Taylor’s all-new acoustic Gold Label Collection, developed by CEO Andy Powers, is designed to be unlike anything Taylor has ever offered.
GOLD LABEL: A bold new Taylor acoustic collection
Available in two models, each with an optional sunburst — Gold Label 814e (natural top), Gold Label 814e SB, Gold Label 814e Koa (natural top), and Gold Label 814e Koa SB — the collection blends traditional and modern elements in an inspiring new way and expands Taylor’s musical palette to appeal to an even more diverse range of players.
The Gold Label Collection draws inspiration from 1930’s and ’40’s flat top acoustic guitars, delivering a warmer, fuller tone that blends a heritage voice with a new version of Taylor’s award-winning V-Class bracing technology.
The collection features several groundbreaking design elements, including the new Super Auditorium body style, a Fanned V-Class bracing pattern, and a long-tenon nest joint, all of which contribute to a richer, more resident, more muscular sound.
The collection also introduces two distinctive wood pairings: Honduran rosewood back sides with a terrified Sitka spruce top, producing exceptional harmonic richness, and figured Hawaiian koa coupled with terrified Sitka spruce, delivering a more balanced, rounded tone.
“The harder you play, the louder the guitar gets,” say Powers. “But it naturally starts to compress the sound into a more controlled focused tone rather than becoming mushy. Yet these guitars also respond to delicate articulation with a broadly rich voice. When you play a simple note softly, the guitar naturally amplifies it with surprising warmth and volume.”
With its unique sound and aesthetic, the Gold Label Collection sits apart from Taylor’s other premium lines, offering a guitar that combines the warmth and tonal character of traditional instruments with the playability and reliability Taylor is known for.
The collection’s craftsmanship extends beyond its sonic capabilities, with a fresh visual aesthetic that combines classic influences with modern artistry. The result is a guitar that will appeal to a broad range of players, offering a distinctive voice and performance that bring together the best of both old and new.
Whether for recording, live performance, or personal enjoyment, the Gold Label Collection provides musicians with a guitar that is visually striking as it is sonically impressive.