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“A fine, gig-ready instrument with a very good array of sounds on tap as well as premium build quality”: Taylor Gold Label 710E review

As part of an ongoing revision to its esteemed catalog, Taylor has introduced a deep-bodied dreadnought into the fold. Let’s take it out for a spin

Guitar World · Jun 7

“Taylor has said that this is easily its most plug-in-and-play version of the 324ce and we’d heartily agree. It will certainly take some beating”: Taylor Next Generation 324ce review

Taylor has introduced a raft of changes into its Grand Auditorium range, including revised bracing, an easily adjustable neck system, and a new pickup

Guitar World · Apr 14

“We’re not going to import loads of low-end guitars, slap our name on and sell them. We actually design the musical experience to be a great one”: Andy Powers on the evolution of Taylor acoustics, and the promise and challenge of exploring new tonewoods

A dedicated luthier, Taylor CEO and “Geppetto,” Powerstalks Gold Label guitars, urban-harvested wood, Action Control necks and where the company is headed in 2026 and beyond

Guitar World · Feb 26

“Its voice is earthy, honest and uncomplicated… seasoned and soulful”: Taylor adds all-new Grand Pacific models to its state-of-the-art but vintage-voiced Gold Label range

Taylor adds Grand Pacific acoustics to its state-of-the-art but vintage-voiced Gold Label range

MusicRadar · Jun 25, 2025

“A sound and visual aesthetic unlike anything Taylor has ever offered”: Taylor unveils the Gold Label Collection, a vintage-inspired line with striking visual touches, and an entirely new body shape

The '30s and '40s-inspired Super Auditorium design is said to build on the company's Grand Auditorium shape, with a couple of key differences

Guitar World · Jan 25, 2025

“Many players think that the pickupsare the main contributor to the way a guitar sounds… But if you change what the stringdoes, that changes the guitar”: How Andy Powers rethought electric guitar design for the Powers Electric A-Type

An all-new electric from the man who makes Taylor one of the biggest names in acoustic design, the A-Type is typically high-end, thoroughly original, and might well be a modern classic in the making

Guitar World · Dec 5, 2024

“Could this be one of the most unique and musically inspiring electric guitars we’ve ever encountered?” Powers Electric A-Type review

Originally launched in early 2023, the Powers Electric A-Type is that rarest of things in guitar design: a true original

Guitar World · Nov 18, 2024

"With an incredibly smooth, fast-playing neck and low action right out of the factory, there’s little to dislike": Taylor 414ce review

The Taylor 414ce balances beautiful aesthetics with an all-encompassing acoustic tone that can truly do it all

Guitar World · Oct 23, 2024

“I bought a yellow one and I went straight on stage with it. I didn’t hesitate. I think the guy has got a breakthrough guitar with this one”: Andy Summers on the new electric guitar that has impressed him enough to put down his Fenders

Summers owns hundreds of six-strings but a brief encounter with this burgeoning brand has kickstarted a new love affair for The Police guitarist

Guitar World · Jul 22, 2024

A guitar with SoCal style: Powers Electric A-Type combines style and playability to inspire even the most demanding guitarist

A-Type combines style and playability to inspire even the most demanding guitarist

Guitar World · Jul 4, 2024