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GTe Blacktop (2022)
6-String | Spruce Top | Walnut Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | Eucalyptus Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics
6-String | Spruce Top | Walnut Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck... More
UPC: #00887766113294
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
- Solid walnut back and sides for rich, warm tone
- Solid spruce top serves up projection and clarity
- GT body offers a bold voice in a compact frame
- Striking matte-black finish treatment for top
- Includes ES2 pickup and a light, sturdy AeroCase
Overview
GTe Blacktop
With its compact body shape and punchy sound, the GTe Blacktop adds a fresh visual flavor to our line of GT guitars along with a new sonic profile thanks to its walnut back and sides. Along with a spruce top, this model's all-solid tonewoods yields a midrange-focused response similar to mahogany but with a bit more overtone presence. Walnut's initially dry character opens up as the guitar is played, and you'll notice more bloom and power in the low end with time. The C-Class bracing inside dials up even more bass resonance and warmth. Its balance and clarity makes the GTe Blacktop a great choice for live play, recording, or songwriting purposes, pairing up with the portable GT frame for a seriously fun experience that's both comfortable and musically inspiring.
"I’d be hard-pressed to name any steel-string guitars that are easier to play than the GTs..."
Features
Taylor GT
Compact yet gifted with a bold voice, the GT’s scaled-down frame offers surprising tonal power and texture.
Walnut
Walnut’s crisp highs are balanced by a deep, woody low end that emerges as the guitar is played in.
Spruce
The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
Specifications
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Orientation Right Handed
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Bracing System C-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
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Electronics Expression System® 2
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Questions & Answers
Preguntas frecuentes
9 questions
What is the neck profile of the GTe?
Nut width, 1 23/32" Taylor standard soft C carve.
Hello, I own a Taylor GTe Blacktop, could you please tell me what is the right product for cleaning the bidy? Thank you, Roberto
Taylor satin cleaner <a href="https://www.taylorguitars.com/taylorware/guitar-care/taylor-satin-guitar-cleaner-4-oz#&gid=2&pid=1" target="_blank">https://www.taylorguitars.com/taylorware/guitar-care/taylor-satin-guitar-cleaner-4-oz#&gid=2&pid=1</a>
Will a 3.25" sound hole feedback cover work for this guitar?
The soundhole is 3 3/4" so that would be too small.
Is this the same as a "parlor" guitar?
It could be said that this is a parlor guitar with modern dimensions
Can I get one with a cutaway?
Sorry, they're not available with a cutaway.
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Are these guitars made of all-solid woods?
Yes - just like all our US-made instruments, these are constructed from all-solid woods.
What case do these come with?
GT models ship in Taylor's lightweight and ultra-protective AeroCase.
How big are these guitars?
The scale length and body size sit between our GS Mini and Grand Concert models.
Where are these guitars built?
GT models are made in our factory in San Diego, California, USA
Reviews
Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings
Amazing portable guitar!!!
Absolutely incredible! This guitar delivers a huge, rich sound in a compact, travel-friendly body. It’s a joy to play, with a solid, sturdy case that offers great protection on the go. The matte black finish adds a sleek, bold look—just be mindful, as it requires a bit of extra care to keep it pristine. Overall, it’s a fantastic guitar that exceeds expectations in both sound and build quality.
GTe blacktop
Purchased this apr one year ago and very very happy. Very nice looking, good quality without any gimmicks and pleasure to play and hear. Excellent value for money with sturdy bag too.
Pretty dry here during wintertime, but no problem so far with basic humidifier.
Pretty dry here during wintertime, but no problem so far with basic humidifier.
Perfect for the couch
The perfect couch guitar! I’ve always liked the GS mini but felt cramped playing them. This guitar is as comfortable as I could imagine and sounds considerable fuller than similar sized parlor guitars.
Easy on fingers and pleasing to eyes. Tonality a rich rainbow of harmonic blends with long sustain.
Out of the box, very good setup, no adjustments required. Easy on fingers to play. When playing the guitar, I seem to gravitate to songs in minor keys, perhaps because the guitar has a special way with the minor harmonic blends. Might be the sonic quality of walnut, or me turning into the quiet elegance of the black on brown appearance. A great pleasure to play, I get lost in the resonance when playing. When I received it, I noted as others have the irregular surface of the top from top end of the bridge toward the end pin. I contracted the distributor concerned that this was a defect in manufacture and contacted Taylor as well. Taylor assured me that this "was not a defect" but was simply a result of the asymmetrical C-Class bracing. The distributor didn't have another example to exchange it for. Since each wooden instrument is unique and I liked the sonic qualities of this guitar so well, I did not return it, even knowing that if I every wanted to resell it, it might raise questions with any future buyers. Based on play-ability, overall appearance and sonic qualities I would have rated this a 5+. However, it's just hard to overlook that irregularity in the top. The case is nice, light, protective and attractive. It is not however able to maintain internal humidity, even when keeping a humidifier in the case. The Taylor hard cases will maintain humidity for quite some time. So I'm adding a humidifier to the room where I keep the guitars as no hard cases available for this one and I can't get the humidity up to the range where they should be kept with humidifiers in the instruments. (Guitar purchased through Chicago Music Exchange- very helpful and quality distributor).
How does Taylor like my guitar?
I might like it if I had it. It is sitting at Taylor because of a manufacturing defect. Here’s hoping Taylor does the right thing and replaces it with a different guitar.
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- How I Use It
- Studio/Recording
- Describe Yourself
- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- Mostly acoustic player
Thanks for the message, Bob. I do see that your guitar came back to the factory and is being replaced under warranty. If you end up needing any additional assistance or have any questions, please respond to this email.
Love it, but.
Absolutely love the GT models and this one in particular. Playability and sound are top notch. In addition, it looks gorgeous. My only issue has been how susceptible it has been to humidity. I have 3 other Taylors with the Taylor Sense device, and this one is always picking up much more humidity than the other woods. I’m not sure if it is a feature of the specific wood, but it concerns me.
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- Describe Yourself
- I've been playing for a while now
Stepping stone
No matter how much neck relief was adjusted, the guitar buzzed, so I sent it back to Taylor. They did a neck reset. I then found the nut was too high and took it to my local guitar shop to have the slots lowered. When it was all said and done, the ES2 just didn't sound right though my Bose S1 Pro. After making numerous adjustments to the sensors, I ended up selling the guitar. But I really liked the GT dimensions, so I later purchased the GT811e. The only issue was again the nut. After having it lowered, the guitar plays and sounds like a dream.
- How I Use It
- Stage/Live Performance
- Describe Yourself
- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- Mostly acoustic player
Another Fabulous Taylor Guitar!
I have had a number of Taylor instruments over the years, all of which have been fantastic to play, have been beautifully built and have had that multi-faceted Taylor sound. My GTe Blacktop is no exception, including it's rather unique black Spruce top with natural American Walnut back and sides, it is a great addition to my collection. As I have found with all the Taylor dealers I have dealt with, John at Reidy's Music in Blackburn couldn't have been more helpful in assisting me in my quest for another acoustic guitar!
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- Describe Yourself
- I've been playing for a while now
- Describe Yourself
- I play both acoustic and electric
Nice sound but a lot of irregularities on the soundboards. Rather disappointed.
A nice guitar with a round and pleasant sound.
The projection is powerful given the size of the guitar.
For cons I find that the finishes are not up to the reputation of Taylor. The soundboard has very visible irregularities to the eye because of the black color, and quite perceptible to the touch. I'm disappointed with that. Even after an exchange the same defects are present.
Taylor explained to me that it was due to the difference in essence between the haromny table and the dams.
In this case why choose these types of wood??
If I had known that, I would not have chosen this model because of these too visible defects.
The projection is powerful given the size of the guitar.
For cons I find that the finishes are not up to the reputation of Taylor. The soundboard has very visible irregularities to the eye because of the black color, and quite perceptible to the touch. I'm disappointed with that. Even after an exchange the same defects are present.
Taylor explained to me that it was due to the difference in essence between the haromny table and the dams.
In this case why choose these types of wood??
If I had known that, I would not have chosen this model because of these too visible defects.
Hi Philippe,
Sounds like you're seeing some brace telegraphing in the top. This happens when braces are more parallel with the top grain but nothing to worry about. If it seems like something else, please reply to our email with some pics. If there's a defect, we'll take care of it under warranty. Thanks!
Sounds like you're seeing some brace telegraphing in the top. This happens when braces are more parallel with the top grain but nothing to worry about. If it seems like something else, please reply to our email with some pics. If there's a defect, we'll take care of it under warranty. Thanks!