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.
Walnut
Origin: Central California
Used On: Limited Editions
Another beautiful hardwood, walnut has a similar density and stiffness to koa, with a similar tightness initially. Like koa, it tends to have a bright top end, but with a more present midrange, somewhere between mahogany and rosewood. Walnut also starts off a little deeper on the low end, initially giving it a slightly woodier sound than koa. The low end will continue to fill out after being played in.
Goes Well With: Players who like a blend of brightness, projection and warm overtones. A smaller-bodied walnut guitar with a cedar top would likely appeal to fingerstyle players, while flatpickers and strummers on a larger body with a spruce top will find ample horsepower, low end and crisp highs to support an aggressive attack.
