By COLIN GRIFFITH
What’s New in the Taylor Line for 2019
February 5, 2019 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsNew year, new gear. We’re excited to announce the new additions and modifications to the Taylor line for 2019. As we lift the wraps on our new V-Class-inspired Grand Pacific guitars—which promise to change how you think about the Taylor…
NAMM 2019 Day 3 Recap & Wrap-Up
February 1, 2019 - by Colin Griffith - ArtistsIt’s Saturday, the biggest, and final, day of the 2019 Winter NAMM Show. Though today is our last day at the show, there’s no shortage of music and gear at the Anaheim Convention Center, and we took our time exploring…
NAMM 2019 Recap: Day 2
January 26, 2019 - by Colin Griffith - ArtistsNAMM 2019 Recap: Day 2 Day two of the 2019 NAMM Show was as hectic as expected, as even more people from around the world flooded the Anaheim Convention Center to experience one of the largest events in the music…
NAMM 2019 Recap: Day 1
January 25, 2019 - by Colin Griffith - ArtistsNAMM 2019 Recap: Day 1 For this year’s Winter NAMM Show, vlogger Gabriel O’Brien brought a microphone and a camera to give our readers an inside look at the industry’s most important and exclusive event. Follow along each day as…
V-Class Bracing Arrives in the Grand Concert
January 25, 2019 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsCompared to other Taylor body styles, the Grand Concert has always drawn attention for its playability and compact size, both of which make it an appealing option for players of smaller stature as well as those who simply prefer an…
Introducing the Taylor Grand Pacific
January 23, 2019 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsTaylor Guitars is proud to unveil the Grand Pacific, a round-shoulder dreadnought that brings an inspiring new sonic personality to the dreadnought category and the Taylor line. The new body style is the latest offering from Taylor master guitar designer…
Taylor Guitars Artist Roundup – Fall 2018 Part 2
October 12, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - ArtistsJason Mraz It’s always a good day when a local kid has new music to offer. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz returned to the music scene this August with his sixth studio LP, Know., his first since 2014’s Yes!. A longtime…
Taylor Guitars Artist Roundup – Fall 2018 Part 1
September 24, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - ArtistsWelcome to our new quarterly series, where we'll be keeping you up-to-date on all the happenings from the Taylor family of artists. Stay tuned for part 2! Tori Kelly This autumn finds versatile pop songstress Tori Kelly ascending the charts…
Win a V-Class Acoustic Guitar 414ce in the Fall for Ovangkol Giveaway
September 18, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsNow through November 2, 2018, you could win a new 414ce acoustic-electric guitar featuring Taylor’s V-Class bracing. One (1) winner from the U.S. and Canada and one (1) winner from the Netherlands, Germany, France, or United Kingdom will each receive…
Enter the Summer Song 814ce DLX Giveaway
July 27, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsNow until August 31, 2018, you could win a brand-new Taylor 814ce DLX Grand Auditorium guitar, an enhanced version of our flagship model featuring our new V-Class bracing system. One (1) winner from the USA or Canada, and one (1)…
Wood&Steel: Emerging Artist Jade Bird
July 23, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - Artists“I’m a tiny girl, and people assume I’m going to have a pretty, soft voice. I’ve always thrived on that, because it just means I can show them I have a set of lungs on me.” During an April taping…
Taylor Guitars and BMI Kick Off Partnership to Celebrate Nashville’s Country Music Songwriters
June 18, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsThe partnership launched in Nashville with a celebration honoring BMI writers Russell Dickerson and Parker Welling for their no. 1 debut single, “Yours”. El Cajon, CA, June 18, 2018 - Taylor Guitars is excited to announce a new partnership…
Enter to Win a V-Class 914ce in the Play Classy Giveaway
May 24, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsNow through June 29, 2018, you could be the lucky winner of a 900 Series Grand Auditorium guitar, one of the first guitars to feature our revolutionary new V-Class bracing design. One (1) winner from the USA or Canada, and…
More V-Class Guitars in Stores Now
May 18, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsRecently, we made waves in the guitar world by introducing our revolutionary V-Class bracing design, an innovation that reimagines what the acoustic guitar can do and opens up new creative avenues for players. We’re excited to announce that this month,…
Winter NAMM 2018: a Landmark Show for Taylor
February 20, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsThanks to a couple of major new innovations and some memorable performances by from Taylor artists, this year’s NAMM show in Anaheim, CA was a rousing success. Across the span of four days, thousands of music industry professionals, guitar players,…
Bright Colors and Brilliant Tone Highlight the 2018 Road Show Exclusives
February 15, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsAs passionate guitar makers, there’s no better feeling than the moment when we get to put one of our instruments in the hands of an excited player. It’s an even cooler feeling when the guitar is one that you can’t…
Taylor on Tour: Events for 2018
February 12, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsAt the start of each year, the Taylor team gears up to tour the country with an arsenal of guitars. With a handful of new guitars and features to share, this year’s schedule is looking more exciting than ever. Here’s…
Win a V-Class K24ce in the Good Vibrations Sweepstakes!
February 12, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsEnter now for a chance to win an all-koa V-Class K24ce, one of the first guitars to feature our revolutionary new bracing design. One (1) winner from the USA and Canada, and one (1) winner from France, Germany, the Netherlands, or…
What’s New in the Taylor Line for 2018
January 24, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsThe new year always brings exciting developments from our guitar design team, and this year is no different. Between our revolutionary V-Class bracing design, the stunning debut of our Builder’s Edition concept guitar, and other new aesthetic appointments, 2018 promises…
Announcing Taylor’s NAMM 2018 Exclusive Guitars
January 24, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsWith each new year, Taylor fans start buzzing about the new gear we unveil at the music industry’s Winter NAMM trade show. This year is especially exciting—we have a groundbreaking new innovation to share, along with a rollout of new…
Time is Running Out to Enter the Play Like a BOSS Sweepstakes!
January 10, 2018 - by Colin Griffith - Taylor NewsFrom now until January 25, you can enter to win a Taylor 510e along with a BOSS Acoustic Singer Pro amplifier! One (1) winner from the USA and Canada, and one (1) winner from France, Germany, Netherlands, or the United…
A Guide to the Taylor Acoustic Guitar Line
September 22, 2017 - by Colin Griffith - ArticlesOur line of acoustic guitars is organized in two ways: by shape and by tonewood. At Taylor, we like to think about our guitars as being defined by their shape, with the wood adding the flavor and texture that gives…