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.
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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.
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
WHAT EXPERTS ARE SAYING
“It has superior sustain and dynamics and projects your skilled playing with a high level of accuracy.”
"If you're a Taylor fan looking for a nylon-string guitar on which to play jazz, bossa nova or country then this is a no-brainer. "
“It’s a versatile instrument that’s just as happy when played fingerstyle, pushed with a flatpick, or used for playing single-note leads.”
Editor's Pick Award
How good does the new 816ce look and feel? Don’t get me wrong: The former is beautiful, but the redesign has a more unique visual appeal with its eye-catching soundport cutaway. The natural Lutz spruce top practically radiates in sunlight, as does its green abalone rosette.
Editor's Pick Award
The Builder’s Edition 816ce has practically perfect playability.
Editor's Pick Award
The soundport adds dimension, and the wider panorama leads to a more symphonic sound.
“It is reassuring to note that a human armed with a chisel and old-fashioned ingenuity is capable of making waves—waves of both surf and sound, perhaps the biggest revolution in acoustic guitar architecture since the dawn of X-Bracing.”
“The richest tone Taylor has ever produced on an instrument with a stunning classic aesthetic and fine playability”
It’s immediately obvious that Taylor—which for decades has been raising the bar on the modern steel-string guitar—has taken its flagship model to the next level.
The best thing about the 814ce is its versatility. It’s based on Taylor’s Grand Auditorium body: a medium-sized box engineered with tonal balance in mind. And it responds well to any situation. The guitar is a superb choice for rhythmic accompaniment. Chords of all qualities, open and fretted, have
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Solid tops and a focus on playability set the Academy Series apart, offering a welcoming feel at an approachable price.
100
Series Guitars
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
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
Starting at $1999 USD
Two tonewood combinations give the 300 Series wide-ranging musical versatility, offering choices for virtually every player.
400
Series Guitars
Starting at $2199 USD
Between standard and Studio model offerings, the 400 Series makes the beloved sound of rosewood and spruce more accessible than ever.
500
Series Guitars
Starting at $3399 USD
Urban Ironbark delivers a musical personality that's entirely unique to the Taylor 500 Series.
600
Series Guitars
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
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Select-grade Hawaiian koa serves up a lively punch with rich midrange sparkle and a raw, natural feel.
900
Series Guitars
Starting at $6999 USD
Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce with V-Class bracing make for a distinctively bold voice with incredible tonal balance.
Koa
Series Guitars
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
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
Starting at $499 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
Starting at $499 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
Starting at $449 USD
The Baby Taylor makes great acoustic tone accessible and travel-ready.
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