Taylor Next Generation Guitars

Introducing Taylor’s 2026 Next-Generation Grand Auditorium Model
New for 2026, Taylor’s flagship Grand Auditorium models sport a trio of performance-enhancing innovations...

-The Long-Tenon Action Control Neck...  Enhanced warmth. Effortless adjustability.
Debuting on the Gold Label Collection in 2025, the innovative new neck design now comes to the Grand Auditorium. The long-tenon neck joint improves the neck-to-body connection, adding warmth and depth to the guitar’s voice. At the same time, the Action Control feature makes adjusting string height quicker and more precise than ever -- no need to remove strings or the neck. Players can dial in their preferred setup in seconds and adapt on the fly to changing styles or shifting climate conditions. It’s the ultimate fusion of tone, stability and setup convenience.

-Scalloped V-Class bracing...  Fuller low end and more open-string richness
The latest evolution of Taylor’s V-Class bracing introduces a scalloped profile that unlocks a warmer low end and richer open-string resonance, while preserving the balance, pitch accuracy and projection that define V-Class. The guitars are now seasoned with a touch of low-end depth that adds more fullness to the voice. As chief designer Andy Powers puts it: “It’s as if you married the low-end response of traditional flattops with the strong midrange and top-end presence of V-Class.”

-The All-New Claria System electronics... Easy, reliable amplified tone for any live setting
Developed with extensive input from touring artists and live sound engineers, Taylor’s new Claria System reimagines the under-saddle piezo pickup to deliver consistent plug-and-play acoustic tone in any setting. A proprietary preamp tames the harshness of traditional piezos and incorporates soundhole-mounted controls: Volume, Tone and a versatile Mid-Contour knob. The result is consistent, stage-ready tone that’s easy to shape for any setting -- from solo cafe gigs to large-venue performances.

Learn more about the Claria Pickup System