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COVID-19 Update: Taylor Factory Tours, In-Store Events Suspended
March 13, 2020 - by Lisa Aragon - Taylor NewsLike many organizations responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Taylor Guitars is exercising an abundance of caution in an effort to help protect the health of the public, our employees, retail partners, vendors and others with whom we interact. For this…
Beatie Wolfe explores how urban trees can change the future of wood sourcing
April 1, 2021 - by Colin Griffith - ArtistsBeatie Wolfe is one of Taylor’s most prolific artists, and her focus on protecting the environment is just one part of her drive to change the world with music. She is more than just an award-winning singer-songwriter—she’s a musical innovator…
New for 2021: Updates to the Taylor Guitars Line
January 19, 2021 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsWe’ve made it through the holiday season, and hopefully many of you are getting to know your new Taylor guitars or recommitting to playing for the new year. Here at Taylor Guitars, we’re looking ahead to another year full of…
Taylor Guitars Presents Original Song “I Know What Love Is” to Benefit MusiCares
January 14, 2021 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsKicking off the new year on a positive note, Taylor Guitars has partnered with a roster of some 50-plus artists from across the musical spectrum to write, record and release an original song called “I Know What Love Is.” Created…
Taylor Transitions to 100% Employee Ownership Through an ESOP
January 11, 2021 - by Taylor Guitars - Taylor NewsJanuary 11, 2021 was a momentous day for Taylor Guitars and its employees, as co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug announced that they had officially transferred ownership of the company to Taylor employees through the establishment of an Employee Stock…
Join Taylor Guitars at NAMM’s Believe in Music Virtual Conference
January 11, 2021 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsThough the annual NAMM show won’t be happening as usual, the music industry continues to produce new and innovative instruments and technology. The yearly gathering of musical instrument makers, artists, music shops and other professionals from across the industry, usually…
Taylor Primetime: Go Live with the Factory Team
December 14, 2020 - by Taylor Guitars - Taylor NewsUpdated May 4 We’re thrilled to announce Taylor Primetime, a new video series that brings you inside the magic of designing and building guitars at our factory in El Cajon, California from the Taylor Guitars YouTube channel. What is Taylor…
Taylor Guitars Live From Home Digest
December 6, 2020 - by Taylor Guitars - ArtistsUpdated December 14 If you’re anything like us, chances are this period of social distancing and isolation has you aching for the chance to experience live music again. Though the venues and clubs are closed for now, artists around the…
Read the 2020 Taylor Guitars Holiday Gift Guide
October 5, 2020 - by Taylor Guitars - Taylor NewsWith the winter holidays approaching and a bevy of new Taylor products hitting stores, it’s time for the Taylor Guitars 2020 Holiday Gift Guide. Click below to explore this year’s guide and discover guitars and accessories to make this year’s…
Introducing the Taylor GT
October 1, 2020 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsHere at Taylor, we’re always working to meet the needs of our players with guitars that inspire creativity and expression in a way that’s accessible for guitarists of all types. Now, we’re proud to announce yet another major development: the…
Taylor Creates Custom Guitars for “The Last of Us Part II” Game Release
June 18, 2020 - by Taylor Guitars - Taylor NewsWe’re excited to announce the release of two new Taylor Guitars models designed with game design studio Naughty Dog to bring the musical inspiration from The Last of Us Part II to the real world. Fans of Naughty Dog’s The…
Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Play Guitar
June 15, 2020 - by Colin Griffith - UncategorizedWe think dad deserves better than another coffee mug. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect Father’s Day gifts for the musically inclined dad in your life, look no further than the TaylorWare store. Featuring finely crafted leather and…
Taylor Co-Founder Kurt Listug Featured among 200 CEOs in Business Insider
May 28, 2020 - by Taylor Guitars - Taylor NewsWe’re proud to share that Kurt Listug, co-founder and CEO of Taylor Guitars, has been featured in Business Insider, among a group of 200 prominent CEOs who were asked how their companies are handling the tall task of running a…
The Taylor Days Spring Break Sales Event Is Here
March 25, 2020 - by Jim Kirlin - Taylor NewsUpdate from Taylor: The Taylor Days promotional event has ended. Thank you to all who participated! This spring, we’ve rolled out a sweet promotion that’ll be music to the ears of any Taylor fan. During our Taylor Days Spring Break…
March Staff Picks: Rosewood Riot
March 9, 2020 - by Taylor Guitars - ArticlesIt's time for another round of our monthly staff picks, where we ask folks from the across Taylor team to share their thoughts on their favorite Taylor models. This month's staff picks, rosewood reigns supreme, with three out of four…
Guitar Spotlight: Builder’s Edition 717e WHB
February 27, 2020 - by Colin Griffith - ArticlesThe original dreadnought acoustic guitar was a boxy beast of an instrument, introduced in 1916. Over time, the shape became widely adopted as the standard frame for the steel-string acoustic guitar because its ample air capacity produced a powerful voice…
How to Use Strap Locks with Your Taylor Acoustic Guitar
February 10, 2020 - by glen.wolff - ArticlesWant to keep your Taylor from hitting the deck while gigging? Consider strap locks and a new adapter designed for Taylor guitars. Playing guitar has been a passion of mine since I picked up my first one at age 12.…
February Staff Picks: New Gear Fever
February 3, 2020 - by Colin Griffith - ArticlesIt's time for another round of monthly Taylor Staff Picks! We've asked five employees from around the company to give us their favorite guitars for the month. February brings a fresh bevy of stunning new models, with revoiced body shapes…
From the Factory Podcast: Andy Powers on the Builder’s Edition Collection
January 30, 2020 - by Taylor Guitars - ArticlesThis year, we're excited to roll out an array of new Builder's Edition guitars designed for ultimate playability and tone by Andy Powers, master guitar designer at Taylor Guitars. Featuring a host of ergonomic comfort touches and V-Class bracing for…
January Staff Picks: Something for Everyone
January 22, 2020 - by Taylor Guitars - ArticlesIt's officially 2020, and the Taylor Guitars team is excited to start sharing all the exciting new things on the docket for this year. To kick things off, we'll start with a fresh batch of staff picks. Here's what members…
Seeing the Urban Forest for the Trees
January 13, 2020 - by Scott Paul - ArticlesUrban forests provide many vital benefits to communities. In this Wood&Steel column from the Winter 2020 issue, Scott Paul, our Director of Natural Resource Sustainability, explores a new collaboration with a California arborist in which we're discovering ways to turn…
What’s New in 2020 from Taylor Guitars
January 8, 2020 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsNew Taylor Guitars for 2020 We’re excited to announce a range of new acoustic guitars this year, including a bevy of Builder’s Edition models, fresh tonewood and aesthetic options in our layered-wood collection, and the triumphant return of the Grand…
Making Taylor Guitars with Urban Ash
January 8, 2020 - by Jim Kirlin - Taylor NewsEver heard the term “urban forest”? It refers to the planned and managed tree canopies that form the green infrastructure of communities, including the public landscaping of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and larger regions. Think of the trees on your street,…
Deeply Rooted: An Interview with Ben Harper
December 1, 2019 - by Jim Kirlin - ArtistsEditor's Note: This interview was originally published in Wood&Steel Fall 2019. Find the whole issue here and explore Ben Harper's artist page here. Ben Harper reflects on his eclectic musical journey, what he’s learned from his heroes, and why there’s…
Sustainability: Reliable Sources
November 25, 2019 - by Scott Paul - ArticlesScott Paul is Taylor's Director of Natural Resource Sustainability. His Sustainability column appears in each issue of our owner's magazine, Wood&Steel. This issue, he writes about the forces that determine how builders like Taylor source our prized tonewoods. In recent…