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Taylor guitars - model number codes???

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Strat_a_tat_tatStrat_a_tat_tat Frets: 2758
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Can someone please explain how to decipher the model codes for Taylor guitars?  I think I understand some of it... but not all of it.

For example, I think a 312 is a different shape versus at 314 (so, in this case, the 2 or 4 define the body shape). What's the difference between a 314 and 514? Is it just more expensive woods for the top, back & sides of the '5' (and maybe some more bling)?

But what's the difference between a 314 and a 324? What does the '1' versus '2' mean here?

Also... does Taylor make any short scale models (ie Gibson J45 type scale length)? If so, which models are they?

Many thanks.

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  • KKJaleKKJale Frets: 967
    Try here...

    https://blog.taylorguitars.com/buyers-resources/a-guide-to-taylor-acoustic-guitar-model-numbers

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  • Strat_a_tat_tatStrat_a_tat_tat Frets: 2758

    @KKJale . Many thanks.

    Can I also check what the relative sizes are?

    Taylor says...
     2 = Grand Concert (e.g., 812ce)
    4 = Grand Auditorium (e.g., 814ce)
    6 = Grand Symphony (e.g., 816ce)
    8 = Grand Orchestra (e.g., 818e)

    ... and I assume the 8 is bigger than the 6... the 6 is bigger than the 4... the 4 is bigger than the 2. Is that broadly true?

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  • KKJaleKKJale Frets: 967
    Almost, but the dreadnought numbering messes it up. The 0 dreadnought (eg. 310, 610) is 16" across the lower bout, the 2 (GC) is 15", the 4 (GA) is 16", the 6 (GS) is 16.25", and the 8 (GO) is 16.75".

    I think that's right...

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  • Strat_a_tat_tatStrat_a_tat_tat Frets: 2758

    @KKJale . Thanks again.

    2x Wisdom awarded. :-)

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