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500 Series Guitars

Starting at $3,299 USD

Urban Wood, Fresh Sound

Formerly the home of our mahogany models, the 500 Series now boasts back and sides of Urban Ironbark, an all-new tonewood sourced from our always-growing urban wood initiative. As a back and side wood, Urban Ironbark yields a bold, rich and sweet voice that's sure to impress players of all styles, giving these guitars piano-like clarity with a smooth character that amplifies each player's unique touch. We've paired the Urban Ironbark with torrefied spruce tops for an extra seasoned tone, adding up to a supremely balanced sound that performs exceptionally well on stage or in the studio. Players will also find the mahogany/torrefied spruce Builder's Edition 517 here, a Grand Pacific model with enhanced comfort features and aesthetics. If you're looking for a guitar with a totally original, unexpected musical personality, look no further than the 500 Series.

500 Series

Starting at $3,299 USD

Meet the 500 Series

 Urban Ironbark delivers a musical personality that's entirely unique to the Taylor 500 Series.

500 Grand Auditorium

Starting at $3,399 USD

2 Models

Legacy 514ce
$3,399

Top Wood: Western Red Cedar

Body Wood: Tropical Mahogany

Shape: Grand Auditorium

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

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514ce

Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce

Body Wood: Urban Ironbark

Shape: Grand Auditorium

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

500 Grand Concert

Starting at $3,499 USD

2 Models

512ce

Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce

Body Wood: Urban Ironbark

Shape: Grand Concert

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

512ce 12-Fret
$3,499

Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce

Body Wood: Urban Ironbark

Shape: Grand Concert

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String, 12-Fret

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

500 Builder's Edition

Starting at $3,299 USD

2 Models

Builder's Edition 517e

Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce

Body Wood: Tropical Mahogany

Shape: Grand Pacific

Cutaway: Non-cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed Only

Builder's Edition 517e WHB

Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce

Body Wood: Tropical Mahogany

Shape: Grand Pacific

Cutaway: Non-cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 6-String

Orientation: Right Handed Only

500 12-String

Starting at $3,499 USD

1 Models

552ce

Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce

Body Wood: Urban Ironbark

Shape: Grand Concert

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Specialty: 12-String

Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed

FEATURES

Bold Sounds Contrast with Subtle Aesthetics

Sleek, polished visuals reflect designs focused on performance, versatility and tonal sophistication.

Urban Ironbark: Punchy, Dynamic, Vibrant

Urban Ironbark: Punchy, Dynamic, Vibrant

Urban Ironbark models serve up a deep, clear sound with a smooth attack, piano-like fidelity and a muscular, loud voice. The Builder's Edition 517 features back and sides of solid mahogany. Both body woods are paired with torrefied spruce in the 500 Series.

Playing Comfort Meets Musical Versatility

Playing Comfort Meets Musical Versatility

All 500 Series models are crafted on our V-Class bracing architecture for improved volume, sustain and tunefulness across the frequency range. Meanwhile, the easy-playing Taylor neck makes for a pleasingly relaxed handfeel while fretting.

Expression System 2 Acoustic Pickup

Expression System 2 Acoustic Pickup

Our proprietary Expression System 2 behind-the-saddle acoustic pickup translates the complex tones of the 500 Series into rich, organic live sound when playing through an amp or PA.

Traditional Looks with a Modern Touch

Traditional Looks with a Modern Touch

Standard 500 Series models sport Aerial inlays in Italian acrylic and faux pearl, along with a single-ring abalone rosette, and a full-gloss body finish with a subtle stain for the Urban Ironbark back and sides. The 517e boasts a Marquise inlay pattern that’s unique within the series.

Hardshell Case Included with Every Guitar

Hardshell Case Included with Every Guitar

All models in the 500 Series ship with a deluxe hardshell guitar case for protection during transport and storage.

Builder's Edition Model: the Grand Pacific 517e

Builder's Edition Model: the Grand Pacific 517e

The Builder's Edition 517e was one of our first Grand Pacific guitars. Boasting chamfered body and fretboard edges and a compound-carve neck profile, this dreadnought-style guitar offers seamless playing comfort along with a rich, seasoned tone. A torrefied Sitka spruce top adds an aged-in sweetness to the mahogany's warmth and focus. It's available with or without ES2 electronics as well as a Wild Honey Burst color treatment.

MEET THE OTHER SERIES

The American Dream®

Series Guitars

The American Dream®

Starting at $1799 USD

Neo-vintage aesthetics and all-solid tonewoods deliver all the essentials of a satisfying, inspiring musical experience.

GT

Series Guitars

GT

Starting at $1799 USD

Compact, comfortable and boldly voiced, the GT (grand theater) acoustic guitar offers an enjoyable, accessible experience for pros and casual players alike.

Academy

Series Guitars

Academy

Starting at $699 USD

Solid tops and a focus on playability set the Academy Series apart, offering a welcoming feel at an approachable price.

100

Series Guitars

100

Starting at $799 USD

Solid spruce tops paired with layered walnut or layered sapele yield rich tone at a great value for developing musicians.

200

Series Guitars

200

Starting at $999 USD

200 Standard, Plus and Deluxe models offer three tiers of musical inspiration and a diverse collection visual styles.

300

Series Guitars

300

Starting at $2499 USD

Two tonewood combinations give the 300 Series wide-ranging musical versatility, offering choices for virtually every player.

400

Series Guitars

400

Starting at $2999 USD

Eye-catching sunburst top finishes imbue the time-honored rosewood/spruce tonewood pairing with fresh visual appeal.

600

Series Guitars

600

Starting at $3299 USD

A range of body styles crafted with specially voiced Big Leaf maple and Sitka spruce yield a warm, punchy response covering a wide breadth of sounds and playing applications.

700

Series Guitars

700

Starting at $3499 USD

Select-grade Hawaiian koa serves up a lively punch with rich midrange sparkle and a raw, natural feel.

800

Series Guitars

800

Starting at $3399 USD

Rosewood, spruce, V-Class bracing and a host of player-focused appointments make the 800 Series the quintessential Taylor experience.

900

Series Guitars

900

Starting at $5999 USD

Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce with V-Class bracing make for a distinctively bold voice with incredible tonal balance.

Koa

Series Guitars

Koa

Starting at $5999 USD

Hawaiian koa's sparkling, bold musical response is famous for improving with time, giving these guitars a multigenerational appeal.

Presentation

Series Guitars

Presentation

Starting at $9999 USD

Honduran rosewood and sinker redwood serve up incredible tonal warmth and complexity complemented by artful aesthetic details.

GS Mini

Series Guitars

GS Mini

Starting at $499 USD

Solid tops, a comfortable feel and a spontaneous musical personality put GS Mini guitars in a class of their own.

Big Baby

Series Guitars

Big Baby

Starting at $499 USD

With plenty of power and a comfortable frame, the Big Baby Taylor is ideal for impromptu playing sessions, songwriting and more.

Baby Taylor

Series Guitars

Baby Taylor

Starting at $449 USD

The Baby Taylor makes great acoustic tone accessible and travel-ready.

Not sure what's the best Taylor guitar for you?

There's a Taylor for every player, whether you're a beginner or a pro. Explore the Taylor line by body shape and tonewood to find the right combination of feel and sound for you.

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Shapes

Each Taylor body shape yields a distinctive tonal personality and feel.

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Tonewoods

Premium tonewoods offer a range of tonal flavors and sound profiles.

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Model Numbers

Learn how Taylor model numbers work and what they tell you about our guitars.

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Please note, all models are available in a left-handed configuration at no additional charge, except most Builder's Edition models.

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