Taylor GT (Grand Theater) - New Body Shape/Size from Taylor Guitars!

[@freddieblue6351]

Thanks for talking about the lack of binding, I like how they did it with just the woods.

[@danstevens1024]

This is by far the best Taylor GT review on KZbin. Thank you, Quinton, for the extended demo. With reduced string tension, the tone of this guitar is weaker than similar size instruments, the 00 size Martins come to mind. On the other hand, I am a small person with smaller hands and I’m pushing 70 years old so maybe this is a good fit for me (literally). And Quinton has demonstrated that you can get a fairly large sound out of it acoustically and plugged in the guitar has no real limitations. The tone is not complex and interesting but it is clear and there is good note separation.

[@briang768]

I have to admire Taylor for their coordination. Every KZbin reviewer I check out for my guitar porn has dropped a video for this guitar today.

[@stephandelaney4097]

Got one for 1000 out the door today used but mint condition with plastic on pick guard still. My favorite guitar. Coming from an owner of 214ce/GS Mini Rosewood

[@uvp5000]

Okay, let's get this out of the way. It's a Taylor. It sounds like a Taylor (very nice). I probably plays like a Taylor (nicely). It is now a different bracing pattern that is cementing Andy Powers and Taylor as especially respectable among guitar players who might have otherwise been snobs and run screaming to Gibsons and Martins only. At this point, Taylor is one of several builders that one should consider along with Yamaha and all the other major builders. This is an extraordinary time to play the acoustic guitar as the newest instruments today are better than some of the instruments of yesteryear. Neck size, scale length, bracing pattern, choice of tonewoods, building techniques, etc., combine to make most entry to mid-level acoustic guitars a "can't miss" proposition for someone shopping for an instrument today. Among the finer instruments, those are coming in quite nicely, and I believe better than guitars long ago (and I've played some extraordinary vintage instruments). Now, that out of the way, I'm commenting because Quinton's playing is sublime. I almost wish there was more of him playing this style so I could have it playing for more than a few minutes at a time (long enough for KZbin to fuck it up with another enervating, ill-timed add). Bravo Quinton and that is quite a nice guitar.

[@quintonking9960]

Hi uvp5000 - sincere thanks for the kind words!

[@uvp5000]

@@quintonking9960 They may be kind words; they are also quite true. I enjoy listening to you play a whole lot.

[@josephlaming8209]

Loving the playing, you guys showcased this guitar really well. And for good measure showing us how tough the guitar is!

[@brucerichard2904]

That settles it. Taylor must be making another version because mine doesn't sound as good when I play it.

[@SimpleTheist]

You know this guitar doesn't have much Note separation. Which is GREAT because it creates a natural reverb. Definitely my next guitar

[@paul_sebastian1154]

Beautiful sounding guitar. Another classic from Taylor

[@johnfrickinsmith8675]

Nice. Looks like a great guitar for a lot of purposes, including those with CMC joint or other issues. What tuning were you in? One question, how do the electronics compare to a mic/pizo combo like the L.R. Baggs Anthem? This is an all-piezo system, correct? Was that bit at the end recorded with the piezo?

[@cloutdoors5674]

You told us scale length is a little longer than gs mini and a little shorter than some others..ok great why not just say what the scale length is? Of course I can look it up on Taylor's website but I'm here now watching your video. I was curious to know the body depth compared to the mini as well. Off to taylors website I go

[@johnwbanjo]

Could just be because I’m listening on my phone but there’s a lot of treble, which I expect from Taylor, a tiny dollop of bass, and next to no midrange. I’ve been leery of Taylor instruments for many years for that reason.

[@becomeaudible1]

John Wetterholt yup. That’s why I went from Taylor to Eastman. MUCH less expensive with a much better sound.

[@georgewirth1007]

Never played an acoustic that played as easy as a Taylor

[@Bossanovawitcha]

Try the 517

[@MrAndCad]

I just got an American Dream 17 BT, and love the thing. I play it more than my HD-28, but now I have to come up with a justification why I need a smaller, all wood, El Cajon made (15miles from my shitty apartment) guitar. Perfect. Taylor and Andy P. is kicking ass.

[@texhaines9957]

How does this compare to a Martin SC 13e? Is the neck edge shaped like the American Dream line? Maybe I'm spoiled with my BE 717E. Good discussion. Maybe it'll come out with a Koa back.

[@kellyowbridgetasker]

It’s smaller than the the Martin sc13e. I have that Martin but I also want this one too. This is smaller and shorter neck too. But not as small as the gs mini

[@texhaines9957]

@@kellyowbridgetasker thank you

[@kylekromer8047]

That guitar sounds great! WOW!!!

[@markmuch1295]

I like the sound of the Taylor 810 better. Why did they stop making it?

[@donna.downey]

I don't usually comment as I don't feel qualified most of the time but this was a surprise. This did not sound like the usual Taylor. I'm not sure there was not an audio problem in the recording. It sounds sooooooo muted! Nothing like the usual Taylors which to me seem brighter than other brands. Surely part of the problem here is the audio. Always love these videos and the comparisons!!! ALWAYS!

[@GamerPro__7]

It is the bracing. C-Class bracing doesn't focus on the really good improvements of V-Class bracing like intonation and sustain but it also doesn't keep this features out of the mix. It gets bass frequencies room to be really present compared to V-Class bracing so it doesn't feel too bright as usual and brings back some overtones and bass responce and feel. That's my opinion, I feel it is that way.

[@the_unkowngod_2328]

Hey since you and Quinton love the J200 can yall please do a review of the 618 the new ones please!! Want a review from you 2. And maybe even a 518

[@texhaines9957]

Good demo folks.

[@mickymillersson4376]

Has a great tone for folk/celtic music me thinks.

[@alkohallick2901]

Might buy one tomorrow.

[@talentosa57]

I don't hate the sound of this guitar, it's a fresh idea but $1600 MSRP is kinda crazy for what is essentially a grown up GS mini. Taylor once again charging nearly boutique prices for intermediate specs...

[@guitarzana688]

I disagree with your price comment. From what I have seen most boutique guitars start at over $3000 for solid wood guitars made in the USA. If you can find one at this price and you like the sound you have found a deal!😊

[@maxwellfan55]

@@guitarzana688 Dana you're right!

[@talentosa57]

@@guitarzana688 Maybe I misspoke...but I have seen some lightly used boutique guitars and even some lower end boutique guitars that are around this price point especially that are smaller body. I know Lowden and Larrivee aren't exactly boutique but in the circles I'm in their referred to as "boutique-ish" and some of those go for around the same price. Either way for a beefed up GS mini, the Grand Theater is still over priced...it's 3 times the price of a base model gs mini for a solid back and sides upgrade. TL;DR: You can get a whole lot more guitar elsewhere for the $1600 you would give Taylor for this.

[@guitarzana688]

As I said to another comment, we are lucky to have a lot of options for guitars . Taylor may or may not be your thing. I don’t personally own one at this time but do appreciate their conservation efforts, manufacturing, and the employee loyalty that I have seen. I would like to play some to form my own opinion. Find the guitar you love whoever built it and whatever the price you are comfortable with and play it till it looks like Trigger. As a guitar geek I appreciate we all are allowed to have favorites and diverse opinions so play on!🙃

[@maxwellfan55]

@@guitarzana688 I've owned three Taylors, all great guitars, just wish they were around when I was young. For me they don't tend to be keepers but for someone who's played over 50 years and still going strong, maybe I'm set in my ways. These days there's so much choice and awesome inexpensive guitars I rely mainly on the ear rather than the badge. As you say, Taylor's move toward sustainability is second to none, as is their customer care.

[@1963MikeA]

This is not for me. Love the GS Mini (mahogany), would sooner skip the 214ce Plus for less money and a fuller sound. Or, spend a little more and get a 314ce for all solid woods.

[@georgemercer3013]

GET A MARTIN.. FLAT TOP PICKER THAT CAN'T BE BEAT

[@wengjai]

Definitely for me. 312ce is a little big for me and Gs mini is too small. Answer to my prayers

[@michaelappollo6770]

simplyvl I’m sure it’ll appeal to different people for different reasons, no doubt! I’m not a big guy, maybe 5’ 5” and trim, but prefer larger guitars. The X12s feel too tiny to me. If you buy it, I hope you enjoy!

[@charlesbolton8471]

I know that this guitar is not for everyone. However, it is all solid wood and made in the USA for about the same price as a Deluxe 224 made in Mexico.

[@williams7078]

I'll take two, when Taylor prices/designs/builds them comparable to the GS Mini...

[@MusicMikeRay]

I enjoyed the demo i like how you compared it's size to the mini can't wait to give one a whirl! That blooper at the end i've been there done that and it hurts the soul

[@quintonking9960]

Hi Mike - Ugh . . . just glad it wasn't one of the higher end customs . . . still, always feel terrible abusing guitars in any way. Thanks for watching!

[@maxwellfan55]

@@quintonking9960 Does it mean you have to buy it now haha? Just kidding, so easy to knock these guitars about, and they make such a "clunk"!

[@guitartalk4909]

Do they make a non E version GT ?

[@TheAcousticLetter]

Yes, we just received one in stock... musicvilla.com/collections/taylor/products/taylor-gt-urban-ash-1005

[@A2an]

I don't mind you hitting the guitar (again 🤣), it is not to my likings, to flat / narrow unplugged and sounds like the recording took place in a can when plugged in, however there is different taste in guitars. That is the reason for the big selection and variety in guitars. Anyway Beautiful played as always, deep respect and lovely with the history of Taylors small guitars. Thanks ❤️

[@stephenblyskal5666]

Well done review. Didn't hear you mention that it is solid wood, made in El Cajon.

[@breauxtide6217]

Its a good guitar honestly

[@jamesfe5]

nice , but i hope it hasnt the same bracing as my taylor GS it has doveloped almost irrivesable belly bulge . This doesnt seem a one off thing as my friends have the same problem with this series. We believe they may have opted for sound and tone in these models rather than overall strength of the top and body...just our opinion . take care

[@BaktaBak3]

For the price (or less ), and a better sounding instrument , one can buy a Martin 000-15M, 000-15SM, Guild M-20 , Martin Dred Jr. .....but ....sound is subjective I guess.

[@woodwindrain5020]

This guitar looks ok but sounds too chimney and thin. The GS mini sounds as good or better. GS mini was groundbreaking, this one not so, too redundant.,though I like Taylor's & Martins.

[@Bossanovawitcha]

I have owned a few GS mini’s and I could not disagree with you more

[@tdc_2021]

@@Bossanovawitcha yeah, the Urban Ash blows GS Minis out of the water. But then it is 2-3x more expensive

[@Bossanovawitcha]

@@tdc_2021 secondary market it’s a steal

[@PaulEmmanuelMusic]

I want one!

[@mojoefelix]

Listening to him strum the guitar and I am thinking the the guitar sounds really anemic. Then he says "really rich."

[@quintonking9960]

Hi Felix - I'm just now watching the video, and I definitely "hear" what you're saying. In the room, my "rich" comment was prompted by the sound which I don't believe was fully captured in the video, but also in part because I was expecting it to be thinner than it was. In any case, no substitute for hearing and playing one for yourself. Definitely not a dreadnought, but surprisingly more than what I expected from the body size. Thanks for watching!

[@gibby6904]

It does sound anemic...

[@fredflinstone3173]

It’s the player. His strumming always sounds anemic.

[@drothberg3]

I was thinking it sounds pretty nice. I’m a dreadnaught player.

[@bgp6656]

@@fredflinstone3173 if you have nothing nice to say...

[@tedwade6322]

These things from Taylor don't come anywhere close to the sound of the Martin Dreadnaughts. That's a reallly weak sound Taylor has and kind of tinny sounding.

[@tedwade6322]

@GOD&GUNS I don't know who you are, but I've been playing guitars since 1954. I've currently got two here now - a 1983 Martin HD28 and a Gibson AD-J45 (which they don't make anymore - it has an adjustable bridge). I love both of them - the Martin for the overall sound, and the Gibson is a little easier to play since you can personally adjust the action to what you want.

[@BARKINGattheMOON100]

Up against Martin 000-16GT.🤔🤔🤔

[@RJ-lf8ex]

Not impressed. Sounds muted. But, awesome video as usual.

[@jamestonguet1737]

Now they just need to make a Koa version .....like the GS mini

[@DJWRailroad]

Nice acoustic for $1,400 (non-elect), with solid ash (back/sides) and spruce, plus a shorter scale (24-1/8) putting the frets closer together, providing slightly easier playability. Only drawback, for impatient buyers (like a couple of acquaintances I referred to the Taylor GT/Music Villa!), is availability (slow down folks ;-)

[@scooterc2006]

sounds like a small guitar...whats the point

[@soofitnsexy]

gs mini....same arguement

[@maxwellfan55]

Not sure ash is a tone wood at all, or is Taylor trying to swing this with marketing and a glut of forestry going cheap? Hard as nails. They used to use it for automobile bodywork.

[@mojoefelix]

Taylor's move to using Urban Ash that was first seen on its Builder's Edition 324ce; a reclaimed source from felled trees in municipal areas to address the serious issues facing traditional ash harvesting in the US. This Urban, or Shamel, ash used for the back and sides here is reassuringly described by Powers as akin to a high end Honduran mahogany.

[@UAL320]

@@mojoefelix That’s great, but is it TRUE? I love Andy and Bob but Taylor lays on the marketing thicker than anyone....

[@danmcnicholas3357]

For that $ ,I’d go for the Gibson L 00

[@juliocesargonzalezruiz6962]

This Is acoustic guitar grand theater

[@championhairpuller]

Doesn't sound very good, but it is small.

[@ia5662]

Not in love with the murky sound at all - it looks very pretty and I'm sure it plays well, but to me, nothing matches my D-18

[@rmzzz76]

They basically made a Grand Orchestra mini but decided to build in the US instead of Mexico to give customers who were after an all-solid, USA built GS Mini an option... I dig it. Kudos to Acoustic Letter for having the best recording of this... I honestly really hate Taylor because they are THAT company that's always resorting to new gruella marketing tactics, mostly machine built (Bob Taylor himself admits this) so they are a high margin item which I understand why dealers love them but for me the hype just doesn't match the asking price... The GS Mini and some of the builders editions have been exceptions. I do like that they are offer sub $1500 product built in the USA now with this GT model and the value American built Grand Pacific models.

[@lilycat1694]

Honestly, just not very impressed. I might actually like the GS Mini a little better. Have heard it on many different sites, and does not do much for me. I would take the $1,300.00 plus dollars and spend on a different guitar. The new Yamaha red series interest me....And one more thing, I think Taylor needs to go back to traditional X bracing. Tried & true, and it works. All this experimental stuff is not working for my ears! I would not spend $100.00 for that guitar. And maybe I will change my mind, and that is just my opinion.

[@ajca69420]

Expensive... 😭

[@M5guitar1]

Taylor needs a mahogany version for more mids.

[@georgemercer3013]

The name should have been G.B....

[@BaktaBak3]

Pass on this one.

[@MisterRorschach90]

It sounds terrible though. I’ve never heard a Taylor that sounds that bad.

[@Roosterscoope]

What sounds terrible about it? I'm curious 🤔😊

[@todddammit4628]

I agree. I used to be a Taylor guy. LOVE the way the play. But just never got over how bad they sound. I had an 812, 314, and almost bought a 717. But frankly I just switched to Martin and Gibson, and while those don't play as nice, their sound is 2000x better.

[@todddammit4628]

@@Roosterscoope There's something about Taylors' sound. You hear a lot more of the metal in the strings than the wood in the top. I honestly don't know why they sound so bad. My theory is the neck joint. They use a bolt on neck, which just probably doesn't transfer sound as well as a set neck like a dovetail joint. Just my theory.

[@Roosterscoope]

I get what your saying buddy , I have a Gibson j45 standard and it's just a great axe, I've tried taylors and the ones I've tried sounded either dull or too bright. I was just curious why you thought they sounded bad lol sorry I live for this shit lol

[@guitarzana688]

Music is art and art is in the eye or ear of the beholder. Just as everyone won’t like the same painting or songs, the sound of a guitar is subjective. The great thing is with all the options out there everyone can find the guitar that suits their style and pleases their tastes. Not a Taylor fan, no problem find the guitar you love and play it until it falls apart like Trigger!

[@brunningwolf]

Don’t like Tyler guitars I’m a Martin guitar girl I own 46 of them from 1938 to to 1983 d45 and 41 & 42 all beautiful and all play so so good ty Martin guitars .hi Dave.

[@pr1mo990]

sounds horrible unfortunately

[@Digitaliziation]

Doesn't sound great

[@WorldsOkayistGuitarPlayer]

My $600 Academy 10e has real ebony. I'm not buying a guitar thats over $1500 that comes with Eucalyptus. Not when Taylor owns like 85-90% of the legally harvestable Ebony. This is the same thing that turned me off of the AD series

[@gabrielobrien21]

Bob Taylor made a point of discussing this recently on Primetime. They don't want to put more stress on ebony and want to create a market for other woods, which is what they've done for sapele and ovangkol.

[@bradgriffith4231]

Why does this site act like a marketing agent for Gibson, Taylor & Martin? They NEVER mention Guild, who has been a manufacturer of great guitars for almost 70 years. If they mention other brands, its usually some ignorant priced handmade boutique box.

[@Roosterscoope]

Because guild is nowhere near how they used to be , used to be a great guitar...not so much anymore

[@texhaines9957]

@@Roosterscoope they have had Guild guitars reviewed plus Fender and Yamaha.

[@todddammit4628]

They've done Guild. I agree they could definitely do more videos on them though. But that might very well be dictated by their sales numbers of the brand.

[@todddammit4628]

@@Roosterscoope I would disagree with you. Since Guild was bought by Cordoba and moved to California, they've been producing some fantastic guitars. I've played a number of them, and they're not all winners, but there are some truly fantastic ones in there.

[@bradgriffith4231]

How would you know? I have 7 Guilds. How many do you have or have played?

[@vovagreen7414]

а я хочу 914....

[@OldGrowthRedwood]

Tinny. I’ll pass.

[@multipipi1234]

I like bungalows.