A New Taylor Voice With Vintage Soul And Koa Shine
This isn’t just another beautiful Taylor—it’s a modern classic in the making. Andy Powers took the beloved 814 blueprint and pushed it into a bigger, richer, more “played-in” sonic space with a torrefied spruce top, stunning Hawaiian koa, and some seriously smart engineering under the hood. The result is that rare acoustic that feels like it has decades of sessions under its belt but responds with the focus and reliability you demand from a brand-new Taylor.
Super Auditorium Body — Bigger Low End, Wider Canvas
The new Super Auditorium shape might look familiar, but those slightly wider contours change the game. It moves more air, generating more low-end presence and a wider dynamic range without sacrificing balance or comfort. It still sits perfectly against your body, but when you dig in, the guitar answers with a piano-like bottom and a wraparound presence that fills the room.
Torrefied Spruce & Koa — Seasoned Warmth Out Of The Case
Up top, the torrefied Sitka spruce has been roasted to replicate the cellular structure of decades-old wood. It behaves like a top that’s already seen years of stages, with a faster response, sweeter highs, and a dry, controlled attack that records like a dream. The Hawaiian koa back and sides bring that addictive midrange bloom and shimmering top end—it’s a strong, vocal midrange that loves fingerstyle, while chords stay articulate even under a heavy hand.
Fanned V-Class Bracing & Long-Tenon Neck For Maximum Resonance
Inside, Taylor’s fanned V-Class bracing is a game-changer for volume and sustain, keeping notes in tune all the way up the neck. The new long-tenon neck joint helps the entire instrument resonate as one unified piece. Real talk—you can feel the neck and body working together when you hit a chord and feel it bloom against your chest. It’s resonance you don’t have to fight for.
High-End Details That Players Appreciate
A fast-playing Neo-Tropical mahogany neck, a glassy West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard, and a Honduran rosewood bridge deliver a smooth feel and efficient energy transfer. Gotoh 510 tuners in antique chrome feel precise and silky, so tuning is quick and rock-solid. From the Continental mother-of-pearl inlays to the grained ivoroid binding and engraved pickguard, it has a classy, boutique vibe without being flashy.
Stage-Ready With LR Baggs Element VTC
Plugged in, the LR Baggs Element VTC preserves the guitar’s natural acoustic warmth and dynamic detail. It captures the top’s movement for a sound that sits perfectly in a mix without that dreaded piezo “quack,” ensuring your sound engineer will be as happy as you are.
