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811e (2020)
6-String | Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics
6-String | Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany... More
Series:
800
UPC: #00887766108153
Note: Each guitar has unique visual traits due to differences in wood grain. Guitars ordered through this website or found in stores may feature minor visual variations from the ones pictured here.
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AeroCase Included
Sturdy and protective AeroCase included at no extra charge.
Lifetime Warranty with Registration
Garantía de por vida con registro
Factory Expert Service & Support
Servicio y Soporte Técnico de Fábrica
Responsive customer service from factory experts trained to help you get the most out of your guitar.
Expertos en servicio al cliente de fábrica capacitados para ayudarte a aprovechar al máximo tu guitarra.
Overview
- Scaled-down Grand Theater body is comfortable and portable
- Solid rosewood and spruce offer depth and clarity
- Shorter scale means a slinkier, more relaxed feel
- C-Class bracing dials up the bass response
- Includes ES2 pickup and light, durable AeroCase
Overview
811e
Watch VideoOur scaled-down GT acoustic body shape has impressed players with its blend of portability, playability and solid-wood tone. Made in America with Indian rosewood back and sides plus a Sitka spruce top, the 811e adds a superstar tonewood combination to the GT family, serving up warm lows, pristine trebles and a slight scoop in the midrange—perfect for playing with vocals or other musicians. Inside, our C-Class bracing adds more volume and sustain to give this smaller model a full-size sonic punch. Appointed with elegant details such as an abalone rosette and Element fretboard inlays, the 811e also includes ES2 electronics and ships with a lightweight, super-durable AeroCase.
Features
Taylor GT
Compact yet gifted with a bold voice, the GT’s scaled-down frame offers surprising tonal power and texture.
Indian Rosewood
Deep lows, clear trebles and a slight scoop in the midrange. Rich overtone response with a sparkling, high-fidelity character.
Spruce
The most common top wood between Sitka, Adirondack and Engelmann varieties. Bold, clear, and dynamic sound suits any playing style.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
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Questions & Answers
Preguntas frecuentes
8 questions
What is the tuning peg ratio?
18:1
Can this be ordered with slotted peghead?
Sorry, no.
Are there any guitars in the GT or this smaller sized line that doesn't have a pickup? Unfortunately, I just can't make the ES-2 work for me compared to other options.
Any GT can be ordered with out a pickup.
What strings did you recommend?
Light gauge acoustic set 12-53
which brand of strings are on this guitar and which gauge?
We are currently installing D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Light gauge 12-53.
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What case does this guitar come with?
The GT811e ships with our AeroCase. It's a very durable, lighter-weight alternative to a hard case.
I like this guitar but could I get it with a cutaway?
Sorry, a cutaway is not an available option for this model.
Can I get this model in a sunburst finish?
Unfortunately this guitar is only available in natural finish at this time.
Reviews
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings
Best guitar I've ever owned. . .
Just got it home. I've only been playing my GT811e for a day now. It's easily the best built, best sounding, and easiest to play guitar I've ever owned. It's my first time owning an 800 series anything, so please pardon my gushing. The response and resonance is wonderful. Ebony fretboard feels great. The neck feels so solid, sturdy, and smooth - always a Taylor signifier imo. It's the kind of guitar that makes you want to rush home from work and play it til bedtime - if you haven't already snuck it into the office that is. Thank you to whoever the guys/gals were who put this one together. I feel like I owe them a second life, second chance at guitar playing now. Amazing work.
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GT 811e : easy and fun to play
Impressive sound and sustain for such a small guitar (I can compare it with my GA 314CE). Very easy to play for all kind of music : fingerpicking and strumming as well. Beautiful instrument, very well crafted and the aerocase really adds value when you are travelling (light!!).
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GT 811e
All the appointments of the 800 series in a smaller, compact guitar. Sweet sounding. Even though I have a GS mini (or 2), I consider them campfire or travel guitars for rugged destinations. This is my new "travel" guitar for trips where I will be away from home more than a week in nice locations. Would like to see higher end tuning knobs on it, but minor point in the big picture. Fabulous compact guitar.
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Fun to play!
It was great to meet Eric Sakimoto. Fortunate for me that he listened to what I was looking for, let me try many different models and, BINGO, there it was. Eric had full knowledge of your product. It was an exceptional morning and now I am enjoying learning to play again on the nicest guitar I have ever owned. Thank you Taylor and Eric!
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Hi Phillip,
Our "Find Your Fit" events are really great for finding the perfect guitar. So glad you're loving your new GT811e!
Our "Find Your Fit" events are really great for finding the perfect guitar. So glad you're loving your new GT811e!
After watching reviews on Alimmo Guitars I went to Guitar Guitar for that particular Guitar because I new they had a large selection of Taylor Guitars
Hi there Taylor Guitars, I purchased my Taylor in Guitar Guitar Glasgow I have bought a few guitars from there Martin, Yamaha, and Taylor and I have a Gibson super 200 limited edition however since I bought my Taylor 811 it is now the only Guitar I play its an effortless Guitar to play it has the best sound of all my Guitars and lovely looking it is the happiest purchase I have ever made and if my house went on fire its the first thing I would save before I jumuiped out the window.
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- Mostly acoustic player
What comes from love to music and a lot of building magic!
I took two full days to choose the acoustic guitar. From 50 guitars I tried on the first day, i narrowed the choice to 5 guitars. The next day I came back to the shop with „fresh ears“ and tried those 5. it was clear very fast, that Taylor GT 811e was the one that I had a magical connection with. Although it was way above my planned budget, I purchased it. Luckily! I am now even more thrilled to have made that decision. This instrument has an incredible combination of tone, playability, quality and it looks stunning on top of that. I wouldn’t change any single single detail on it. The tone has a special kind of warmth, very balanced and musical. At the same time, the instrument reacts unbelievably well to the dynamics of my playing and is really inspiring for me. Special thanks to Taylor and it’s builders for creating something out of woods, metal and some plastics, that warms my soul every time I have it in my hands. There must be quite some love and magic!
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Bad story
Each time the sound reminds me of the events that occurred following the purchase and which I believe are known to you. I remain saddened by these and have lost all faith in the Taylor brand. Since the last year I'm not even working as I should and it was a sacrifice to buy it. I will no longer buy Taylor guitars and I will sell this Gt812e as soon as I can.
Regards.
EB
Regards.
EB
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- Mostly acoustic player
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Hi Enrico,
Sorry to hear you were unhappy with the price you negotiated/paid at your local dealer. We can't get involved with dealer transactions but thanks for making us aware.
Sorry to hear you were unhappy with the price you negotiated/paid at your local dealer. We can't get involved with dealer transactions but thanks for making us aware.
Beautiful instrument with wonderful tone. Use it for person pleasure and replaced a 1958 Gibson acoustic which had developed a twang. Short neck makes it difficult to use capo on 8,9 frets for Beatles songs. Wonderful feel. Have recommended similar model to friends.
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First nice guitar
I like my new GT 811e guitar. It was well protected when shipped. Beautiful looking and plays well. This is my first “nice” guitar. Good experience with Reverb and Eddie’s Guitars.
Amazing Guitar
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Just an all round great acoustic.
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Extremely playable with ambiance typically found in a much larger package
As an existing Grand Auditorium owner, I was looking for that "great Taylor sound" in a smaller profile instrument. I found it with the GT 811e. I am an average sized person, and the body depth, width, and length made it easier for me to stand and play for long periods. The shorter scale length perfectly suited any song I wanted to perform as a solo guitarist, but the tighter frets made it difficult (even with my smaller hands) to use a capo higher than the 5th fret. I fell in love with the rosewood/spruce combo, which mimicked larger Taylors, and I found it more resonant than the ash, mahogany, or walnut tone wood variations of the GTe. I immediately adored the fit/feel of the GT body style - if you can find the tone that you crave in the available wood types, it's a no-regret purchase that will keep you smiling.
Love my 811e!
Love the GTe 811. Meets all my expectations and more. Looking forward to future GTe models: 721, 511??