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“Many players think that the pickupsare the main contributor to the way a guitar sounds… But if you change what the stringdoes, that changes the guitar”: How Andy Powers rethought electric guitar design for the Powers Electric A-Type

An all-new electric from the man who makes Taylor one of the biggest names in acoustic design, the A-Type is typically high-end, thoroughly original, and might well be a modern classic in the making

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Taylor made: Suzuki Swift

CAR REVIEW: It manages to be a ‘smart car’ without being wilfully avant garde, writes Sean O’Grady. There are few vehicles out there to rival it for daintiness, but it still begs to be thrashed like a Tory frontbencher at PMQs

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An Inside Look at Taylor University's Silent Night: Everything You Need to Know

Everything you need to know about the time-honored tradition, including how to watch at home.

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“Could this be one of the most unique and musically inspiring electric guitars we’ve ever encountered?” Powers Electric A-Type review

Originally launched in early 2023, the Powers Electric A-Type is that rarest of things in guitar design: a true original

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Court Ruling Could Mean Fewer Broken McFlurry Machines At McDonald's

The US Copyright Office ruled in favor of repairs for food preparation equipment at restaurants like McDonald's ice cream machine by approving a new exemption.

International Business Times

“Clearer, louder, and more resonant sound”: Furch challenges Gibson, Ibanez and Taylor acoustic innovations with the Booster Soundport – which promises to change the way you experience the acoustic guitar

The new approach follows similar secondary soundhole designs adopted by some other big-name brands, but does it in a rather unique way

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“It never existed before, at least to my knowledge”: Jacob Collier’s custom five-string Taylor – which paved the way for his game-changing Strandberg – has been launched as his latest signature guitar

A six-string version of the uniquely shaped acoustic has also been made available for those wanting something a little more familiar

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Ina Garten counts this durable thermometer among her favorite kitchen essentials – it's currently $5 for Amazon Prime Day

The Barefoot Contessa's go-to thermometer has a unique design that's versatile enough to work in every kitchen – and it's at one of the lowest prices we've seen

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Taylor once released a replica of The Last of Us’ iconic acoustic guitar – in a full-circle moment, the real-life version will appear in season two of the video game’s blockbuster TV adaptation

A new trailer for The Last of Us season two shows the guitar in the hands of both Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey – and it’s not the only acoustic that makes an appearance

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Acoustic guitars FAQ: from understanding tonewoods to the different sizes available, get to know your acoustic with these common questions answered

From shape to tone, classical to steel-strung, we answer some of the most commonly asked questions surrounding the wonderful world of acoustic guitars

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“A home run!” Taylor’s latest surprise GS Mini drop offers MLB fans a unique opportunity to support their favorite baseball team and own a world-renowned acoustic at the same time

The limited-edition collection redresses Taylor’s hugely popular short-scale acoustic, allowing baseball fans to sport their team colors in a new way

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Taylor Wimpey CEO backs "ambitious" government house building targets as profit falls before interest rate cut

Jennie Daly stands by the FTSE 100 firm’s pledge to build 10,000 homes this year

Evening Standard

“The koa version’s beauty is much more than skin deep – the upgrade is worth the price if you’re a discriminating fingerstyle player”: Taylor 222ce-K DLX review

Koa is a Goldilocks tonewood positioned between spruce and mahogany – and this all-koa grand concert is a truly exquisite acoustic that presents real value for fingerpickers

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“I made a dedicated spot for a Taylor guitar within each store and encouraged people to play by offering discounts of 5% off for one song”: The Taylor GS Mini just got a surprise makeover – from a mountain lifestyle brand

Taylor Guitars' collaboration with Stio puts an artistic, mountain lifestyle-inspired twist on the popular Taylor model

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US outdoors brand Stio reveals Taylor Guitars collaboration with a stunning range of GS-Mini acoustics

Nine artists created designs for the guitars inspired by "textures and stories of the outdoors"

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“Technically, he was such a gifted and bluesy player. I’m not a really good soloist – but I know how to sit down, learn, and get work done”: Jakob Nowell, son of Sublime’s Bradley, is picking up his late dad’s guitar to reunite the band and the family

Jakob Nowell doesn’t sing or play like his father, and spent years trying to avoid riding his coattails – but he’s determined to get the reactivation of the ’90s punk-rock icons right, and in his own way

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“Marvel said, ‘Whatever you’re playing has been floating around in the universe for a while…’ I said, ‘Well, why don’t you just mess this guitar up?’” Kevin and Michael Bacon on trashing Taylors for Guardians of the Galaxy and love of Fender Acoustasonics

Movie star Kevin Bacon and his composer brother Michael reveal how they play to their differences during their Bacon Brothers shows – and what happens when they perform Footloose at venues that don’t allow dancing

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The best new acoustic guitars coming our way in 2024

GEAR EXPO 2024: Acoustics for every budget – small and (incredibly) large – as we reveal the all-new arrivals for the year ahead

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Everything you need to know about acoustic guitar neck joints – how they work, and why they matter for your tone

There are all kinds of different ways the neck is attached to the body of your acoustic, and it’s one of the areas where luthiers are innovating to offer similar or better tone to traditional dovetail joints

Evening Standard

Best vintage ports for a tasty tipple on special occasions

Pick up a vintage port to enjoy bolder, more complex flavours

Evening Standard

Taylor Wimpey points to signs of spring in the house market after 2023 slowdown

Profits fall and shares follow but the FTSE 100 developer stays upbeat

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“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

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

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"The sound is perfectly bright and balanced": Taylor Academy 12e-N review

Is this stripped-back nylon-strung acoustic the perfect platform for beginners?

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“It’s like having a smartwatch display strapped to your headstock”: Taylor Beacon review

This feature-packed clip-on tuner also boasts a metronome, timer and flashlight – and it won't break the bank

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"The Sitka spruce dreadnought body provides plenty of projection, with a naturally balanced tonality throughout": Taylor 110e acoustic guitar review

Taylor’s workhorse classic won’t win any prizes for aesthetics, but you might just fall in love with it anyway

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