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.
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
Currently out of stock.
50th Anniversary 414ce Special Edition
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$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
414ce Special Edition
View Model
$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
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
Currently out of stock.
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
Currently out of stock.
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
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
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
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
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
All 400 Series guitars include a deluxe brown hardshell case for protection and transportation.
WHAT EXPERTS ARE SAYING
“The quality is more or less immaculate and the playability is first rate and ultra-silky.”
''Players looking for dreadnought-like performance with Taylor’s clear tonal character and easy playability will want to check it out."
“It is reassuring to note that a human armed with a chisel and old-fashioned ingenuity is capable of making waves—waves of both surf and sound, perhaps the biggest revolution in acoustic guitar architecture since the dawn of X-Bracing.”
MEET THE OTHER SERIES
The American Dream®
Series Guitars
Starting at $1799 USD
Neo-vintage aesthetics and all-solid tonewoods deliver all the essentials of a satisfying, inspiring musical experience.
GT
Series Guitars
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
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
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
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
Starting at $2499 USD
Two tonewood combinations give the 300 Series wide-ranging musical versatility, offering choices for virtually every player.
500
Series Guitars
Starting at $3299 USD
Urban Ironbark delivers a musical personality that's entirely unique to the Taylor 500 Series.
600
Series Guitars
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
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
Starting at $3399 USD
Rosewood, spruce, V-Class bracing and a host of player-focused appointments make the 800 Series the quintessential Taylor experience.
900
Series Guitars
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
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
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
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
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
Starting at $449 USD
The Baby Taylor makes great acoustic tone accessible and travel-ready.
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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.
