Something Special Is About To Land
A Stunning New Taylor Guitar Shipment Is Arriving At Musicmaker
Every now and then, a delivery arrives that changes the atmosphere of the entire shop.
The phone starts ringing a little more often. Guitar stands begin quietly disappearing from the floor in anticipation. Somebody wanders into the acoustic room "just for a look" and somehow loses an hour.
That's exactly what's about to happen.
A superb new shipment of Taylor acoustic guitars is arriving at Musicmaker Dublin, bringing with it some of the most exciting instruments in the Taylor range. From the wonderfully approachable GS Mini to the beautifully balanced 214ce Plus, the luxurious 224ce-K DLX, the all-new Gold Label 517e, the warm and expressive 514ce, the outstanding 314ce Studio and the elegant 217e-SB Plus, there's something rather special about this collection.
Each guitar tells its own story.
Together, they remind us exactly why Taylor remains one of the most admired acoustic guitar builders in the world.
Why Taylor Continues To Set The Standard
Few companies have shaped the modern acoustic guitar quite like Taylor.
Since Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug took over the company in 1974, Taylor has quietly rewritten many of the rules surrounding acoustic guitar design. Precision manufacturing, revolutionary neck construction, world-leading sustainability and a relentless obsession with playability have helped establish Taylor as one of the most respected names in music.
Yet perhaps the company's greatest achievement isn't technological. It's consistency.
Pick up almost any Taylor guitar and you'll notice the same qualities almost immediately. The neck feels inviting beneath your hand. Notes ring with remarkable clarity. Chords remain beautifully balanced. Every instrument encourages you to play for just a little longer than you intended.
That's no accident.
It's decades of thoughtful craftsmanship.
Taylor 214ce Plus
The Guitar That Does Everything
If someone asked us to recommend one acoustic guitar capable of handling almost every musical situation imaginable, the Taylor 214ce Plus would immediately enter the conversation.
Combining a solid torrefied spruce top with layered rosewood back and sides, it delivers the bright projection, sparkling articulation and wonderfully balanced voice that has made the 200 Series one of Taylor's most successful ranges. Whether you're writing songs, recording, gigging or simply enjoying an evening on the sofa, the 214ce Plus feels completely at home.
It's the sort of guitar that quietly becomes indispensable.
Taylor 224ce-K DLX
A Celebration Of Koa
There are few tonewoods quite as captivating as Hawaiian koa.
Visually breathtaking and tonally distinctive, koa develops greater warmth and complexity the more it's played, rewarding years of music with an increasingly mature voice.
The Taylor 224ce-K DLX celebrates that beautifully. Its gorgeous koa construction delivers a wonderfully focused midrange, sweet high-end sparkle and the unmistakable visual elegance that has made koa one of the world's most sought-after acoustic guitar tonewoods.
It's every bit as beautiful to hear as it is to admire.
Taylor Gold Label 517e
A New Chapter Begins
Some guitars celebrate history.
The Taylor Gold Label 517e quietly writes the next chapter.
One of Taylor's most exciting modern developments, the Gold Label Series combines vintage-inspired warmth with contemporary Taylor precision. Featuring a beautifully voiced torrefied Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides, the 517e produces a rich, open acoustic voice that's wonderfully mature from the very first chord.
It's a guitar that feels comfortably familiar while introducing something entirely new.
Classic without ever feeling nostalgic.
Taylor 514ce
Warmth, Detail And Effortless Expression
The pairing of mahogany and western red cedar has long been admired by fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters and musicians searching for warmth without sacrificing clarity.
The Taylor 514ce captures that balance perfectly.
Its cedar top responds instantly beneath even the lightest touch, while the mahogany back and sides add warmth, focus and beautifully controlled dynamics. The result is an instrument that feels deeply expressive, rewarding subtle phrasing and nuanced playing with remarkable honesty.
It's the sort of guitar that encourages conversation rather than performance.
Taylor 314ce Studio
The Heart Of The Taylor Family
Few guitars have introduced more players to premium acoustics than the Taylor 314ce.
The new 314ce Studio continues that remarkable legacy with characteristic confidence. Combining solid Sitka spruce with sapele back and sides, it delivers the balanced, articulate voice that has become synonymous with the Taylor name while maintaining the effortless playability that has made the 300 Series a favourite of professionals and passionate enthusiasts alike.
For many players...
This is where the lifelong relationship with Taylor begins.
Taylor GS Mini
The Guitar That Changed Travel Guitars Forever
There was a time when smaller guitars always involved compromise.
Then Taylor introduced the GS Mini.
Comfortable enough to travel anywhere yet producing a sound far larger than its compact dimensions suggest, the GS Mini has become one of the most successful acoustic guitars of the modern era. Whether you choose the classic Sitka spruce and sapele model or the wonderfully warm GS Mini Mahogany, you're getting an instrument that's equally happy on the sofa, in the recording studio, around the campfire or tucked safely into an overhead locker.
Small guitar.
Huge personality.
Taylor 217e-SB Plus
Vintage Looks, Modern Taylor
Some guitars capture your attention before you've even played the first note.
The 217e-SB Plus is one of them.
Its beautiful sunburst finish immediately recalls the golden age of acoustic guitar design, while the combination of rosewood and Sitka spruce delivers the expansive low end, sparkling trebles and effortless projection that players have loved for generations. Add Taylor's renowned craftsmanship and wonderfully comfortable neck profile, and you have a guitar that's every bit as inspiring to play as it is to look at.
Classic style. Contemporary confidence.
Pure Taylor.
Why Buy Your Taylor From Musicmaker?
There's something wonderfully satisfying about choosing a Taylor in person.
Feeling the neck.
Hearing the differences between tonewoods
Discovering the guitar that somehow feels as though it was built with your hands in mind.
At Musicmaker Dublin, we've been helping Irish musicians discover exceptional acoustic guitars since the early 1980s, and Taylor remains one of the brands we're proudest to represent. Whether you're searching for your first premium acoustic or adding something truly special to your collection, we're always delighted to help you find the right instrument.
Free Shipping Across Ireland
Musicmaker offers free shipping across Ireland on qualifying orders, making it easier than ever to discover the remarkable Taylor range.
Whether you're searching for a Taylor GS Mini, Taylor 214ce Plus, Taylor 224ce-K DLX, Taylor Gold Label 517e, Taylor 514ce, Taylor 314ce Studio or Taylor 217e-SB Plus, your next acoustic guitar is only a few days away.
Some Deliveries Are Worth Waiting For
Every Taylor guitar arrives carrying decades of craftsmanship, innovation and musical inspiration.
This latest shipment is no different.
Whether you've been dreaming about your first Taylor, searching for the perfect songwriting companion or waiting for that one guitar that feels impossible to put down, these new arrivals represent some of the finest acoustic guitars available anywhere today.
If you're looking for Taylor guitars in Ireland, premium acoustic guitars, Taylor acoustic guitars, or simply one of the most inspiring instruments you'll ever own, keep a close eye on Musicmaker over the coming days.
Some deliveries are routine.
This one deserves a little excitement.
From the Musicmaker Workshop
Since the early 1980s, Musicmaker has been helping Irish musicians find instruments worth falling in love with. Every guitar, piano, drum, ukulele and piece of gear we stock is carefully chosen by people who genuinely play, gig, teach and obsess over music. We believe every instrument has a story. Our job is simply to help you find yours.