Revered for finger-style and superb tonal balance, this orchestra model with scalloped X top bracing delivers a full and even sound for any solo gig or group jam. Spruce and rosewood paired with a sleek low modified oval neck for great dynamic control, and tortoise colored binding for a simple classic look.
Designed with beginners in mind but appealing to experienced players as well, the Academy A10 from Taylor boasts a solid spruce top and a comfortable, easy-playing neck that will inspire you to play more and improve your skills. This Dreadnought, made with layered sapele back and sides, serves up a powerful voice with clear projection, perfect not just for learning but for jam sessions, practice and playing for an audience. This all-acoustic, non-cutaway model includes a soft, lightweight gig bag for easy and safe transportation.
Designed with new players in mind but comfortable and accessible to guitarists of all ability levels, the Academy 12 is a compact Grand Concert acoustic guitar with a solid top and an easy-playing Taylor Neck. The solid spruce top, paired with layered sapele back and sides, generates projection, clarity and volume, making this a perfect option for learners seeking a guitar that will grow with them. This all-acoustic, non-cutaway model features a built-in armrest that takes the edge off your strumming arm for greater playing comfort. It ships with a lightweight gig bag for transportation between lessons, practice sessions and anywhere else your music takes you.
Ideal both for beginner players or experienced guitarists seeking an affordable nylon-string guitar to add to the toolkit, the Academy 12-N generates a rich, snappy acoustic tone with the classical-hued flavor that only comes with nylon strings. Made with a solid Lutz spruce top for power, projection and articulation, this Grand Concert model offers a seamless playing feel thanks to its compact dimensions, built-in armrest and slender Taylor neck. Players will appreciate the radiused fretboard and 1-7/8" nut width, which provides ample spacing for fingerstyle arrangements but maintains a relaxed feel for fretting. The acoustic-only Academy 12-N ships with a soft-sided gig bag for transportation.
Three-quarter size is ideal for new or young players
Solid mahogany top serves up bold acoustic tone
Slender neck design makes fretting feel easier
Small size is great for players who travel
Includes soft gig bag for transportation
The Baby Taylor has long been a gateway for new learners into the world of the acoustic guitar, and with the all-mahogany BT2, players now have another option in both look and sound. A solid top gives this three-quarter-scale guitar a surprising sonic punch for its size, and the slim, comfortable neck makes it easier to hold down the strings to form notes and chords. An ideal beginner's or kid's guitar but also great for experienced players who want a decent-sounding travel guitar, the BT2 is a fun-sized blend of musical excitement and utility. It includes a soft gig bag.
One of the world's most popular travel-size guitars
Solid spruce top supplies a clear, punchy tone
Easy to transport with included gig bag
Compact body and neck are ideal for young players
Portable and comfortable without sacrificing tone
The original Baby Taylor (BT1) helped launch the category of the 3/4-scale "travel guitar," offering new learners, young players and guitarists on-the-go an accessible option that doesn't sacrifice tone for size. The BT1 features a solid spruce that yields surprising clarity and volume, giving it enough musical punch to make it a perfect travel companion for songwriting or keeping your skills sharp while you're away from home. The Baby Taylor includes a soft gig bag.
Solid mahogany top with layered sapele back and sides
Punchy midrange response with articulate voice
Scaled-down size is easy to take with you
Includes structured gig bag for safe transport
Whether you're an experienced player looking for a road companion or a new learner seeking a accommodating acoustic experience, the GS Mini is sure to spark your musical curiosity. A sonic cannon whose bold voice belies its small frame, the GS Mini Mahogany boasts a focused midrange tone with enough volume to perform solo or with other instruments. Comfortable to hold and play, this model's compact size makes it a great choice for practicing on the road, open mic nights, jam sessions with friends and more.
Solid spruce top for power, projection and clarity
Short scale and slender neck make fretting easier
Acoustic ES-Go pickup can be easily installed (sold separately)
Includes lightweight gig bag for transportation
The GS Mini has long been a popular choice for guitarists of all styles and backgrounds thanks to its compact frame, welcoming feel and bold tone. This model is made with layered rosewood back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top that pumps out rich sound with surprising projection and clarity for a smaller guitar. Its scaled-down size means the GS Mini is easy to take with you to lessons, jam sessions and performances, and its powerful voice stacks up well with vocals or other instruments. This acoustic-only version features a comfortable Taylor neck for easy fretting and ships with a lightweight gig bag.
Yamaha presents a quick and easy way to get started with nylon-string playing—the classic GigMaker. Great for beginners, this package comes with a protective gig bag and digital tuner so you can start playing immediately.
Featuring a spruce top and a rosewood fingerboard, CG102 is the entry point to the CG series, and produces a rich tone that beginners will find inspiring.
Featuring a solid western red cedar top and an elegant matte finish, the CG122MSH classical guitar provides outstanding value—and its loud and clear sound and easy playability make it an excellent choice for students.
Featuring a solid spruce top and an elegant matte finish, the affordably priced CG122MSH classical guitar provides outstanding value—and its loud and clear sound and easy playability make it an excellent choice for students.
Featuring a solid western red cedar top and rosewood fingerboard, the CG142CH produces a warm and clear tone characteristic of much more expensive instruments. Its lower action and easy playability also make it ideal for students.
Featuring a solid spruce top and rosewood fingerboard, the CG142SH produces a warm and clear tone characteristic of much more expensive instruments. Its lower action and easy playability also make it ideal for students.
The CG162C is an intermediate-level classical guitar featuring a solid western red cedar top, beautifully figured ovangkol back and sides and a rosewood fingerboard.
The CGS102AII is the 1/2-scale size model of the SCHOOL Series. It features a spruce top, meranti back and sides, a nato neck and a rosewood bridge and fingerboard.
Our standard acoustic model with simple, traditional looks and outstanding quality at an affordable price. A solid-top guitar with authentic sound that is well-balanced without sacrificing its robust strength, thanks to the newly developed scalloped bracing design. Can be confidently recommended to all beginner guitarists.
Our standard acoustic model offers simple, traditional looks and outstanding quality at an affordable price with authentic, well-balanced sound. Perfect for beginning guitarists.
Wonderful concert acoustic with solid spruce top for superb high and midrange tone
Nato neck is instantly comfortable and playable
Scalloped X-bracing provides further support and tonal enhancement
Eye-catching cream binding and classic tortoiseshell pickguard
In addition to warmer and stronger sound, thanks to the mahogany back and sides, the body and fingerboard binding are cream plastic for an upgraded look. Its small and thin body is perfect for intermediate- to upper-level, fingerpicking-style players.
