This is different than any other Taylor guitar you've ever played.

It only takes one strum on Taylor's new Gold Label 814e to realize there's something different going on here. While still recognizably a Taylor, the lower register is decidedly more open, resonant, and powerful than we're used to hearing. Andy Powers designed the Gold Label guitars to sound and respond more like a vintage guitar and it's not a subtle thing. This is different than any other Taylor guitar you've ever played.

There are a number of interesting design elements at work to achieve this new sound. First and foremost, the Gold Label welcomes a new size, the Super Auditorium, to the Taylor family. Just a touch larger than the extremely popular Grand Auditorium, it's a very comfortable guitar to sit with. It's very open and resonant when fingerpicked or played lightly, and dynamic and punchier when played aggressively.

The torrefied Sitka top and Honduran Rosewood back and sides contribute to a satisfyingly complex broken-in sound. Fanned V-Class bracing, as well as a unique long tenon neck joint, improve resonance and energy transfer through the body and neck.

Whether you're a long time Taylor player, or someone who has typically gravitated towards more traditional sounding guitars, this is an instrument that truly has something for everyone and is well worth a look. Check out the video of Lyle Brewer's fantastic playing for a further demonstration of its sonic capabilities!