Taylor Grand Pacific AD27 - I like it!

[AVTaylor83]

I was at Fuller’s in Houston recently and played the GA version of this in a room full of higher end Taylors (several Builder’s Edition and custom GP’s) and it absolutely blew them away. I almost didn’t pick it up until the very end. And wow. I definitely agree on the clarity with the sapele body and mahogany top. Was not expecting that. I definitely want to try the AD27 version now. I really like the understated satin finish - especially the top. I have an AD27e Flametop and love it.

I never thought I’d like hardwood top guitars. But these recent models from Taylor have given me a whole new perspective.

[BlueBowman]

Originally Posted by SalFromChatham

I have not played one that was not stellar. Great model. Nice review.

Thanks, Sal! Happy to share.

Originally Posted by AVTaylor83

I was at Fuller’s in Houston recently and played the GA version of this in a room full of higher end Taylors (several Builder’s Edition and custom GP’s) and it absolutely blew them away. I almost didn’t pick it up until the very end. And wow. I definitely agree on the clarity with the sapele body and mahogany top. Was not expecting that. I definitely want to try the AD27 version now. I really like the understated satin finish - especially the top. I have an AD27e Flametop and love it.

I never thought I’d like hardwood top guitars. But these recent models from Taylor have given me a whole new perspective.

Completely agree. The harder mahogany, to my ears, seems to work really well with the bracing. That clarity cannot be overstated IMO. And I've become a huge fan of satin. In fact, I think I might have more satin guitars at the moment than nitro. That natural look just soothes the soul

[jricc]

Congrats on your new AD27! they are nice guitars, I had an AD22, smaller version of yours. Taylor does hard woods well. Enjoy it!

[BlueBowman]

Originally Posted by jricc

Congrats on your new AD27! they are nice guitars, I had an AD22, smaller version of yours. Taylor does hard woods well. Enjoy it!

Appreciate it, Joe!

[Mark Stone]

Originally Posted by BlueBowman

I'll say up front that when it comes to Taylor guitars, the ones I've enjoyed the most . . . . {clipped} . . . . One day I will figure it out

Excellent review, and congratulations!

[BlueBowman]

Thanks, Mark. The more I play it, the more I like it.

[boneuphtoner]

Tried one of these a couple of months ago. So comfortable and ridiculously easy to play. If I hadn't recently added to my collection, it may have come home with me. Great guitar!

[BlueBowman]

Originally Posted by boneuphtoner

Tried one of these a couple of months ago. So comfortable and ridiculously easy to play. If I hadn't recently added to my collection, it may have come home with me. Great guitar!

Indeed, mine was near perfect in its set-up. I love finding guitars that punch way above their weight. I think the AD27 is a steal for the price.