Taylor 2021 GTe Urban Ash Grand Theater Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

I saw this guitar a few years ago but was thrown off by the price. However, the sound was perfect to my ears and the smaller size made me immediately bond with it. I tried the smaller gs mini koa but didn't find the sound pleasant or "just right" and it felt a little too small for my taste. Years later here I am and I couldn't be happier to be holding this beauty in my hands. The sound is so loud for how small this guitar is and rings beautifully. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

guitar center sent me a "clearance " guitar. it was a complete train wreck. it had been sold previously and registered to an owner, according to the taylor rep. it had a 6 inch crack on the top from the bridge to the bottom edge. the neck had been removed and replaced, poorly. the saddle had been shaved way too low. string buzz on frets. battery box was damaged. rusty strings. it was a deliberate attempt by guitar center to pawn off a total loss guitar on the next sucker.

I have spent the longest time researching guitars that I wanted to buy. I am a pretty small guy so I was attracted to the GS mini but felt that they lacked something, but I didn't know what. When I first saw the Grand Theater, I knew I had found it. There was only one in a 50 mile radius of my home and I was lucky enough to get it. The salesman was amazingly helpful and withstood my barrage of random questions. Guitar Center gets a bad rep but I always have great experiences when I purchase from them. When I hold this guitar I feel a connection that I have never felt before and I am excited to hear what music we can make together.

I walked into Guitar Center (NYC) to buy a case for my 40 year old Gibson Heritage and walked out with this guitar. Love the size really comfortable to play and the sound is close to a full sized Dreadnaught. I absolutely love this guitar and haven't put it down. Taylor hit a homerun with this guitar and the sales guys at Guitar Center were terrific!

Great little guitar. I test 2 dozen guitars in search of a great guitar tone for fingerstyle. I've found the GTe to be a great workhorse guitar that is very fun and comfortable to play. The slightly narrower neck, lightweight body and short scale length are very comfortable and the intonation and electronics are very usable for plug and play gigs. It just works. Now, if you're looking for a great, loud strummer, I would probably look elsewhere. It is not bad for strumming and I've played singing/strumming gigs with it but I think it really shines for fingerpicking. It records very nicely and I'm a big fan of the Aerocase over a hardshell. A Martin HD28 is my usual go to guitar and fantastic for strumming and most of my playing, but I've found the Taylor GTe to be more convenient to take around and is a bit less dear to me. When teaching lessons, the Taylor is the one that stays on the stand to grab quickly and doesn't overpower the student guitars but holds its own. I do feel that it is overpriced. Non-precious/reclaimed woods, not the highest grade top visually, satin finish, plain look etc really should put these, in my opinion, about a third lower in price. That being said, I played a lot of guitars and this was the only one I cared enough to walk away with and I'm enjoying it. Even more...my wife came with me on my journey and told me it was special and I should buy. Specs and woods can be nice guides, but I've found the overall guitar and whether or not it helps your playing and inspires you to play is more important. If you try it, like it for your applications, and don't mind a few extra dollars, it really is a great guitar and sounds much nicer than it should.

This is your next Guitar. I know what you're thinking, Change your mind!! This IS NOT a toy. It's a real usable guitar. Easy to fret, awesome sound, and plugged in. I had my doubts......they went away the first time I played this fine instrument. I gig 3 times a week (average). I WILL NOT use another guitar. Not even my Taylor 224 ce Koa DLX. I am sold and will purchase an 811E GT for my last ever guitar. I am that serious.