Lauzon Music · Est. 1945
Taylor
Taylor guitars in Canada, from Ottawa. Built in El Cajon, California and Tecate, Mexico. We keep 300 and 800 Series, Builder's Edition and Gold Label models on the wall, order in any current model, and set up every one.
Taylor buying guide and questions
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From the Catalogue
Any current Taylor model, in any finish the supplier makes, ordered in for you.
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Buying guide
Taylor guitars at Lauzon Music
What Taylor is known for
Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug started Taylor in 1974, and players have long picked them for how easily they play. Since 2011 Andy Powers has led the design, and his V-Class bracing is built for sustain, volume and pitch accuracy up the neck. The 2025 Gold Label line goes further, with a warmer, vintage-leaning voice and Powers' new Super Auditorium body.
The models we carry
What's on the wall changes week to week. See every Taylor guitar in stock, or browse the current range in the Catalogue.
- 300 Series. Solid sapele back and sides, with spruce or mahogany tops; home of the 314ce
- 800 Series. Indian rosewood with a Sitka spruce top, in shapes like the 814ce
- Builder's Edition. Taylor's Builder's Edition collection, with its own appointments and finishes
- Gold Label. A warmer, vintage-leaning Taylor voice, led by the 814e
- GS Mini. Taylor's compact guitar, in solid wood tops
What a Taylor costs
Taylor guitars on our wall run from about $600 to $9,000 today. Strings, straps, parts and care gear sit well below that, and they're on the same page.
Buying a Taylor from us
Our tech is a Taylor Gold Level Technician, and every Taylor leaves his bench set up and ships insured, free over $200 across Canada and the US, with no duty on US orders. Anything we don't have, in any current model, we can order in through the Catalogue.
The Taylor story
We’re all about turning your musical dreams into reality. Our Taylor Custom Shop is where the magic happens and where you can design your dream guitar. We’re all about precision and craftsmanship, and we’re excited to help you create a unique and perfect instrument that fits your style. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, our Taylor Custom Shop has something perfect for everyone. Come and explore the world of Taylor Custom Shop guitars today!
Lauzon Music is proud to be one of Taylor Guitars’ custom shop dealers in Canada . With Taylor’s legendary craftsmanship, we are always offering Canadian musicians a wide variety of options and customizable guitars to fit their needs. Have something special in mind? We’ve got you covered and can help you create the guitar of your dreams! Choose your very own wood selection, body shape, colour palette, model, and more!
Have questions about the Taylor Custom Shop guitars process? Reach out to our team today and we can show you your options!
Lauzon Music is known as a top destination for high quality instruments and uncompromising service. We are dedicated artists just like all of our amazing customers and we’ve been in the business of music since 1945.
When it comes to Taylor Guitars and Taylor Custom Shop guitars, we always do our best to present every instrument in its best possible state and to your exact customizations. Generally, we are able to order any of the models Taylor makes, and when you order a guitar through our store you will get a dialed in guitar. Additionally our technician does a final setup on every guitar before it ships. Choose Lauzon Music today, we’re the best option for Taylor Guitars in Canada.
Questions
Taylor questions, answered
What do Taylor model numbers mean?
The first digit is the series, which sets the back and side woods. The second digit tells you the top: 1 is spruce, 2 is a hardwood top like mahogany, and 5 or 6 means a 12-string. The third digit is the body shape, so 4 is Grand Auditorium and 2 is Grand Concert. A "c" means cutaway and an "e" means electronics. A 314ce is a 300 Series Grand Auditorium with a spruce top, a cutaway and a pickup.
Taylor or Martin?
It comes down to the sound you hear in your head. Players tend to describe Taylor as clear and articulate with very easy necks, and Martin as warmer and earthier. Taylor's Gold Label line now leans toward that warmer voice too. Ask us in the chat and we'll compare specific models with you.
314ce or 814ce: is the 800 Series worth it?
Both are solid wood Grand Auditoriums with a Sitka spruce top, a cutaway and Taylor's ES2 pickup. The 314ce has sapele back and sides; the 814ce has Indian rosewood, which players tend to hear as a deeper low end and more overtone, plus V-Class bracing and the 800 Series appointments. Play both if you can.
Where are Taylor guitars made?
In Taylor's own factories in El Cajon, California and Tecate, Mexico. Taylor doesn't build guitars anywhere else.
Can you order a Taylor that isn't in stock?
Yes. Any current Taylor model can be ordered through our Catalogue, paid in full or with a 25% deposit, and it gets the same setup before it ships.
Real people, real answers
Looking for something specific?
Tell us the spec and we will chase it. Someone who plays reads it, not a ticket queue.