The Woods of Taylor Guitars

Body Woods

Taylor Guitar’s search for the world’s finest tonewoods is a chance to explore a universe of tonal possibilities. Responsible procurement, careful preparation, and skilled craftsmanship are required ingredients in the guitar building process. Like guitars themselves, wood is their passion.

Tropical Mahogany
Origin: Central and South America
Used On: The 500 Series, Acoustic/Electrics, Acoustic 5 Series, LKSM

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Madagascar Rosewood
Origin: Madagascar
Used On: Limited Editions, Custom Models

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Indian Rosewood
Origin: East India
Used On: The 700, 800, 900 Series Acoustic/Electrics, Acoustic 7, 8, & 9 Series, NS72ce, NS74ce, Laminate 200 Series

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Big Leaf Maple

Origin: Western North America
Used On: : The 600 Series Acoustic/Electrics, Acoustic 6 Series, NS62ce, NS64ce, DDSM

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Acacia Koa

Origin: The Big Island of Hawaii
Used On: The Koa Acoustic and Acoustic/Electric Series

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Walnut

Origin: Central California
Used On: Limited Editions

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Cocobolo
Origin: Central Mexico
Used On: Limited Editions

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Macassar Ebony
Origin: Indonesia
Used On: Limited Editions, Custom Models

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Ovangkol
Origin: Tropical West Africa
Used On: The 400 Series Acoustic/Electrics, Acoustic 4 Series

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Sapele
Origin: West Africa
Used On: 300 Series Acoustic/Electrics, Acoustic 3 Series, NS32ce, NS34ce, Laminate 100 Series, Baby and Big Baby

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