Gladesville Guitar Factory - Taylor Steel String Acoustic Guitars

Taylor Guitars

Taylor Guitars are undoubtedly among the finest American guitars on the market today. With unique design innovations, impeccable build quality, beautiful tone and the best feeling necks they are hard to go past for a true players guitar. Add to that the consistency over many years and the stunning looks from their selected timbers and it's easy to see why we love to sell Taylor Guitars at Gladesville Guitar Factory. We have a large range of acoustics from the entry level 100 series through to the Limited Editions that are released each year. The SolidBody electrics, Semi-acoustics are also here as is the best of the best - the R.Taylor range of luthier made acoustics with a personal attention to detail that creates a guitar that must been seen and heard to be believed.

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Gladesville Guitar Factory is proud and excited to be a dealer for R.Taylor Guitars.
These exceptional guitars exemplify Bob Taylor's passion for craftsmanship and beautiful timbers

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Prices are negotiable - Worldwide delivery

Prices listed are the supplier's recommended retail in Australian dollars.
We use this as a guide to calculate discount and trade-in margins.

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R. Taylor
	R. Taylor Guitars Housed on the campus of Taylor Guitars, five craftsmen work to build a handful of guitars each week. Each luthier has a minimum of ten years experience at Taylor, and each possesses the skill and the will to bring a guitar to life in a special way that cannot normally be done. Go to our R.Taylor page
Taylor Baritone Guitar
	Taylor Baritone 6-string $4599 rrp call for price Tuned from B to B, the 6-string baritone GS yields a deep, potent tonal voice. The baritone also blends well with other instruments, adding a different sonic texture to create a rich, ensemble sound. GS body with Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back & sides.Tropical American Mahogany neck with Ebony Fretboard and pearl diamond inlays. Ebony bridge, Gold-plated Taylor tuners, bone nut and saddle.
Taylor Limited Editions
	Taylor GS Mahogany 2011 Limited Acoustic/Electric guitar $9995 rrp call for price Figured mahogany is a rare delicacy in the guitar world, so on the occasions when it comes along, it deserves special treatment. This particular wood was discovered while harvesting hurricane blowdown in Central America, from which we were able to purchase only 75 sets. Premium Sitka spruce top that features Adirondack spruce CV bracing coaxes extra richness out of an already full-bodied GS voice. Ebony offers striking visual counterpoints in the armrest, mini wedge, backstrap and binding, while a new, engraved "Twist" fretboard inlay, designed by Taylor’s Larry Breedlove, adds a splash of abstract expression.
Taylor GA pictured	Taylor GS 2011 Fall Limited Acoustic/Electric guitar $5999 rrp call for price One of the heaviest, densest rosewoods around, Mexican cocobolo yields a bright, articulate voice. Tonally, cocobolo's density translates into a beautifully clear, bell-like tone, with a piano-like quality to the low notes. A band of cocobolo trim traces the top, while the rosette motif features cocobolo as an S-curve that contrasts with buttery boxwood, a slow-growing wood with a density comparable to ebony. Boxwood was also used for a new Split Diamond fretboard inlay. Other appointments include a cocobolo backstrap and figured maple binding. 6-String Grand Symphony Cocobolo Back & Sides with Sitka Spruce top Tropical American Mahogany Fretboard with Ebony iInlay Ebony bridge Bone Nut & Saddle Taylor Expression System Taylor Deluxe Hardshell case
	Taylor GA 2011 Fall Limited Acoustic/Electric guitar $5999 rrp call for price One of the heaviest, densest rosewoods around, Mexican cocobolo yields a bright, articulate voice. Tonally, cocobolo's density translates into a beautifully clear, bell-like tone, with a piano-like quality to the low notes. A band of cocobolo trim traces the top, while the rosette motif features cocobolo as an S-curve that contrasts with buttery boxwood, a slow-growing wood with a density comparable to ebony. Boxwood was also used for a new Split Diamond fretboard inlay. Other appointments include a cocobolo backstrap and figured maple binding. 6-String Grand Symphony Cocobolo Back & Sides with Sitka Spruce top Tropical American Mahogany Fretboard with Ebony iInlay Ebony bridge Bone Nut & Saddle Taylor Expression System Taylor Deluxe Hardshell case
	Taylor 414ce Rosewood 2011 Fall Limited Acoustic/Electric guitar $3499 rrp call for price The classic pairing of solid Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce. Beyond the substitution of rosewood (which is normally offered on the 700, 800 and 900 Series), other value-added cosmetic upgrades include a small diamond fretboard inlay and gold tuners.
	Taylor GS LTDce Quilted Maple Limited Edition Acoustic/Electric guitar $5999 rrp call for price 6-String Grand Symphony withstunning Quilted Maple back & sides with a Sitka Spruce Top. Glossy, figured Koa peghead backstrap and koa binding with a matching koa heel cap. Additional premium appointments include Gotoh tuners and a bone nut and saddle, Taylor Expression System and a Deluxe hardshell case. Tonal enhancements include Adirondack spruce braces paired with Taylor’s proprietary CV bracing scheme. Together they increase the top movement to produce a fuller, sweeter tone that Taylor President Bob Taylor calls “magical.”
	Taylor 514ce LTD Limited Edition Acoustic/Electric guitar $4799 rrp call for price 6-string Grand Auditorium body shape with Sitka Spruce top and Hawaiian Koa back and sides. 3 Ring Koa Fishbone rosette, Tropical American Mahogany neck with Ebony fretboard and Larry Breedlove’s "Pipeline" inlays. Taylor Deluxe Hardshell case and taylor Expression System.
	Taylor 812ce Fall 2010 LTD Limited Edition Acoustic/Electric guitar $4699 rrp call for price 6-String Grand Concert with Indian Rosewood back & sides with a Sitka Spruce Top. Abalone rosette, Tropical American Mahogany neck with Ebony fretboard. Ebony bridge with bone nut and saddle. Venetian cutaway, Taylor Expression System and a Deluxe hardshell case. A new fretboard inlay design bridges the past and present, incorporating Larry Breedlove’s "Victorian" scheme and reflecting back to the era of detailed banjo inlays.
Taylor Acoustic Guitars
	Taylor GS5 Grand Symphony Acoustic Guitar $3599 rrp call for price The GS is an original design from top to bottom and the first new Taylor shape in over a decade. Deep, piano-like bass, rich mids, clear, balanced highs and plenty of volume. The GS5 has a Western Red cedar soundboard with Tropical American Mahogany back and sides. Bound, ebony fretboard with abalone dots. Ebony bridge and Tusq saddle and nut. GS Series Deluxe Hardshell case. Taylor GS6 $3599 rrp call for price Sitka Spruce soundboard with Big Leaf Maple back & sides Taylor GS7 $3599 rrp call for price Western Red cedar soundboard with Indian Rosewood back & sides Taylor GS8 $3599 rrp call for price Sitka Spruce soundboard with Indian Rosewood back & sides
	Taylor GC6 Grand Concert Acoustic guitar $3599 rrp call for price With volume that belies its size, slotted peghead and short-scale neck the GC series deliver a more "woody" tone and an unbelievably easy feel on the fretboard. Figured Big Leaf Maple back and sides with a Sitka Spruce top. Taylor GC5 $3599 rrp call for price Western Red cedar soundboard with Tropical American Mahogany back and sides. Taylor GC7 $3599 rrp call for price Western Red cedar soundboard with Indian Rosewood back & sides Taylor GC8 $3599 rrp call for price Sitka Spruce soundboard with Indian Rosewood back & sides
	Taylor GA7 Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar $3499rrp call for price Grand Auditorium body shape with Western Red Cedar top and Indian Rosewood Back & Sides. Tropical American Mahogany neck with Ebony fretboard. Ebony bridge, Tusq nut & saddle. Taylor Deluxe Hardshell case Taylor GA5 $3499 rrp call for price Western Red cedar soundboard with Tropical American Mahogany back and sides Taylor GA6 $3499 rrp call for price Sitka Spruce soundboard with Big Leaf Maple back & sides Taylor GA8 $3499 rrp call for price Sitka Spruce soundboard with Indian Rosewood back & sides
	Taylor DN8 Dreadnaught $3399 rrp call for price The traditional dreadnought shape of the DN series creates a tone that's perfect for a variety of genres and playing styles. The DN8 consists of the more conventional combination of rosewood and spruce for the classic dreadnought sound. The DN stands for Dreadnought while the 8 refers to the wood combination.
Taylor Acoustic/Electric series
	Taylor 110CE Dreadnought Acoustic guitar $1399 rrp Call for price Dreadnought Acoustic/Electric with ES Element pickup. Tone and playability in an entry level guitar. Solid Sitka spruce top and sapele laminate back and sides. The signature Taylor look, tone and feel in an affordable package. Taylor 110E Acoustic guitar $1199 rrp Call for price Dreadnought Acoustic/Electric with cutaway and ES Element pickup Taylor 110 Acoustic guitar $999 rrp Call for price Dreadnought Acoustic guitar
	Taylor 114CE Acoustic guitar $1499 rrp Call for price Grand Auditorium size Acoustic/Electric with cutaway and ES Element pickupTone and playability in an entry level guitar. Solid Sitka spruce top and sapele laminate back and sides. The signature Taylor look, tone and feel in an affordable package. Taylor 114E Acoustic guitar $1299 rrp Call for price Grand Auditorium size Acoustic/Electric with ES Element pickup Taylor 114 Acoustic guitar $1099 rrp Call for price Grand Auditorium size Acoustic guitar
	Taylor 210CE Acoustic guitar $1699 rrp Call for price Dreadnought Acoustic/Electric with cutaway and ES Element pickup. A satin, solid Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood laminate back and sides. Quality, style and an attractive price backed up with great tone. Taylor 210E Acoustic guitar $1499 rrp Call for price Dreadnought Acoustic/Electric with ES Element pickup Taylor 210 Acoustic guitar $1299 rrp Call for price Dreadnought Acoustic guitar
	Taylor 214CE Acoustic guitar $1799 rrp Call for price Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric with ES Element pickupA satin, solid Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood laminate back and sides. Quality, style and an attractive price backed up with great tone. Taylor 214E Acoustic guitar $1599 rrp Call for price Grand Auditorium size Acoustic/Electric with ES Element pickup Taylor 214 Acoustic guitar $1399 rrp Call for price Grand Auditorium size Acoustic guitar
	Taylor 310ce Acoustic/electric guitar $2499 rrp Call for price Solid sapele backs and sides with a satin finished Sitka spruce top and the Taylor Expression system. Dreadnought body shape. A crisp, clean well balanced sound. Simply decorated but full Taylor quality.
	Taylor 314ce Acoustic/electric guitar $2699 rrp Call for price Solid sapele backs and sides with a satin finished Sitka spruce top and the Taylor Expression system. Grand Auditorium - a slightly bigger body shape gives a warm jumbo sound. Simply decorated but full Taylor quality.
	Taylor 414ce Grand Acoustic/Electric guitar $3199 rrp Call for price Sitka Spruce top and Ovangkol back and sides. Ovangkol has a tone many find similar to Indian rosewood. Ebony fretboard and bridge. Taylor Expression system.
	Taylor 514ce Acoustic/Electric guitar $4399 rrp Call for price A Western Red cedar top brings extra warmth and responsiveness. Mahogany back and sides with Grand Auditorium body shape. Ebony fretboard and bridge. Taylor Hardshell case.
	Taylor 614ce Acoustic/Electric guitar $4699 rrp Call for price Grand Auditorium body design with Big Leaf maple back/sides and Sitka spruce top. Ebony fretboard and bridge. Pearl "Leaf" Inlays. Taylor Expression System. Taylor Hardshell case.
	Taylor 714ce Acoustic/Electric guitar $4499 rrp Call for price Grand Auditorium body design with Indian Rosewood back/sides and Western Red Cedar top. Ebony fretboard and bridge. Combining the full-bodied sound of Indian Rosewood with the responsiveness of a Western Red cedar top creates this fingerstyle workhorse. Equipped with the Taylor Expression System and a Venetian cutaway. Taylor Hardshell case.
	Taylor 814ce Acoustic/electric guitar $4899 rrp Call for price Premium-grade Sitka spruce top, quarter-sawn Indian rosewood back and sides, pearl inlay, abalone rosette, white binding with black purfling. Taylor Expression system
	Taylor 910ce Acoustic/electric guitar $5999 rrp Call for price Premium Indian rosewood and Engelmann spruce with pearl inlays. This is a big, warm sounding guitar with the Taylor Expression system.
	Taylor K24CE Acoustic/electric guitar $6399 rrp Call for price The Koa Series® Acoustic/Electrics present an exotic feast of figure, color and sound. Koa’s visual allure is complemented with shimmering abalone trim around the top and soundhole, while figured maple binds the body, fingerboard, soundhole and peghead, and caps the heel. Opt for a koa top for a truly stunning look. Each Koa Series Acoustic/ Electric is performance-ready, with a Venetian cutaway and Taylor’s Expression System® electronics.
Travel Guitars (Baby Taylor)
	Baby Taylor $499 rrp Call for price 3/4 size with solid Sitka spruce top and sepele laminate back and sides. Great travel guitar Baby Taylor with pickup $699 rrp Call for price
	Taylor Big Baby $749 rrp Call for price A 15/16-scale Dreadnought with a solid Sitka spruce top and sapele-laminate back and sides. A surprisingly full voice, comes with a lightweight gig bag for easy portability, Big Baby w/ pickup $949 rrp Call for price
	Taylor GS Mini $899 rrp Call for price Inspired by the big, bold sound of Taylor’s award-winning GS body shape, the GS Mini scales things down without skimping on sound, packing a lot of tone into a comfortable, portable size and giving you a guitar that’s incredibly fun to play. With Taylor’s patented neck, you’ll always enjoy signature Taylor intonation and playability.
	ES-Go Pickup for GS Mini $129 Call for price Designed for the Mini, this add-on pickup is a snap to install. Developed exclusively for the Mini, the ES-Go is a magnetic soundhole pickup that anyone can easily add to their Mini without the help of a guitar technician. All you need is a screwdriver and a few minutes. Once the ES-Go pickup is in place, the GS Mini can be plugged into an acoustic amp, PA system or recording device for a great amplified acoustic sound.

Taylor Model numbers explained.

Each series number specifies a particular timber selection;

100 series - Solid Sitka spruce top, laminated sapele back and sides. Ebony fretboard and bridge.
200 series - Solid Sitka spruce top, laminated Indian rosewood body, ebony fretboard and bridge, Scalloped bracing, black fiber binding, dot inlays, and wood fiber rosette.
300 series - Solid African mahogany backs and sides, gloss-finished Sitka spruce top, wood fiber binding, pearl fretboard inlays
400 series - Gloss-finished Sitka spruce top, solid ovangkol backs and sides - an African tonewood with olive-brown coloration, intensely varied grain, and rosewood-like tone. White fiber binding, ebony fretboard, pearl inlays.
500 series - Engelmann or Sitka spruce top, solid Tropical American mahogany body with Rosewood borders, Hawaiian koa hand-inlaid into the rosette. Western Red cedar top on the 514ce
600 series - Sitka Spruce top, Big Leaf Maple back & sides.
700 series - Engelmann spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, rosewood binding, Hawaiian koa rosette, small pearl dots, gold Taylor tuners.
800 series - Premium-grade Sitka spruce top, quartersawn Indian rosewood backs and sides, pearl inlay, abalone rosette, white binding with black purfling
900 series - Indian rosewood with a premium Engelmann or Sitka spruce top edged with abalone. Ivoroid-bound fretboard, pearl inlay , abalone-encircled rosette.

	Taylor 310 Dreadnought body Refined traditional shape with softened curves at the top and bottom Dreadnought six-strings shine as "plectrum" or "rhythm" guitars because they respond well to flatpicking or light-to-heavy strumming.
	Taylor 314 Grand Auditorium body - width and depth of a Dreadnought, its narrower waist adds treble "zing" across the guitar's tonal spectrum and sharpens the definition of individual notes. Mass is removed from the width of the braces so the guitar top moves faster, resulting in a snappy, bell-like tone. The GA is designed to be a strong fingerpicking guitar that also can handle medium strumming, and is exceptionally versatile.
	Taylor 312ce Grand Concert body w/cutaway Smaller size, comfortable, "intimate" guitar. Its clarity, balanced response, scaled-down proportions, and scalloped bracing make it ideal for fingerstyle. Stage performers appreciate its body-friendly size and contours, and those who work in the recording studio love its controlled overtones.
	Taylor Grand Symphony body Though you might see similarities to a Grand Auditorium, the GS is unique in both sound and shape. Significant changes in its geometry yield a deeper, more piano-like bass. A wider lower bout and higher, wider waist return ample volume and low-end sustain, in symphony with fuller mids and balanced highs.