Taylor Swift plays several different guitars, but she is best known for her acoustic and electric models from Taylor, Gibson, and Fender, mostly steel‑string acoustics and solid‑body electrics.
Main Acoustic Guitars
Her most iconic acoustic is the Taylor Baby Taylor (a ¾‑size dreadnought), which she used early in her career and even wrote songs in the back of her mom’s car with it. Taylor Guitars later released a signature Taylor Swift Baby Taylor model with custom artwork.
She also plays larger Taylor acoustics, including the Taylor GS6 (often decorated with Swarovski crystals) and the Taylor 614ce (a Grand Auditorium acoustic‑electric). More recently, she has been seen with a Taylor Presentation Series PS‑14ce Grand Auditorium acoustic‑electric.
Gibson Acoustic
During the Lover and Folklore eras, Swift frequently played a Gibson J‑180 acoustic with a black/pink finish and star inlays. This bright‑sounding, long‑scale acoustic became a mainstay on tour and in performances.
Electric Guitars
For electric guitar, she is famous for a Gibson Les Paul (often a red sparkle or black model), which she used heavily in the Red and 1989 eras. She also plays a Fender Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar (white), which she’s used on the 1989 World Tour and in recent performances like “Wildest Dreams” at the GRAMMY Museum.
She has also been seen with other electrics, including a Taylor SB1‑X (a single‑cut solid‑body) and a Squier Vintage Modified Stratocaster ‑style guitar.
Other Guitars
Swift occasionally uses a 12‑string Taylor TK65ce Koa acoustic, which she’s said was one of her first guitars. While she mostly sticks to steel‑string acoustics and electrics, there are rare instances where a nylon‑string (classical) guitar may appear in the studio for a softer tone, though it’s not a regular part of her live setup.
