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Best Taylor Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars 2025

Premium Taylor dreadnought acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Country For Folk For Bluegrass For Rock For Singer-Songwriter For Campfire Sessions
BRANDS: Martin Guitar Harley Benton Gibson Furch Yamaha Fender Ibanez Guild Takamine Epiphone Taylor Lakewood DAngelico Maton Cole Clark Applause Seagull Framus Cort Baton Rouge
Taylor Gold Label 717e Blacktop - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Taylor Gold Label 717e Blacktop

by Taylor
Rock Campfire Sessions Folk
Key Feature:
• Powerful projection and volume
✓ PROS
  • • Rich bass response
  • • Balanced across all frequencies
✗ CONS
  • • May lack upper-mid clarity
  • • Can overpower fingerpicking

Taylor Gold Label 717e BlacktopAcoustic Guitar with Pickup700 SeriesStyle: Grand Pacific DreadnoughtV-Class bracingBack...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619530
$3,299
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor Gold Label 517e SB Cream - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Taylor Gold Label 517e SB Cream

by Taylor
Singer-Songwriter Rock Bluegrass
Key Feature:
• Classic dreadnought tone
✓ PROS
  • • Powerful projection and volume
  • • Rich bass response
✗ CONS
  • • Large body may be uncomfortable
  • • May lack upper-mid clarity

Taylor Gold Label 517e SB CreamAcoustic Guitar with Pickup500 SeriesStyle: Grand Pacific DreadnoughtTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619493
$3,299
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor Legacy 914ce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Taylor Legacy 914ce

by Taylor
Bluegrass Country Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Powerful projection and volume
✓ PROS
  • • Classic dreadnought tone
  • • Powerful projection and volume
✗ CONS
  • • Requires good playing technique
  • • May lack upper-mid clarity

Taylor Legacy 914ceAcoustic Guitar with Pickup900 SeriesStyle: Grand Auditorium DreadnoughtBack and sides: Solid Indian...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 619531
$6,379
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor Gold Label 717e SB Cream - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Taylor Gold Label 717e SB Cream

by Taylor
Country Bluegrass Folk
Key Feature:
• Balanced across all frequencies
✓ PROS
  • • Great for strumming
  • • Rich bass response
✗ CONS
  • • Requires good playing technique
  • • May lack upper-mid clarity

Taylor Gold Label 717e SB CreamAcoustic Guitar with Pickup700 SeriesStyle: Grand Pacific DreadnoughtV-Class bracingBack...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619527
$3,519
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 110ce Sapele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Taylor 110ce Sapele

by Taylor
Country Campfire Sessions Singer-Songwriter
Key Feature:
• Powerful projection and volume
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced across all frequencies
  • • Rich bass response
✗ CONS
  • • Large body may be uncomfortable
  • • Less comfortable for smaller players

Taylor 110ce-S SapeleAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: solid sitka spruceForward Shifted...

⭐ 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 574034
$934
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 210ce Plus - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Taylor 210ce Plus

by Taylor
Campfire Sessions Singer-Songwriter Bluegrass
Key Feature:
• Balanced across all frequencies
✓ PROS
  • • Great for strumming
  • • Classic dreadnought tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less comfortable for smaller players
  • • May lack upper-mid clarity

Taylor 210ce Plus, Acoustic Guitar with PickupA dreadnought that combines impressively full sound and the legendary...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 483530
$1,484
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor Gold Label 517e - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Taylor Gold Label 517e

by Taylor
Bluegrass Rock Folk
Key Feature:
• Balanced across all frequencies
✓ PROS
  • • Powerful projection and volume
  • • Balanced across all frequencies
✗ CONS
  • • May lack upper-mid clarity
  • • Large body may be uncomfortable

Taylor Gold Label 517eAcoustic Guitar with Pickup500 SeriesStyle: Grand Pacific DreadnoughtTop: Solid torrified...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 619485
$3,079
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor Gold Label 717e SB Firestripe - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Taylor Gold Label 717e SB Firestripe

by Taylor
Bluegrass Campfire Sessions Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic dreadnought tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great for strumming
  • • Classic dreadnought tone
✗ CONS
  • • Can overpower fingerpicking
  • • Requires good playing technique

Taylor Gold Label 717e SB FirestripeAcoustic Guitar with Pickup700 SeriesStyle: Grand Pacific DreadnoughtV-Class...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619529
$3,519
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor Gold Label 717e - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Taylor Gold Label 717e

by Taylor
Country Campfire Sessions Singer-Songwriter
Key Feature:
• Rich bass response
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced across all frequencies
  • • Classic dreadnought tone
✗ CONS
  • • May lack upper-mid clarity
  • • Requires good playing technique

Taylor Gold Label 717eAcoustic Guitar with Pickup700 SeriesStyle: Grand Pacific DreadnoughtV-Class bracingBack and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 619525
$3,299
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor Gold Label 517e Blacktop - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Taylor Gold Label 517e Blacktop

by Taylor
Singer-Songwriter Country Folk
Key Feature:
• Rich bass response
✓ PROS
  • • Powerful projection and volume
  • • Rich bass response
✗ CONS
  • • Large body may be uncomfortable
  • • May lack upper-mid clarity

Taylor Gold Label 517e BlacktopAcoustic Guitar with Pickup500 SeriesStyle: Grand Pacific DreadnoughtTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619499
$3,079
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 210ce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Taylor 210ce

by Taylor
Folk Singer-Songwriter Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Classic dreadnought tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great for strumming
  • • Classic dreadnought tone
✗ CONS
  • • May lack upper-mid clarity
  • • Large body may be uncomfortable

Taylor 210ce, Acoustic Guitar with PickupA dreadnought that combines impressive full sound and the legendary Taylor...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 483302
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor Legacy Edition 810e - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Taylor Legacy Edition 810e

by Taylor
Bluegrass Rock Country
Key Feature:
• Rich bass response
✓ PROS
  • • Powerful projection and volume
  • • Classic dreadnought tone
✗ CONS
  • • Large body may be uncomfortable
  • • Less comfortable for smaller players

Taylor Legacy Edition 810eAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid sitka spruceX-BracingBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 601455
$4,068
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor Gold Label 517e SB Firestripe - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Taylor Gold Label 517e SB Firestripe

by Taylor
Folk Singer-Songwriter Country
Key Feature:
• Balanced across all frequencies
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced across all frequencies
  • • Powerful projection and volume
✗ CONS
  • • Can overpower fingerpicking
  • • Less comfortable for smaller players

Taylor Gold Label 517e SB FirestripeAcoustic Guitar with Pickup500 SeriesStyle: Grand Pacific DreadnoughtTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 619498
$3,299
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced dreadnought acoustic guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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