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800 Series Guitars

Starting at $3,399 USD

Legendary for a Reason

 With all-star tonewoods, artful appointments, top-tier craftsmanship and a distinctively bold, contemporary voice, Taylor’s 800 Series blends a seamless playing experience with unmatched clarity and balance. The time-honored combination of solid Indian rosewood with Sitka spruce produces a versatile tone rich with harmonic texture and ringing overtones, with V-Class bracing inside most models to dial up greater volume and sustain. Sharp aesthetic details, the comfortable Taylor neck, player-focused features like the radius armrest and a wide selection of body styles, the American-made 800 Series sits at the intersection of craft and wide-ranging musical inspiration—whether you’re interested in our array of standard models or the ultra-refined pair of Builder’s Edition models.

800 Series

Starting at $3,399 USD

Meet the 800 Series

The warmth and clarity of the rosewood/spruce tonewood pairing, combined with a set of highly refined appointments, make the 800 Series a tempting choice for any kind of player.

800 Grand Concert

Starting at $3,999 USD

2 Models

812ce

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Concert

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

$3,999
Currently out of stock.
812ce 12-Fret

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Concert

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 12-Fret

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

$3,999
Currently out of stock.

800 Grand Auditorium

Starting at $3,999 USD

1 Models

814ce

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Auditorium

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

$3,999
Currently out of stock.

800 Builder's Edition

Starting at $3,999 USD

6 Models

50th Anniversary Builder's Edition 814ce LTD
$4,999

Top Wood: Sinker Redwood

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Auditorium

Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed Only

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50th Anniversary Builder's Edition 812ce LTD
$4,999

Top Wood: Sinker Redwood

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Concert

Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed Only

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Builder's Edition 814ce Blacktop

Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Auditorium

Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed Only

$4,499
Currently out of stock.
Builder's Edition 814ce

Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Auditorium

Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed Only

$4,499
Currently out of stock.
Builder's Edition 816ce

Top Wood: Lutz Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Symphony

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed Only

$3,999
Currently out of stock.
50th Anniversary Builder’s Edition 814ce LTD Shaded Edge Burst Top
$4,999

Top Wood: Sinker Redwood

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Auditorium

Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed Only

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800 Grand Orchestra

Starting at $3,999 USD

1 Models

818e

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Orchestra

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

$3,999
Currently out of stock.

800 Taylor GT

Starting at $3,699 USD

1 Models

811e

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Taylor GT

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

$3,699
Currently out of stock.

800 Nylon

Starting at $3,999 USD

2 Models

812ce-N

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Concert

Cutaway: Soft Cutaway

Electronics: ES-N®

Specialty: Nylon

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

$3,999
Currently out of stock.
814ce-N

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Auditorium

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Electronics: ES-N®

Specialty: Nylon

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

$3,999
Currently out of stock.

800 12-String

Starting at $3,499 USD

2 Models

Legacy 855e
$3,499

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Jumbo

Cutaway: Non-cutaway

Specialty: 12-String

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

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50th Anniversary 858e LTD
$3,999

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Orchestra

Cutaway: None

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 12-String

Orientation: Right Handed Only

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800 Jumbo

Starting at $3,399 USD

1 Models

Legacy 815e
$3,399

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Jumbo

Cutaway: Non-cutaway

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

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800 Dreadnought

Starting at $3,399 USD

1 Models

Legacy 810e
$3,399

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Dreadnought

Cutaway: Non-cutaway

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

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FEATURES

 A Crossroads of Craftsmanship, Lush Tone and Visual Artistry

Now featuring three Builder’s Edition models, the 800 Series boasts an array of guitars that match aesthetic beauty with cross-genre musical utility.

Rosewood & Spruce: an All-Time Great Tonewood Pairing

Rosewood & Spruce: an All-Time Great Tonewood Pairing

Bob Taylor’s favorite tonewood pairing yields clear, chime-like trebles and a resonant low end around a slightly scooped midrange, serving up a broad spectrum of sound while leaving room in the mix for vocals and other instruments.

Classic Tonewoods Elevated for Sound, Style and Comfort

Classic Tonewoods Elevated for Sound, Style and Comfort

Ultra-thin gloss finishes ensure optimal resonance, and V-Class bracing delivers a boost to volume and sustain in all full-size steel-string models. The scaled-down GT 811e offers surprising sonic power, and rosewood armrests in the 814ce, 812ce and 812ce 12-Fret provide greater playing comfort.

Expression System 2 Acoustic Pickup

Expression System 2 Acoustic Pickup

Our ES2 under-saddle pickup and preamp translate the overtone-rich sound of 800 Series guitars into detailed, natural-sounding amplified tone, making it easy to plug in and play anywhere you go.

Spotlight-Worthy Aesthetic Appointments

Spotlight-Worthy Aesthetic Appointments

Standard appointments include a smoky ebony fretboard and peghead veneer, ebony bridge and bridge pins, maple binding, maple fretboard and peghead purfling, rosewood edge trim, an abalone rosette, a full-body gloss finish (except the 818e) and Element inlays in mother-of-pearl.

Rich Acoustic Voices for All Playing Styles

Rich Acoustic Voices for All Playing Styles

Between the Builder’s Edition 814ce, the compact 811e, a pair of nylon-string models and a host of other configuration choices, the 800 Series has something to entice any discerning guitarist.

Hardshell Case Included with Every Guitar

Hardshell Case Included with Every Guitar

Each model in the 800 Series, from the compact 812ce to the big, bold 818e, includes a fitted deluxe hardshell case to protect your guitar from impact damage and the effects of local climate.

MEET THE OTHER SERIES

The American Dream®

Series Guitars

The American Dream®

Starting at $1799 USD

Neo-vintage aesthetics and all-solid tonewoods deliver all the essentials of a satisfying, inspiring musical experience.

GT

Series Guitars

GT

Starting at $1799 USD

Compact, comfortable and boldly voiced, the GT (grand theater) acoustic guitar offers an enjoyable, accessible experience for pros and casual players alike.

Academy

Series Guitars

Academy

Starting at $599 USD

Solid tops and a focus on playability set the Academy Series apart, offering a welcoming feel at an approachable price.

100

Series Guitars

100

Starting at $699 USD

Solid spruce tops paired with layered walnut or layered sapele yield rich tone at a great value for developing musicians.

200

Series Guitars

200

Starting at $999 USD

200 Standard, Plus and Deluxe models offer three tiers of musical inspiration and a diverse collection visual styles.

300

Series Guitars

300

Starting at $1999 USD

Two tonewood combinations give the 300 Series wide-ranging musical versatility, offering choices for virtually every player.

400

Series Guitars

400

Starting at $2999 USD

Eye-catching sunburst top finishes imbue the time-honored rosewood/spruce tonewood pairing with fresh visual appeal.

500

Series Guitars

500

Starting at $3299 USD

Urban Ironbark delivers a musical personality that's entirely unique to the Taylor 500 Series.

600

Series Guitars

600

Starting at $3299 USD

A range of body styles crafted with specially voiced Big Leaf maple and Sitka spruce yield a warm, punchy response covering a wide breadth of sounds and playing applications.

700

Series Guitars

700

Starting at $3499 USD

Select-grade Hawaiian koa serves up a lively punch with rich midrange sparkle and a raw, natural feel.

900

Series Guitars

900

Starting at $5999 USD

Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce with V-Class bracing make for a distinctively bold voice with incredible tonal balance.

Koa

Series Guitars

Koa

Starting at $5999 USD

Hawaiian koa's sparkling, bold musical response is famous for improving with time, giving these guitars a multigenerational appeal.

Presentation

Series Guitars

Presentation

Starting at $9999 USD

Honduran rosewood and sinker redwood serve up incredible tonal warmth and complexity complemented by artful aesthetic details.

GS Mini

Series Guitars

GS Mini

Starting at $399 USD

Solid tops, a comfortable feel and a spontaneous musical personality put GS Mini guitars in a class of their own.

Big Baby

Series Guitars

Big Baby

Starting at $399 USD

With plenty of power and a comfortable frame, the Big Baby Taylor is ideal for impromptu playing sessions, songwriting and more.

Baby Taylor

Series Guitars

Baby Taylor

Starting at $349 USD

The Baby Taylor makes great acoustic tone accessible and travel-ready.

Not sure what's the best Taylor guitar for you?

There's a Taylor for every player, whether you're a beginner or a pro. Explore the Taylor line by body shape and tonewood to find the right combination of feel and sound for you.

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Shapes

Each Taylor body shape yields a distinctive tonal personality and feel.

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Tonewoods

Premium tonewoods offer a range of tonal flavors and sound profiles.

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Model Numbers

Learn how Taylor model numbers work and what they tell you about our guitars.

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Please note, all models are available in a left-handed configuration at no additional charge, except most Builder's Edition models.

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Legacy 810e Gallery Image Front
Legacy 810e Gallery Image Front
$3,399
$ 3,399USD
814ce blacktop front
814ce blacktop front
$4,499
$4,499
Currently out of stock.
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Builders Edition 816ce-Front
$3,999
$3,999
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818e-Front
$3,999
$3,999
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50th Anniversary 858e LTD Gallery Image Front
50th Anniversary 858e LTD Gallery Image Front
$3,999
$ 3,999USD
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814ce-Front
$3,999
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812ce-Front
812ce-Front
$3,999
$3,999
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812ce 12Fret-Front
$3,999
$3,999
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Legacy 855e Gallery Image Front
Legacy 855e Gallery Image Front
$3,499
$ 3,499USD
GT 811e-Front
GT 811e-Front
$3,699
$3,699
Currently out of stock.
Legacy 815e Gallery Image Front
Legacy 815e Gallery Image Front
$3,399
$ 3,399USD