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Best Grand Auditorium Shape Guitars in 2023

Here you'll find the best Grand Auditorium shape guitars.

We've found exactly 36 guitars like this in production this year. You can see them all by clicking on 'Load More' at the end of this list. You can use our filters to the left to see only the exact types of guitar you want. You can also click on "Compare" to get a deep spec comparison between two guitars of your choice. This list is updated daily automatically as we add new guitars to our database. We'll show you first the best ones according to our automated scoring system, which takes into account dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money and more.

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1. Martin M-36

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Martin M-36

Playability 82

Sound 89

Build quality 90

Value for money 72

Overall Score 87

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From Martin's 1978 Standard series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
Select Hardwood neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman (Preamp/Active)
East Indian Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin M-36

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Compensated Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

2. Taylor Builder's Edition 324ce

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Taylor Builder's Edition 324ce

Playability 82

Sound 81

Build quality 94

Value for money 71

Overall Score 86

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From Taylor's 2018 300 series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Tropical Mahogany top
Solid Urban Ash back
Solid Urban Ash sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh tuners
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Taylor Builder's Edition 324ce

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Electronics
Synthetic Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Top Brand Pickups
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

3. Martin GPC-16E

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Martin GPC-16E

Playability 82

Sound 89

Build quality 86

Value for money 81

Overall Score 86

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From Martin's 2017 16-17 series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
Select Hardwood neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2 (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners
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Martin GPC-16E

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Ivory Tusq Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

4. Taylor PS14ce Honduran Rosewood

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Taylor PS14ce Honduran Rosewood

Playability 82

Sound 81

Build quality 94

Value for money 71

Overall Score 86

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From Taylor's 2018 Presentation series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sinker Redwood top
Solid Honduran Rosewood back
Solid Honduran Rosewood sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor PS14ce Honduran Rosewood

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Electronics
Synthetic Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Top Brand Pickups
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

5. Taylor 614ce

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Taylor 614ce

Playability 82

Sound 81

Build quality 90

Value for money 69

Overall Score 84

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From Taylor's 2014 600 series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Maple back
Solid Maple sides
Hard Rock Maple neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Nickel tuners
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Taylor 614ce

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Electronics
Synthetic Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Top Brand Pickups
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

6. Taylor 724ce

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Taylor 724ce

Playability 82

Sound 81

Build quality 90

Value for money 69

Overall Score 84

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From Taylor's 2022 700 series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Hawaiian Koa top
Solid Hawaiian Koa back
Solid Hawaiian Koa sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Polished Bronze tuners
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Taylor 724ce

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Electronics
Ivory Tusq Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Top Brand Pickups
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

7. Taylor 814ce

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Taylor 814ce

Playability 82

Sound 81

Build quality 90

Value for money 69

Overall Score 84

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From Taylor's 2013 800 series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Solid Indian Rosewood sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Smoked Nickel tuners
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Taylor 814ce

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Electronics
Synthetic Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Top Brand Pickups
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

8. Taylor 224ce-K DLX

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Taylor 224ce-K DLX

Playability 85

Sound 81

Build quality 84

Value for money 78

Overall Score 83

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From Taylor's 2017 200 series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Hawaiian Koa top
Solid Hawaiian Koa back
Solid Hawaiian Koa sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Taylor Gold tuners
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Taylor 224ce-K DLX

Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Electronics
Synthetic Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Mexico
No Top Brand Pickups
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

9. Taylor 314ce-N

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Taylor 314ce-N

Playability 82

Sound 81

Build quality 89

Value for money 74

Overall Score 84

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From Taylor's 2012 300 series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: ES-N Electronics (Preamp/Active)
West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Classical Nickel tuners
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Taylor 314ce-N

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Electronics
Synthetic Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Top Brand Pickups
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

10. Taylor 324ce

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Taylor 324ce

Playability 82

Sound 81

Build quality 89

Value for money 74

Overall Score 84

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From Taylor's 2017 300 series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Solid Tropical Mahogany top
Solid Tropical Mahogany back
Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
Tropical Mahogany neck
West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
20 Medium frets
Satin Black tuners
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Taylor 324ce

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Electronics
Synthetic Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Top Brand Pickups
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock