Model:
420, 420R, 420PF, 420M and 420K
Average rating: 5/5
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Taylor 420 acoustic guitar
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- acoustic guitars
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Dates of manufacture:
1995 to 1997
The Taylor 420 was introduced in 1995 as Taylor's entry level full size dreadnaught acoustic. The 420 was available with Sapele or Cedar tops; and rosewood (420R), pau ferro( 420PF) or maple (420M) back and sides. The binding was Black or White. The 420s were great value guitars - their main differences from the more expensive models (e.g.Taylor 810) were their satin finish and a pinless bridge.
Specifications (25)
General
| Finish colors | natural finish |
| Finish effects | satin finish |
| Made in | USA |
| Binding | white binding |
| Number of strings | 6 strings |
Body
| Body back material | maple body back, rosewood body back |
| Body sides material | maple body sides, rosewood body sides |
| Body style | dreadnought-size body |
| Body top material | cedar body top, sapele body top, sitka spruce body top |
| Pickguard material | tortoiseshell pickguard |
| Soundhole rosette | 3-stripe rosette |
| Soundhole | round soundhole |
Neck
| Body fret | Neck joins body at 14th fret |
| Headstock inlays or logos | headstock inlay/logo, pearl headstock inlay/logo |
| Neck joint | set neck |
| Neck material | mahogany neck |
| Number of frets | 20 fret |
| Peghead (headstock) | veneer headstock |
| Tuner layout | three-each-side |
Hardware
| Bridge pins | pinless bridge |
| Bridge | ebony bridge, rosewood bridge |
| Tuners | Grover tuners |
Fretboard
| Fingerboard inlay material | pearl fingerboard inlay material |
| Fingerboard material | rosewood fingerboard |
| Fingerboard position markers | dot fingerboard position markers |
Prices (12)
| Date | Price | Condition | Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | $8000 | good | Kenlee | |
| 1995 | $1000.00 | new | ||
| 1995 | $2000 | new | Serial # 951027016 | |
| 2012 | $700 | excellent | ||
| 2010 | €1100 | excellent | john | |
| 1993 | €1200 | good | ||
| 2005 | $700 | good | ||
| 1997 | $1250.00 | new | Garry | mine is a 420 R with TAYLOR hard case and shoulder TAYLOR strap, like new ony used 4 Months. I did have a electric pickup instaed professionally. Very cean and as good as new. |
| 1996 | $1200 | new | mike | |
| 1998 | £1000 | good | ||
| 1997 | $950 | new | ||
| 1997 | $1200 | new |
Reviews (2)
TAYLOR 420 reviewed by Jmn
Jmn
I recently inherited a 1996 420 maple/spruce from my dad. Growing up I’ve always coveted his 420. He had an LR baggs pickup installed so I could lead worship in the church youth center growing up. Playing that combo is like a hot knife through butter! I also have an 810ce, 414ce, and a 214 w that has an aftermarket fishman elipse blend… but now the 420 is my absolute go-to. (I’m sure there are nostalgic reasons for that as well) I love the peg less bridge. It’s unique to these models and has a great palm-mute feel. Also makes changing strings breeze. I also love that these are American made and the serial number is hand written. This guitar is a workhorse and a gem. Definitely priceless in my opinion.
TAYLOR 420 reviewed by Anonymous
Anonymous
You're wrong about production years. They ran from 92-97. I have a '93 420, sitka spruce/indian rosewood, made August 30. I've played Gib, Guild, Martin, Gretch, but MY Taylor 420 outshines them all until you are into the 3200-3500 dollar range.