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Taylor’s GT 811e is the newest edition to the 800 Series, Taylor’s flagship collection of rosewood guitars, and just the second Grand Theater model to be introduced. Whether flatpicking or strumming chords, guitarists at Sweetwater are stunned by the GT 811e’s projection, luxurious tonewoods, and supremely comfortable compact body. The guitar is equipped with C-Class bracing to help it punch through the densest arrangements. The top-drawer materials include a Sitka spruce top over rosewood back and sides, a neotropical mahogany neck, and a sustainably sourced Crelicam ebony fingerboard. What results is an intoxicating blend of treble zing, low-end power, and midrange clarity. Plug it in onstage, and the Expression System 2 electronics flawlessly amplify its tone. With its excellent sound, world-class tonewoods, and comfortable body shape, the Taylor GT 811e is sure to be one of your go-to guitars for years to come.





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Grand Theater: the best of both worlds





In 2020, Taylor’s Grand Theater body shape debuted. Sized between the uber-comfortable GS Mini and the classic Grand Concert body styles, the Grand Theater offers the sonic performance of a full-sized guitar with the comfortable playing experience of a travel-sized guitar. It has a 24-1/8-inch scale length that gives the strings a softened feel akin to playing down tuned with a capo on the first fret. You’ll love the feel of the body and the sprightly playing experience. Whether it becomes your go-to stage companion, studio workhorse, or favorite daily driver, the Grand Theater is ready for a lifetime of playing.





Classic tonewood combination





There are plenty of tonewood combinations in use today, but there aren’t many that can match the sound of spruce and rosewood. The Sitka spruce used for the GT 811e’s top provides the optimum ratio of strength and elasticity for a broad dynamic range and precise articulation. Rosewood back and sides provide a rich, low-end punch for power and projection. The bright and shiny attack of spruce contrasts rosewood’s musical warmth for a tone that holds its own in any musical environment. The GT 811e comes complete with an ebony-topped mahogany neck and eye-catching rosewood pickguard.





C-Class bracing coaxes a big sound out of a small body





If you ask Taylor master builder Andy Powers, a guitar is only as good as its bracing pattern. And with the limited size of the Grand Theater, a new bracing pattern was needed to help it reach its full sonic potential. As such, this diminutive guitar is equipped with C-Class bracing, a proprietary bracing pattern developed by Andy and Taylor Guitars to bring out a surprisingly robust bass response. C-Class bracing uses an asymmetrical, cantilevered design that strikes the perfect balance between stiffness and flexibility. Like Taylor’s groundbreaking V-Class architecture, C-Class bracing increases sustain, improves volume, enhances projection, and sharpens intonation. When you hear it for the first time, you won’t believe that a guitar this small can sound so big.





Plugging in has rarely sounded this good





For performing onstage or plugging right into the console, the GT 811e’s ES2 electronics are a must-have. The proprietary pickup design sees a 3-section pickup mounted behind the saddle. Because of its position, the pickup delivers a clear, lifelike acoustic tone each time you plug in. For tone tweaking and sound shaping, the ES2 system has a master volume control and a pair of tone controls. The ES2 electronics and the character of the GT 811e combine to create an accurate, potent tonal combination.





Taylor GT 811e Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:


Comfortably sized acoustic-electric with eye-popping tonewoods


Grand Theater body shape feels comfortable and responsive


C-Class bracing facilitates a strong bass response while increasing sustain


Solid rosewood back and sides deliver a warm, musical sonic foundation


Sitka spruce top enhances note definition


Condensed 24-1/8-inch scale length softens string feel for agile performance


ES2 electronics produce an accurate plugged-in tone


Mahogany neck with standard carve sits securely in your hand