Best Grand Theater Shape Guitars in 2026
Here you'll find the best Grand Theater shape guitars.
After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
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After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
There are affiliate links on this page that may earn us a commission if you purchase after clicking. We are members of the Amazon Associates Program, and many others. However, we compare each guitar against each other under the same parameters, so this doesn't influence our scoring.
1. Taylor GT K21e
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (9 votes)
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| Taylor GT K21e | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Taylor | |
| Year: | 2021 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | Koa | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Hawaiian Koa | |
| Sides Material: | Koa | |
| Back Material: | Koa | |
| Bridge: | West African Crelicam Ebony | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Gotoh | |
| Fretboard: | West African Crelicam Ebony | |
| Neck Material: | Tropical Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | Spring Vine | |
| Scale Size: | 24.125" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
| Nut: | Black Tusq XL | |
| Nut Width: | 43.4mm (1.71'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Gold | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor GT K21e
Taylor GT K21e
- 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
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2. Taylor GT 811e
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (9 votes)
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| Taylor GT 811e | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Taylor | |
| Year: | 2020 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | 800 | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Rosewood | |
| Back Material: | Rosewood | |
| Bridge: | West African Crelicam Ebony | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Taylor Nickel Mini | |
| Fretboard: | West African Crelicam Ebony | |
| Neck Material: | Tropical Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | Element | |
| Scale Size: | 24.125" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
| Nut: | Black Tusq XL | |
| Nut Width: | 43.4mm (1.71'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor GT 811e
Taylor GT 811e
- 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
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3. Taylor GTe Urban Ash
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (9 votes)
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| Taylor GTe Urban Ash | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Taylor | |
| Year: | 2020 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | GT | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Ash | |
| Back Material: | Ash | |
| Bridge: | Eucalyptus | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Taylor Nickel Mini | |
| Fretboard: | Eucalyptus | |
| Neck Material: | Tropical Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | Pinnacle, Italian Acrylic | |
| Scale Size: | 24.125" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
| Nut: | Black Tusq XL | |
| Nut Width: | 43.4mm (1.71'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor GTe Urban Ash
Taylor GTe Urban Ash
- 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
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4. Taylor GTe Mahogany
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What our users think
- Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (9 votes)
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| Taylor GTe Mahogany | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Taylor | |
| Year: | 2022 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | GT | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Tropical Mahogany | |
| Sides Material: | Mahogany | |
| Back Material: | Mahogany | |
| Bridge: | Eucalyptus | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Taylor Nickel Mini | |
| Fretboard: | Eucalyptus | |
| Neck Material: | Tropical Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic | |
| Scale Size: | 24.125" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
| Nut: | Black Tusq XL | |
| Nut Width: | 43.4mm (1.71'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor GTe Mahogany
Taylor GTe Mahogany
- 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
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5. Taylor GTe Blacktop
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (9 votes)
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| Taylor GTe Blacktop | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Taylor | |
| Year: | 2022 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | GT | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Walnut | |
| Back Material: | Walnut | |
| Bridge: | Eucalyptus | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Taylor Nickel Mini | |
| Fretboard: | Eucalyptus | |
| Neck Material: | Tropical Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic | |
| Scale Size: | 24.125" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
| Nut: | Ivory Tusq | |
| Nut Width: | 43.4mm (1.71'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor GTe Blacktop
Taylor GTe Blacktop
- 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
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6. Taylor GT Urban Ash
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
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| Taylor GT Urban Ash | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Taylor | |
| Year: | 2020 | |
| Configuration: | N/A | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | United States | |
| Series: | GT | |
| Colors: | Natural | |
| Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Hollowbody | |
| Body Material: | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
| Sides Material: | Ash | |
| Back Material: | Ash | |
| Bridge: | Eucalyptus | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Taylor Nickel Mini | |
| Fretboard: | Eucalyptus | |
| Neck Material: | Tropical Mahogany | |
| Decoration: | Pinnacle, Italian Acrylic | |
| Scale Size: | 24.125" | |
| Shape: | Acoustic Taylor Standard | |
| Frets: | 20 Medium | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" | |
| Nut: | Black Tusq XL | |
| Nut Width: | 43.4mm (1.71'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Pickups: | ( / ) | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor GT Urban Ash
Taylor GT Urban Ash
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Synthetic Bone Saddle
- Solid Top Wood
- Solid Side Wood
- Solid Back Wood
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Electronics
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
