The American Dream® Series Guitars
Starting at $1,499 USD C$2,099 CAD SFr.1749 CHF kr11999 DKK £1,449 GBP €1599 EUR kr15999 NOK kr16799 SEK
Solid Woods. Great Value.
Designed at the intersection of craftsmanship, rich acoustic tone and value for everyday musicians, the American Dream Series is Taylor's most affordable family of solid-wood, U.S.-made acoustic guitars. These guitars boast all the projection, sustain and tonal depth a player would expect from a Taylor, presented at a price that makes premium craftsmanship accessible to more players. Choose from Grand Pacific and Grand Concert models, all outfitted with our tone-enhancing V-Class bracing inside, as well as chamfered edges and slender Taylor necks for playing comfort. Finished off with clean appointments to preserve their rootsy look, American Dream Series guitars delivers neo-vintage inspiration for players of all styles.
Meet the American Dream Series
Solid tonewoods, V-Class bracing and signature Taylor playability—everything you need in a guitar, and nothing you don't.
The American Dream® Grand Pacific
Starting at $1,499 USD
7 Models
AD17
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Body Wood: Ovangkol
Shape: Grand Pacific
Cutaway: Non-cutaway
Electronics: No Electronics
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
AD17e
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Body Wood: Ovangkol
Shape: Grand Pacific
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
AD17 Blacktop
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Body Wood: Ovangkol
Shape: Grand Pacific
Electronics: No Electronics
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
AD17e Blacktop
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Body Wood: Ovangkol
Shape: Grand Pacific
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
AD27
Top Wood: Tropical Mahogany
Body Wood: Sapele
Shape: Grand Pacific
Electronics: No Electronics
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
AD27e
Top Wood: Tropical Mahogany
Body Wood: Sapele
Shape: Grand Pacific
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
AD27e Flametop
Top Wood: Big Leaf Maple
Body Wood: Maple
Shape: Grand Pacific
Cutaway: Non-cutaway
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Specialty: 6-String
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
The American Dream® Grand Concert
Starting at $1,699 USD
1 Models
AD22e
Top Wood: Tropical Mahogany
Body Wood: Sapele
Shape: Grand Concert
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Specialty: 6-String
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
FEATURES
Essential Features and Clean Aesthetics
With two tonewood pairings and a sleek, unpretentious visual character, the American Dream Series delivers performance without frills.
Experience the Richness of Solid Tonewoods
The American Dream Series is Taylor's most affordable entry point into the world of solid woods, which boast powerful resonance and distinct tonal flavors. Choose from the warmth and focus of sapele with mahogany or the clarity and balance of ovangkol with spruce.
Innovation Inside, Comfort Outside
Every model in the American Dream Series is built with our V-Class bracing, which articulates the guitar's vibration to produce unmatched volume and blooming sustain. On the outside, these guitars feature chamfered edges for a smoother, more accommodating feel.
Expression System 2 Acoustic Pickup
All models in the American Dream Series are available with ES2 electronics, the proprietary under-saddle pickup and preamp that delivers authentic acoustic tone when you plug in through an amp or PA. Select models are available without electronics.
Austere Details for a Neo-Traditional Aesthetic
The American Dream Series is sparingly appointed with subtle details that evoke a restrained, old-school sensibility, including 4mm dot fretboard inlays, faux tortoiseshell pickguards (except Blacktop models) and a thin matte finish that preserves resonance.
Blacktop Finish Makes a Bold Statement
Sporting a striking matte black finish treatment for the spruce top, the AD17 Blacktop is a Grand Pacific dreadnought that blends its traditional footprint with a contemporary visual flair.
AeroCase Included with Every Guitar
Every guitar in the American Dream Series comes with a super-durable AeroCase, a soft-sided case that offers all the protection of a traditional hardshell case at one-third the weight.
WHAT EXPERTS ARE SAYING
The back-to-basics simplicity of the AD17 Blacktop’s appearance may be minimalistic, but its tone is astonishingly upscale and luxurious.
Gold Award
The back-to-basics simplicity of the AD17 Blacktop’s appearance may be minimalistic, but its tone is astonishingly upscale and luxurious.
Gold Award
Playability is simply superb, with the neck providing a smooth slinky feel that lives up to the 'dream' designation of the series name.
Gold Award
Befitting its large, dreadnought- style dimensions, the AD17 delivers powerful volume projection but, unlike the typical scooped mids of a dreadnought, its mid- range is impressively boosted, providing a rich, sweet, well-balanced voice that is ideal for fingerstyle as well as punchy rhythm playing.
Gold Award
The resonance and sustain is also impressive, with decay that retains body and blends seamlessly with the percussive blast of the initial pick attack.
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...
Playability is simply superb, with the neck providing a smooth slinky feel that lives up to the “dream” designation of the series name.
Playability is simply superb, with the neck providing a smooth slinky feel that lives up to the “dream” designation of the series name.
MEET THE OTHER SERIES
GT
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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
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Solid tops and a focus on playability set the Academy Series apart, offering a welcoming feel at an approachable price.
100
Series Guitars
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Solid spruce tops with layered walnut back and sides serve up projection, power and balance without breaking the bank.
200
Series Guitars
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200 Standard, Plus and Deluxe models offer three tiers of musical inspiration and a diverse collection visual styles.
300
Series Guitars
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Two tonewood combinations give the 300 Series wide-ranging musical versatility, offering choices for virtually every player.
400
Series Guitars
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Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce deliver balanced, adaptable tone that can perform across different playing styles.
500
Series Guitars
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Mahogany and Western Red cedar offer distinctive musical personalities that are unique to the 500 Series.
600
Series Guitars
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Big Leaf maple and torrefied Sitka spruce serve up highly adaptable tone that showcases each player's technique.
700
Series Guitars
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Solid Indian rosewood and spruce serve up a wide range of musical possibilities dressed in striking aesthetics.
800
Series Guitars
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Rosewood and spruce yield a stunning blend of musical versatility, articulation and rich presence across the tonal spectrum.
900
Series Guitars
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Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce with V-Class bracing make for a distinctively bold voice with incredible tonal balance.
Koa
Series Guitars
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Hawaiian koa's sparkling, bold musical response is famous for improving with time, giving these guitars a multigenerational appeal.
Presentation
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Honduran rosewood and sinker redwood serve up incredible tonal warmth and complexity complemented by artful aesthetic details.
GS Mini
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Solid tops, a comfortable feel and a spontaneous musical personality put GS Mini guitars in a class of their own.
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Series Guitars
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With plenty of power and a comfortable frame, the Big Baby Taylor is ideal for impromptu playing sessions, songwriting and more.
Baby Taylor
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