Taylor Guitars

Taylor Guitars, co-founded by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug in 1974, is on the cutting edge of modern acoustic guitar. The company embraces strong ethical and sustainable manufacturing processes and global wood-sourcing techniques to create the world’s best-selling and most respected acoustic guitars. With global wood sourcing projects and partnerships in Cameroon, Honduras, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest, Taylor values the environment as much as the guitars it builds. With Master Luthier Andy Powers and founder Bob Taylor at the design helm, Taylor's playable, comfortable guitars offer boutique-style construction and appointments to appeal to the beginner, performer, and collector alike.

Taylor Guitars, co-founded by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug in 1974, is on the cutting edge of modern acoustic guitar. The company embraces strong ethical and sustainable manufacturing processes and global wood-sourcing techniques to create the world’s best-selling and most respected acoustic guitars. With global wood sourcing projects and partnerships in Cameroon, Honduras, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest, Taylor values the environment as much as the guitars it builds. With Master Luthier Andy Powers and founder Bob Taylor at the design helm, Taylor's playable, comfortable guitars offer boutique-style construction and appointments to appeal to the beginner, performer, and collector alike.

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Taylor Acoustic Guitars

Co-founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug, Taylor Guitars has become one of the most forward-thinking acoustic guitar makers in the world. From their Southern California workshop in El Cajon, Taylor redefines modern luthiery through a blend of master craftsmanship, proprietary bracing systems, sustainable tonewood sourcing, and unmistakable design.

Whether you're just starting out or stepping onto the stage, Taylor guitars are made to feel instantly familiar—inviting, intuitive, and sonically inspiring. Under the vision of Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers, models like the Builder’s Edition, Grand Pacific, and V-Class braced acoustics reflect Taylor’s commitment to clarity, power, and performance, all wrapped in elegant, understated aesthetics.

Explore everything from the travel-ready GS Mini and approachable Academy Series, to the ultra-premium Presentation Series and koa-adorned Koa Series. Across every model—from the entry-level 100 Series to the flagship 900 Series—Taylor's hallmark is consistency, comfort, and exceptional tone.

At Chicago Music Exchange, you can fully immerse yourself in the Taylor Experience—a curated wall of Taylor guitars featuring every body shape, tonewood combination, and series available. Our in-store display lets you explore each model hands-on, comparing tone, feel, and aesthetics at your own pace.

Taylor Guitars doesn’t just build instruments. They build relationships—with the environment, with musicians, and with the future of acoustic design. Whether you're drawn to their signature Grand Auditorium, the warm tones of aged Hawaiian koa, or the bold voice of revoiced maple, there’s a Taylor guitar waiting to meet you.

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Powers Electric

Chicago Music Exchange is proud to offer the debut release from Powers Electric, a new brand from master luthier Andy Powers, whose name you know from Taylor Guitars. The first model—the A-Type—is more than a guitar. It’s a reflection of Powers’ roots in San Diego, California: a blend of surfing, hot rods, skateboards, and the sunny spirit of Southern California.

“San Diego is the pot I was boiled in,” Powers said at the launch event. “That place, and those things I grew up doing, shaped this guitar.”

Each Powers Electric guitar is crafted in small batches, almost entirely in-house, with incredible attention to detail. From the split-radius Honduran rosewood fretboard that plays effortlessly across all registers, to the colorful surfboard resin knobs—each one unique—this guitar is built to be played, and admired.

This is not retro. It’s not a reissue. It’s not a tribute. It’s a modern electric guitar built with fresh ideas and an old soul—and we’re honored to be among the first to share it.

Shop the Powers Electric A-Type at Chicago Music Exchange and experience what’s next in guitar design, straight from one of the most respected luthiers in the world.

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Taylor Guitars Baby Series

Don’t let the name fool you—the Baby Taylor packs a serious punch. This little acoustic launched a whole new category of 3/4-size guitars and has been turning heads ever since, offering new players and seasoned strummers alike a compact, comfortable, great-sounding instrument that’s ready for anything.

Sized just right for younger players and smaller hands, the Baby Taylor is the perfect first guitar for beginners—but it’s not just for kids. With its solid top construction, smooth neck feel, and surprisingly rich tone, it’s a favorite travel companion for pros and hobbyists who don’t want to leave their music behind.

Toss it in the backseat. Take it to the campsite. Keep it next to the couch. With built-in electronics on select models, included gig bags, and a design that makes playing feel easy and fun, the Baby Taylor is made to go wherever you do.

Whether you're just starting your journey or looking for a reliable road-ready acoustic, the Baby Taylor is the kind of guitar that makes playing feel like second nature.

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