Best Taylor Other Acoustic Guitars 2026
Premium Taylor other acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Taylor 214ce Plus Special Edition TB
by
Taylor
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Less familiar to most players
Taylor 214ce Plus Special Edition TBSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack and sideS:...
⭐
4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 617264
$1,814
#2
⭐
4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sapphire
by
Taylor
Alternative Styles
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Taylor 814ce Special Edition SapphireAcoustic Guitar with PickupLimited editionStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack...
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4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 622480
$5,499
#3
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4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Taylor Custom #40: C22e 12-Fret B5040
by
Taylor
Specialty Applications
Unique Designs
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Taylor Custom #40: C22e 12-Fret B5040Steel-String Guitar with PickupLimited to 6 piecesType: Grand ConcertBack and...
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4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610495
$9,679
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Taylor Custom #5: C17e B5005
by
Taylor
Creative Expression
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Taylor Custom #5: C17e B5005Steel-String GuitarStyle: Grand PacificBack and sides: Neo-tropical mahoganyV-class...
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4.8/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610455
$6,599
#5
⭐
5.0/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Taylor Custom #31: Harvester
by
Taylor
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Less familiar to most players
Taylor Custom #31: HarvesterAcoustic Guitar with PickupLimited to 20 piecesType: Grand ConcertBack and Sides:...
⭐
5.0/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610488
$7,919
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Taylor Academy 12e LTD Koa/Spruce
by
Taylor
Unique Designs
Creative Expression
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Limited availability and selection
Taylor Academy 12e LTD Koa/SpruceSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand ConcertBack and sides: Grade AA laminated...
⭐
4.9/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 617276
$1,209
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Taylor Custom #34: Hot Rod 3.0
by
Taylor
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Less familiar to most players
Taylor Custom #34: Hot Rod 3.0Steel-String Guitar with PickupLimited to 100 piecesType: Grand Auditorium with...
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4.7/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610490
$6,599
#8
⭐
4.4/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Taylor 214ce Plus Special Edition TG
by
Taylor
Creative Expression
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Taylor 214ce Plus Special Edition TGSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand Auditorium with CutawayBack and sides:...
⭐
4.4/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 617270
$1,814
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
by
Taylor
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Resale value uncertainty
Taylor 814ce Special Edition SedonaAcoustic Guitar with PickupLimited editionStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack...
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4.8/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 622482
$5,499
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Taylor Academy 10e LTD Koa/Spruce
by
Taylor
Creative Expression
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Taylor Academy 10e LTD Koa/SpruceSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: DreadnoughtBack and sides: Grade AA laminated...
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4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 617273
$1,209
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Taylor Custom #33: C18e B5033
by
Taylor
Alternative Styles
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Resale value uncertainty
Taylor Custom #33: C18e B5033Steel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand OrchestraBack and sides: Big leaf mapleV-class...
⭐
4.4/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610489
$5,719
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Taylor Custom #39: Madera Regal
by
Taylor
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Taylor Custom #39: Madera RegalSteel-Strin Guitar with PickupLimited to 20 piecesType: Grand Auditorium with...
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4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610493
$6,599
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Taylor Custom #16: Amber Tide
by
Taylor
Custom Features
Experimental Music
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Less familiar to most players
Taylor Custom #16: Amber TideSteel-String Guitar with PickupLimited to 25 piecesType: Grand concert with cutawayBack...
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4.8/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610477
$8,359
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Taylor Custom #11: Whiskey Sunrise
by
Taylor
Alternative Styles
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Resale value uncertainty
Taylor Custom #11: C24ce B5011Steel-String Guitar with PickupLimited to 20 piecesType: Grand Auditorium with...
⭐
4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610471
$6,599
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Charcoal
by
Taylor
Specialty Applications
Unique Designs
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Limited availability and selection
Taylor 814ce Special Edition CharcoalAcoustic Guitar with PickupLimited editionStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack...
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 622477
$5,829
How to Choose the Best Other 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 other 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.
