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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…
Taylor Primetime Premieres 5/19 with Bob Taylor
May 14, 2020 - by Taylor Guitars - Taylor NewsWe’re thrilled to announce that Taylor Primetime, a new video series that brings you inside the magic of designing and building guitars at our factory in El Cajon, California, will debut on the Taylor Guitars YouTube channel on Tuesday, May…
Taylor Guitars Live From Home Digest
May 6, 2020 - by Taylor Guitars - ArtistsIf 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 world are stepping…
The Taylor Days Spring Break Sales Event Is Here
March 25, 2020 - by Jim Kirlin - Taylor NewsThis 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 Sales Event, from now through May 3, 2020, for just $99, you can add an acoustic…
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…
November Staff Picks: Small but Powerful
November 1, 2019 - by Colin Griffith - ArticlesIt’s time for another round of Taylor staff picks, when we ask staff from across the company to tell us about their favorite Taylor guitars. It’s a big week for small-body guitars, with lots of love for models like the…
Guitar Spotlight: Taylor 327e Acoustic Guitar
November 1, 2019 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsMeet the latest addition to the Taylor family, sibling to the 317e acoustic guitar and the newest Grand Pacific model to hit stores. 327e Acoustic Guitar Features The Grand Pacific has already made waves in the music world with the…
Taylor Guitars Offering Special Holiday Guitar Financing Up to 48 Months
October 23, 2019 - by Taylor Guitars - Taylor NewsTaylor Guitars is offering special interest-free guitar financing options through participating retailers across the United States. While details and programs vary by retail location or online seller, customers can apply for special financing that grants up to 48 months of…
Fall Limited Edition Taylor Guitars: Blackheart Sassafras, Koa with Cedar, and Figured Ovangkol
October 18, 2019 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsSometimes, it’s a new batch of eye-catching tonewoods. Other times, it’s an idea for a new visual feature, or a chance to create a new combination of materials. Whatever the inspiration, it’s always exciting when we have the opportunity to…
Taylor’s October Staff Picks: Everybody Loves a Grand Auditorium
October 7, 2019 - by Colin Griffith - ArticlesAt Taylor, we work hard to foster a strong musical community among our employees, and many of our people are great acoustic guitar players in addition to being talented repair techs, builders, and all-around professionals. Here are just a few…
Rosewood Musical Instruments Exempted from Requiring CITES Permits
September 9, 2019 - by Scott Paul - Taylor NewsTaylor’s Director of Natural Resource Sustainability, Scott Paul, reports on the recent amendment to rosewood’s CITES listing, what it means for musical instrument makers and owners, and the new normal of instrument manufacturing looking ahead. On August 28, 2019, in…
Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers Named Ownership Partner Alongside Founding Partners Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug
August 30, 2019 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsTaylor Guitars is pleased to announce that Taylor master guitar designer Andy Powers is joining co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug as the third partner of the company. The move underscores Taylor’s continuing commitment to industry-leading guitar design for decades…
Sustainability: A Fresh Assessment of Ebony
August 5, 2019 - by Scott Paul - Taylor NewsA Fresh Assessment The conservation status of West African ebony was recently upgraded on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. In this piece from Wood&Steel Summer 2019, Scott Paul, Director of Natural Resource Sustainability at Taylor Guitars, uses the…
Bob Taylor Launches Stella Falone Ebony Kitchenware Line with Cutting Boards
August 2, 2019 - by Taylor Guitars - Taylor NewsExpanding on the growing success of the Ebony Project, Bob Taylor is excited to announce a new line of premium kitchenware products made exclusively from ethically sourced West African ebony that’s processed at our mill in Cameroon. Visit StellaFalone.com to…
From the Factory Podcast: Out of Retirement, Into the Fire
July 29, 2019 - by Colin Griffith - ArticlesFor the latest episode of Taylor's From the Factory podcast, hosts Cameron and Jay sat down with Taylor CFO Barbara Wight, whose years of experience helping Taylor grow have brought challenges, achievements, and plenty of stories. Barbara talks about retiring…