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Taylor’s comfortable mini-jumbo Grand Theater shape and value-packed American Dream line collide with this slim but mighty American Dream AD11e! The AD11e Grand Theater acoustic-electric delivers rich solid wood tone with gig-ready electronics. With modest dimensions and a loud voice, the AD11e works well as a professional travel or studio guitar, especially for rhythm and chords. The AD11e’s spruce top and walnut body make for an ultra-responsive instrument that can either roar to life or sing gently ? it all depends on how you play. Moreover, the Grand Theater body masterfully falls between Taylor’s GS Mini and Grand Concert shapes for maximum comfort and portability. The shape and curves are lifted from Taylor’s behemoth Grand Orchestra jumbo-style guitar for booming projection but with a much smaller profile, additional C-class bracing, and an easy-playing short-scale fingerboard. If you’re hunting for a bold but big-sounding acoustic packed with Taylor tone, the AD11e Grand Theater from Sweetwater is more than ready to be your next trophy.





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Spruce, walnut, and mahogany





The American Dream AD11e features a solid spruce top and solid walnut back and sides. Walnut is an ideal fit for the Grand Theater shape; this wood shares the sonic clarity of rosewood but with warmer bass and a more present top-end chime for a more open-sounding guitar. Paired with Taylor's classic spruce top, smooth mahogany neck, and smoked eucalyptus fingerboard, it's a recipe for rich tone and unmistakable Taylor playability.





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Loud, compact Grand Theater body





The Grand Theater was built explicitly to have a small-bodied instrument that could hold its own against full-size acoustic guitars onstage or in the studio. In essence, a premium take on the increasingly popular “mini-jumbo” acoustic guitar, the Grand Theater’s curves and proportions are sourced from Taylor’s Grand Orchestra jumbo-style body. The Grand Theater’s large lower bout taps into loud jumbo volume, projection, and low end but slots these features into one impressively portable package. Inside each Grand Theater, custom C-class bracing coaxes out tons of critical low-end warmth and a snappy soundboard response not typically found on guitars of this size. The C-class bracing is cantilevered and asymmetrical, with an optimized response inspired mainly by Taylor’s acclaimed V-class bracing.





Cutting-edge Taylor Expression System 2 electronics





Amplified players are going to love the Taylor Expression System 2 electronics built into the AD11e! The ES2 system features a revolutionary segmented pickup located behind the bridge saddle; this pickup position delivers remarkably accurate and clear sound production that’s authentic to your playing. Each ES2 system features a handy master volume knob for fast level adjustments, in addition to a 2-band EQ for independent treble/bass adjustments to get the sound you need. Plus, the ES2 system also has a built-in phase switch, which offers essential feedback suppression whenever the system is active.





American Dream: guitars worth chasing





Taylor’s commitment to gigging musicians is nowhere more apparent than the American Dream series. Each American Dream acoustic guitar features gig-worthy solid-wood construction that yields rich, complex resonance fit for a pro. Available in a variety of body styles, American Dream guitars are built in Taylor’s flagship California facility for quality you can trust. Other noteworthy touches include smooth body edges for comfort onstage and a premium paper-thin .002-inch finish that optimizes acoustic resonance with the added feel of a light, true-wood acoustic guitar.





Serial 1207263003


Serial 1207263003


Taylor American Dream AD11e Grand Theater Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Grand Theater body feels like a compact guitar with the rich voice of a full-size instrument (akin to a mini-jumbo)


Spruce top fuels classic Taylor tone that’s bright, clear, and full


Short 24-1/8-inch fingerboard scale ? ultra-low string action with superior comfort


Unique C-class bracing with relief rout adds extra low-end warmth, volume, and sustain compared to similar-sized instruments


Walnut back and sides yield full-bodied tone with defined lows and highs ? great for rhythm chords and fingerpicking alike!


Comfortable mahogany neck with matte finish


Smoked eucalyptus fingerboard with 20 frets ? smoking process removes moisture for bold stability and lighter weight


Tone-enhancing hardware, including satin Taylor tuners, TUSQ nut, and sturdy, smoked eucalyptus bridge


Taylor ES2 electronics with 2-band EQ