Taylor Guitar's American Dream Review | The American Dream is Alive and Well
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Taylor Guitars started in 1974, born out of a small California guitar shop called The American Dream. From those humble beginnings, Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug worked diligently crafting acoustic guitars and building a company. Along the way they faced their share of challenges but continued to learn and adapt. Bob Taylor and Company have embraced that "can do" attitude again, in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic to produce a new series of affordable American made guitars as the American Dream Series. Utilizing the Grand Pacific, round-shoulder dreadnought body, the American Dream series takes a focused approach to the acoustic guitar with thin and resonant finishes and fantastic round tone. The series has a total of six models available. The AD17e comes with a Spruce top with Ovangkol back and sides and is also available as a satin blacktop version the AD17eBLK. Either guitar can be purchased without the ES2 system as the AD17 or AD17BLK. The AD27e and AD27 feature a Mahogany top with Sapele back and sides. Each guitar includes Taylor Guitar's new Aerocase.
Demo begins at 11:25
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As an old guy who has had many different guitars over the years, here’s my advice. If you feel like your music is a high enough priority, just save your money twice as long ... good things come to those who wait. The difference between a 700 dollar guitar and a 1200-1500 dollar guitar is stunning, not subtle. The enhanced playability, response, dynamic range and tone will be very apparent when you get it in your hands. I can personally recommend these American Dream Taylors as well as the Martin 15, 16 and 17 series guitars (compare the Martin DSS-17 to this Taylor AD17 Black Top). Blueridge has some nice ones too (but go for the solid wood models). So, sacrifice a little bit now to procure an instrument that can take you to another level of musicality. If you settle for something less now, you’ll probably sell it at a loss later and end up paying more for what you really wanted in the first place. Just exercise some budgetary maturity and self control - it’ll be worth it. Anyway, I had to learn this the hard way! In any case I hope you find a great guitar that speaks to you at a good price. Keep on pickin’.
Thanks for sharing!
From another old timer, Mr. B is absolutely correct. Playability and tone will keep you practicing and playing.
As fellow old guy but new to guitar, and also the owner of 700$ Taylor, i appreciate your take on this very much.
I'll keep it in mind, thanks
Good advice. This is usually the rule, but there are exceptions. For example I just bought a 200$ yamaha fg800 this year that is absolutely amazing and I like it just as much as my D18ge, hd28v, and Guild D20.
I don't expect them all to be as great as mine, maybe I got lucky, but you can have a very great instrument for a lot less nowadays. And I believe the gap in quality is closing more and more every year.
Best advice ever
I’ve checked out the 300 and GT series and they were at the top of my list. Then today I went out on a whim and tried an AD17 even though I wasn't sure I'd like a Dread/GP. I was blown away, it had the best feel and sound of anything in my price range and was much cheaper than the 300 series. I fell in love. And thanks to my wonderful wife I now have my early 60th birthday present.
I just got mine yesterday from Alamo Music in downtown San Antonio, TX! Nick hooked me up with my new love. This beauty is almost impossible to put down. The value and quality of this guitar is RIDICULOUS!! I got the natural spruce top and I didn’t think I would like it because of the pictures that I saw. Plus, next to the black top (which steals the show) I thought the natural looked lame...BUT I WAS WRONG! They are BEAUTIFUL...and it’s a subtle beauty. Andy Powers is a true artist! Also, I am a married guy with two babies (VERY TIGHT BUDGET), and to know that Taylor made this guitar for people like me in this time of COVID19 has made me fall in love with Taylor as a company. Seriously, I’m a overwhelmed with gratitude to Andy and Bob for doing such a thing. The guitar plays and sounds INCREDIBLE!! It hits me in my soul every time I pick it up and strum it. I’m straight up in love...I’m going have to be SUPER intentional about showing my wife attention over the next few months. THANK YOU AGAIN NICK @ ALAMO MUSIC!!! You really took care of me!!
Zach Scoggins
Thank you for the introduction. This is so helpful!
You are so welcome!
I really love this channel and how deep they go into detail on their review videos. They helped me decide to get a Taylor. Now I want a Martin too. Haha never enough instruments!!
I had a Martin, so I wanted a Taylor. Then I got both. Now I want a Takamine. LOL.
Three's a charm!
Glad you like them!
AG Drummer I agree.
I dont like this channel. They are dam good salesmen.
Thank you Chris. This was much more than a guitar review. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.
Glad it was helpful!
Your intro was well put, we need dreams in this beautiful country of ours.
You’re great Chris! Extremely knowledgeable and so helpful in explaining everything! I’m in the market for a Martin 000-15M no electronics or Taylor’s American Dream Mahogany.
Which did you end up with? I’m looking at both right now myself
I'm a huge Taylor fan. Love how they shifted gears so fast to pump out this American Dream line which is thinking outside the box and provides USA made affordability. I speculate the Grand Pacific was used to boost its sales and acceptance within the community, and is a good guitar although too big a body for me. Expand the American Dream line to GA or Concert and sales will likely increase more (even to a GS-mini that blacktop would be awesome!). The key that draws me to Taylor guitars , other than their product satisfies my personal requirements, is their resistance to not be contained with traditional parameters and quality is always #1. Every Taylor looks like it was replicated from a Star Trek replicator but each is unique and doesn't look like it was printed out on repeated HPL.
oh, and yes the Aerocase is a great case. I just received my GS-Mini Koa Plus and the case is REALLY nice.
Shane Roberts
I agree completely with your comment. However, I doubt that these will ever be available in the Grand Auditorium body style because that steal sales from both the 214 and the 314, but I would love the have the black top one in a concert body style. It would definitely make a cool GS Mini too. I just bought a Koa GS-Mini in March. I didn’t know about the Plus model until a few days after I bought mine, but I love mine so I don’t know if I’ll upgrade or not.
I've got a 2019 GS-Mini-e Koa and I love it, despite it being built in Tecate. :-)
I just purchased the AD27 and it's an amazing guitar. Love it for fingerstyle. And as always, great informative video!
Thank you for this video. I have dusted off my guitar that Ive owned for quite some time and never had err* no, made time to learn it. Its been a wonderful time for me to learn something I am enamored with. Thanks.
Rock on!
It's probably just my unprofessional ear but the AD17e BLK sounds the most articulate out of the 3. What a beautiful sounding guitar!
Both sound great to me. I do prefer the warmer tone of the 27, though. :)
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Thanks for the encouraging words to “keep making music”... great advise!
Always!
Thank you, Chris. I've been waiting for your review. To me, the Blacktop sounds and looks the best. It will be my next favorite guitar.
Good choice!
Amazing video and great editing for the sound comparison
Thanks!
You’re getting very good at playing btw!! Great tune!! Great information too!! Thank you
Thank you Chris for your amazing reviews .
My pleasure!
Thanks man! This made my day today. God bless everyone!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Taylor should pay you a commission I’m so sure people will buy these guitars after that review. Beautifully done sir.
I already own the Taylor Grand Pacific 317e but the mahogany AD27e sounds great! I may pick it up to add to my collection
Couldn't hurt!
Agreed! Very warm sound!
I purchased an AD27e back in November. I had just started to take lessons again after a long, long layoff. I found that my old Epiphone Calabro was too beat up and broken to effectively play and learn on. I am so glad I purchase the Taylor to restart my learning. The sound is pleasing, it is easy to play and after almost 5 months of ownership the AD27e is finally begun to settle in and stay in tune with just minimal adjustments. Once I realized that I liked learning to play again I took my old Epiphone to a local Luthier and he put the guitar back in great shape so I now have 2 decent acoustic guitars to learn on. If you think this guitar might be the one for you do yourself a favor and go to your locally run music shop, such as Alamo Music Center, and try one of the AD series in the shop. I went to an old trusted music shop in the DC area and received a great deal on my Taylor.
I love how the black one looks but i loved how the mahogany one sounds!
What a wonderful video! Really thanks, I enjoyed a lot ❣️
Really enjoy listening to you play!
Thank you kindly!
Great video. Definitely interested in the AD17e black. Always wanted an American made Solid Wood Guitar. Now somewhat within my budget.
Glad to hear it!
I watched 15-20 videos from you this year. I watched this one today. Your description of the why ... I’m now subscribed and will look to you guys first.
Gorgeous guitars. If they make a Grand Auditorium... I'm buying it
That AD27e sounds to me like a mahogany top I might like. I have a 717e Builders Edition but the AD27 sounds warmer, and I already like the neck. Nice going Chris.
Thanks!
The name of the book is Guitar Lessons by Bob Taylor
I don't completely understand the criticism directed at taylor and its new guitars. If you don't like it, don't buy it. It does not seem to me that they have claimed to be helping beyond the ways that they can. I think taylor have a good enough track record of being conscientious of the people on both ends of their supply chain, for example, their sourcing of ebony.
I just want the Taylor 814 CE. Saving for 1 now.Best Taylor I ever played.
Beautiful playing and beautiful instruments
Thank you for this in depth review. How would you compare the playability and sound, next to a 314ce?I'm trying decide between these two.
They are both really similar guitars! The 314 CE is easy to play has a great tone, low action, and a cutaway to help you reach high notes. The American dream differs in the fact that is has no cutaway. I wouldn't recommend one over the other, but the American Dream is a great value for the price and I would say it can play up there at the same level as the 314 CE. It has also have a very warm tone! Hope this helps!
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Alamo Music Center I also trying to decide which Taylor guitar to go for. I am an intermediate player and wanted to finally treat myself with a nice guitar for my birthday . I was really looking forward buying 314ce but American dream created a dilemma for me. I really wanted a cutaway guitar but not sure that the price difference justified. What do you think?
Excelent info and inspiring story! Beautiful 6 strings
Thanks! We're really excited about this one!
Cool!
Maybe a long shot, but if anyone knows what song he’s playing 2nd I’d appreciate you sharing. Would love to learn it.
Also, great video. Just bought the AD27 and was able to make my decision largely based on Chris’s Taylor reviews.
I like the sound of the mall mahogany one but like the looks of the black top! 😮
Chris, you convinced me to buy the Ibanez artwood 0pn 3vyrs ago...still love that thing...like it more than my Martin and Gibson
So glad I could help you find a guitar you liked! Thanks for the support!
Many thanks as always. Your honest review informative review is always appreciated. I can't put don't the blacktop ever since I've got it. If I could pick one and one only, AD17E blacktop would be it!
I want one so bad. It’s still relatively pricey with electronics, but the palette of this instrument is so good.
Well said.
I'm torn between the American dream series and the Martin 16 series. Originally dead set on a d16e rosewood, but now hearing the ovangkol AD17e with a bit more mid range (and the added cool factor of the black top) I'm confused. Especially at this time where it's not as easy to go to a local store to play both.
Love all the videos! Thank you for the great content.
What'd you decide
@@amrosh791 i found an AD27 at my local guitar shop and went just to try it against the other guitars. It blew me away. The playability and tone for me was top notch. Even better than the AD17 from the same lineup. It has to be my favorite guitar all around.
@@DeejayJimmy90 interesting. I think I'm gojng with the d16. Haven't played a 27 but I am not generally a mahogany fan.
The ad17 blacktop that I was dreaming about really disappointed me when I played it.
@@amrosh791 same here, i was expecting so much more from it and was real disappointed. I didnt know i liked mahogany until i picked up this guitar lol kinda goes back to why you should definitely try a guitar before buying it. If its between a17 and d16, i would go d16.
@@DeejayJimmy90 yeah I am planning on ordering one. I'm pumped. Never had a full hardwood body before.
I love when competition drives new products to come about, but let's be honest, this series is all about Taylor putting a product out in the market to compete with Gibson's G45 series. Nothing wrong with that, it's just clear that's one of the factors at play here. Kind of a hole in value market for a Taylor round shoulder, now that hole is filled. Hope Alamo Music Center is doing well and I hope you guys sell a ton of these, you make great videos and I always look forward to watching whatever you put up next.
Usually not a fan of black or painted guitars for that matter, but between the finish and tone I actually like this one
Great video. Thanks Alamo!
You are very welcome! Thank you for watching!
I was pretty much sold on an Martin 00016E, from reading reviews and watching the Alamo videos, I really liked the Streetmaster 00015, but wanted an Acoustic Electric. Until I spent an hour in my local music shop, and I ended up with the Taylor AD17E. I wanted to go blindly into picking my "last" guitar, and I think I did.
The 15 serie and the road serie. Dont forget that one! Nice video. I have Martín and Taylor.
Road series isn't US-made and is relatively new. The 15 Series has been around since the 30s
Gabriel O'Brien some of the road series is made in the us. I have a GPCRSG and it’s made in nazareth. I thought it was a mistake or something but looking online a lot of people have some road series made in USA. Super cool for the price I paid. Only $999 💯
Also a great one!
Just had my 22 year old taylor reconditioned. Sounds way better than when i bought it.
I’d love to play right handed however I can’t. I suffered a injury that the option isn’t there for me. I’ve tried to make that switch but I have limited mobility...believe me I’ve tried.
Sorry to hear that! If you contact our sales associates they can help you find some left handed guitars though! (:
Taylor is a pragmatic company . They are well aware of what the market needs . It is interesting that the American Dream is offered In the grand pacific and not the Grand Auditorium as that’s Taylor’s must popular model. Perhaps that will come n the future .
Prodigal Texan here. San Antonio may be the hottest place in America, with heat and then the river running through the bottom of the humid soup bowl that is the city. Maybe you guys need a showroom out in Kerrville? The guitars: That mahogany topped model sounds really different for a Taylor and, well, that's a compliment (I'm a Martin-Santa Cruz guy). Are your customers saying that it has more MEAT on the bone than normal Taylors? Also, once again, consider stringing that model with Monel-nickel strings. #OLDSCHOOL. I really enjoy your videos.
Great finger picking tune, just read in the comments its original, sounds beautiful, would love a proper recording of it.
Fingers crossed!
Like the tone of the mahogany top. But the black top Spruce. Looks Sick. Need to hear side by side with the Grande Pacific Models. Wondering why No Cutaway?
Been skipping mini for many years y this I will not ...the black is cool!
Right!?
They list Sitka Spuce for the 2021 model.
Hello!
Love the songs that you play on the guitars, do you by any chance have a tutorial for them?
Thanks!
Great review. Gibson G series is still much less expensive. How do you compare this two?
Sometimes, guitars will reach a certain level of quality where there is not necessarily a better one. It just depends on taste! I'd say both pf these hit those marks. They play great, they'll last, and they have good volume!
Props to Taylor...but my 114e suits me just fine.
I own seven Taylor guitars 2015 614ce,2015 816ce,2018 814ceDLX v brace,2019 614ce builders edition WHB v brace.2019 K-24 ce v brace all koa,2015 914ce, Baby Taylor,A 1980 Martin D-28 and I had a 2015 418e.and I sold it ,I'm trying to find it again I literally get sick when I think about getting rid of it,Martin guitars like but Taylor in my honest opinion is the very best guitar that's out there and I've had about every brand you can name,I tell people who asked about which guitar I love the best and all I can say is all Taylor guitars are extremely great guitars even the cheapest ones are better than a lot of other way more expensive brands, But I'll share with you what I think of you can afford one the 614ce is absolutely beautiful sounding and I love them much I got two 614ces one is a v brace but man I'll put either one of the 614ces to any guitar out there,My 2015 614ce is never leaving my life I would not take ten thousand dollars if someone offered it to you me and I'm not joking,I actually am play this guitar the most,The Martin D-28 as much as an love the sound it can't come close to t he e 614 ce.And I had twelve Martin guitars before I was introduced to Taylor guitars and the 1980 D-28 was even better than my D45 so I sold all my Martin guitars except this 1980 D-28 which is the best Martin guitar I've ever played or heard I also wouldn't take Ten thousand dollars for this guitar either,I Know a great sounding guitar when I hear one, The K-24 ce and the 914ce well they actually sound and play as beautiful as they look I kind of think of them as art masterpieces same as the 814ce DLX sorry I get carried away with guitars there thelove of my life.lol
Im stuck between a 214ce-K DLX and an AD27e.... do you have an input in this? Im mainly a cowboy chord kinda guy and prefer something i can strum and sing with. Im not going to be playing any lead anytime soon. Thanks!
Wish Taylor would make more affordable 12 fret guitars. I’ve got my eye on the 322, but it’s more than I can comfortably pay.
Nice picking Chris!
I am very new to guitar but I understand that different string types sound and feel differently. Why did Taylor switch from Elixir to D'addario strings for the American Dream series? I'm just now learning about different strings, so is there a musical reason for this switch or is it a cost savings?
hello! why is the black version of the ad17e more expensive than the natural one?
I'm a bluegrass player and I'm trying to get me a D18 but this is tempting
I’d like to hear how they compare in sound since I am also interested in both.
If you're considering a d18 also look into guild d20, and martin d15s. All hog sounds great for bluegrass in my opinion
@@richardlucascronley5128 yeah I've got my eyes on those too, only issue is the volume
That mahogany top paired with the typical Taylor clarity and brightness is a cool combination.
Agree!
I havent seen one of these here in Canada yet let alone played one. I was curious about playability. Another review said that the neck was on the "chunky" side. Has anyone who may have played one of these found the same?
Hello from
Canada and i bought the ad27. The neck is beefy but not chunky. I came from playing a skinny neck 1.68 nut width. It took a day for me to get used to the 1.75nut and beefier neck.
Is the American Dream made in a lefty..that’s my dream to have a lefty like all the right handed guitars.
is the American Dream for Lefties?...no.
Yes they come lefthanded. I have a good frendship with one of the customers server and i ask him and he told me yes.
Taylor used to offer all their models as lefties, just as Martin do. Hooray! Then they wouldn't offer their Builders Edition models as lefties, so i wouldn't be surprised if they didn't offer these for us gifted left handers.
You should get into contact with one of our sales consultants! They can help you find lefties!
Could've learned the "right way" though
Good review! Here’s a question for you as you have played them. Which one feels best to you sound and look wise?
I’m having a hard time deciding between the Ad27E and the AD17E. They both sound so similar.
I always love your videos. They are enjoyable and educational! This is exceptionally good. I own 614ce, 714ce and Spruce Top GS mini and love them! However, I’m still looking for a more traditional and bigger sound with less treble harshness, like AD, Grand Pacific or a Martin. I can’t get to a music store to test them out. I would love to hear a video comparing these guitars with the other grand Pacific guitars. I have a good friend that swears by his Martin D 18 and it does sound and feel really good to play. Can any of the Grand Pacific shaped Taylors provide what I want to hear? Many folks seem to prefer Martin dreads for their sound. I mostly fingerpick and sing but some strumming.
Strumming
11:24 AD17E
11:51 AD27E
12:07 AD17E Blk top.
Fingertyle
12:32 AD17E
12:59 AD27E
13:26 AD17E BLK Top
This is the only instance where the Mahogany top has more overtones and projects better than the spruce.
I feel you on the it being hot! It's 112f here in Las Vegas, right now. Both the 17 and 27 sound great! But if I had to choose, I would go with the 27, because its a little warmer. I wish they had the AD27 with the black top, though!
That would be cool!
Can you find out more about the rare AD12 and if you can get your hands on it to review Chris?
Hi Chris McKee
I’m thinking about buying theAD27.
But I wonder if the Aero Case will hold humidity as well as a hard case. Thank you. I know you think well of the Aero Case.
What tunes is he playing? I like the fingerstyle one.
It's an original!
I don't know whether should I buy this or Taylor 314ce. In dilemma right now.
Would love a video tutorial of how to play that intro you always play 😀
Noted!
Ditto Request please!!
Beautiful sounding guitar. Wish I could afford one. And what is that first song that you played at the beginning of the video? It sounds really great on that guitar!
Grand pacific 717e vs AD...🤔
Maybe.....
Chris, great playing as always. Is the AD17 neck similar to the 517/717?
They are! However, they use different wood in some parts so the texture may feel a little different!
Please do a review on the new 326 CE with the sound port cutaway...................
I got the blacktop for Christmas and can’t stop playing it especially after stringing it up with Martin monel retro nickel strings. It sounded incredible with the dadario strings it came with but I don’t like phosphor bronze strings.
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Why don’t you like the strings?
Can you please make a video for the AD12e blk?? Nobody on RUclips has made a video for it.
I was going to buy a 17 but now want to play a 27...it seems to have a warmer sound. I think i neednto play both to really decide (or just buy both lol).
Good guitar
Still waiting foe the 1000 usd guitar list 2020
How do you find the fit and finish of these when compared to Gibson’s $999 G-45 studio? Comparable or does one stand out over the others for value for money?
I've been waiting to see the lefty AD27 hit the streets.
Torn between the AD17e and Yamaha Red Label. Which one?
Hi What I can say here is that the Black coloured one sounds best to me but with regard to my own possession to keep at home, I would like to own the Mahogany one as it is pleasing to my ears as the very high pitched sound is not there as felt in my ear unlike the other two. But I will prefer to the Black coloured guitar if I wanna perform on the stage as it has more chime. That's my own feeling.
Thanks for sharing!
Whats the name of the second to last song? Sounds like something from the Mellon Collies album
Whitch do you like better,Wiskey Sunset DSS ,or American Dream?
Chris which would you recommend? Martin 15M or Taylor AD27. No electronics! I would love to order from Alamo!
Awesome! Thank you so much! It depends! What do you look for in a guitar!?
Alamo Music Center Ease of playability, full sound( which I heard when you played the Martin 15M . I kinda lean towards Martin as I’ve always wanted one and this historic one is a great price! I know you’re a Martin man too, so I really trust your input. After playing both the Taylor and Martin, did the Martin do it for you more than the Taylor. I’m thinking yes lol Alamo is lucky 🍀 having someone like you who is so knowledgeable and talented. It helps that you communicate so clearly! I watch all your videos! Tell your boss 😁. Is the Martin 15M in stock? If not what’s the timeframe for ordering and receiving one. I live on Long Island, NY. Any information would be appreciated. Stay safe 😷
They are both fantastic open sounding guitars with a very warm tone. The Martin has a lot of roundness on the attack. The Taylor, while rounder than other Taylor models has more articulation than the Martin. It depends on your playing style in which would be better. The Martin could sound dulled with some playing styles. The Taylor might sound too bright with others. If you strum a lot you light lean to the Taylor but either would be great. The Martin factory was closed for a longer period of time than Taylor and guitars are going to be more difficult to find as a result. Thank you so much for watching btw!
Alamo Music Center thank you so much !!🎶🌟🎶
You're very welcome! Thank you again for the support!
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You got one!! I was waiting on this guitar but I spent enough this year after the Gibson Hummingbird Walnut and the Martin GPC 16 style Rosewood. Maybe next year I’ll pick this up.
That top on the black one is going to mark like heck.
Blacktop >>>
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