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Best Taylor Folk Acoustic Guitars 2025

Premium Taylor folk acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 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 Folk For Fingerpicking For Singer-Songwriter For Classical Crossover For Indie For Acoustic Pop
BRANDS: Harley Benton Martin Guitar Baton Rouge Fender Sheeran by Lowden Gibson Taylor Journey Instruments Gretsch Furch Yamaha Ibanez Applause
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus

by Taylor
Indie Singer-Songwriter Acoustic Pop
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone across frequencies
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone across frequencies
  • • Great for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
  • • Lower volume projection
  • • Limited low-end presence

Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus, Acoustic Guitar with PickupA guitar that somehow manages to feel small and sound bigthe GS...

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 483250
$1,209
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Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst

by Taylor
Folk Indie Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Clear note separation
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone across frequencies
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
  • • Not ideal for band situations
  • • Limited low-end presence

Taylor GS-Mini-e SakuraburstAcoustic Guitar with PickupLimited editionStyle: Small BodyBack and sides: Sapele...

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 622486
$989
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Taylor GS Mini-e Rosewood SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Taylor GS Mini-e Rosewood SB

by Taylor
Fingerpicking Acoustic Pop Folk
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone across frequencies
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to handle and transport
  • • Great for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than dreadnought
  • • May lack power for heavy strumming

Taylor GS Mini-e Rosewood SBAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Small BodyBack and sides: Rosewood laminatedX bracing...

⭐ 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 608843
$989
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Taylor BT1e Baby Taylor Walnut - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Taylor BT1e Baby Taylor Walnut

by Taylor
Indie Acoustic Pop Singer-Songwriter
Key Feature:
• Easy to handle and transport
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to handle and transport
  • • Balanced tone across frequencies
✗ CONS
  • • Not ideal for band situations
  • • Less bass response than dreadnought

Taylor Walnut, Steel-String GuitarA small guitar with Taylor ES-B electronics for beginners or travellers with active...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 483230
$549
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Taylor BT1 Baby Taylor Walnut - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Taylor BT1 Baby Taylor Walnut

by Taylor
Folk Fingerpicking Singer-Songwriter
Key Feature:
• Easy to handle and transport
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone across frequencies
  • • Clear note separation
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than dreadnought
  • • May lack power for heavy strumming

Taylor BT1 Baby Taylor Walnut, Acoustic GuitarA delightful little guitar for beginners or travellerseasy to play and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 483213
$395
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Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBT

by Taylor
Classical Crossover Acoustic Pop Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone across frequencies
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to handle and transport
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than dreadnought
  • • Limited low-end presence

Taylor Big Baby Taylor BBT, Acoustic GuitarThe Big Baby model features an almost full body sizeeasy to play and easy to...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 483242
$549
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor BT-KOA Baby Taylor - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Taylor BT-KOA Baby Taylor

by Taylor
Fingerpicking Classical Crossover Singer-Songwriter
Key Feature:
• Clear note separation
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone across frequencies
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
  • • Limited low-end presence
  • • Lower volume projection

Taylor , Acoustic Travel GuitarStyle: small bodyBack and sides: Layered koaX-bracingTop: Solid koaNeck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 598810
$593
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How to Choose the Best Folk 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 folk 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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