The Legacy K65e LTD 12-String Jumbo and Custom Legacy K10 LTD Dreadnought Are Each Limited to 52 Guitars, Honoring Taylor's 52nd Year
EL CAJON, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, today announced the release of two limited-edition Hawaiian koa models in its Legacy Collection: the Legacy K65e LTD and the Custom Legacy K10 LTD. Marking the first time Taylor's Koa Series has been represented in the Legacy Collection, the pair showcases beautifully figured Hawaiian koa in two distinctive forms, an all-koa 12-string Jumbo and a 6-string Dreadnought crafted with a deeper, tapered body profile and a premium Engelmann spruce top.
"Koa has been part of the Taylor story for a long time, and bringing it into the Legacy Collection felt like a natural fit," said Taylor Chief Guitar Designer, President and CEO Andy Powers. "One of these guitars looks back to the 12-strings that helped put Taylor on the map, and the other takes a fresh look at the Dreadnought. Both are a celebration of what this wood can do."
KOA JOINS THE LEGACY COLLECTION
Originally launched in 2024 to celebrate Taylor's 50th anniversary, the Legacy Collection honors Taylor's heritage with select guitars inspired by Bob Taylor's classic builds and voiced with versions of Bob's X-bracing. The two new koa models carry that lineage forward: one revisits the Jumbo 12-string that helped establish Taylor five decades ago, while the other reimagines the classic Dreadnought with a revoiced, scalloped open X-bracing pattern.
Each model will be built in extremely limited quantities, 52 guitars each, honoring Taylor's 52nd year, and will feature Legacy back labels hand-signed by co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug.
NEW LEGACY KOA LIMITED-EDITION MODELS
LEGACY K65E LTD (12-STRING; HAWAIIAN KOA)
The supremely easy-playing feel of Bob's early 12-string guitars helped establish Taylor five decades ago, and the Legacy K65e LTD honors that heritage in all-koa form. The voluptuous non-cutaway Jumbo features back, sides and top of gorgeously figured Hawaiian koa, voiced with Bob's nuanced version of X-bracing. Players can expect an exceptionally full, shimmering blend of midrange richness and complex octave texture, with impressive dynamic range and a remarkably responsive feel, and a voice that will continue to develop a sweeter, warmer character with age and extended play.
- Faux-tortoiseshell binding (body, fretboard, heel cap, soundhole)
- Green abalone top purfling
- Green abalone rosette, bound soundhole
- Agoya shell GA-LTD inlays (fretboard, peghead)
- Taylor gold mini tuning machines, gold buttons
- Gloss finish (entire guitar)
- Baggs Element VTC electronics
- 25-½-inch scale length, 1-⅞-inch nut width
CUSTOM LEGACY K10 LTD (HAWAIIAN KOA/ENGELMANN SPRUCE)
An enticing choice for players seeking a truly distinctive sound and feel, the Custom Legacy K10 LTD puts a fresh spin on the classic Dreadnought, combining a deeper, tapered body profile (⅛-inch deeper at the heel and tail) with a shorter 24-⅞-inch scale length. A-grade figured Hawaiian koa selected for rich variegation is paired with a premium Engelmann spruce top, producing an impressive midrange character accented by koa's distinctive top-end sparkle. Inside, a flat scalloped, more open X-bracing configuration allows greater movement in the lower bout, adding warmth and low-end depth.
- Ebony binding (body, fretboard, heel cap, soundhole)
- Honduran rosewood/paua rosette
- Mother-of-pearl and green abalone Artist inlays
- Polished ebony fretboard and bridge
- Gotoh 510 antique gold tuning machines, ebony buttons
- Gloss-finish ebony backstrap
- Gloss body finish, satin neck finish
- 24-⅞-inch scale length, 1-¾-inch nut width
Availability
The Legacy K65e LTD and Custom Legacy K10 LTD are available now through authorized Taylor dealers for $5,999 each. Both models include Taylor's Deluxe Hardshell Case. Only 52 of each model will be made.
High resolution images of both models are available HERE. For more information on these new limited-edition guitars, visit taylorguitars.com. Follow Taylor Guitars on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.
About Taylor Guitars
Taylor Guitars is a leading global manufacturer of premium acoustic guitars. Headquartered in El Cajon, California (San Diego County), the company was founded in 1974 and is widely known for its innovative manufacturing techniques and tone-enhancing designs, which have set new standards for playability, craftsmanship and musical performance. Driven by a passion for improving the guitar-playing experience, Taylor is equally committed to ethical environmental practices and has led the way with socially responsible forest management initiatives aimed at preserving our shared natural resources. These include groundbreaking forest restoration projects with West African ebony in Cameroon, koa and other native trees in Hawaii, and the urban canopy in Southern California. Taylor's diverse artist community includes the likes of Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, Zac Brown, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, U2's The Edge, Ben Harper, Jacob Collier and many others. Free weekly guided tours of the Taylor Guitars factory in El Cajon are open to the public, with reservations available at www.taylorguitars.com.
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