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Gig Bag Included
Solid Sitka Spruce Top
Reduced Scale Grand Symphony
Sapele Laminate Back/Sides
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Great Little Guitar!
The GS Mini is a terrific little instrument. Because of the Grand Auditorium shape, it doesn't look like a toy (e.g.,the Baby Taylor). The intonation is spot-on and with the short scale, it feels much "faster" than a full-sized guitar.The sound is not as full or rich as a regular-sized Taylor, but what it lacks in subtlety, it makes up in volume...it's amazingly loud for a miniature guitar.The gig bag is well made and has backpack straps, so there's no reason to leave it behind when you travel. I've had mine for about 3 weeks, and I haven't touched either of my full-sized guitars since I got it. It's really fun to play.My only reservation would be to guitarists with exceptionally large hands or fingers. The fingerboard can get a little crowded.Highly recommended and a great value. Top to learn more
October 27, 2010
(Indianapolis, IN USA) | Helpful Votes: 14 | Rating: 5
Taylor GSmini is a winner!
Finally received my GS Mini (Which had been on order for 2 months) and it was worth the wait.I own a number of full-sized taylor guitars (a T5 and a 612-CE) and was looking for a lower-cost acoustic I could throw in the car and take with me when traveling.The GS mini comes with a nice soft-case (a step-above a gig bag IMHO) that has shoulder-straps and a big pocket on the front for tuner, cables, music, etc...The guitar itself is a reduced scale, yet doesn't feel like a "toy" or kids guitar. The sound is impressive. Maybe not a s deep or rich as a full-sized GS or Dreadnought, but plenty full for its size.The guitar arrived with basically a straight neck (no relief), which can cause some string buzz if you dig into it. But once the guitar acclimates to my house and the RH here in New England, I'll tweak the truss rod and give it a bit of relief.Very easy to play up and down the neck, and yet doesn't feel too cramped due to the reduced scale.All in... Top to learn more
October 13, 2010
(MA United States) | Helpful Votes: 12 | Rating: 5
Perfect for life on the go. Or on the couch. The GS Mini was designed to be the ultimate musical companion, wherever you go — or stay. Inspired by the big, bold sound of Taylor's award-winning GS body shape, the GS Mini scales things down without skimping on sound, packing a lot of tone into a comfortable, portable size and giving you a guitar that's incredibly fun to play. With Taylor's patented NT® neck, you'll always enjoy signature Taylor intonation and playability. So, wherever you end up, whether you're on tour or on the porch, the GS Mini is always ready to play.
Specifications
Model GS Mini
Shape Grand Symphony
Back/Sides Sapele Laminate
Top Solid Sitka Spruce
Cutaway None
Headstock Overlay Lexan
Finish Satin
Rosette 3-Ring
Neck Sapele
Nut Width 1 11/16"
Purfling Black/White/Black
Fretboard Ebony
Inlays 5 mm dots
No. of Frets 20
Overall Length 36 5/8"
Scale Length 23 1/2"
Body Length 17 5/8"
Body Width 14 3/8"
Body Depth 4 7/16"
Nut/Saddle Tusq
Tuners Chrome
Bridge Ebony
Bridge Pins Plastic
Pickguard Tortoise (GS Mini shape)
Electronics None
Strings Elixir® Medium Gauge Strings with NANOWEB® Coating
mini delivers
I bought the Mini to replace a Baby Taylor. It is a better guitar than the Baby Taylor I had, which I really liked for itssound quality and easy action. The Mini is a slightly different box. It plays easily as do most Taylors, deliversa pretty substantial bass for such a small guitar and intonates well. Flatpicking seems to bring out itssonant qualities and there is good separation between strings and between notes. It doesn't break upor sound like a collection of indistinct tones as some smaller boxes might when pushed. The Taylor gigbag is excellent as it was and is for the Baby Taylors. For the Mini it includes a neck support, a good safetyfeature. Taylor markets a pickup for this guitar and I could see using it in performance, but I will keepmine at home, right next to my bed, to pick up and play when a musical idea comes along. I recommendthe guitar to anyone looking for a decent travel size guitar with a big guitar feel. I won't... Top to learn more
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Dreadnought
Gig Bag Included
Sapele Back/Sides
Scalloped Bracing
Solid Sitka Spruce Top
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Best in Class
Summary: This is a great mid-level acoustic. Good finish, very resistant to fingerprints so it looks nice. The solid sitka spruce top gives a good tone. Very nice for an acoustic guitar under $1,000. For the price, it's a definite "best in class".Sound: It is very adaptable to all styles of music. It lends itself well to anything from acoustic rock, jazz, blues, country, etc.The 10 works well with most techniques (i. e. hammers and pulls, bends, vibrato, etc). It's easy to form bar chords on the neck. It has very good resonance and tone. It's not very good for slide guitar, though, because it loses sound quality with any tuning that involves notes more than half a step away from standard. So, It works well with Eb tuning, but not so much for Drop D, Drop Db, etc. DADGad sounds alright, though. If you just play it normally (standard tuning, no slide), it has great sound quality, especially compared to other brands in the same price range. For their lowest model,...
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Look no further!
You cannot find a better sounding guitar for the price. Period. I had been a faithful Alvarez player for 10 years. I found this guitar at a shop in Corpus Christi and fell in love with it. It has a well balenced tone; crisp high end with clear low end. The over all action was a bit higher than I liked, but the work out is well worth the sound.
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August 16, 2010
| Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5
Money well spent
A very good guitar. I have several inexpensive guitars that I like very well and some that I really hate. After going to guitar center and playing all the guitarsup to 1500.00 I went on craig's list and found one of these for 450.00 with a gig bag, capo, tuner and stand. I had to shop around some and had to wait a couple of weeks but it was worth it. The only guitar I found (in the price range)that I liked better for general tone and playability was a 1200.00 all wood Martin.The action on the guitar is slightly tight, but as stated in earlier reviews, the crisp, consistent tone is worth it. Also I notice mine does not have stamped Taylor tuners, which leads me to believe that the stock tuners are not Taylor tuners. It does seem to slip out of tune a bit, but if I have to spend 44.00 bucks on a set of 18:1 Taylors I don't mind. I recorded a demo of a song I wrote on it and was very pleased with the depth of tone. I would not recommend putting a pickup inside an acoustic...
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February 16, 2011
| Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
Product Description
Learn About the Taylor Guitars 110 Model
The Taylor 110 is a superb option for the budget-minded guitarist or an “extra” guitar for the seasoned player, the 110 has an extremely rich and versatile voice.
Dreadnought Guitars: A Taylor Tradition the Taylor 110 Continues
Bob Taylor launched his career crafting Dreadnoughts and Jumbos, working with shapes he inherited from Sam Radding, the owner of the American Dream guitar shop, where he and Taylor co-founder Kurt Listug got their start.
"Our dreadnought early on was pretty boxy, and the Jumbo was kind of a big square thing, too — kind of the American Dream take on the J200 or the big Guild stuff, back in the ’70s,” Bob recalls.
In 2003, the dreadnought underwent a major revoicing to give it a more competitive identity among flatpickers. A cannon, it boasted 50 percent more volume and a stronger bass response, and yielded a potent growl when players dug in without upsetting Taylor’s sonic balance.
The Taylor Dreadnought delivers a vintage dreadnought sound for the 21st Century.
More About the 100 Series of Taylor Guitars
Taylor’s 100 Series premium guitars will change your expectations about what a serious entry-level instrument can embody. Featuring solid Sitka spruce tops and either laminated sapeleback and sides, both series deliver the quality sound and feel you’d expect from a Taylor.
You don’t need to sacrifice great tone and playability when you’re looking for extra value. The sapele laminate 100 Series guitars are the real deal, crafted to deliver the complete Taylor experience, and, with laminate back and sides, are extra resilient.
You can feel good in knowing that when you buy a Taylor at any level, you get precision craftsmanship, and great tone.
Taylor 100 Series Guitars: A Rite of Passage
For some young adults, getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage. For others, getting their first Taylor is. The 100 Series Taylor guitars are perfect for young players who are ready to take things to the next level. With the easiest playability and best intonation in the industry, family porch jams never sounded so good.
Tone and Playability: Hallmarks of 100 Series Guitars
Tone and playability are hallmarks of Taylor guitars, and you’ll find the 100 Series® delivers plenty of each. Sporting a solid Sitka spruce top and sapele laminate back and sides, the redesigned 100 Series cutaway and Taylor electronics options. Value, yes. Compromise, no.
About Taylor Guitars
Founded in 1974, Taylor Guitars has evolved into one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium acoustic and electric guitars. Renowned for blending an innovative use of modern technology with a master craftsman's attention to detail, Taylor guitars are widely considered the best sounding and easiest to play in the world. Many of today's leading musicians make Taylor their guitar of choice, including Dave Matthews, Prince, Mick Jagger and Taylor Swift. Top to learn more
A superb option for the budget-minded guitarist or an "extra" guitar for the seasoned player, the 110 has an extremely rich and versatile voice.
Taylor 110 Specs
Type/Shape: 6-String Dreadnought
Back & Sides: Sapele Laminate
Top: Sitka Spruce
Soundhole Rosette: Plastic
Neck: Sapele
Fretboard: Ebony
Fretboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood
Binding: Black
Bridge: Ebony
Nut & Saddle: Tusq
Tuning Machines: Enclosed, Die-Cast Chrome Plated
Scale Length: 25 1/2 Inches
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16 Inches
Number of Frets: 20
Fretboard Radius: 15 Inches
Bracing: X-Brace
Finish: Varnish
Color: Natural
Body Width: 16 Inches
Body Depth: 4 5/8 Inches
Body Length: 20 Inches
Overall Length: 41 Inches
The Taylor 100 Series Tone and playability are hallmarks of Taylor guitars, and you'll find the 100 Series delivers plenty of each. Sporting a solid Sitka spruce top and sapele laminate back and sides, the redesigned 100 Series now features both Dreadnought and Grand Auditorium shapes, along with cutaway and Taylor electronics options. Value, yes. Compromise, no.
Loud and robust Sapele Laminate back/sides.
Classic pearloid dot inlays.
Sitka Spruce Top Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) grows in a coastal "pocket" from Northern California to Alaska. This dense, straight-grained wood has the highest strength and elasticity-to-weight ratio among available tonewoods, an attribute that makes it an ideal material not only for our soundboards, but for our internal bracing, as well. Sitka produces a slightly brighter tone than does Engelmann.
Sapele Laminate Back/Sides This exceptional, mahogany-like wood grows throughout the tropical rain forests of Nigeria and the Ivory Coast of Africa. Ever since we introduced it in 1998, its legion of fans has grown exponentially. As a tonewood, it's denser and harder than mahogany, so it has a crisper, clearer, brighter, "pop"-ier sound than its more familiar counterpart. Loud and robust, with a lovely ribboned grain, sapele has been used by Spanish guitar makers for many years.
Varnish Finish A durable varnish finish offers protection, good looks, and a smooth feel to the touch. The spruce top's beauty shines right through.
Dreadnought Body Shape The original Dreadnought acoustic guitar appeared early in the 20th Century, and its no-frills, no-nonsense shape made it a logical namesake of the huge battleships of that day. Most subsequent Dreadnoughts, including Taylor's, have been derivative of that early design. In 1997, however, Bob Taylor re-designed the Taylor Dreadnought by softening the curves at the top and bottom and generally refining its overall shape. In 2003, gloss-finish Dreadnoughts also underwent bracing refinements that substantially increased their overall volume and bass response, without sacrificing Taylor's signature balance and clarity. Dreadnought six-strings shine as "plectrum" or "rhythm" guitars because they respond well to flatpicking or light-to-heavy strumming.
Chrome-Plate Tuners Taylor Tuners continue the industry-leading 18:1 gear ratio that they've been using, yet yield even greater precision with the help of a manufacturing process that employs the same gear-cutting machines used by Swiss watchmakers. The more precisely-machined gears virtually eliminate the slight "slop", or slack, typical among tuners, which makes it even easier for Taylor owners to get--and stay--in tune. Taylor Tuners also feature an elegant aesthetic touch, with the Taylor logo cleanly etched on the back. Top to learn more
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Spruce Top & Nato back and sides
Rosewood fretboard
Natural Satin wood finish
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Customer Review
Great guitar for the value!
Age: 16I've always wanted to learn guitar and after I got a summer job, I finally was able to purchase an instrument to learn on. Let me start off by mentioning I'm a classically trained musician in piano and keyboard percussion, so I have a bit of know-how about instruments. I played around with a few "higher end" guitars at shops when I was trying to figure out what to get. I honestly can not tell any difference in tone quality between those high end guitars and this one. The tone is warm, resonant, and full; something I didn't expect from such a cheap guitar. The appearance is probably the only difference. This guitar isn't flashy by any means, but the smooth wood is very nice to the touch. It is also a matte finish, which I prefer to a gloss finish. It came packaged securely. The tuner works well also (comes with batteries). Overall, I'm happy with this purchase. Top to learn more
July 13, 2011
| Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 5
Product Description
The best deal you'll find in a great acoustic guitar, the Jasmine S35 features a Spruce top and Mahogany back & sides with a satin finish. Contemporary styling and time-tested construction methods produce an instrument that is built to last and most importantly, sounds powerful and clean on all strings, from treble to bass. Chrome covered tuning machines and a rosewood fretboard are also featured. Planet Waves Pick Sampler (#PW-SAMPLER) sold exclusively by GO-DPS. Top to learn more
A Great Deal.
My guitar arrived here in Afghanistan today after only a WEEK. It is in perfect condition. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that the picks that were supposed to come with it didn't. Thats not really a problem, $3.50 value. Its a very nice guitar for the price. fretboard feels good and the strings aren't horrible. I would buy some extra sets of strings, but that is true for any guitar. This is not a beautifully finished guitar but it still looks great. I bought this because I needed something that wasn't expensive so I wouldn't have to worry about it getting beat up here in Afghanistan. Overall, my impression is that this is a real guitar for an inexpensive price. Buy yourself one! Top to learn more
August 23, 2011
| Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 4
The Guitar Is O.K. And Thats All...
You hear people saying that this guitar is great. Its just Ok. And thats all. In the first place, the prouduct dimensions stated about this guitar are Incorrect! Its not 5.5 x 18 x 41.8. It's 4 3/4 x 15.5 x 41.5. That's what it really is! I was dissapointed by that! I was expecting a deeper bass sound. It wasn't there. The product dimension sizes fooled me. So I had to tell this. Thats either false advertising, or a mistake. It wasn't as thick and solid as one might think it should be either. It feels Very fragile. The real value of this guitar is 60 dollars. I also didnt get the assesories that were advertised to come with it. And thats the truth. So be careful guys. Top to learn more
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Sapele Back/Sides
Gig Bag Included
Solid Sitka Spruce Top
Grand Auditorium
ES-T Electronics; Cutaway
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Absolutely LOVE this guitar!
If you have ever played a Taylor guitar you know that they are truly amazing. For the most part they are more expensive than other brands but worth every penny. I had played live with a Taylor 314CE several times and can honestly say that the 114CE sounds every bit as good as the Taylor 314CE which costs over twice as much. For those that are wondering, the main difference between the 114CE and the higher Taylor models is the type and amount of "real" wood used on the body. The 114CE has the real wood front with real-wood-looking sides and back (it's actually a laminate). The electrical pickups in these guitars are IDENTICAL to the pickups in the top of the line Taylor models. I play live a lot and the sound is clean, clear and super easy to adjust. The pickup uses a 9v battery that lasts me about a month with live playing, roughly 3 times per week for 2 hours each time. The battery compartment is located on the back end of the body and is easy to change without removing... Top to learn more
July 31, 2010
(Mesa, AZ USA) | Helpful Votes: 18 | Rating: 5
Taylor 114 CE
Not sure if I would buy on online - I would want to hear it first. I bought one of these at my local music store. It has an amazing sound, if you are looking into getting a guitar at around this price (or even a little less). I highly suggest you play one of these and a bunch of others to make up your mind what feels good. The Taylor sound good and will make your playing sound better. It also has great action - making it very easy to play. Often people buy cheap guitars for beginners that are hard to keep in tune and play. This leads to the prospective player loosing interest. Don't do the cycle. Buy a Taylor and if you don't like it, or give up, you can resell it on ebay ;). This isn't solidwood and many people want to move up to solidwood (not composite) however the composite is much better at differing humidity. Top to learn more
July 19, 2009
(Morrisville, NC United States) | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 5
I'm impressed
This guitar is comfortable to hold, easy to play and sounds like a much more expensive guitar. The combination of woods in concert with Taylor"s remarkable engineering make this a concert ready instrument. I was looking for a light weight small body with uncompromising sound and the 114ce delivers. Plug it in and it comes alive. Sometimes when you purchase an item, you can have a bit of buyers remorse after a few days...not a chance with the Taylor. The highs are bright and the lows are quite rich. It comes with 12 gauge Elixers which I have not always appreciated, but in this case I think it may be a perfect match. I play for an 2 hours or more every day and this new addition has earned a spot in my rotation. When I want to play a bright melody, I will reach for this guitar. Top to learn more
March 16, 2011
| Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 5
Product Description
Learn About the Taylor Guitars 114ce Model
Quality, style and an attractive price are compelling features you’ll find in the 214 before you even pick one up. Of course, one strum backs everything up with great tone. The Taylor 114ce is a superb option for the budget-minded guitarist or an "extra" guitar for the seasoned player, the 114ce has an extremely rich and versatile voice.
The 114ce offers both the classic look of a rosewood/spruce Dreadnought and optimization for performance with cutaway access and Taylor electronics.
Grand Auditorium Guitars: A Taylor Tradition the Taylor 114ce Continues
Introduced in 1994 to commemorate Taylor’s 20th Anniversary, the Grand Auditorium would go on to establish itself as a definitive Bob Taylor original. Tonally, the guitar embodied the qualities of balance, clarity, and versatility that became hallmark Taylor traits. Visually, the shape gave the world an equally balanced and refined aesthetic of smooth curves. In both respects, the GA was at once big enough and small enough to cover a lot of ground.
The goal, Bob says, was simply to make a guitar that was big like a dreadnought, but without a dreadnought’s traditionally boomy sound, even though the Taylor dreadnought wasn’t boomy compared to other guitar brands. "I was looking for a good, clear tone that had volume when you played fingerstyle, which was pretty popular at the time, but then when you strummed didn’t have too much bass."
The GA has the width and depth of a Dreadnought, but its tapered waist and contours give it the appearance of a smaller instrument, making it comfortable to play. The tonal balance means it’s full in the lower register, present in the midrange, and sparkling on the treble strings.
The GA’s tonal balance also made it a favorite of engineers.
"You put a mic in front of the guitar and set everything to zero, you turn on the tape, and you play," Bob explains. "A lot of studio owners and engineers bought the GA just to put in the studio, because when things started going bad with players' guitars during a session, the engineer would say, 'We can get this job done today if you just play this guitar.' A lot of it was the shape. We made a few bracing changes, but we depended on the shape to change that tone."
More About the 100 Series of Taylor Guitars
Taylor’s 100 Series premium guitars will change your expectations about what a serious entry-level instrument can embody. Featuring solid Sitka spruce tops and either laminated sapeleback and sides, both series deliver the quality sound and feel you’d expect from a Taylor.
You don’t need to sacrifice great tone and playability when you’re looking for extra value. The sapele laminate 100 Series guitars are the real deal, crafted to deliver the complete Taylor experience, and, with laminate back and sides, are extra resilient.
You can feel good in knowing that when you buy a Taylor at any level, you get precision craftsmanship, and great tone.
Taylor 100 Series Guitars: A Rite of Passage
For some young adults, getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage. For others, getting their first Taylor is. The 100 Series Taylor guitars are perfect for young players who are ready to take things to the next level. With the easiest playability and best intonation in the industry, family porch jams never sounded so good.
Tone and Playability: Hallmarks of 100 Series Guitars
Tone and playability are hallmarks of Taylor guitars, and you’ll find the 100 Series® delivers plenty of each. Sporting a solid Sitka spruce top and sapele laminate back and sides, the redesigned 100 Series cutaway and Taylor electronics options. Value, yes. Compromise, no.
About Taylor Guitars
Founded in 1974, Taylor Guitars has evolved into one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium acoustic and electric guitars. Renowned for blending an innovative use of modern technology with a master craftsman's attention to detail, Taylor guitars are widely considered the best sounding and easiest to play in the world. Many of today's leading musicians make Taylor their guitar of choice, including Dave Matthews, Prince, Mick Jagger and Taylor Swift. Top to learn more
Taylor's 114ce features a cutaway and ES-T pickup enhance Taylor's signature Grand Auditorium body shape, for a versatile instrument with style and substance.
114ce Specs
Type/Shape: 6-String Grand Auditorium
Back & Sides: Sapele Laminate
Top: Sitka Spruce
Soundhole Rosette: Plastic
Neck: Sapele
Fretboard: Ebony
Fretboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood
Binding: Black
Bridge: Ebony
Nut & Saddle: Tusq
Tuning Machines: Enclosed, Die-Cast Chrome Plated
Scale Length: 25 1/2 Inches
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16 Inches
Number of Frets: 20
Fretboard Radius: 15 Inches
Bracing: X-Brace
Finish: Varnish
Color: Natural
Cutaway: Venetian
Electronics: Taylor ES-T
Body Width: 16 Inches
Body Depth: 4 5/8 Inches
Body Length: 20 Inches
Overall Length: 41 Inches
Loud and robust Sapele Laminate back/sides.
Classic pearloid dot inlays.
ES-T pickup onboard.
The Taylor 100 Series Tone and playability are hallmarks of Taylor guitars, and you'll find the 100 Series delivers plenty of each. Sporting a solid Sitka spruce top and sapele laminate back and sides, the redesigned 100 Series now features both Dreadnought and Grand Auditorium shapes, along with cutaway and Taylor electronics options. Value, yes. Compromise, no.
Sitka Spruce Top Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) grows in a coastal "pocket" from Northern California to Alaska. This dense, straight-grained wood has the highest strength and elasticity-to-weight ratio among available tonewoods, an attribute that makes it an ideal material not only for our soundboards, but for our internal bracing, as well. Sitka produces a slightly brighter tone than does Engelmann.
Sapele Laminate Back/Sides This exceptional, mahogany-like wood grows throughout the tropical rain forests of Nigeria and the Ivory Coast of Africa. Ever since we introduced it in 1998, its legion of fans has grown exponentially. As a tonewood, it's denser and harder than mahogany, so it has a crisper, clearer, brighter, "pop"-ier sound than its more familiar counterpart. Loud and robust, with a lovely ribboned grain, sapele has been used by Spanish guitar makers for many years.
Varnish Finish A durable varnish finish offers protection, good looks, and a smooth feel to the touch. The spruce top's beauty shines right through.
Grand Auditorium Body Shape The Grand Auditorium was the first guitar shape designed from scratch by Bob Taylor. It was unveiled to commemorate the company's 20th Anniversary in 1994, and since then it has more than lived up to its promise. Although the GA has the width and depth of a Dreadnought, its narrower waist gives it the appearance of a smaller instrument, adds treble "zing" across the guitar's tonal spectrum, sharpens the definition of individual notes, and also enables it to rest comfortably in the lap. Because we remove mass from the width of the GA's braces, the guitar top moves faster, resulting in a snappy, bell-like tone. The GA, available as a 6- or 12-sting, is designed to be a strong fingerpicking guitar that also can handle medium strumming, and is exceptionally versatile.
Venetian Cutaway The cutaway allows access to the upper frets. Many players moving to acoustic guitars grew accustomed to the cutaways on their electric guitars. Others simply like the freedom of movement into the upper register that a cutaway allows. Nowadays, cutaways are favored as much for their decorative appeal as for their function. The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the guitar. Grand Concerts and Grand Auditoriums have a steeper slope, while Dreadnoughts and Jumbos are a bit flatter.
ES-T Pickup Inspired by Taylor's Expression System technology, the Expression System Transducer, or ES-T, is a single-source, under-saddle transducer with individual elements for each string. (The ES-T was originally called the ES Element, but the name was changed to avoid confusion with another product.) The ES-T has an onboard preamp and the same active controls found on the full Expression System. Featuring a custom-voiced EQ and dynamic response, the system is powered by a 9-volt battery, with a battery life LED power indicator (which is lit when the battery is being used). The pickup also has a Phase switch for feedback control, which is located on the preamp board inside the soundhole.
Chrome-Plate Tuners Taylor Tuners continue the industry-leading 18:1 gear ratio that they've been using, yet yield even greater precision with the help of a manufacturing process that employs the same gear-cutting machines used by Swiss watchmakers. The more precisely-machined gears virtually eliminate the slight "slop", or slack, typical among tuners, which makes it even easier for Taylor owners to get--and stay--in tune. Taylor Tuners also feature an elegant aesthetic touch, with the Taylor logo cleanly etched on the back. Top to learn more
Silky balance to the tone that supports vocals beautifully
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This guitar DOES have a BIG SOUND for a small price
I was thrilled when my guitar arrived and even more so after I tuned it and began to play.My guitar is absolutely beautiful. The finish is flawless. And it's got that new guitar smell...ahhhhhh.It does have a pick guard (that is not shown in the photo on any website or in any catalog) which pleases me. It would be a shame to scratch the surface while strumming with a heavier pick. I read one review on a music vendor's website where the reviewer complained about Takamine and Jasmine printed all over the pick guard. And they were right about that...but I found it very easy to remove all these words by simply peeling off this protective sticker. Dah.The strings are a little heavier than I like but I'll be changing them in a few weeks anyway.The sound and craftsmanship is anything but what you would expect from such an affordable guitar and everything you'd expect to pay more for. It has a rich, full bodied sound.I am now a... Top to learn more
March 25, 2005
(Beaverton, OR USA) | Helpful Votes: 116 | Rating: 5
Great guitar for the price!
I normally don't write reviews, but this is an exception because I've been so pleased with this guitar. To be up-front, I didn't buy this through Amazon, but instead through a local retailer, at a similar price.To prep you for what I'm about to say, what I write is absolutely true, and from the heart of a pleased customer.Starting at age 13, I've been playing steel string guitar now for the last 37 years. When I was 16, I loved guitar playing so much that I committed to save up an entire summer's worth of life guard wages to buy myself a Martin D-35 guitar. I did so, and still have and love this guitar today - my main guitar.A while ago, I was at a local music store waiting for a non-guitar related service of some kind, and while I was waiting, I pulled a few guitars from the hangers on the wall, and messed around with some of my stock guitar riffs and pieces I know.Among those guitars was this Jasmine S34C guitar. I was really impressed... Top to learn more
Jasmine guitars are designed by the same craftsmen who make the world's hottest-selling all wood acoustic guitar…takamine. this full-line consists of mini jumbos, dreadnoughts, 12-strings, cutaways and acoustic/electrics all with popular body styles and features for today's player. each model features all-wood construction, popular finishes, ping machines, durability, and quality, "takamine level" construction and d'addario exp strings for rich tone and long life and the woods notice the japanese laminated spruce tops (solid spruce tops on some models), the fully bound rosewood fingerboards. select jasmine models include a kmc music designed cp-100 in-bridge pickup and pre-amp system. an exlusive series of guitars at remarkably affordable prices. Top to learn more
The NEX guitar body is a scaled-down Jumbo at heart. It has a silky balance to the tone that supports vocals beautifully.
Jasmine guitars are designed by the same craftsmen who make the world's hottest-selling all wood acoustic guitar…takamine. this full-line consists of mini jumbos, dreadnoughts, 12-strings, cutaways and acoustic/electrics all with popular body styles and features for today's player. each model features all-wood construction, popular finishes, ping machines, durability, and quality, "takamine level" construction and d'addario exp strings for rich tone and long life and the woods notice the japanese laminated spruce tops (solid spruce tops on some models), the fully bound rosewood fingerboards. select jasmine models include a kmc music designed cp-100 in-bridge pickup and pre-amp system. an exlusive series of guitars at remarkably affordable prices.
Sounds Good...But Quality A Different Story!!!
I had this guitar for three days. I opened it, looked it over, had a few dings and scratches, the strings looked good (no corrosion), basically looked like a $90 guitar.But I will say this...It sounds pretty good!! For a guitar in this price range with the stock strings on it, it really shocked me how outstanding it did sound....so now onto the 3 star reviewAnytime you get a new guitar, it is required by most guitar players to put your strings on it. As I was changing the strings, and I own three guitars so I am experienced in this regard, the nut flew off. I removed two strings and was polishing the fret board when it flew off, across my living room. I had to remove all the strings and was going to attempt to put the nut back on when I noticed the neck had a two inch crack in it now and the headstock was easily bendableMost people would have given 1 star for this guitar if this happened to them. But I realize I bought a $90 guitar, that... Top to learn more
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Taylor 814ce
Had the guitar expressed delivered to a mate in Vegas before having it hand carried back to Asia. Love every aspect of this beautiful guitar from its shape, size, design and sound. One of my best Taylors and will be having it around for a very long time. Thanks Taylor and Amazon- Top to learn more
April 18, 2011
| Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 5
Outstanding Guitar
The Taylor 814ce is an oustanding instrument. I played a LOT of other guitars in comparrison to this guitar. I will give a brief description of them and why I settled on this Taylor.The only guitar I played that had an even better voice was the Taylor 914ce. That really is a beautiful and outstanding guitar. The tuners are better, it projects better (really have to play it to believe me), and I think the pearl inlays are the most beautiful of any guitar. The negative is the price. If you really couldn't care less for paying another $1500ish dollars more, than get the 914ce.In this price range, the next closest guitar to the 814ce is the Martin GPCPA1. I was 51-49 on the Taylor versus the Martin. The Martin had a better deep and rich low but the 814ce is a little brighter on the highs and blends better. If you do a lot of hard picking, you will find many Taylors have a slight buzz. The Martins do not. I would not change the action on this because it... Top to learn more
April 20, 2012
| Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
Product Description
Taylor's offering in Indian rosewood, the 800 Series traces its roots to the earliest Taylors. Bob Taylor's latest design changes speak of traditional lutherie in the form of hand-set, figured maple binding--it's a gorgeous upgrade that complements the beautiful hues of rosewood and sparkling inlay work. The exquisite 814ce brings together the unmistakable tone of rosewood, true Taylor styling, and the versatility of a Grand Auditorium body. A Venetian cutaway and Expression System pickup complete the perfect picking package.
6-string Grand Auditorium with Venetian cutaway
Better amplification with the Taylor Expression System
Sitka Spruce top
Indian Rosewood back and sides
Ebony fretboard and bridge
Tusq nut and saddle
Gold-plated Taylor Tuners
Adjustable truss rode
Strung with Elixir Light Gauge Strings with NANOWEB Coating
Taylor's Grand Auditorium Shape The Grand Auditorium was the first guitar shape designed from scratch by Bob Taylor. It was unveiled to commemorate the company's 20th Anniversary in 1994, and since then it has more than lived up to its promise. Although the GA has the width and depth of a Dreadnought, its narrower waist gives it the appearance of a smaller instrument, adds treble "zing" across the guitars tonal spectrum, sharpens the definition of individual notes, and also enables it to rest comfortably in the lap. Because Taylor removed mass from the width of the GAs braces, the guitar top moves faster, resulting in a snappy, bell-like tone. The GA is designed to be a strong fingerpicking guitar that also can handle medium strumming, and is exceptionally versatile.
Features maple binding that complements the beautiful hues of rosewood and sparkling inlay work.
Solid sitka spruce top is joined with Indian rosewood sides and back for a bright tone and strong bass response.
A Venetian cutaway in the 814ce Grand Auditorium body allows better access to the upper frets. In the past, many players moving to acoustic guitars grew accustomed to the cutaways on their electric guitars, while others simply like the freedom of movement into the upper register that a cutaway allows. Now, cutaways are favored as much for their decorative appeal as for their function.
Made from Sitka and Indian Rosewood The top is made from Sitka Spruce, a dense, straight-grained wood that has the highest strength and elasticity-to-weight ratio among available tonewoods. It's these attributes that make Sitka Spruce an ideal material not only for soundboards, but also for internal bracing. The Sitka top will produce a tone slightly brighter tone than Engelmann Spruce.
The back and sides of the 814ce are made from Indian rosewood, which is coveted by players and guitar builders alike for its dark, luxurious coloration that ranges from brown to purple to rose to black, and for tonal characteristics that include a strong bass response and long sustain. It remains the most popular tonewood used in the making of high-quality acoustic guitars. Paired with the bright tone of Sitka spruce, it's an unstoppable combination.
Pure Reproduction of An Acoustic Sound In the past, Taylor had relied on after-market pickups that employed traditional piezo technology. But the result was a distorted tone that failed to capture the natural acoustic richness and dynamics of a Taylor for live performance. After several years of research, Taylor designed their own groundbreaking pickup system that uses magnetics much like a microphone. The result is an exceptionally pure reproduction of an acoustic guitars natural sound. The Taylor Expression System delivers an amplified tone that will satisfy the most demanding pro player, yet makes it simple for anyone to plug in and sound great.
The Taylor Expression System gives you a natural acoustic sound.
The Expression System incorporates three different magnetic sensors. Two strategically placed Dynamic Body Sensors affixed to the underside of the soundboard capture the complex nuances of the tops vibration, while a Dynamic String Sensor mounted beneath the fretboard extension registers string and neck vibration. The preamp boosts the pickup signal cleanly, without the need for artificial EQ "coloration." The balanced, low-impedance signal the Expression System produces can run direct into a mixer or PA in most situations, and is free of distortion at almost any volume.
Three simple, unintrusive onboard control knobs preserve the aesthetic beauty of your Taylor, yet allow you to easily adjust the volume, bass, and treble to suit your personal preferences and performance environment. When set flat, the tone controls add no color and produce the most natural sound. Or, add bass or treble (or subtract) to adjust for the room or personal tastes. The payoff is in the purity of high-fidelity amplified tone, unprecedented dynamic range, and extraordinary resistance to feedback and distortion. It enables all of the expressive subtleties of your playing to come through, just the way you intended.
Construction Taylor takes pride in using the finest quality woods for their guitars, like ebony for every fretboard they make. The tone woods for the 814ce were quartersawn and carefully book-matched before being sorted, dried, and prepared by Bob Taylor and his experienced team of luthiers. The 814ce pearl inlay and binding work was also done by hand, providing care and "touch" that no machine can give. Taylor believes that precision matters, which is why they rely on laser cutters and computer-aided milling machines to consistently hit minute tolerances that were impossible a decade ago.
Balance and Bracing A balanced tone is critical to a quality recorded sound. Guitars that are too heavily weighted towards a particular end of the tonal spectrum (too "bassy," for example) tend to be tougher to record. While the Dreadnought shape has more volume or bass than other shapes, the overall balance on the 814ce is not compromised.
Features ornate Pearl 800 Series inlays on fretboard.
Straight Necks Matter Don't all guitars have straight necks? The answer is usually yes, but the real question is will they stay that way? Since its inception, the acoustic guitar had a major design flaw. The fretboard lacked sufficient support to remain truly straight because of top movement caused by changes in humidity. All guitars experience this phenomenon--often resulting in a slight bump at the 14th fret--but not all guitars respond to it in the same way.
Introduced in 1999 and a standard feature since 2001, the patented New Technology (NT) neck was designed by Bob Taylor and his team to accomplish the primary goal of building a straighter, more stable guitar neck. While some necks may bend in the face of humidity and other factors, the NT Neck stays stable and straight.
Taylor's 2012 214e-L Rosewood/Spruce Grand Auditorium Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a desirable gloss finish that you'll take a shine to. The Grand Auditorium was the first guitar shape designed from scratch by Bob Taylor. At the heart of the Taylor 214e-L acoustic-electric guitar lies an integrated electronics system, letting you dial in and amplify the guitar quickly and effortlessly. Although the Taylor GA has the width and depth of a dreadnought, its narrower waist gives it the appearance of a smaller guitar, adds treble "zing" across the guitar's tonal spectrum, sharpens the definition of individual notes, and also enables... Taylor tuners keep the guitar in precise tuning and chrome hardware add an extra sleek look to this already stunning offering from Taylor. Because Taylor removes mass from the width of the GA's braces, the acoustic-electric guitar top moves faster, resulting in a snappy, bell-like tone. The Taylor 214e-L guitar features a solid Sitka spruce top, a top-quality wood, known for its balanced tone and clarity.
Cheaper acoustics can sometimes be overloaded at the high-end, and lacking at the low-end, if you are willing to part with a bit more cash, you can usually find an acoustic that belts out warm low-end frequencies, perhaps at the expense of some of... The guitar was set up perfectly when I bought it, it's actually the lowest action I've seen on acoustic without causing fret buzz. Because of the relatively compact size of the GA8, and probably due also to the broad range of materials used on the guitar, there is no frequency that seems to particularly dominate over any other. I was using a. 88 mm Dunlop plectrum, and I managed to entice some rocky tones from the guitar, as well as getting a smoother jazz sound by very slightly altering the attack and velocity of my playing.
Choosing a Taylor Acoustic Guitar Choosing a Taylor Acoustic Guitar – After all, one of the best ways to buy a Taylor acoustic guitar is to go to a store, and try out a number of fashions until you discover one that you simply like. Choosing a Taylor Acoustic Guitar Choosing a Taylor Acoustic Guitar – Taylor produces their devices in a U. S. – primarily based facility, in El Cajon, California. Choosing a Taylor Acoustic Guitar – When you’re purchasing for a Taylor acoustic guitar, you’ll find that there’s a wide range of choices. Choosing a Taylor Acoustic Guitar – But, visiting the producer’s web site beforehand provides you with information that may make it easier to make an informed choice. Choosing a Taylor Acoustic Guitar – Plenty of various things can affect your alternative of a stringed-instrument. ) Choosing a Taylor Acoustic Guitar – These are effectively-regarded devices, both nicely-constructed and with good tonal qualities.
The all-solid Taylor experience continues with the updated 2012 314ce-L Sapele/Spruce Grand Auditorium Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar. Type/Shape: Left-handed 6-String Grand AuditoriumBack & Sides: SapeleTop: Sitka SpruceSoundhole Rosette: PlasticNeck: Tropical American MahoganyFretboard: EbonyFretboard Inlay: Large Pearl DotsHeadstock: Overlay Indian RosewoodBinding:... Expression SystemUsing proprietary pickup technology developed at Taylor, the Expression System amplifies your guitar with an unrivaled, natural live sound. A Grand Auditorium body, Venetian cutaway, and the Taylor Expression System add up to a versatile guitar that's perfect for stage and home.
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Bernie Williams, Mick Taylor and More to Appear at the Iridium in May
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Review: Taylor GA8 Acoustic Guitar
All guitarists know the feeling well, the feeling when you play a new guitar and it feels like an extension of your limbs - maybe you feel like the guitar is playing you. This is exactly how I felt when I picked up the Taylor GA8 acoustic,
Great Little Guitar!
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