Any Taylor Grand Auditorium’s with a shorter scale length?

[Bjbny]

I have been playing for about 5 years and after owning several guitars, i am finally developing a sense of what works for me. In particular, I own two short scale Martins (000-28 and 00-17L), short scale Taylor (512 12 fret) and a 324. I have realized that I like the sound of the Taylor grand auditorium, but prefer the shorter scale of the shorter scale Martin’s. Does Taylor sell any short scale GA’s? Does the custom shop make them?

Thanks.

[FOG01]

I've seen them but only seen them on custom orders. Maybe check reverb?

[PowerTube]

Just out if curiosity, what are you referring to as "short" scale? Also, have you measured it? The reason I ask is because I also prefer a shorter scale in an acoustic.

[fpuhan]

Taylor's Grand Auditorium and Grand Symphony are very similar, with the GS being slightly larger. I recently bought a GS Mini, which is a scaled-down version of the Grand Symphony. It's a 20-fret (14 above the body) but with a 23-1/2" scale. I love the sound -- loud but not boomy, good depth, clear highs, great sustain and subtle overtones. Mine is the Koa model with electronics. It's become my favorite acoustic guitar very quickly!

[boneuphtoner]

Before v-class was introduced, a few dealers ordered exclusive 12-fret Taylor grand auditoriums - with the grand concert short scale. They were reportedly great instruments. My redesigned 326 has many of the same features with the larger body but short scale - but these are 14 fret instruments

[Bjbny]

Originally Posted by PowerTube

Just out if curiosity, what are you referring to as "short" scale? Also, have you measured it? The reason I ask is because I also prefer a shorter scale in an acoustic.

The Martin "short scale" is 24.9 inches. The Taylor GA's are 25.5 inches. The Grand Concerts are 24 7/8's.

[jpmist]

Originally Posted by Bjbny

Does Taylor sell any short scale GA’s? Does the custom shop make them?

About 10 years ago Taylor put out a Taylor 814ce 2010 Fall Limited that was a 12 fret. If the X14 series is big enough for you there are a few on Reverb

[Mattface]

I thought you were talking about this one, but it's a D-18



There is an Andy Griffith Martin Signature model from 2004, but it's also a D-18

OH! I Thought you said ANDY Taylor.

[LakewoodM32Fan]

Taylors K24ce 12-fret is short scale (24 7/8). Now I know Koa may not be for everyone, but just putting it out there that Taylor can and does make a short scale guitar currently, so it's probably possible to find a Taylor dealer that can either special order one for you, or may have ordered one in the past and have it in stock.

That's how I found my 2017 K24ce 12-fret (major props to Ted at LA Guitar Sales!). I love it.

I actually parted with my 2 short scale Martins because while I loved the feel of the shorter scale, I was missing the overall louder volume and projection of a GA (they were a 000 and 00 size) which the K24 provides in spades.

[varmonter]

If you like the punch of the GA
You might look at the 712ce 12 fret.
The lutz top and rw back and sides. And 12 fret bridge position Give it volume beyond its size.
Lutz is similar to Adirondack in its volume before breakup and
Response.

[boneuphtoner]

Originally Posted by LakewoodM32Fan

Taylors K24ce 12-fret is short scale (24 7/8). Now I know Koa may not be for everyone, but just putting it out there that Taylor can and does make a short scale guitar currently, so it's probably possible to find a Taylor dealer that can either special order one for you, or may have ordered one in the past and have it in stock.

That's how I found my 2017 K24ce 12-fret (major props to Ted at LA Guitar Sales!). I love it.

I actually parted with my 2 short scale Martins because while I loved the feel of the shorter scale, I was missing the overall louder volume and projection of a GA (they were a 000 and 00 size) which the K24 provides in spades.

Hey LakewoodM32Fan - what years were those K24ce 12 frets made? I hadn't seen any of these in catalogs, just a few dealer exclusives sprinkled throughout Youtube and this forum. One that looked really tempting to me was a cedar/Tasmanian blackwood exclusive they did for Music Villa - it sounded killer!

The newly redesigned GS guitars pretty much have satisfied my jones for a shorter scale larger bodied Taylor. Having said that, if Taylor ever makes a 12 fret GA (or even the short scale 14 fret GS) with Cedar/Rosewood, I don't think I have the power to resist.

[Danbgt]

I realize this is an old post but . . . . . . . .
For a short scale (24 7/8”) Taylor Grand Auditorium you could find any of the signature models that Taylor built for Doyle Dykes. All DDSM’s were GA maple body, spruce top with 24 7/8” scale. 14 frets to the body and florentine cut away. They are no longer made but can be found. Not cheap but not horribly expensive. Incredible guitars.

[TedBPhx]

Most comfortable acoustic I own is a Taylor GT at 24 1/8” scale and a 1 23/32” nut. I have the koa and am seriously considering the spruce rosewood version.

[mercy]

Crosby, a Canadian builder made a great one for me so think custom