Taylor’s American Dream AD27 Delivers All the Tone Without the Frills

The American Dream is alive, well, and living near San Diego, at least if you’ve been dreaming of an affordable American-made, all-solid-wood Taylor guitar. Launched in the midst of the pandemic, Taylor says its new American Dream series was “born from adversity”-an effort to make an affordable guitar available in a year that’s been a nightmare for so many. Starting at $1,399 street, the new Dream’s price sits in between Taylor’s 200 and 300 series.
The line consists of two models. I tested the AD27, which has the somewhat uncommon combination of a mahogany top and sapele back and sides. Its sibling, the AD17, combines a spruce top with ovangkol back and sides. Both American Dream models have Taylor’s Grand Pacific body shape, and other sizes and shapes are planned for the line. The review model was purely acoustic but is available with Expression System 2 electronics for an additional $200.

[@kapiteinpoepbrood5641]

great guitar! got one yesterday love it!

[@TheJamesOPhillips]

I got this and really am impressed with it. To me, while it is a dreadnought type of shape, it is comfortable to stand and play as well as sit and play. This, and a Martin 000-15m are my 2 guitars.

[@jhulinavilcalopez41]

Wow justo estaba buscando ese estilo de guitarra y me encantó me la voy a comprar ✨

[@Doc_Mitch]

I’m getting this just because the 324 ce is not available at my local guitar store.

[@Sharakomusic]

Is this better than the martin 00015sm?

[@sooparticular]

different!!

[@Sharakomusic]

@@sooparticular I bought both and sold the taylor.

[@Sharakomusic]

Then I sold the martin.. 😆 It warped really bad after owning a few days..

[@sooparticular]

@@Sharakomusic oh noooo what are u gonna get?? Im lookin at the taylor 514 ce mahog back and sides

[@Sharakomusic]

@@sooparticular That's nice I love mahogany and slotted headstocks so much.. Taylor's used to be my go to but lately I like the warmth of martin. Taylor sounds like a plate of dishes hitting the floor.

[@jonhansen9625]

considering buying a used lefty version in mint condition for $950

[@charliedillon1400]

probably too late, but I just got this from Sweetwater new in lefty for $899!!

[@corylandmark6752]

@@charliedillon1400 I'm looking at that lefty right now. Any idea why it's such a steep discount? The fact that it's such a good deal had me worried.

[@hellomynameislynne3585]

simon and patrick woodland pro hog is amazing for 749 every bit as good as this and as always with godin u get a great guitar all solid woods to

[@sooparticular]

nice but very thin and bright sounding!!! great if you like that

[@CameronForrester]

Lots of reverb added in post on this video, I own one and this isn't indicative of the tone. I love the Taylor bright chime, but this guitar has a lot less of it.

[@sooparticular]

@@CameronForrester thank you!!

[@evomike5708]

Lolol how can u say that listening through phone or computer speakers that have EQ!!! you're not that dumb are u

[@mickaelroyet48]

cette guitare est tellement bien faite qu'on ne sent pas les 13/56 sous les doigts, elle a un son terrible, un conseille, ne l'hacheter pas, vous ne pourez plus vous en passer ;-)

[@gary000m6]

$1,399! lol get a used Martin

[@cszollinger]

It's pretty comparable in price to Martin's all-hog line. Not my thing. Still sounds to much like a modernn Taylor which I don't prefer, but the price comes where I'd expect from budget American made. Personally, there's a lot of other new guitars for cheaper that I'd prefer, or as you said, I'd really look for a deal on a used instrument. I picked up a '76 Guild dread(a very good guitar) for around $650 and it served me well for the last few years until I picked up an '87 Taylor 510 (one of the best I've played) for $800 before tax. The 510 had a repaired top crack and a slightly bent tuner button.
That's my advice as a working musician to others in the same boat. Look around for deals. Take your time.

[@srqpdq6697]

@Music Is Life Torn between a J-45 and the Taylor 517 !

[@srqpdq6697]

@Music Is Life First time I hear of those. Thanks for the tip !

[@IndigoJo]

Over here they cost the same as a new Martin 15.

[@auramac]

@@srqpdq6697 Good lord- get the J45, no comparison. Or a Martin.

[@stanby2712]

Ludicrously overpriced! Lots of better guitars out there for way less.

[@davidfrancisco3125]

For example...?

[@KptnHaddock_]

For an all solid Guitar that's a good price, no?

[@captaindip6970]

@@dittomagic6906 This guitar is American made

[@jamesgonda6138]

Don't know what you're talking about! You won't get a better guitar at this price point! I've tried them all! Taylor hit a home run with this model!

[@vegaa.1645]

And you would be supporting our economy.