Taylor once released a replica of The Last of Us’ iconic acoustic guitar – in a full-circle moment, the real-life version will appear in season two of the video game’s blockbuster TV adaptation
A new trailer for The Last of Us season two shows the guitar in the hands of both Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey – and it’s not the only acoustic that makes an appearance
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In a new two-minute trailer for the forthcoming HBO season, the custom Taylor 314ce Grand Auditorium gets a surprising amount of screentime, appearing in the hands of stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, while there’s a closeup on the distinctive 3rd-fret moth inlay (thanks for the spot, MusicRadar).
On its launch, the 314ce was described as a “one-to-one recreation” of Ellie’s guitar, and featured a Sitka spruce tobacco sunburst top and solid sapele back and sides, teamed with Taylor’s V-Class bracing and ES2 electronics.
It’s not the only guitar that features in the trailer for the new season. Another scene shows – minor spoilers ahoy – Ellie sitting in an abandoned building with a natural-finished acoustic guitar, replicating the same moment that appears in the game. However, its headstock looks suspiciously square, indicating there may be a Martin dreadnought or two included in the show, too.
Pearl Jam deep cut Future Days soundtracks the trailer, following the inclusion of the band’s All or None in season one.
We’ll find out how big a role these guitars play when the new season drops sometime in 2025.
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