
Grand Auditorium
Overview: Taylor's signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.
- An original Bob Taylor design introduced in 1994
- Full in the lower register, present in the midrange, and sparkling on the treble strings
- Our most popular shape and a good place to begin your search
Our most popular and versatile body shape, the mid-size Grand Auditorium arrived in 1994 bearing refined proportions that fell between a Dreadnought and Grand Concert. While the bigger Dreadnought was traditionally considered a flatpicker’s guitar and the smaller Grand Concert catered to fingerstylists, the GA was designed to deliver on both fronts. The shape produced an original acoustic voice that was big enough to handle medium-strength picking and strumming, yet with impressive balance across the tonal spectrum, especially in the midrange, producing clear, well-defined notes that suited both strumming and fingerstyle playing. The GA’s overall presence tracks well with other instruments both in a studio mix and on stage, and singer-songwriters have embraced its utility both for composing and traveling with one guitar. Many people want a single guitar that can cover a variety of styles, which is why the GA continues to be our bestselling shape. If you want a great all-purpose guitar, the multi-dimensional GA won’t let you down.
Specifications: Body Length: 20" / Body Width: 16" / Body Depth: 4 5/8"
Grand Auditorium Featured Models
Explore a wide range of body styles, from the travel-size Baby Taylor to our jumbo-size Grand Orchestra.
To learn more about what distinguishes each Taylor acoustic body shape and how to find the shape that’s right for you, explore the Taylor guitar guide.
Explore All Acoustic Features
Our patented neck design ensures superb intonation, playability, and lasting stability.
Our elegant cutaways add to a guitar’s shapeliness and broaden your playing range.
An armrest softens the edge of a guitar body to create a more comfortable playing experience.
The type of wood used for a guitar’s soundboard has a major impact on its tonal properties.
Each acoustic series boasts a unique package of visual details that enhance the aesthetic appeal.
Our inspired proprietary pickups faithfully reproduce the natural nuances of a Taylor guitar’s voice.
Guitars with a unique musical personality, including 12-string, 12-fret, nylon, baritone and travel.
Taylor’s eco-friendly, UV-curable finishes protect your guitar and keep it looking and sounding great.
Bracing patterns, such as our new V-Class design, bring out each guitar’s unique voice.
Our patented neck design ensures superb intonation, playability, and lasting stability.
Our elegant cutaways add to a guitar’s shapeliness and broaden your playing range.
An armrest softens the edge of a guitar body to create a more comfortable playing experience.
The type of wood used for a guitar’s soundboard has a major impact on its tonal properties.
Each acoustic series boasts a unique package of visual details that enhance the aesthetic appeal.
Our inspired proprietary pickups faithfully reproduce the natural nuances of a Taylor guitar’s voice.
Guitars with a unique musical personality, including 12-string, 12-fret, nylon, baritone and travel.
Taylor’s eco-friendly, UV-curable finishes protect your guitar and keep it looking and sounding great.
Bracing patterns, such as our new V-Class design, bring out each guitar’s unique voice.
Our patented neck design ensures superb intonation, playability, and lasting stability.
Our elegant cutaways add to a guitar’s shapeliness and broaden your playing range.
An armrest softens the edge of a guitar body to create a more comfortable playing experience.