Vince:
Tommy plays Maton Acoustic Guitars(Australian) for elec. Fender Telecaster. I don't think offically he has any thing to do w/ Taylor Guitars, however in Winter 2001 Wood & Steel there is a picture of him playing a "Living Jewels Series" on page 9.
I think Tommy plays both styles. He can finger/thumb pick with anyone. His main influence was Chet Atkins (who dubed Tommy a "Certified Guitar Player").
Tommy played with Chet on his very last project "The Day Finger Pickers Took Over The World" in 1997.
Check
www.tommyemmanuel.aust.com
Michael