Best Taylor Premium Acoustic Guitars 2025

Premium Taylor premium acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Professional Recording For Live Performance For Studio Work For Investment For Serious Players For Collector Items

BRANDS: Martin Guitar Taylor Lakewood

Taylor Builder’s Ed. 814ce Sinker - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Taylor Builder’s Ed. 814ce Sinker

by Taylor

Studio Work Professional Recording Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Highest quality materials and craftsmanship

✓ PROS

• Superior tone and projection
• Professional appointments

✗ CONS

• Requires careful maintenance
• Can be intimidating to play

Taylor Builder’s Ed. 814ce SinkerSteel-String GuitarType: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBody: Honduras rosewoodV-class...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 608870

$6,599

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Taylor Custom #30 GS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Taylor Custom #30 GS

by Taylor

Serious Players Investment Professional Recording

Key Feature:

• Professional appointments

✓ PROS

• Exceptional playability
• Investment-grade instruments

✗ CONS

• Requires careful maintenance
• Very high price point

Taylor Custom #30 GSSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand SymphonyV-Class BracingTop: SpruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 565514

$9,349

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Taylor 814ce - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Taylor 814ce

by Taylor

Studio Work Serious Players Investment

Key Feature:

• Investment-grade instruments

✓ PROS

• Highest quality materials and craftsmanship
• Investment-grade instruments

✗ CONS

• Insurance considerations
• Very high price point

Taylor 814ce, Acoustic Guitar with PickupThe Grand Auditorium is Taylor's most versatile body shape and is equally...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 504803

$4,289

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Taylor Builder´s Ed. 814ce Adirondack - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Taylor Builder´s Ed. 814ce Adirondack

by Taylor

Serious Players Collector Items Studio Work

Key Feature:

• Superior tone and projection

✓ PROS

• Highest quality materials and craftsmanship
• Professional appointments

✗ CONS

• Very high price point
• Insurance considerations

Taylor Builder´s Ed. 814ce AdirondackSteel-String GuitarType: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBody: Honduras...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 608879

$6,048

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Taylor 657ce Bajo Quinto BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Taylor 657ce Bajo Quinto BLK

by Taylor

Live Performance Professional Recording Investment

Key Feature:

• Exceptional playability

✓ PROS

• Professional appointments
• Investment-grade instruments

✗ CONS

• Requires careful maintenance
• May be overkill for beginners

Taylor 657ce Bajo Quinto BLK10-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupMexican 10-string Bajo QuintoStyle: Grand Pacific with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 599009

$4,949

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Taylor Custom #6 GA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Taylor Custom #6 GA

by Taylor

Live Performance Serious Players Professional Recording

Key Feature:

• Investment-grade instruments

✓ PROS

• Professional appointments
• Investment-grade instruments

✗ CONS

• Can be intimidating to play
• Very high price point

Taylor Custom #6 GASteel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand AuditoriumV-Class BracingTop: Sitka spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 565462

$4,949

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Taylor 854ce - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Taylor 854ce

by Taylor

Live Performance Professional Recording Serious Players

Key Feature:

• Investment-grade instruments

✓ PROS

• Highest quality materials and craftsmanship
• Superior tone and projection

✗ CONS

• Requires careful maintenance
• May be overkill for beginners

Taylor 854ce12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupWith cutawayBody: Indian rosewoodV-class bracingTop: Sitka...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 608866

$5,058

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Taylor Custom #12 Gr. Audit. Bushfire - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Taylor Custom #12 Gr. Audit. Bushfire

by Taylor

Professional Recording Studio Work Investment

Key Feature:

• Highest quality materials and craftsmanship

✓ PROS

• Professional appointments
• Highest quality materials and craftsmanship

✗ CONS

• May be overkill for beginners
• Insurance considerations

Taylor Custom #12 Gr. Audit. BushfireAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with florentine cutawayTop:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 546419

$7,479

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Taylor 454ce - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Taylor 454ce

by Taylor

Studio Work Collector Items Investment

Key Feature:

• Highest quality materials and craftsmanship

✓ PROS

• Professional appointments
• Investment-grade instruments

✗ CONS

• May be overkill for beginners
• Requires careful maintenance

Taylor 454ce12-String Steel-String Guitar with PickupWith cutawayBody: Indian rosewoodV-class bracingTop: Sitka...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 608868

$3,849

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Taylor PS54ce - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Taylor PS54ce

by Taylor

Investment Collector Items Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Highest quality materials and craftsmanship

✓ PROS

• Investment-grade instruments
• Superior tone and projection

✗ CONS

• Insurance considerations
• Can be intimidating to play

Taylor PS54ce12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupWith cutawayBody: Honduras rosewoodV-class bracingTop: Adirondack...

⭐ 5.0/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 608858

$15,729

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Taylor C24ce B5013 Custom #13 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Taylor C24ce B5013 Custom #13

by Taylor

Professional Recording Collector Items Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Highest quality materials and craftsmanship

✓ PROS

• Superior tone and projection
• Exceptional playability

✗ CONS

• Requires careful maintenance
• May be overkill for beginners

Taylor C24ce B5013 Custom #13Steel-String Guitar with PickupType: Grand Auditorium with cutawayBack and sides: Indian...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 610888

$9,239

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Taylor 814ce Builders Edition Blackt - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Taylor 814ce Builders Edition Blackt

by Taylor

Collector Items Live Performance Professional Recording

Key Feature:

• Highest quality materials and craftsmanship

✓ PROS

• Superior tone and projection
• Highest quality materials and craftsmanship

✗ CONS

• Very high price point
• Insurance considerations

Taylor 814ce Builders Edition Blackt, Acoustic Guitar with PickupThe Grand Auditorium is Taylor's most versatile...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 578033

$4,728

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Taylor Custom #27: CT5z B5027 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Taylor Custom #27: CT5z B5027

by Taylor

Serious Players Collector Items Studio Work

Key Feature:

• Exceptional playability

✓ PROS

• Exceptional playability
• Professional appointments

✗ CONS

• Can be intimidating to play
• Very high price point

Taylor Custom #27: CT5z B5027Electric Guitar with Acoustic PickupWith cutawayBack and sides: Urban ashT5z bracingTop:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 610487

$5,719

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Taylor Custom #44: C24ce 8-String Bar - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Taylor Custom #44: C24ce 8-String Bar

by Taylor

Live Performance Investment Professional Recording

Key Feature:

• Professional appointments

✓ PROS

• Exceptional playability
• Investment-grade instruments

✗ CONS

• Very high price point
• Insurance considerations

Taylor Custom #44: C24ce 8-String Bar8-String Baritone Acoustic Guitar with PickupType: Grand AuditoriumBody: Figured...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 610538

$6,379

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Taylor 614ce V-Class - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Taylor 614ce V-Class

by Taylor

Studio Work Professional Recording Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Investment-grade instruments

✓ PROS

• Highest quality materials and craftsmanship
• Exceptional playability

✗ CONS

• Insurance considerations
• Can be intimidating to play

Taylor 614ce V-Class, Acoustic Guitar with PickupThe Grand Auditorium is the most versatile body design in the Taylor...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 436645

$4,068

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How to Choose the Best Premium 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 premium 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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Best Taylor Premium Acoustic Guitars 2025

Taylor Builder’s Ed. 814ce Sinker

Taylor Custom #30 GS

Taylor 814ce

Taylor Builder´s Ed. 814ce Adirondack

Taylor 657ce Bajo Quinto BLK

Taylor Custom #6 GA

Taylor 854ce

Taylor Custom #12 Gr. Audit. Bushfire

Taylor 454ce

Taylor PS54ce

Taylor C24ce B5013 Custom #13

Taylor 814ce Builders Edition Blackt

Taylor Custom #27: CT5z B5027

Taylor Custom #44: C24ce 8-String Bar

Taylor 614ce V-Class

How to Choose the Best Premium Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying premium acoustic guitars?

How much should I spend on premium acoustic guitars?

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