Understanding Acoustic Body Shapes
From small to large, each body style in the Taylor line boasts unique proportions that give it a distinctive feel and sound. Which shape is right for you? Look for a body that feels comfortable to hold and play, and with a sound that fit your musical preferences and playing style.
L-R: Baby, GS Mini, Grand Theater, Big Baby, Grand Concert, Grand Auditorium, Grand Symphony, Grand Pacific, Dreadnought, Grand Orchestra
Size: Comfort is key
Consider how the body proportions feel when you hold the guitar. The more comfortable you feel, the better you’ll sound.
Sound: Find your voice
Smaller bodies produce a focused voice with more emphasis on upper-register frequencies. Larger bodies produce a bigger, deeper voice.
Cutaway or non-cutaway?
A cutaway offers access to more of the upper-register notes along the treble-side of the fretboard where the neck meets the body.
Explore Taylor Acoustic Body Shapes
Learn more about each Taylor body shape below.
Baby
Our smallest body shape, the ¾-size Dreadnought is great for young learners and travelers alike. Despite its sub-compact size, the Baby produces a surprisingly full musical voice.
GS Mini
One of our most popular body styles, this scaled-down version of a Grand Symphony packs a full-voiced sound into compact proportions that make it fun, accessible and travel-friendly.
Grand Theater
Larger than the GS Mini, the Grand Theater (GT) combines the comfort and responsiveness of a small body with voicing architecture that produces a surprisingly robust sound for its size.
Big Baby
This version of a classic dreadnought-style body features a slightly scaled-down footprint and a more slender body depth, giving it a more accessible feel against your body.
Grand Concert
Originally designed for fingerstyle and light strumming, this compact body boasts an articulate, touch-sensitive response. It’s offered in both 12-fret and 14-fret models and as a 12-string.
Grand Auditorium
This flagship mid-size body shape is a versatile Swiss Army knife of a guitar with comfortable contours and a clear, balanced tonal response across the frequency spectrum. It can do anything.
Grand Pacific
Like the Grand Auditorium, this round-shoulder dreadnought is a versatile workhorse. It’s voiced to produce warm, seasoned tone with clear, full-range power across the musical spectrum.
Dreadnought
Our take on a traditional shape features a broad waist that helps produce robust tone with powerful lows, snappy mids and punchy treble notes. It’s great for flatpicking and strumming.
Grand Symphony
Larger than the Grand Auditorium, this body style features a unique soundport cutaway. It yields a high-fidelity, symphonic voice with an immersive reverb-like effect and impressive sustain.
Grand Orchestra
Our biggest and deepest body shape is a next-generation jumbo that produces powerful full-range tone. It’s also surprisingly responsive to a light touch, giving it remarkable dynamic range.
Learn More About Taylor Body Shapes
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.
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Top Woods
The type of wood used for a guitar’s soundboard has a major impact on its tonal properties.
Series
Each acoustic series boasts a unique package of visual details that enhance the aesthetic appeal.
Electronics
Our inspired proprietary pickups faithfully reproduce the natural nuances of a Taylor guitar’s voice.
Specialty
Guitars with a unique musical personality, including 12-string, 12-fret, nylon, baritone and travel.
Finishes
Taylor’s eco-friendly, UV-curable finishes protect your guitar and keep it looking and sounding great.
Bracing
Bracing patterns, such as our new V-Class design, bring out each guitar’s unique voice.
Necks
Our patented neck design ensures superb intonation, playability, and lasting stability.
Cutaways
Our elegant cutaways add to a guitar’s shapeliness and broaden your playing range.
Armrests
An armrest softens the edge of a guitar body to create a more comfortable playing experience.