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Taylor 200 Series
Exotic woods at a fair price
Whether you're a beginner looking for a reliable, durable entry-level guitar or an experienced guitarist looking for a rich sound that won't break the bank, the 200 series offers a wealth of options for every musical application. Featuring solid tops for projection, clarity and balance, the 200 series offers a range of tonewoods, fittings and body shapes , including nylon-string and 12-string models. All 200 series guitars feature a comfortable, easy-to-play Taylor neck and built-in electronics for easy amplification. Explore the full range of Standard, Plus and Deluxe models to find the combination of style, sound and price that fuels your musical journey.
The 200 series guitars feature solid spruce tops , except for the 224ce-K DLX and 222ce-K DLX, which feature Koa tops , producing a clear, dynamic acoustic sound with enough projection to play with other musicians and in front of an audience. You can choose from models with bottom and sides made of laminated rosewood, maple or koa . All 200 series steel-string models feature Taylor's renowned ES2 pickup and pre-amp for authentic plug-in tone. Nylon string models come with the ES-N pickup , specifically designed for the classic nylon string sound .
Each Taylor 200 series guitar is manufactured at Taylor Tecate factory in Mexico and comes with a gig bag or case . The Standard models come with a sand-colored gig bag with a brown lining , while the Plus models include our lightweight, highly durable AeroCase. The deluxe models come with brown hard-shell cases with burgundy lining .
The most important features of the Taylor 200 models at a glance
- solid spruce or koa top
- Body made of maple, koa or rosewood
- Neo-tropical mahogany neck with 44.4 mm (1 11/16") neck width
- Ebony fingerboard
- Italian Acrylic Dot or Small Diamond Inlays
- Taylor Expression system 2 (steel strings) or Expression system N (nylon)
- Venetian cutaway
- including Taylor gig bag or case
If you are not sure which body wood provides the right sound for you, you will find a guides under the series overview that explains the different woods in the series .
Taylor 200 standard
The Taylor 200 Standard models feature a classic, satin finish in natural or sunburst. A Sitka spruce top is available in combination with bottom and sides made of laminated koa or rosewood, both of which are high-quality, exotic tonewoods. Visual details such as the white binding, the 4 mm Italian Acrylic Dot inlays, the tortoise pickguard and the three-ring rosette underline the classic charm of this guitar. All standard models come in a padded, sand-colored gig bag.
All Taylor 200 Standard models
Sitka spruce top | Body made of walnut or rosewood | Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck | Ebony fingerboard | Dot Inlays | White plastic binding | 3-ring rosette | Venetian cutaway | Taylor Chrome tuning machines | finish satin matt | including gig bag
Taylor 200 Plus
In contrast to the standard models, the Taylor 200 Plus models have a high-gloss finish, which ensures an elegant and exclusive look. All models have a Sitka spruce top combined with a rosewood body. Visual details such as the white binding, the 4 mm dot inlays, the tortoise pickguard and the three-ring rosette underline the classic charm of this guitar. All Taylor 200 Plus models are delivered in a sturdy, dark brown Aero Case with red lining .
All Taylor 200 Plus models
Sitka spruce top | Rosewood body | Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck | Ebony fingerboard | Dot Inlays | White plastic binding | 3-ring rosette | Venetian cutaway | Taylor nickel tuning machines | High gloss finish | including Aero Case
Taylor 200 Deluxe
The Taylor 200 Deluxe models are the most striking and elegant models in the 200 series. Only the finest woods are used: Sitka spruce, Lutz spruce or koa are available for the top , the body is made of laminated maple, koa or rosewood. All instruments are painted with an extra-thin high-gloss finish; in addition to the standard colors Natural, Black, Sunburst and Shaded Edgeburst, other colors are also regularly available as limited editions. Other design features include white binding and an abalone rosette. All deluxe models come in a brown hardshell case with a burgundy lining .
All Taylor 200 Deluxe models
Spruce or Koa top | Body made of maple, rosewood or koa | Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck | Ebony fingerboard | Small Diamond Inlays | Abalone rosette | Venetian cutaway | Taylor Gold or Chrome tuning machines | High gloss finish | including hard case
Which wood is right for me?
This depends on several factors. You should note that the respective body and top wood determines the basic sound, but you can vary this greatly depending on your playing style and how hard you play. So be sure to get advice from one of our branches in Frankfurt or Walldorf if you are still unsure. You can get a first insight into the tonewoods of the Taylor 200 series here:
maple
Maple guitars are traditionally known for an assertive, focused tone with a fast decay. Taylor's maple guitars are designed to produce greater warmth, complexity, volume, sustain and response while retaining the natural characteristics of maple. The clarity of the high notes is still there, but the bass range has been expanded. The result is a multi-dimensional sound that offers the player the musical versatility of other classic tonewoods. Maple guitars reflect the player's playing technique very well. A player with a dynamic playing style or someone who likes to vary their touch will appreciate how easily the guitar accommodates these playing nuances.
Fits well with most playing styles. Taylor's maple guitars suit a variety of playing styles well, replicating the guitarist's touch in great detail.
Models : Taylor 214ce-DLX LTD Trans Blue, 214ce-BLK DLX
Koa
Koa is a dense tropical hardwood that combines mid-range focus with added brilliance and richness in the upper range. Koa's sound profile combines the mids of mahogany with the highs of maple. Because of its density , a new koa guitar will initially sound a bit bright, similar to maple. But the more a Koa guitar is played, the more the sound opens up, expanding the midrange and rewarding the player with a richer, sweeter, and more resonant tone. A common mistake is when a more timid player buys a Koa guitar partly for its visual beauty, finds it too bright, and doesn't play it enough to allow the wood to break in.
Works well for fingerstyle players who play more with their fingertips and tend to have a stronger touch. Players with a weaker touch can experiment with different pick materials to create a warmer tone.
Models : 222ce-K DLX, 214ce-K, 214ce-K DLX, 224ce-K DLX
Rosewood (Rosewood)
As one of the most popular and traditional guitar woods of all time, rosewood fundamentally corresponds to the sound of mahogany and expands it in the high and low range. Rosewood sounds deeper and brighter in the highs, which are lively and articulate. The less pronounced midrange distinguishes rosewood from mahogany. In some musical circles, for example certain styles of Americana, rosewood has an iconic status. Like mahogany, rosewood is a versatile tonewood, which has contributed to its popularity. It is suitable for strumming, picking and flat picking.
Fits well with most styles. If you like a guitar with full bass and bright highs, rosewood is the way to go. Its ringing in the treble and clear articulation benefit players with "hard hands". If you're looking for a traditional sound , a rosewood Dreadnought or Grand Auditorium is for you.
Models : 210ce, 210ce Plus, 212ce, 214ce, 214ce-DLX, 214ce-N, 214ce Plus, 254ce
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