"What I’m really called to do is build instruments that serve the needs of players around the world. That’s what excites me.”
~ Andy Powers, CEO Taylor Guitars (via guitar.com)
For players chasing inspiring tone, effortless playability, and innovative design, Taylor Guitars delivers a consistently rewarding experience - whether it’s your first guitar or your forever one.
The Music Emporium has proudly represented Taylor for nearly 50 years, going back to the days when Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug hand-delivered instruments to our shop. Today, under Andy Powers’ visionary leadership, Taylor continues to set the bar for modern acoustic guitar design, blending cutting-edge features with the tone and feel that players love.
We’re proud to be one of Taylor’s longest-standing dealers, carrying their full range from the accessible Academy Series to the high-performance Builder’s Editions. If you're after a guitar that plays easily, records beautifully, and meets you wherever you are in your musical journey, Taylor is always worth a serious look.
Pictured: Bob Taylor (left), Andy Powers (center), Kurt Listug (right)
By Series Guide
Taylor organizes its acoustic guitars into series, each defined by unique tonewoods, design details, and specifications that shape its sound, feel, and aesthetic.
Taylor offers several guitar body shapes that range from small to large. Each body’s unique dimensions help define its fundamental voice to give it a distinctive tonal personality.
Helpful answers about our Taylor selection, our nearly 50-year relationship with the brand, and how to find the right model.
How long has The Music Emporium been a Taylor dealer?
Nearly 50 years. We started selling Taylor Guitars in the late 1970s, going back to the days when Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug would drive up to our store and sell us guitars out of their van.
We are proud to be one of Taylor's longest-standing dealers, and the relationship has only deepened under Andy Powers' leadership of the brand.
What Taylor series does The Music Emporium carry?
We carry the full Taylor lineup, from the accessible Academy Series, GS Mini, and Baby Taylor through the mid-tier 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 Series, on to the 800, 900, Builder's Edition, Legacy Collection, Gold Label, Taylor Custom, and Taylor Presentation tiers.
As a long-standing Taylor dealer near Boston, we typically have a deep cross-section of the line in stock at our Lexington, MA showroom.
Where can I try a Taylor guitar near Boston?
Our showroom at 165 Massachusetts Ave. in Lexington, Massachusetts is about 20 minutes from downtown Boston, and players travel from across New England to compare Taylors side by side. We are open Monday through Friday 11am-5pm and Saturday 10am-5pm.
Who founded Taylor Guitars, and who runs it now?
Taylor Guitars was founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug in El Cajon, California. Today the company is led by Andy Powers, who joined as Master Builder in 2011 and now serves as CEO. Andy is responsible for innovations like V-Class bracing and the Gold Label and Legacy Collection series.
Do you sell used Taylor guitars?
Yes. Alongside new Taylors we regularly stock preowned and B-stock Taylor instruments, each inspected and set up by our team before it is listed. Selection rotates frequently, so it is worth checking the page or visiting the showroom to see what is currently in stock.
Can I trade in or sell my Taylor guitar?
Yes. We buy and accept trades on quality Taylor instruments. You can start the process through the "Sell or Trade" form on our site, and our team will follow up with an evaluation.
