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The tone is so even top to bottom that it means you can create your own voice. You're not compensating for little bumps in the sound like you would with a traditional dreadnought...
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One Shape, Three Sounds
Discover the Grand Pacific round-shoulder dreadnought in three inspiring tonewood combinations.
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Find Your Next Guitar
Browse, compare and explore the Taylor acoustic line
New Taylor Guitars
More V-Class Grand Concerts, a stylish new 12-string, an all-koa Builder’s Edition, and a fresh sunburst treatment for the 100 Series headline the latest wave of new Taylor releases.
The Critics Agree
The Grand Pacific dreadnought is a hit with players and critics alike.
With their soulful tone and abundant volume and sustain, it’s easy to see how the Grand Pacific guitars appeal to singer-songwriters, fingerstylists and flatpickers...
...One of the most exciting instruments Taylor has released to date.
The name Taylor has always evoked a particular sound—articulation and clarity in the top end... With its wide waist and round-shoulder dreadnought body shape, the decidedly vintage-inspired Grand Pacific—Taylor’s newest, and perhaps most adventurous guitar yet—seeks to upend those notions.
Without question, the addition of the Grand Pacific line results in a great expansion of the tonal options that the company has available. Players looking to combine dreadnought tones with Taylor’s famous precision would do well to check out this new guitar.
NAMM Best in Show, Winter 2019
Win a Grand Pacific 317e with the Sapele Strummer Sweepstakes
Enter now for a chance to win a solid sapele and Sitka spruce 317e, one of the first guitars featuring our new Grand Pacific dreadnought body shape.
Taylor Events
Want to see this year’s guitars in action? Come to a New Model Showcase or Taylor Road Show, hosted at Taylor dealers around the country.
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About Taylor Guitars
Taylor Guitars was founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug, and has grown into the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars. Renowned for blending modern, innovative manufacturing techniques with a master craftsman's attention to detail, Taylor acoustic guitars are widely considered among the best-sounding and easiest to play in the world. The company is a pioneer in the use of computer mills, lasers and other high-tech tools and proprietary machinery, and today, Bob Taylor is widely recognized throughout the musical instrument industry as the visionary acoustic guitar manufacturer.
Our site has a wealth of information about what goes into making a Taylor guitar and how to make this very important decision. We have guides for how to find the right fit for you. Learn about the subtle differences in shapes and styles. Delve into different types of woods and construction, which are vital to the flavor and tone of an acoustic. Explore the Taylor line by series to find the look and style you want for your instrument.
Every guitar player needs a great acoustic guitar – or several – in their collection. Finding the right acoustic guitar for you can be a daunting process even for the most seasoned player. If you are new to shopping for guitars, then it is even more critical that you learn all you can before you make your first purchase. If your first acoustic guitar is not the appropriate choice for you, then it can dramatically reduce the enjoyment you will get out of your instrument. If you are a new guitar player, the wrong guitar can be downright discouraging. You want a guitar that fits you, is effortless to play, and has the rich, beautiful tone you love to make it the instrument you dream of playing hour after hour.
A free, guided tour of the Taylor factory is given every Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. (excluding holidays). Groups of 10 or more guests are required to make a reservation to guarantee space on the tour. Please contact us to schedule a tour for your group.
The Taylor Guitars factory tour takes guests through the steps of acoustic guitar construction. From wood selection to final assembly, guests will experience each process as a guitar evolves from raw wood into a finished instrument. You will also have an opportunity to visit the TaylorWare store. Here you will find everything for the Taylor fan, from apparel to gift items to replacement guitar parts. The tour lasts approximately one hour and 15 minutes and departs from the main building at 1980 Gillespie Way in El Cajon, California.