Taylor Guitars | Model Numbers
Taylor organizes their acoustic lineup by series, ranging from the entry-level 100 Series up through the 900, plus their premium Koa and Presentation models. It may sound like a lot, but this quick guide will have you navigating the lineup in no time.
1) The First Digit
The first digit (or letter) identifies the Series. Most guitar models within each series share the same back and side woods and appointment package.
- 516ce = model from the 500 Series
2) The Second Digit
The second digit designates two things:
- Whether the guitar is a 6-string or a 12-string
- Whether the top features a softer tonewood like spruce or cedar, or a hardwood like mahogany or koa.
6-String
The middle number will be 1 or 2:
516ce = softwood (spruce) top
526ce = a hardwood (mahogany) top
12-String
The middle number will be 5 or 6:
556ce = a softwood (spruce) top
566ce = a hardwood (mahogany) top
3) The Third Digit
The third digit identifies the body shape according to this numbering system:
0 = Dreadnought (e.g., 510ce)
1 = Grand Theater (e.g., 511ce)
2 = Grand Concert (e.g., 512ce)
4 = Grand Auditorium (e.g., 514ce)
6 = Grand Symphony (e.g., 516ce)
7 = Grand Pacific (e.g., Builder's Edition 517e)
8 = Grand Orchestra (e.g., 518ce)
4) Cutaway & Electronics
If a "c" comes after the number it indicates a model with a cutaway. An "e" indicates a model with onboard electronics.
- 516ce = model with cutaway and electronics
- 510e = model with electronics, no cutaway
- 510 = model with no cutaway, no electronics
5) Nylon Strings
Taylor nylon-string models are integrated into the 200-800 Series and are designated by the letter “N” at the end of the model name.
- 514ce-N = 500 Series nylon-string Grand Auditorium with a cutaway and electronics