa Plus is the one to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. As a nine-time consecutive NAMM Top 100 Dealer, we handle warranty concerns directly on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52012675334461,"sku":"2206226201","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/TaylorGSMini-eKoaPlusAcoustic-Electric_6201-1.jpg?v=1787666134"},{"product_id":"taylor-414ce-studio-grand-auditorium-acoustic-electric-6164","title":"Taylor 414ce Studio Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric #6164","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 414ce Studio pairs a torrefied Sitka spruce top with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, voiced through Taylor's original V-Class bracing — the same core bracing pattern that changed how a steel-string projects, built here without the deeper scalloped relief rout found on the Next Generation line. Torrefaction pre-ages the spruce top, driving off moisture and softening the wood's cell structure so it responds like a guitar with years of playing time already on it. Rosewood supplies the low end and overtone shimmer; the roasted top supplies the immediate midrange bloom that usually only comes with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlugged in or acoustic, that pairing shows up as warmth first, clarity second. Rosewood's scooped midrange gives strummed chords room to breathe, while the torrefied top pushes note attack forward without the top going glassy or brittle — flatpickers get a quicker response on single-note runs, and fingerstyle players get sustain that doesn't collapse the way an untreated spruce top can at this price point. It handles a hard strum on a full-band stage and a quiet living-room set with the same even-tempered voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slender Standard Carve neck, West African ebony fingerboard and bridge, and a tortoise pickguard keep the appointments understated, and Expression System 2 electronics carry that acoustic voice to the board without adding a pickup-y edge to the tone. Every 414ce Studio ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. For a player who wants solid-wood tone and V-Class projection without stretching to the Next Generation price point, the 414ce Studio is the entry point worth taking home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. As a nine-time consecutive NAMM Top 100 Dealer, we handle warranty concerns directly on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52012675858749,"sku":"2204016164","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/Taylor414ceStudioGrandAuditoriumAcoustic-Electric_6164-1.jpg?v=1787666219"},{"product_id":"taylor-circa-74-av150-10-150-watt-acoustic-amplifier-mahogany-5620","title":"*Stage Ready* Taylor Circa 74 AV150-10 150-Watt Acoustic Amplifier Mahogany #5620","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .sr-block { border: 1px solid #c8e6d8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; background: #f4fbf7; }\n  .sr-block-badge { display: inline-block; background: #1a7a54; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }\n  .sr-block-headline { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 0.6rem; line-height: 1.5; }\n  .sr-block-detail { font-size: 14px; color: #333; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 1rem; }\n  .sr-block-footer { border-top: 1px solid #c8e6d8; padding-top: 0.75rem; font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; }\n  .sr-block-footer a { color: #1a7a54; text-decoration: underline; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr-block\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sr-block-badge\"\u003eStage Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sr-block-headline\"\u003eThis instrument is being sold under our Stage Ready designation due to cosmetic imperfections that do not affect its structural integrity, playability, or tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sr-block-detail\"\u003eStage Ready Condition Note: This brand-new amplifier has one dent on the front top-left corner that occurred in shipping (see close up pictures included in this listing from multiple angles). It has been tested and is in perfect working order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sr-block-footer\"\u003eAll Stage Ready instruments are inspected and set up by our certified repair technicians. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theacousticshoppe.com\/pages\/stage-ready\"\u003eLearn more about our Stage Ready program.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taylor Circa 74 AV150-10 is a 150-watt, two-channel combo amp built specifically for acoustic instruments and vocals, not a repurposed electric-guitar amp. A 10-inch full-range coaxial speaker reproduces the natural tone of a pickup or a microphone instead of coloring it, and the mahogany cabinet adds warmth to that voice without introducing the boxiness that plagues a lot of PA-style acoustic amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel 1 takes an XLR or 1\/4\" input, so it handles a mic or a pickup signal with equal footing, while Channel 2 runs 1\/4\" for a second instrument. Each channel gets its own independent level and 3-band EQ, so a guitar and a vocal mic can sit in the mix without one drowning out the other, and onboard reverb gives a solo performer some room sound without needing an external pedal. It is built for the player who wants to plug in a guitar and a mic and sound like themselves, not an amplified version of someone else's tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth streaming and a 1\/8\" aux input let a performer run backing tracks or practice material straight through the same speaker, and a 1\/8\" headphone output covers silent practice. The amp ships with a custom wood stand built to the same mid-century aesthetic as the cabinet, keeping the speaker angled up toward the audience instead of the floor. For a solo acoustic performer or singer-songwriter who wants one amp that covers guitar, vocals, and backing tracks without carrying a full PA rig, the AV150-10 is built for exactly that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. As a nine-time consecutive NAMM Top 100 Dealer, we handle warranty concerns directly on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52012677726525,"sku":"C7405620","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/TaylorCirca74AV150-10150-WattAcousticAmplifierMahogany_5620-2.jpg?v=1785864269"},{"product_id":"taylor-academy-10e-academy-10-acoustic-electric-6036","title":"Taylor Academy 10e Academy 10 Acoustic-Electric #6036","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Academy 10e pairs a torrefied spruce top with layered walnut back and sides inside Taylor's most compact steel-string shape, the Academy 10 — sized for players who want a full Taylor voice without a full-size dreadnought's bulk. Torrefaction pre-ages the spruce fibers before the top ever sees a set of strings, and the standard X-bracing pattern, cut from Sitka spruce, sends that head start straight into the string energy instead of absorbing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result leans warm rather than bright. Walnut contributes a compressed, woody midrange closer to mahogany than rosewood, and the torrefied top adds an open, already-broken-in character that would normally take a couple of years of playing to earn on a plain spruce top. Strummed chords sit forward and even rather than boomy, which makes the Academy 10e comfortable for rhythm work and first-position fingerpicking alike, without the deep low end that can bury a beginner's dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Smoked Eucalyptus fingerboard and bridge, Faux Pearl dot inlays, and a tortoise pickguard keep the appointments simple and durable rather than decorative, and the ES-B pickup system means the Academy 10e plugs straight into an amp or PA without a second setup to learn. For a first real acoustic-electric that still sounds like a Taylor, the Academy 10e is the shape and price point to start with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. 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Underneath that dressier exterior sits the same all-solid Hawaiian koa construction — a Grand Auditorium body built from matched koa top, back, and sides — paired with Taylor's Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout, the bracing pattern responsible for locking in intonation across the fretboard while letting each note ring out cleanly instead of blurring into the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKoa is famous for a voice that changes as it ages, and this K24ce is built to reward a player who keeps it in rotation for years. Fresh off the bench, koa delivers a compressed, midrange-forward tone with a quick note decay — closer to mahogany than rosewood — which makes it a natural fit for fingerstyle players who want articulation over boom, or strummers working a singer-songwriter set where the vocal needs room to sit on top. Give it a few years of regular play and that midrange focus opens into real warmth and harmonic complexity, with the V-Class bracing keeping the added complexity separated instead of letting it wash out into mud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe appointment package carries a paua fingerboard inlay pattern drawn from Taylor's Early Koa Series, a West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard, bridge, and headstock veneer, and a Shaded Edgeburst neck tint that ties the whole instrument together visually. The Action Control Neck uses a long-tenon joint that reaches deeper into the body, and the string height adjusts through the soundhole without taking off the strings or the neck. Taylor Claria electronics carry that acoustic voice to a PA rig without flattening koa's natural compression, and the guitar ships in a Taylor Deluxe hardshell case. Every K24ce Special Edition ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. For a player who wants koa's evolving voice with a more understated, rosewood-and-paua dress code than the Builder's Edition, this Grand Auditorium is built to be a long-term instrument, not a one-tour guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. As a nine-time consecutive NAMM Top 100 Dealer, we handle warranty concerns directly on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52016287908157,"sku":"1204286011","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/Taylor_6011-1.jpg?v=1787666079"},{"product_id":"taylor-gold-label-717e-sb-grand-pacific-acoustic-electric-sunburst-6023","title":"Taylor Gold Label 717e SB Grand Pacific Acoustic-Electric Sunburst #6023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Taylor Gold Label 717e SB is built on Taylor's Grand Pacific body — a rounder-shouldered, deep-bodied shape designed to sit closer to a vintage dreadnought than Taylor's traditional Grand Auditorium — paired with solid Indian rosewood back and sides under a Shaded Edgeburst top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Pacific's rounder shoulders and deep body add warmth and low-end depth that a standard dreadnought doesn't have, and the rosewood back and sides bring a wider overtone spread and more sparkle on top than the mahogany-bodied Gold Label models. Fanned V-Class bracing with a Tonal Rout keeps all of that low-end depth controlled — strummed chords stay full without turning boomy, and the extra headroom gives the guitar room to open up under a hard strum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest African ebony covers the fingerboard, headstock veneer, and truss rod cover, and a Firestripe pickguard plays off the Shaded Edgeburst top. An L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup system covers plugged-in work. Every 717e SB ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. For players chasing a vintage-voiced dreadnought alternative with rosewood's added shimmer, the 717e SB is built for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. As a nine-time consecutive NAMM Top 100 Dealer, we handle warranty concerns directly on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52016289317181,"sku":"1206016023","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/TaylorGoldLabel717eSBGrandPacificAcoustic-ElectricSunburst_6023-1.jpg?v=1787666033"},{"product_id":"taylor-gold-label-710e-dreadnought-acoustic-electric-natural-6056","title":"Taylor Gold Label 710e Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Natural #6056","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Taylor Gold Label 710e swaps the neo-tropical mahogany found on most of the Gold Label line for solid Indian rosewood back and sides, paired with a solid Sitka spruce top on a Deep Body Dreadnought — Taylor's take on the classic dreadnought shape with added depth for more low-end reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosewood's overtone-rich shimmer replaces the drier, punchier mahogany voice found elsewhere in the series, giving the 710e a wider, more complex low end with extra sparkle on top. Fanned V-Class bracing with a Tonal Rout keeps that added complexity from turning muddy — chords bloom with real depth, and the deep body adds volume and sustain without the guitar feeling boomy under a hard strum. It's built for players who want dreadnought volume with rosewood's added color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest African ebony covers the fingerboard, headstock veneer, and truss rod cover, and a Firestripe pickguard adds a vintage-leaning visual detail against the Natural gloss finish. An L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup system handles amplification. Every 710e ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. For flatpickers and strummers who want a dreadnought with more tonal complexity than a standard mahogany model, the 710e delivers it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. 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A solid Sitka spruce top over solid neo-tropical mahogany back and sides gives it the same dry, focused low end that defines the Gold Label line, scaled up into a bigger, more room-filling voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFanned V-Class bracing with a Tonal Rout keeps that bigger body from turning boomy — strummed chords stay articulate and single-note runs cut through instead of disappearing into the low mids. The mahogany's punch sits forward in the mix, and the Super Auditorium's added air gives it more projection than a standard Grand Auditorium without tipping into dreadnought bass. It strums confidently and holds up just as well fingerpicked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest African ebony covers the fingerboard, headstock veneer, and truss rod cover, with cream crest inlays and nickel tuning hardware finishing the look. An L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup system covers stage and studio work. Every 514e SB ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. For players who want a bigger-bodied Gold Label without going all the way to a dreadnought, the 514e SB is the middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. 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Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout gives the redwood top the structural precision to carry its full dynamic range, from a whisper-quiet fingerpicked passage to a full strum, without the bracing getting in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinker redwood carries cedar's touch sensitivity into a higher volume ceiling, and Honduran rosewood underneath supplies a piano-like low end and harmonic complexity that keeps developing the longer the guitar is played in. Together they produce a lush, high-fidelity voice with pitch precision up and down the neck — a guitar built for a player who wants to hear every overtone in a quiet room and still have the headroom to carry a stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 900 Series appointment package makes this guitar unmistakable: Hawaiian koa purfling with paua edge trim, an ebony backstrap, Belle Fleur fingerboard and headstock inlays in paua and mother-of-pearl, gold Gotoh 510 tuners, and a full-body gloss finish over the Shaded Edgeburst top. The Action Control Neck uses a long-tenon joint that reaches deeper into the body, and the string height adjusts through the soundhole without taking off the strings or the neck. Taylor's Claria pickup system adds a soundhole-mounted Mid-Contour control alongside volume and tone, so the amplified voice can be shaped as precisely as the acoustic one. Every 914ce ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. It is a guitar built for a player who has outgrown everything below it in the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. As a nine-time consecutive NAMM Top 100 Dealer, we handle warranty concerns directly on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilder's Edition models qualify for exclusive 48-month financing through Synchrony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52016290103613,"sku":"1206016079","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/Taylor_6079-1.jpg?v=1787665981"},{"product_id":"taylor-ben-harper-gold-label-512e-se-grand-concert-acoustic-electric-6029","title":"Taylor Ben Harper Gold Label 512e SE Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric #6029","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Taylor Ben Harper Gold Label 512e SE takes Taylor's Grand Concert body — the smallest, most articulate shape in the Gold Label lineup — and dresses it in Ben Harper's own Shaded Edge Burst top. A solid Sitka spruce top pairs with solid neo-tropical mahogany back and sides, the same tonewood pairing that gives Gold Label its warm, focused voice, just packaged in a smaller, more intimate frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFanned V-Class bracing with a Tonal Rout keeps the Grand Concert's compact body from feeling boxy — sustain holds, and fingerstyle passages stay clear instead of collapsing into mud the way small-bodied guitars sometimes do. The mahogany keeps the low end dry and controlled, so the guitar responds to a light touch and rewards close, detailed picking. This is a guitar built for a player who sits down and plays for themselves as much as for an audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze tuning machines and a Honduran rosewood fingerboard, headstock veneer, and bridge dress the Shaded Edge Burst top, with cream crest inlays tying it to the rest of the Gold Label family. Taylor's new Claria Acoustic Pickup System handles the plugged-in side, pairing a redesigned preamp with the guitar's under-saddle sensors for a fuller, more natural low end than older single-source pickups. Every 512e SE ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. For a player who wants Gold Label's tone in a smaller, more personal package, the 512e SE is the one to grab off the wall first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. As a nine-time consecutive NAMM Top 100 Dealer, we handle warranty concerns directly on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52016291840317,"sku":"1206016029","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"taylor-814ce-grand-auditorium-acoustic-electric-6050","title":"Taylor 814ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric #6050","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Taylor 814ce, Next Generation carries the flagship voice of the 800 Series into a Grand Auditorium body, and everything about its construction is built around one goal: string-to-string clarity at volume. A solid Sitka spruce top pairs with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, and Taylor's Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout locks in intonation up and down the neck while letting individual notes ring out fully instead of blurring together in the low end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat bracing is what makes the rosewood-and-spruce pairing work at this level. Indian rosewood contributes real harmonic complexity and a piano-like low end, but on a less deliberate bracing pattern that complexity turns muddy fast; V-Class keeps it separated, so the bass stays defined instead of washing out the mids. The spruce top adds headroom and a fast, dynamic response on top of that foundation, which means flatpickers get clean note separation on fast runs and fingerstyle players get sustain and bloom without losing articulation. It holds its own in a full band mix or carries a room by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppointments match the tone: a West African ebony fingerboard, bridge, and headstock veneer, mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlays, and a green abalone rosette ringing a bound sound hole, all set against a gloss-finished rosewood body with black hardware. Taylor's Claria electronics carry that acoustic voice to a PA without the quack older undersaddle systems introduce when pushed, and the guitar ships in a Taylor Deluxe hardshell case built for the road. Every 814ce also ships under the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. For a player who wants 800 Series rosewood tone with modern stage electronics built in, this is a Grand Auditorium that works equally well leading a bluegrass set or sitting behind a single vocal mic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. Every instrument ships after a full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/inspection\"\u003e23-point professional inspection\u003c\/a\u003e by our in-house repair tech. 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Mahogany trades rosewood's shimmering overtones for a drier, more focused low end, and together the pairing leans toward a warm, midrange-forward voice rather than the scooped-mid, high-headroom character of the spruce-and-rosewood 400 Series models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat combination rewards fingerpicking and light strumming more than it rewards a hard flatpicking attack — the cedar top responds fast to a soft touch, and the mahogany keeps the low end tight instead of washing out under a capo. Scalloped V-Class bracing with a relief rout adds back some of the volume and sustain a cedar top can lack on its own, so the guitar still holds up in a full-band mix without losing the intimacy that makes cedar attractive to a singer-songwriter or a fingerstyle player working close to the mic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA long-tenon Action Control Neck adds a touch of low-end presence and simplifies string-height adjustments, while a green abalone rosette, Meridian fretboard inlays, and a tortoise pickguard dress the natural gloss finish. Taylor Claria electronics carry that same warm, focused voice to the board with a Mid-Contour control for shaping the midrange live. Every 514ce, Next Generation ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. 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Rosewood still supplies the scooped midrange and shimmering overtones; the new bracing is what lets the top move more freely underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayed acoustically, the difference shows up most on sustain — chords ring longer and single notes bloom instead of decaying quickly, which rewards fingerstyle playing and slower ballad work as much as it does hard strumming. The rosewood keeps the low end from turning boomy under a capo, so singer-songwriters working higher up the neck still get clarity instead of mud. It is a guitar built to reward a light touch without giving up volume when a heavier hand is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA long-tenon Action Control Neck adds low-end warmth and lets a tech dial in string height without pulling the neck, and black body binding, a Firestripe pickguard, and new Weathervane fingerboard inlays update the classic 400 Series look. Taylor Claria electronics — the brand's newest pickup system — replace Expression System 2 with a redesigned preamp and Mid-Contour control for more natural amplified tone. Every 414ce, Next Generation ships under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e — a 30-day in-home trial and a full year to trade it in for 90% credit toward anything else in the store, backed by a free humidity monitoring kit. For a player who wants the familiar spruce-and-rosewood voice with Taylor's newest bracing and electronics, this is the current standard-bearer for the 400 Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos shown are manufacturer stock images — this unit's own in-house photos will replace them once photography is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Acoustic Shoppe is an Authorized Taylor Premier Dealer and Gold Label Advantage Dealer. 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A solid Sitka spruce top pairs with solid neo-tropical mahogany back and sides, giving the guitar a drier, more focused low end than a typical rosewood dread while still pushing serious volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor's fanned V-Class bracing with a Tonal Rout is doing a lot of the work here — it tightens up the sustain and keeps the mahogany from getting boomy, so single-note runs stay clear even when you're flatpicking hard. Chords bloom without smearing, and the mahogany's midrange punch means the guitar sits forward in a mix instead of getting buried the way some dreadnoughts do. It's built for bluegrass and flatpicking first, but it strums and fingerpicks just as confidently for a singer-songwriter set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppointments match the tone: West African ebony on the fingerboard, headstock veneer, and truss rod cover, with cream crest inlays and a cream\/black rosette tying the Antique Blonde gloss top together. An LR Baggs Anthem SL Tru-Mic pickup system covers stage and studio work, blending an internal microphone with an under-saddle pickup so the plugged-in tone keeps the guitar's real acoustic character instead of a pickup-only sound. It ships in a Taylor Deluxe hardshell case under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dread-not-guarantee\"\u003eDread-Not Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e: a full year to trade it in for up to 90% of the pre-tax purchase price in credit, less round-trip shipping, plus a 30-day in-home trial and a humidity kit. 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Strum it hard and the V-Class bracing keeps chords in tune with themselves up the neck; back off to a fingerstyle touch and the guitar rewards it with sustain and a warm, even response across all six strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppointments follow the 800 Series standard: a West African ebony fingerboard, bridge, and headstock veneer, mother-of-pearl fingerboard and peghead inlay, a green abalone rosette around a bound sound hole, and a full-body gloss finish over the rosewood. The Action Control Neck uses a long-tenon joint that reaches deeper into the body, and the string height adjusts through the soundhole without taking off the strings or the neck. Taylor's Claria pickup system adds a soundhole-mounted Mid-Contour control alongside volume and tone, so the amplified tone can be shaped for a room instead of just turned up. 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Two tiers down, the 200 Series still runs C-Class bracing, an asymmetrical, cantilevered design built to pull extra bass out of a smaller body. The scalloped, relief-routed bracing in this 314ce carves additional wood out of the bracing struts where they meet the sides, letting the soundboard move with even less resistance than the original V-Class pattern. That translates to a wider dynamic range and more headroom before the top compresses — a meaningful step up from anything C-Class can deliver in this body size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayed acoustically, the 314ce, Next Generation, leans toward a lively, articulate voice — the spruce top supplies clear top-end sparkle and quick note attack, while the sapele back and sides fill in a focused, controlled midrange similar to mahogany but with a touch more punch and projection. Flatpickers and fingerstyle players alike will notice how evenly the guitar responds across the strings; the relief-routed bracing keeps the wound bass strings from overpowering the trebles, so full chords stay balanced whether strummed hard on stage or picked softly in a living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wider 1-3\/4-inch nut and Standard Carve neck give this 314ce more room between strings than the Studio model, favoring fingerstyle players and anyone coming from a classical or vintage-spec neck. Black body binding, a faux pearl Weathervane inlay, and Taylor's new Action Control Neck — a long-tenon bolt-on joint with an internal adjustment bolt for setting action without pulling the neck — round out the 2026 platform upgrades. Electronics come from the new Claria Acoustic Pickup System, which adds onboard Volume, Mid-Contour, and tone controls at the soundhole for shaping the amplified sound without a floor pedal. 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Two tiers down, Taylor's 200 Series still relies on C-Class bracing, an asymmetrical, cantilevered pattern designed to squeeze extra bass out of a smaller-bodied guitar rather than let the top move freely. The relief-routed V-Class bracing in the 324ce frees the soundboard to flex evenly along its center while staying rigid at the edges, giving a mahogany-top guitar the volume, sustain, and note-to-note consistency that traditional X- or C-Class bracing can't match at this body size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere a spruce-topped 314ce leans bright and dynamic, the 324ce's mahogany top compresses that response into a warmer, more midrange-forward voice with a quicker note decay — the same character that's made mahogany a favorite for recording engineers and blues or fingerstyle players who want a guitar that sits forward in a mix without fighting for space. 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