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Best Taylor Other Acoustic Guitars 2025

Premium Taylor other acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: 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 Unique Designs For Alternative Styles For Experimental Music For Custom Features For Specialty Applications For Creative Expression
BRANDS: Taylor Furch Fender Ibanez Yamaha Harley Benton Takamine Breedlove Martin Guitar Lakewood Maton DAngelico Cort Guild Cole Clark Baton Rouge Timberline Guitars
Taylor Custom #31: Harvester - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
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Taylor Custom #16: Amber Tide - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610477
$8,359
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Taylor Custom #36: The Bengal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Taylor Custom #36: The Bengal

by Taylor
Creative Expression Alternative Styles Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • Limited availability and selection

Taylor Custom #36: The BengalSteel-String Guitar with PickupLimited to 25 piecesType: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610491
$7,259
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Taylor Custom #39: Madera Regal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610493
$6,599
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Taylor Custom #7: Horizons - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Taylor Custom #7: Horizons

by Taylor
Alternative Styles Specialty Applications Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value uncertainty
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements

Taylor Custom #7: C14ce B5007Steel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack and sides: Indian...

⭐ 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610456
$7,919
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Taylor 214ce Plus Special Edition TB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
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Taylor Custom #12: C14ce B5012 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Taylor Custom #12: C14ce B5012

by Taylor
Experimental Music Creative Expression Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • Limited availability and selection

Taylor Custom #12: C14ce B5012Steel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand Auditorium with Florentine cutaway and Grand...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610473
$5,939
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Taylor Academy 12e LTD Koa/Spruce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
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Taylor Academy 10e LTD Koa/Spruce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 617273
$1,209
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Taylor Builders Edition 514ce KB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Taylor Builders Edition 514ce KB

by Taylor
Custom Features Alternative Styles Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • Less familiar to most players

Taylor Builders Edition 514ce KBSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack and sides: Urban...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 614714
$4,289
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Taylor GS Mini-e Special Ed BlueBurst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Taylor GS Mini-e Special Ed BlueBurst

by Taylor
Creative Expression Unique Designs Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • Limited availability and selection

Taylor GS Mini-e Special Ed BlueBurstAcoustic Guitar with PickupBack and sides: Sapele laminatedTop: Solid torrefied...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 620445
$989
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Taylor Builders Edition 524ce KB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Taylor Builders Edition 524ce KB

by Taylor
Unique Designs Custom Features Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value uncertainty
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements

Taylor Builders Edition 524ce KBSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack and sides: Urban...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 614713
$3,519
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Taylor Custom #33: C18e B5033 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
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Taylor Custom #18: C14ce B5018 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Taylor Custom #18: C14ce B5018

by Taylor
Creative Expression Custom Features Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value uncertainty
  • • Limited availability and selection

Taylor Custom #18: C14ce B5018Steel-String Guitar with PickupConstruction: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610478
$5,719
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Taylor 24ce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Taylor 24ce

by Taylor
Custom Features Specialty Applications Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

Taylor 24ceSteel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack and sides: African mahogany...

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 621313
$659
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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.

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