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400 Series Guitars

Starting at $2,999 USD

Broad Utility, Striking Visuals

Blending an all-star tonewood pairing with striking visual appointments, the Taylor 400 Series offers a broad range of musical utility for working musicians of all stripes. Models feature solid Indian rosewood backs and sides paired with solid Sitka spruce tops, yielding a warm low-end character, clear trebles and a slightly scooped midrange that’s ideal for playing in arrangements with vocals or other instruments. V-Class bracing inside dials up the response with louder volume, longer sustain and greater harmony between notes, drawing out more of the rich overtone character that players love in the rosewood/spruce combo. Sunburst top finishes highlight the visual package for a stage-ready presence that’s not too precious for everyday use, while the built-in ES2 electronics offer faithful plugged-in tone for amplified scenarios. Whichever model you choose, you’re sure to find a reliable partner for all your musical pursuits.

400 Series

Starting at $2,999 USD

Meet the 400 Series

The rosewood/spruce tonewood pairing complemented with striking visuals make the 400 Series ready for the studio, the stage and everything in between.

400 Grand Auditorium

Starting at $2,999 USD

3 Models

414ce

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Auditorium

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

$2,999
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50th Anniversary 414ce Special Edition
$3,499

Top Wood: Sinker Redwood

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Auditorium

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

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414ce Special Edition
$2,999

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Auditorium

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

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400 Grand Concert

Starting at $2,999 USD

1 Models

412ce

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Concert

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

$2,999
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400 Grand Pacific

Starting at $2,999 USD

1 Models

417e

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Body Wood: Indian Rosewood

Shape: Grand Pacific

Cutaway: Non-cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

$2,999
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FEATURES

Time-Tested Tonewoods and Versatile Designs

The classic rosewood/spruce pairing and a range of body shapes offer a perfect match in sound and feel for any type of player.

Indian Rosewood + Sitka Spruce: Tone for Any Function

Indian Rosewood + Sitka Spruce: Tone for Any Function

One listen reveals why Bob Taylor loves the pairing of Indian rosewood with Sitka spruce: With its lush overtone response, crisp treble range and warm low end, it offers incredible balance and clarity that make it a highly versatile combo.

Performance-Focused Design Elements

Performance-Focused Design Elements

The 400 Series boasts innovations that refine the playing experience, including the comfortably slender, easy-to-adjust Taylor Neck and the tone-boosting V-Class bracing, which adds more volume and sustain while making for greater harmony between notes.

Expression System 2 Acoustic Pickup

Expression System 2 Acoustic Pickup

All 400 Series models come with built-in ES2 electronics, which feature a behind-the-saddle pickup that delivers clear, organic-sounding tone when you plug in to an amplifier or PA.

Sunburst Tops and Fresh Inlays

Sunburst Tops and Fresh Inlays

400 Series models boast an alluring sunburst top finish treatment, along with our Finial inlay design in Italian acrylic, inspired by decorative flourishes in woodworking and architecture.

Hardshell Case Included with Every Guitar

Hardshell Case Included with Every Guitar

All 400 Series guitars include a deluxe brown hardshell case for protection and transportation.

MEET THE OTHER SERIES

The American Dream®

Series Guitars

The American Dream®

Starting at $1799 USD

Neo-vintage aesthetics and all-solid tonewoods deliver all the essentials of a satisfying, inspiring musical experience.

GT

Series Guitars

GT

Starting at $1799 USD

Compact, comfortable and boldly voiced, the GT (grand theater) acoustic guitar offers an enjoyable, accessible experience for pros and casual players alike.

Academy

Series Guitars

Academy

Starting at $699 USD

Solid tops and a focus on playability set the Academy Series apart, offering a welcoming feel at an approachable price.

100

Series Guitars

100

Starting at $799 USD

Solid spruce tops paired with layered walnut or layered sapele yield rich tone at a great value for developing musicians.

200

Series Guitars

200

Starting at $999 USD

200 Standard, Plus and Deluxe models offer three tiers of musical inspiration and a diverse collection visual styles.

300

Series Guitars

300

Starting at $2499 USD

Two tonewood combinations give the 300 Series wide-ranging musical versatility, offering choices for virtually every player.

500

Series Guitars

500

Starting at $3299 USD

Urban Ironbark delivers a musical personality that's entirely unique to the Taylor 500 Series.

600

Series Guitars

600

Starting at $3299 USD

A range of body styles crafted with specially voiced Big Leaf maple and Sitka spruce yield a warm, punchy response covering a wide breadth of sounds and playing applications.

700

Series Guitars

700

Starting at $3499 USD

Select-grade Hawaiian koa serves up a lively punch with rich midrange sparkle and a raw, natural feel.

800

Series Guitars

800

Starting at $3699 USD

Rosewood, spruce, V-Class bracing and a host of player-focused appointments make the 800 Series the quintessential Taylor experience.

900

Series Guitars

900

Starting at $5999 USD

Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce with V-Class bracing make for a distinctively bold voice with incredible tonal balance.

Koa

Series Guitars

Koa

Starting at $5999 USD

Hawaiian koa's sparkling, bold musical response is famous for improving with time, giving these guitars a multigenerational appeal.

Presentation

Series Guitars

Presentation

Starting at $9999 USD

Honduran rosewood and sinker redwood serve up incredible tonal warmth and complexity complemented by artful aesthetic details.

GS Mini

Series Guitars

GS Mini

Starting at $499 USD

Solid tops, a comfortable feel and a spontaneous musical personality put GS Mini guitars in a class of their own.

Big Baby

Series Guitars

Big Baby

Starting at $499 USD

With plenty of power and a comfortable frame, the Big Baby Taylor is ideal for impromptu playing sessions, songwriting and more.

Baby Taylor

Series Guitars

Baby Taylor

Starting at $449 USD

The Baby Taylor makes great acoustic tone accessible and travel-ready.

Not sure what's the best Taylor guitar for you?

There's a Taylor for every player, whether you're a beginner or a pro. Explore the Taylor line by body shape and tonewood to find the right combination of feel and sound for you.

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Shapes

Each Taylor body shape yields a distinctive tonal personality and feel.

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Tonewoods

Premium tonewoods offer a range of tonal flavors and sound profiles.

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Model Numbers

Learn how Taylor model numbers work and what they tell you about our guitars.

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Please note, all models are available in a left-handed configuration at no additional charge, except most Builder's Edition models.