Warm, Woody Grand Pacific Power For Real-World Players
If you love that big dreadnought thump but hate boomy low end and stiff feel, this Taylor American Dream AD27 Grand Pacific hits the sweet spot. It gives you a wide, open voice with a focused midrange, warm lows, and the kind of balance that just works on stage, in the studio, or on the couch.
Solid Mahogany Top, Sapele Body: Hardwood Warmth For Days
Mahogany on top with solid sapele back and sides is a serious tone recipe. You get that woody, midrange-forward voice that makes chords feel chewy and present, with a clear, warm low end that never turns to mud. Strum it and the whole body comes alive with a dry, rootsy character that loves Americana, folk, worship, and singer-songwriter work.
Because everything is solid wood, this guitar will only get more open and resonant the more you play it. The Urban Sienna stain and matte finish keep the vibe earthy and understated, but the sound has all the bloom and punch you expect from a US-built Taylor.
V-Class Bracing: Louder, Longer, More In Tune
Taylor’s V-Class bracing is the secret weapon here. It stiffens the top where it needs to be stiff and lets it flex where it needs to move, so the guitar feels more alive under your right hand. You get more volume, longer sustain, and a cleaner, in-tune sound all the way up the neck.
Real talk: once you feel how chords lock in and how single notes ring out without collapsing, it is hard to go back. It makes this AD27 feel like a much more expensive instrument when you are tracking or playing with other musicians.
Grand Pacific Comfort With Chamfered Edges
The Grand Pacific shape is Taylor’s slope-shoulder dreadnought, so you get a big, round low end but with a softer attack than a traditional boxy dread. It is built to sit comfortably against your body, and the chamfered edges keep the rim from digging into your picking arm during long sets.
The tropical mahogany neck feels fast and friendly, with a satin matte finish that never gets sticky under stage lights. At around 4.3 pounds, it is a lightweight, well-balanced acoustic that you can play for hours without fighting it.
Stripped-Down American Dream Aesthetic
The American Dream Series is about pro performance without a bunch of flashy trim. You get clean 4 mm Italian acrylic dot inlays, a single-ring black/maple/black rosette, faux tortoiseshell pickguard, and that thin 2.0-mil matte finish that lets the guitar resonate instead of burying the wood under gloss.
No binding, no armrest, no bling. Just solid, workhorse materials and a look that feels like an old favorite from day one.
Stage, Studio, Or Sofa: Ready To Work
This specific guitar (serial 1204091142) is in our Evansville, Indiana shop right now. It has been inspected three times, dialed in with our Player-Perfect setup, and is ready to ship in its included Taylor AeroCase.
You are getting the exact guitar in the photos, not a stock image. Tell us your string gauge and action preferences at checkout and we will fine-tune it before it leaves. Free 2 to 3 day shipping, easy financing, and trade-ins welcome.
Questions about how this AD27 will fit your rig or playing style? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real player on our team.
