The last time I played a few 900 series guitars, its was..well, the 90s! New, these instruments sounded fantastic. I cannot even imagine what they would sound like today - my two 90s-era Taylors are simply magical, and I believe they always were...sadly, I haven't had the chance to play any new ones, but if my last two BTOs (2010 & 2012) are a reference point, I'll bet the new 900s also sound wonderful.