Best Taylor Acoustic Guitars With Rosewood Sides in 2024

Here are the top Taylor acoustic guitars with Rosewood sides. Since the ban of Brazillian Rosewood, this has become a rare and expensive wood. It's not usually used for guitar bodies because of this, and also because it's heavy. Instead, it's used mainly for fretboards. Sometimes it's also used for necks because it's an extremely hard wood (even harder than maple). Its tonality tends to favor warm tones.

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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1. Taylor GT 811e

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Playability 82
Sound 86
Build quality 85
Value for money 69
Overall Score 84

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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  • From Taylor's 2020 800 series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.125"'' 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
  • Taylor Nickel Mini tuners
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  • From Taylor's 2020 800 series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.125"'' 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
  • Taylor Nickel Mini tuners
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Taylor GT 811e Specifications
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
  • 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 PS14ce Honduran Rosewood

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Playability 73
Sound 88
Build quality 89
Value for money 68
Overall Score 83

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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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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  • 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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Taylor PS14ce Honduran Rosewood Specifications
Taylor PS14ce Honduran Rosewood
General
Brand: Taylor
Year: 2018
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Presentation
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Sinker Redwood
Sides Material: Rosewood
Back Material: Rosewood
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Gotoh
Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
Decoration: California Vine
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 15"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
Electronics
Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Gold
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

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3. Taylor PS12ce Honduran Rosewood

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Playability 77
Sound 86
Build quality 89
Value for money 69
Overall Score 84

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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  • From Taylor's 2022 Presentation series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.9"'' 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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  • From Taylor's 2022 Presentation series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.9"'' 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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Taylor PS12ce Honduran Rosewood Specifications
Taylor PS12ce Honduran Rosewood
General
Brand: Taylor
Year: 2022
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Presentation
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Sinker Redwood
Sides Material: Rosewood
Back Material: Rosewood
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Gotoh
Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
Decoration:
Scale Size: 24.9"
Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 15"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
Electronics
Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Gold
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor PS12ce 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

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    4. Taylor Builder's Edition 912ce WHB

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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 89
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 84

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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    • From Taylor's 2020 900 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Lutz 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
    • Gotoh tuners
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    • From Taylor's 2020 900 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Lutz 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
    • Gotoh tuners
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    Taylor Builder's Edition 912ce WHB Specifications
    Taylor Builder's Edition 912ce WHB
    General
    Brand: Taylor
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: 900
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Lutz Spruce
    Sides Material: Rosewood
    Back Material: Rosewood
    Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gotoh
    Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
    Decoration: Belle Fleur, Mother of Pearl
    Scale Size: 24.9"
    Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 15"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Gold
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Taylor Builder's Edition 912ce WHB
    • 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

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    5. Taylor Builder's Edition 912ce

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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 89
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 84

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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    • 4 Prices - New from $5,999 >
    • From Taylor's 2020 900 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Lutz 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
    • Gotoh tuners
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    • 4 Prices - New from $5,999 >
    • From Taylor's 2020 900 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Lutz 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
    • Gotoh tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    Taylor Builder's Edition 912ce Specifications
    Taylor Builder's Edition 912ce
    General
    Brand: Taylor
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: 900
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Lutz Spruce
    Sides Material: Rosewood
    Back Material: Rosewood
    Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gotoh
    Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
    Decoration: Belle Fleur, Mother of Pearl
    Scale Size: 24.9"
    Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 15"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Gold
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Taylor Builder's Edition 912ce
    • 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

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    6. Taylor Builder's Edition 816ce

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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 89
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 84

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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    • 4 Prices - New from $3,999 >
    • From Taylor's 2018 800 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Lutz 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
    • Gotoh tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    • 4 Prices - New from $3,999 >
    • From Taylor's 2018 800 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Lutz 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
    • Gotoh tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    Taylor Builder's Edition 816ce Specifications
    Taylor Builder's Edition 816ce
    General
    Brand: Taylor
    Year: 2018
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: 800
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Lutz Spruce
    Sides Material: Rosewood
    Back Material: Rosewood
    Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gotoh
    Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
    Decoration: Windansea
    Scale Size: 24.9"
    Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 15"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Gold
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Taylor Builder's Edition 816ce
    • 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

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    7. Taylor 814ce

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    Playability 73
    Sound 88
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 67
    Overall Score 82

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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    • 4 Prices - New from $3,999 >
    • 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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    • 4 Prices - New from $3,999 >
    • 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
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    Taylor 814ce Specifications
    Taylor 814ce
    General
    Brand: Taylor
    Year: 2013
    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: Smoked Nickel
    Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
    Decoration: Element
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 15"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    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

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    8. Taylor 812e

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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 68
    Overall Score 83

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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    • From Taylor's 2018 800 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' 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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    • From Taylor's 2018 800 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' 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
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    Taylor 812e Specifications
    Taylor 812e
    General
    Brand: Taylor
    Year: 2018
    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: Smoked Nickel
    Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
    Decoration: Element
    Scale Size: 24.9"
    Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 15"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Taylor 812e
    • 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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    9. Taylor 812ce

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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 68
    Overall Score 83

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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    • From Taylor's 2014 800 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' 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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    • From Taylor's 2014 800 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' 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 812ce Specifications
    Taylor 812ce
    General
    Brand: Taylor
    Year: 2014
    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: Smoked Nickel
    Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
    Decoration: Element
    Scale Size: 24.9"
    Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 15"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Taylor 812ce
    • 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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    10. Taylor 412ce-R

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    Taylor 412ce-R
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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 84
    Value for money 72
    Overall Score 82

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    • 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 (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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    • From Taylor's 2018 400 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' 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
    • Taylor Nickel tuners
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    • From Taylor's 2018 400 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.9"'' 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
    • Taylor Nickel tuners
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    Taylor 412ce-R Specifications
    Taylor 412ce-R
    General
    Brand: Taylor
    Year: 2018
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: 400
    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
    Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
    Decoration: Renaissance
    Scale Size: 24.9"
    Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 15"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Taylor 412ce-R
    • 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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