What Comes with Every New Taylor Guitar?

If you’ve ever wondered what else comes with the purchase of a brand-new Taylor guitar, you’re not alone. Beyond being loaded with player-focused design features, each new Taylor also comes with carefully considered resources and support to help you get the most out of your playing experience from day one and keep your guitar in top condition for years to come. Here’s a look at everything you’ll receive with a new Taylor guitar.

A Protective Case

A quality guitar case offers long-term value by protecting your instrument from physical damage, climate-related wear and the rigors of travel. We design our cases to fit each signature acoustic body shape and hold them to consistently high levels of quality control. Included with every new Taylor guitar, our cases are designed to not only safeguard your guitar but also to provide convenient storage for accessories and peace of mind, allowing you to focus on playing and creating without stress. New Taylors come with one of three case types:

Deluxe Hardshell Case – Our most precise fit, offering maximum protection for your guitar with a plush interior and robust exterior
AeroCase – Lightweight yet durable, balancing travel-friendly portability with reliable cushioning for your guitar
Gig Bag – Soft-sided, easy-to-carry protection for everyday transport, ideal for lighter-duty needs

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An Owner Essentials Booklet

Every new Taylor guitar comes with an Owner Essentials booklet, a compact guide that puts all the most important resources at your fingertips. Inside, you’ll find information on guitar registration, warranty coverage, string specs, electronics, humidity control and care tips. Plus, you’ll find direct links to Taylor’s online support, instructional videos and service contacts. Having everything in one handy booklet makes it easy for new owners to quickly learn how to maintain their instrument, keep it sounding its best and know exactly where to turn for help.

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A Lifetime Limited Warranty

Guitars purchased new through an authorized Taylor dealer or direct from Taylor Guitars are covered under the Taylor Limited Warranty. Our service team is made up of repair experts with decades of experience who take pride in helping fellow musicians and guitar junkies restore their instruments to tip-top condition. Register your new Taylor to activate warranty coverage.

Responsibly Sourced Tonewoods

Crafted with high-quality tonewoods sourced ethically from around the globe, every new Taylor guitar carries a commitment to environmental responsibility. From sourcing ebony and replanting trees in Cameroon to pioneering the use of urban woods in California and restoring Hawaii’s native forests to create a healthier future for koa trees, Taylor’s sustainability projects ensure that the visual beauty and inspiring tone of each instrument are matched by a purpose-driven approach to safeguarding our planet’s resources.

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An Expert Factory Setup

Before leaving the factory, every Taylor guitar receives a setup from our skilled technicians to deliver the familiar, buttery-smooth playing experience that Taylor guitars are renowned for worldwide. The neck angle is set and string action is dialed in for optimal playability so that from the moment your Taylor finds its new home in your hands, it feels comfortable, responsive and ready to inspire. Thanks to Bob Taylor’s early design and musical sensibilities, a slender, easy-playing neck is a standard feature on every guitar we make. Whether you’re strumming your first chords or tackling complex arrangements, a hand-friendly profile and low action provide signature Taylor playability. Learn more about the Taylor neck and our innovative long-tenon Action Control Neck™ joint.

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Direct Access to Taylor’s Customer Service Team

If you have questions about service, maintenance, repair, or what is and what isn’t covered under the Taylor warranty, feel free to get in touch with our Customer Service team by phone or email. Visit our online Service and Support Center for contact information, FAQs, manuals and more.

Onboard Electronics

Taylors are renowned for their inspiring tone and reliable performance when plugged in, whether you’re recording in the studio or playing live on stage. Most Taylors come equipped with an onboard pickup system designed to faithfully reproduce the rich, nuanced tone of your instrument when you plug in. (If a model has an “e” in the name, like 814ce, it comes with electronics.) Taylor’s proprietary acoustic pickup systems blend plug-and-play simplicity with superb amplified tone. Select models feature pickups designed by reputable third-party manufacturers. For example, Legacy Collection and Gold Label Collection guitars feature LR Baggs Element VTC electronics.

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Reliable Performance for a Lifetime

Thanks to the combination of elite craftsmanship, innovative manufacturing technologies, premium materials, easy serviceability, and a commitment to consistent quality, you can have peace of mind that your Taylor is built to deliver reliable performance—and to last. And get this: When handled with care and treated properly, a Taylor guitar will continue to sound even better over time as your guitar is played and its woods age organically. Its voice will grow richer and more resonant, making it a true heirloom-grade instrument that can be passed from one generation to the next.