Best classical guitars 2024: nylon-string guitars for every budget By Chris Corfield last updated 8 February 24 From classical, flamenco and crossover, to acoustic-electric models and beyond, these are the best nylon-string guitars around right now
“It sounds as good as ever, with impressive volume output and projection, rich, reverb-like resonance, brisk treble and sweet, sonorous midrange”: Taylor GS Mini Sapele review By Chris Gill published 7 February 24 The high-end acoustic guitar specialist has done the impossible once again, serving up a small-bodied acoustic with a huge voice, with a top build at an inflation-beating price. Remarkable
"The sound is perfectly bright and balanced": Taylor Academy 12e-N review By Chris Corfield published 29 January 24 Is this stripped-back nylon-strung acoustic the perfect platform for beginners?
NAMM 2024: “Finally, an acoustic amp you can leave in your living room when company comes over”: Taylor debuts its own amp brand, Circa ’74 – complete with mid-century modern design, mahogany cabinets, and looks to kill By Matt Parker published 23 January 24 The brand's debut solid-state combo hides a modern feature set behind its beautifully retro form
Buy a qualifying Taylor and get a travel-size model free – but hurry, there’s just one week left to go… By Guitar World Staff published 8 January 24 Taylor’s Get One, Gift One campaign offers you two guitars, in one exceptional deal...
Best travel guitars: top acoustic and electric travel guitars for portability and performance By Rob Laing last updated 5 December 23 Top travel guitar choices and buying advice for musicians on the move
Best acoustic guitars under $1,000: get great tone for less By Rob Laing last updated 15 November 23 Enjoy superb playability with the best acoustic guitars under $1,000, in a range of sizes, with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics
“The ultimate multi-tool for guitar players”? Taylor’s upgraded Beacon might just be the most versatile clip-on tuner ever made By Matt Owen published 15 November 23 Don't be fooled by its humble appearance – this five-in-one playing companion does so much more than just help keep your guitar in tune
Best guitar straps: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style By Chris Corfield last updated 9 November 23 Our expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials
Taylor’s 417e is a “modern-classic” acoustic with a “robust and powerful voice” By Guitar World Staff published 7 August 23 Round-shouldered dreadnought boasts solid Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood body, V-Class bracing, Tobacco Sunburst finish and more
Taylor 412ce and 417e review By Neville Marten published 2 June 23 Taylor revamps its ‘workhorse’ rosewood and spruce 400 Series with sunburst tops and new inlays – then there’s the innovative V-Class bracing, not to mention the ES2 electronics. A match made in heaven?
Taylor Guitars just made one major change to its entire acoustic line By Matt Owen published 24 May 23 The storied acoustic brand has teamed up with a new string partner for all its models moving forward
Taylor’s bold new Builder’s Edition 814ce reimagines the company’s flagship model with premium performance enhancements By Guitar World Staff published 12 May 23 Solid Adirondack spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, V-Class bracing and beautifully beveled contours contribute to a great-sounding, ultra-comfortable playing experience
How the pandemic inspired Taylor’s Andy Powers to take a new minimalist path with the American Dream series By David Mead published 20 April 23 Taylor’s chief designer, president and CEO talks us through the choice of body woods for the brand’s stunning new model, the AD12e
Guitar Center just dropped exclusive new finish options for popular Fender, Gibson, Taylor and Schecter models By Daryl Robertson published 14 April 23 From the Gibson Les Paul Classic to the Fender Player Series, Guitar Center has just unveiled some tasty exclusive models you need to see
NAMM 2023: Taylor takes its 814ce model to elegant new heights with Builder’s Edition collection version By Matt Owen published 11 April 23 The latest luxurious inductee into Taylor's premium club of acoustics features some subtle aesthetic and functional upgrades
Taylor American Dream AD12e-SB review By David Mead published 10 April 23 Taylor describes its American Dream guitars as “spartan and minimalist” by design, but does this add up to any shortcomings in tone? Let’s find out
Martin vs Taylor: What's the difference between these two iconic acoustic brands? By Daryl Robertson published 27 March 23 We take a deep dive into two titans of the acoustic world to find out which is the most suitable for you
NAMM 2023: Taylor adds new dreadnought model, cosmetic updates to 400 series in 2023 update By Jackson Maxwell published 15 March 23 Taylor head honcho Andy Powers says the updates elevate "the visual character of the series to better match its stage-worthy sound”
Taylor launches its best-looking American Dream models yet with the arrival of three new sunburst acoustics By Matt Parker published 18 January 23 The brand’s affordable US line has been expanded with new Grand Theater, Grand Concert and Grand Pacific builds