Cover story: Limited edition showcase: all-koa 12-fret, walnut/cedar GS, granadillo/cedar GA, honey sunburst 300s, blackwood baritones. Plus: The Wood&Steel Interview with John Petrucci | Backstage Pass: Trey Hensley | Artist on the Rise: James TW | Taylor innovation: our new robotic pickup assembly

Cover story: Innovation spotlight: the patented Taylor neck. Plus: The redesigned 700 Series | The Wood&Steel Interview with Doobie Brothers co-founder Pat Simmons | Baritone basics

Cover story: New 12-string &12-fret models. Plus: Tasmanian blackwood joins the 300 Series | The revoiced 500 Series, featuring Lutz spruce | Guitar spotlight: the maple dreadnought 610e | The 2016 Guitar Guide