By JIM KIRLIN
Guitar Shape Spotlight: The Grand Auditorium
July 7, 2017 - by Jim Kirlin - ArticlesThe Grand Auditorium is Taylor’s most popular body shape, thanks to a design that accommodates a full range of playing styles. As a medium-size shape, it’s physically comfortable to play, and it responds with a pleasing blend of volume, clarity…
Lush Limiteds: 2017 Summer Limited Edition Acoustic Guitars
June 8, 2017 - by Jim Kirlin - Taylor NewsYou’ve probably had this experience: you meet someone at a party, instantly hit it off, and before you know it you’ve been talking for an hour. That’s how you’ll feel after picking up any one of our four charismatic limited…
8 Travel And Guitar Care Tips For Summer
May 19, 2017 - by Jim Kirlin - ArticlesTraveling with a guitar? Whether your summer plans include a vacation or staycation, the warmer weather can impact the condition of your guitar. Here’s how to keep your guitar healthy wherever you both end up. 1. If traveling by car,…
Using A Guitar Humidifier And Other Guitar Humidity Tips
October 19, 2015 - by Jim Kirlin - Taylor NewsDry conditions can lead to guitar damage. A guitar humidifier will protect your Taylor and keep it playing and sounding its best. We’ve all felt the depleting effects of dry conditions on our bodies. Think of a long flight spent…
6 Guitar Care Tips For Fall
November 10, 2014 - by Jim Kirlin - Taylor NewsWith the weather getting progressively cooler in many regions during the fall months, it’s important to maintain a healthy relative humidity (RH) level for your guitar(s). The ideal humidity range for an acoustic guitar is 45-55 percent. Keep in mind…
10 Key Taylor Innovations
October 7, 2014 - by Jim Kirlin - Taylor NewsFrom Day 1, Taylor’s innovative spirit has been a driving force behind our efforts to improve the guitar-playing experience. From our ultra-playable necks to high-tech finish application, here are 10 game-changing Taylor innovations. For a longer list of 40, see…
5 Tips For Traveling With Your Taylor
July 29, 2014 - by Jim Kirlin - Articles1. Know your airline policy. In the U.S., the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) permits you to bring your guitar as a carry-on or checked luggage. Here’s a link to the TSA website’s musical instrument page for more details. You…
Taylor Guitars At The London Acoustic Guitar Show
August 22, 2013 - by Jim Kirlin - Taylor NewsTaylor Guitars will be among the exhibitors at the upcoming London Acoustic Guitar Show (LAGS), which takes place on September 7 and 8 at London’s Olympia Conference Centre. The event is being presented in association with the UK’s Acoustic magazine…
Tony Iommi’s Acoustic Side
July 29, 2013 - by Jim Kirlin - ArtistsTaylor Director of Artist Relations Tim Godwin recently spent time with the godfather of heavy metal guitar, Black Sabbath co-founder Tony Iommi, at a rehearsal studio in Los Angeles, as the legendary band geared up for a string of tour…
New Mahogany-Top 300s
July 11, 2013 - by Jim Kirlin - Taylor NewsIn addition to bringing all-mahogany models to the 500 Series, Taylor has introduced three mahogany-top guitars to the 300 Series: the Dreadnought 320, Grand Concert 322, and Grand Auditorium 324. All are available with an optional cutaway and Taylor Expression…
New All-Mahogany Guitars Now Available
July 11, 2013 - by Jim Kirlin - Taylor NewsThere’s a lot to love about a rich, complex acoustic sound. That said, a guitar’s tonal personality should fit comfortably into its playing context, and sometimes complexity can get in the way, like when other instruments are in the mix.…
Winter NAMM 2013
April 4, 2013 - by Jim Kirlin - Taylor NewsGrand Entrance: The GO Makes a Big Impression It was a dream scene for any Taylor lover: a showcase room richly stocked with wall-to-wall Taylor guitars, an open invitation to play them, and a clutch of knowledgeable factory staff on…
Return to Sender
October 30, 2012 - by Jim Kirlin - ArtistsAlex Woodard wasn’t doing so well. It was 2008, and after nearly 15 years of plying his craft as a performing singer-songwriter, the modest record deal he’d scored had gone sour. “It sounds like a typical musician complaint, but the…