Taylor Acoustic Guitar Woods
A midrange powerhouse. Mahogany is prized for balance and articulation, making it one of the best all-around tonewoods there is.
Madagascar Rosewood
Exotic and complex, Madagascar rosewood is one of the few tonewoods that deservedly compares to the vaunted Brazilian rosewood.
Indian Rosewood
The tonewood superstar. Popular, traditional, and versatile, Bob Taylor puts Indian rosewood among the greatest tonewoods ever.
Big Leaf Maple
High-end sparkle and incomparable good looks put maple in its own category.
Hawaiian Koa
Few woods carry the allure of Hawaiian koa, with its gorgeous figure and sweet, complex tone.
Walnut
Walnut’s crisp highs are balanced by a deep, woody low end that emerges as the guitar is played in.
Cocobolo
A cannon of a guitar, with exotic coloration and figure to match its bold voice.
Macassar Ebony
Macassar’s exotic beauty is matched by a bold, dynamic tone that can be dark or bright, depending on the player and the top pairing.
Ovangkol
Although not as well-known as its Indian rosewood cousin, ovangkol shares many of the same properties, making it a versatile, great-sounding tonewood.
Sapele
One of the best all-around tonewoods there is, sapele will deliver for any playing style.
Rosewood Laminate
A rosewood veneer and laminate construction present a beautiful aesthetic in a durable, affordable package.
Sapele Laminate
Laminate construction is used to offer attractive, durable and affordable models.
Maple Laminate
Maple veneer is part of the resilient laminate construction on the black 214ce-BLK.
Blackwood Laminate
A blackwood veneer with laminate construction blends exotic beauty, resilience and affordability.
Madagascar Rosewood
Origin: Madagascar
Used On: Limited Editions, Custom Guitars
Madagascar rosewood tonally is considered a kindred spirit to venerable Brazilian rosewood, boasting zesty, articulate highs, deep lows, ample dynamic range, and rewarding players with rich sustain and complex overtones. Its comparison to Brazilian is reinforced by its often striking visual appeal and limited availability. The tonal distinctions between Maddie and East Indian rosewood tend to be subtle; if anything, Maddie may yield a bit more midrange bloom than East Indian, although it's typically not quite as full as ovangkol.
Goes Well With: Most applications. Like East Indian, if you favor a guitar with full low end and sparkling treble, Maddie will deliver, and its moderate midrange overtones will give you a broad swath along the frequency spectrum to get the tone you want. It'll yield a wonderful traditional acoustic sound, and players with "dark" hands will find the brightness of the treble to be a nice complement.
