Powers Electric

Designed with the vibrant musical, artistic, and architectural backdrop of San Diego’s North County in mind—think surfing, skateboards, and classic cars—the new Powers Electric A-Type model blends these influences and aesthetics to provide players with a new tool to enrich and inspire their creative expression. Comprised almost entirely of parts made in-house, each Powers Electric guitar requires labor-intensive craftsmanship, meaning they can only be produced in small numbers. Learn more on our Soundboard Blog Here!

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Powers Electric

Andy Powers’ fresh voice in electrics—curated by Chicago Music Exchange

If you’re searching for Powers Electric guitars for sale, you’re chasing a modern classic from Andy Powers—master builder and CEO of Taylor—who launched Powers Electric as an independent electric brand reflecting San Diego surf/skate/car culture and his lifetime of stage and studio experience. The flagship A-Type is a slim, fully enclosed trussed hollowbody with proprietary pickups and hardware designed for balance, stability, and musical utility.

Why Players Want Powers Electric

  • Original platform, not a retread: The A-Type’s trussed hollowbody architecture blends resonance and feedback control for a responsive, mix-friendly voice.
  • Two proprietary pickup sets: Choose the warmer, hi-fidelity FF42 or the brighter, punchier PF42 to match your style and rig.
  • CamTail vibrato or hardtail: The CamTail system keeps strings in tune with each other on dives/bends; a top-loading hardtail option favors maximum directness.
  • Player-first ergonomics: 24-7/8" scale and an asymmetrical fingerboard radius feel fast and natural for bends, chords, and sessions.

A-Type (flagship Model)

  • Construction: Solid maple top over Urban Ash body; trussed hollowbody design; one-piece mahogany neck; Honduran rosewood board.
  • Scale & Feel: 24-7/8" scale, 21 frets, asymmetrical radius, “Powers Electric” neck carve.
  • Electronics: FF42 (Full Faraday) or PF42 (Partial Faraday) pickups; classic controls optimized for usable positions. Powers Electric
  • Bridges: CamTail vibrato or hardtail. Powers Electric
  • Finishes: Auto-inspired solids and transparent bursts; select maple tops (including quilted when available). Powers Electric

How Powers Electric Came to Be

After redefining modern acoustics at Taylor, Andy Powers put his own name on a new electric instrument—not a Taylor, but a separate passion project—so he could realize ideas that didn’t fit traditional templates. The result is a purpose-built electric with new pickups, hardware, and geometry designed to eliminate “dead” positions and off-color notes while maximizing inspiration.

Year/Era Notes (What Shoppers Compare)

  • Launch era (2023→): Introduction of the A-Type, FF42/PF42 pickups, CamTail vibrato, and the trussed hollowbody platform with San Diego design language. Powers Electric
  • Current production: Small-batch builds with extensive in-house parts; color palette periodically updated; occasional figured/quilt options. Availability is limited by build volume. Powers Electric+1

Artists & Cultural Momentum

Early adopters span studio pros and touring players. Andy Summers praised the A-Type as a “breakthrough guitar,” taking it straight onstage; you’ll spot A-Types with session players from LA to Red Rocks.

Why Buy Powers Electric from Chicago Music Exchange

Chicago Music Exchange has one of the best selections of Powers Electric guitars available—new, limited, and custom-topped—each photographed, weighed, inspected, and professionally set up.

  • Exact specs, in-hand notes, and pro setups on every listing
  • Fast, insured shipping; trade-in & financing options
  • A team fluent in FF42 vs PF42, CamTail vs hardtail, and studio-ready configurations

Powers Electric FAQ

What is the difference between FF42 and PF42 pickups?
FF42 = warmer, hi-fidelity single-coil voice; PF42 = brighter, punchier response. Both are proprietary Powers designs for the A-Type.

Is the A-Type semi-hollow or hollow?
It’s a fully enclosed, slim trussed hollowbody—engineered for resonance with feedback suppression and sustain.

What bridge options are available?
Choose the CamTail vibrato for expressive pitch work that keeps string relationships intact, or a top-loading hardtail for maximum immediacy.

What’s the scale length and radius?
24-7/8" scale with an asymmetrical fingerboard radius for effortless bends and consistent tone across the neck.

How much do Powers Electric guitars cost?
Recent A-Type pricing has generally ranged around the high-$3k to low-$4k mark depending on finish/top and hardware; see our product pages for current pricing.

Is Powers Electric part of Taylor?
It’s an independent brand created by Andy Powers (Taylor’s CEO/master builder). The guitars are not Taylors, though the builder’s pedigree is the same.

Who plays Powers Electric?
Artists from arena veterans to modern session players—Andy Summers among early champions—have taken A-Types on stage and into the studio. Powers Electric

Powers Electric HardTail Guitars

Crafted with intention, innovation, and a player-first philosophy, Powers Electric hardtail guitars represent a new frontier in modern electric instrument design. Conceived by master luthier Andy Powers—known for redefining acoustic excellence—Powers Electric brings that same level of nuance, feel, and tonal curiosity to the electric world. The hardtail collection emphasizes stability, sustain, and expressive clarity, offering players a sculpted, highly responsive platform built for total musical connection.

Each Powers Electric hardtail guitar pairs premium tonewoods with an ergonomic body shape that feels instantly familiar yet refreshingly original. Custom pickups deliver a unique sonic identity: warm, punchy, harmonically rich, and endlessly dynamic—capable of shimmering cleans, gritty edge-of-breakup textures, or thick, singing lead tones. The fixed bridge design enhances resonance and tuning stability, giving players a solid, confident foundation for articulate picking and expressive vibrato.

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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.

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