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“We were making a $10,000 guitar and selling it for $3,000”: From Chet Atkins to the Acoustasonic – the surprising history of hybrid acoustic-electric guitars Sonic expansion or evolutionary dead-end? The acoustic-electric has undergone a radical reinvention over the years Guitar World · Aug 10
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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
“Despite its toy-like dimensions, it comes across as a very grown-up guitar indeed”: Taylor BT1e Baby Taylor review Has Taylor’s travel pioneer retained the top spot three decades on? We get hands-on to find out if it’s still the best sofa strummer out there Guitar World · May 13
“This is quite a hard guitar to categorise – and perhaps Jacob Collier likes it that way... For the right player, though, it could be the key to experiencing guitar anew”: Taylor Jacob Collier GS Mini 5-String review Compact, sweet-toned five-string, as quirky as its namesake MusicRadar · May 6
“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
“One of the coolest things we saw at Fender’s invite-only NAMM event”: All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including the answer to all your modeler tone woes Fresh new drops from Taylor, Fender, Gibson, Eastwood and more... Guitar World · Mar 14
“It was just unbelievable. I’ve literally never heard anything like it my whole life”: Jacob Collier on what happened when he gave his 5-string acoustic to Julian Lage and Chris Martin Collier has ushered in a five-string revolution and a few big names are already on board… Guitar World · Mar 12
“A piece as collectible as it is playable”: Prince’s signature Taylor is back for the first time in 15 years – but you’ll have to go to Paisley Park to get it The guitar, which debuted on the 2004 Musicology tour, is being sold exclusively at Prince's former home Guitar World · Feb 13
“It’s a challenge. But I would say that at no point was it ever not a challenge”: How Taylor is building quality acoustic guitars in the face of tariffs and uncertainty As the guitar industry faces mounting pressure, Taylor Guitars CEO Andy Powers reveals how the company is grappling with these challenges Guitar World · Jan 31
“Because it’s that ‘just right’ size. It fits so many players, across so many different styles of playing”: Taylor expands Gold Label Series and refreshes flagship acoustic with a trio of game-changing features NAMM 2026: Taylor’s Next Generation Grand Auditorium cutaways are updated with scalloped V-Class bracing, Action Control Necks and the all-new Claria pickup and preamp system MusicRadar · Jan 13
NAMM 2026: rumors, predictions and breaking news from the world's biggest guitar gear show All the latest and greatest gear drops coming out of the largest music trade show in the world – with new launches from Ibanez, Taylor, EVH, Marshall and more Guitar World · Jan 9
“It’s like players are stepping into a different musical skin”: Evolution or revolution? Taylor rolls out its Next Generation Grand Auditorium lineup – potentially its most advanced guitars yet Taylor's flagship model gets a power-up for 2026, with an all-new pickup, new bracing system, and innovative Action Control Neck joint Guitar World · Jan 9
The Mary Sue · Dec 30, 2025 Wisconsin woman goes to Milwaukee bar. Then the bouncer proceeds to crawl under the table and suck her toes: ‘Why did you let it get that far?’ A Wisconsin woman has taken the “put a finger down challenge” to a new level. That is because she has had one of the most “unique” and truly horrifying individual experiences a person can encounter while visiting a Milwaukee bar.
Guitar World · Nov 17, 2025 “The six-string system never hooked my brain. With this guitar, none of the shapes work, so you have to think differently”: Jacob Collier taught me how to play his 5-string guitar – but I learned much more than just new shapes and tunings A crash course in Collier's eye-opening 5-string guitar doubled as a deep-dive into his playing philosophy
MusicRadar · Nov 11, 2025 “I asked Taylor, ‘How would you feel about putting a five-string guitar on a six-string neck tuned in a very strange way”: Taylor teams up with Jacob Collier for signature acoustics that declare standard tuning DAEAD – and they’re accessibly priced Taylor expands its Jacob Collier signature collection with the Academy 22e and GS Mini, and they're impressively spec'd and offer something completely different for adventurous players
Guitar World · Nov 11, 2025 “These are a total dream for me”: Jacob Collier's 5-string revolution continues with the arrival of 2 new Taylor signature guitars – which make the unique design more accessible than ever The multi-instrumentalist has added to his stock of signatures with new GS Mini and Academy acoustics
Guitar World · Nov 9, 2025 “We weren’t allowed to talk about it at Guitar Summit, but the signature everyone was asking about is now here”: All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including the crown jewel of PRS’ 40th Anniversary year Wylde Audio's most metal guitar ever, a new contender for Boss and Fender in the headphone amp space, and GNR bass tones in a pickup set. All that and more landed this week
Guitar World · Aug 14, 2025 “It might be a slightly different hue, sonically speaking, but the build and sound quality is all there”: Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce Kona Burst review We take a look at the new Builder’s Edition 514ce to examine its upgrades and refinements. A worthy alternative? Let’s take a look
Guitar World · Jul 11, 2025 "Crisply built and shines like a gem on the live stage": Taylor 314ce Studio review An attainably priced “serious” Taylor with high-end touches
Guitar World · Jun 27, 2025 “PRS' most daring signature guitar to date? Without a shadow of a doubt”: Here is all the new gear that has caught my eye this week – including an affordable replica of a $1 million Les Paul PRS ushers in a new era of shred with its Herman Li signature model and Epiphone honors a great
MusicRadar · Jun 25, 2025 “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
Guitar World · May 30, 2025 I’ve been watching acoustic guitar prices all year and Guitar Center's up to 35% off sale is the best I’ve seen – especially if you want an A-list model Get your hands a top-level acoustic guitar for less with this awesome sale over at Guitar Center
Guitar World · Apr 18, 2025 “A new signature for Misha Mansoor, but not the one we’ve been waiting for”: The essential guitar gear releases you might have missed this week, from Chase Bliss and PRS to Jackson and Fender An emotional tribute to the King of Tone overdrive, an upgraded take on one of the top versatile high-gain amp heads out there, and another exclusive Guitar Center big-brand collaboration are all on the agenda this week