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AD27
Tropical Mahogany Top | Sapele Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | Eucalyptus Fretboard | No Electronics | Aerocase
Series: The American Dream®
UPC: #00887766106852
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1,499USD
Responsibly Sourced Materials
AeroCase Included
Sturdy and protective AeroCase included at no extra charge.
Lifetime Warranty with Registration
Limited Lifetime Warranty (U.S./Canada) or Extended Warranty (Details)
Factory Expert Service & Support
Responsive customer service from factory experts trained to help you get the most out of your guitar.
- U.S.-made with solid woods at an affordable price
- Grand Pacific body shape for seasoned, classic tone
- Solid sapele and mahogany for warm, bold sound
- V-Class bracing for enhanced sustain and volume
- Rounded edges for comfort, AeroCase for protection
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Overview
AD27
Boasting all-solid tonewoods and a clean, performance-focused style, the AD27 from Taylor's American Dream Series offers rich acoustic tone at a price that won't break the bank for everyday musicians. Sapele back and sides paired with a mahogany top generate a warm, seasoned response that evokes old-school acoustic recordings, a fitting sound for the traditional dreadnought style of the Grand Pacific body shape. Under the hood, V-Class bracing articulates the top for greater volume and longer sustain, resulting in clear low-end power without the "woofy" character that can frustrate players and recording engineers. This acoustic-only model also features chamfered edges for greater playing comfort and a lightweight, yet super-durable AeroCase for transport.
For weeks, I attacked the AD27 with everything in my arsenal: gentle melodies, aggressively bendy blues, jaunty gypsy jazz, Pete Townshend-esque strumming, bass-style snaps and pops, and country picking. The Taylor handled it all without complaint.
Even after traveling across country in a shipping box, the AD27 had low, buzz-free action right out of the case—and it stayed that way through some humid New York summer weeks. The intonation was excellent, and the tuning remained stable over long sessions. This is a guitar that wants to be played.
Taylor has managed to cut costs while preserving the quality you’d expect from a premium American-made instrument—and added a new voice to its guitar choir along the way.
The AD27 has a big voice, and it rings out clearly and has nice complexity in the midrange, with lots of low-end girth.
If single notes and arpeggios ring sweetly, strummed chords can sound loud, massive, and robust.
Physically and sonically, the AD27 was able to stand up to my very heavy right hand. It never lost composure or sounded strident—no matter how hard I strummed.
...the AD27’s tone is deeper than almost any acoustic I’ve played. It sounds thick and full—but not dull. Although the treble range sounds clear and articulate, it’s accompanied by a rich undertone that gives single notes a stamp of authority.
Not only do the guitars offer maximum bang-for-the-buck, in the AD27e you get a wood combination that’s not available on any other Grand Pacific model.
Editor's Pick Award
The AD27 has a big voice, and it rings out clearly and has nice complexity in the midrange, with lots of low-end girth.
For Taylor fans on a budget who can live without elaborate appointments or more exotic woods, the American Dream series is a no-brainer.
Without question, these guitars are bound to be hot, and I’d recommend checking one out at your favorite Taylor dealer!
The instrument’s relatively large body produced respectable volume, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the guitar to players looking for a single guitar to cover many styles.
Editor's Pick Award
The guitars in the series are the lowest-priced American-made guitars Taylor has ever offered, and it’s no coincidence that they have been introduced at a time when the pandemic has made it more difficult than ever for people to purchase new guitars.
Editor's Pick Award
As the low-cost realization of Andy Powers’ mission to create an instrument with a round, buoyant tone and the flexibility to cover a wealth of different styles, the American Dream AD27 is a guitar for the times, with an inspiring sound that will please players of all kinds...
Features
Grand Pacific
This round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone.
Sapele
One of the best all-around tonewoods there is, sapele will deliver for any playing style.
No Electronics
Whether you’re an acoustic purist or simply don’t need a pickup, we’ve got you covered.
V-Class Bracing
Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns.
Specifications
Highlights
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Scale Length 25-1/2"
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Bracing V-Class Bracing
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Pickguard Tortoise
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Tuners Taylor Nickel
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Strings Coated Phosphor Bronze - Light
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Body Width 16”
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Nut & Saddle Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
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Truss Rod Cover Black Plastic
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Number of Frets 20
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Case Aerocase
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Body Length 20”
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Body Depth 4 5/8"
