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Acoustic Guitar Model Spotlight: 352ce / 362ce
August 29, 2017 - by Jim Kirlin - Guitar GearWe know a 12-string won’t be the primary guitar for most players. But its shimmering voice serves up an earful of acoustic flavor that can help you enrich your musical repertoire in exciting ways. And in our humble opinion, more…
300 Series Acoustic Guitars: Blackwood, 12-String Dreads, 12-Frets And More
July 31, 2017 - by Jim Kirlin - Guitar GearTaylor’s 300 Series guitars boast an exciting assortment of tonal flavors since 2016. For starters, Tasmanian blackwood, a tonewood we love, joined the series as the standard back and side wood on models featuring a mahogany top. (The tonewood pairing…
Florentine Cutaway Grand Symphony Models Are Here!
July 21, 2017 - by Jim Kirlin - Guitar GearMany of Taylor’s cutaway Grand Symphony models now sport a sharp new look — literally. As of July of 2017, all cutaway steel-string Grand Symphony (GS) models from our 500 Series and higher are being built with a Florentine-style cutaway, whose scooped contouring comes to…
Acoustic Guitar Cutaways vs. Non-Cutaways
July 19, 2017 - by Aaron Dablow - Find Your FitOne of the most rewarding aspects of being a part of Taylor’s sales team is visiting music stores to host events, where we talk with people about the properties that distinguish acoustic guitars. One of the most-asked questions my colleagues…
Guitar Shape Spotlight: The Grand Auditorium
July 7, 2017 - by Jim Kirlin - Guitar GearThe 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…
Financing As A Guitar Buying Tool
May 22, 2017 - by Taylor Guitars - Smart ShoppingJust like with other consumer goods, the holidays are a great time to score a sweet deal on an acoustic guitar, thanks to an array of financing programs. Here are a few tips to help you use financing to your…
Seven 12-Strings That Fit Perfectly Under The Tree
December 8, 2016 - by Taylor Guitars - Guitar GearLooking to add some sparkle and shimmer to your guitar collection this holiday season? There’s no better way to expand your tonal horizons than exploring the sonic possibilities a 12-string acoustic guitar will add to your tonal palette. Taylor 12…
20 Acoustic Guitar Terms You Need To Know
December 7, 2016 - by Taylor Guitars - Find Your FitTalking about acoustic guitar tone can leave you feeling a bit foggy if you’re not familiar with the acoustic guitar terms most commonly used to describe it. That’s why we’ve compiled this quick, handy guide for some of the top terms…
An Introduction To Taylor Acoustic Guitar Body Shapes
November 22, 2016 - by Taylor Guitars - Find Your FitWith so many great acoustic guitar choices out there, we thought we’d keep it simple. The Taylor line is made up of five distinctive guitar body shape and styles. Here is a quick reference guide to our shapes. A guitar’s body…
10 Questions To Help You Find Your Guitar Player Profile
November 21, 2016 - by Taylor Guitars - Find Your FitWhat’s Your Guitar Player Profile? It’s all about you. The guitar you choose should respond well to your playing style and other aesthetic preferences, both in terms of sound and looks. If you’re a beginner and haven’t defined your playing…
How To Find The Best Acoustic Guitar For You?
November 17, 2016 - by Taylor Guitars - Find Your FitWhether you’re looking to invest in your first acoustic guitar, add to your Taylor toolbox, or simply learn more about the Taylor Guitars line, we’re here to help. With a broad range of body shape and tonewood combinations available, an…
The Ultimate Help Guide For Buying An Acoustic Guitar
November 15, 2016 - by Taylor Guitars - Find Your FitBuying an acoustic guitar is exciting. It’s also no small task. Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned player, or somewhere in between, the sheer array of choices can be overwhelming. Acoustics come in many different body shapes and tonewood pairings,…
A Guide To Taylor Acoustic Guitar Model Numbers
November 14, 2016 - by Taylor Guitars - Guitar GearIf you’re new to the Taylor Guitars acoustic guitar line, you might need a little help decoding our model numbering system. We’ve got you covered. The Taylor acoustic guitar model numbers are organized by series, and each series is defined by particular…
8 Tips for Trying Out and Choosing an Acoustic Guitar
November 11, 2016 - by Taylor Guitars - Smart ShoppingFor some people, going to a music store can be intimidating. Whether it’s a vast selection of instruments, the cacophony of acoustic and electric guitars being played in a crowded store, or just a touch of I’m Not Worthy syndrome as…
Meet The Redesigned 500 Series
January 18, 2016 - by Jim Kirlin - Guitar GearThe past few years have brought a transformative sonic and aesthetic overhaul to our rosewood 800 and 900 Series, along with our maple 600 Series. This year we’ve applied our creative strokes to invigorate the 500 Series in several exciting…
Online Guitar Shopping – 4 Things To Remember
November 18, 2015 - by Taylor Guitars - Smart ShoppingFor most online guitar shopping isn't as comfortable as buying an acoustic guitar from a brick-and-mortar music store, which is often ideal for many customers for a simple reason: It lets them play, feel and compare actual models. That tangible playing…
7 Tips For Finding A Great Acoustic Guitar Dealer
November 18, 2015 - by Jim Kirlin - Smart ShoppingBuying an acoustic guitar from a brick-and-mortar music store is ideal for many customers for a simple reason: It lets them play, feel and compare actual models. That tangible playing and listening experience can be invaluable. Plus, a good store…
Holiday Guitar Gift Recommendations
November 6, 2015 - by Jim Kirlin - Guitar GearWhether you’re shopping for that special someone or treating yourself this holiday season, a Taylor guitar makes an amazing gift that will resonate with its owner for many years. If you’re not sure which model to choose, we’ve got you…
The New 900 Series: Detail-Rich Curve Appeal
October 28, 2015 - by Jim Kirlin - Guitar GearTaylor is proud to reveal a luxurious update to the 900 Series, bringing an array of tonal and aesthetic refinements to our most elegant class of rosewood/spruce guitars. The 900s now boast many of the same tone-enhancing upgrades first unveiled…
Grand Concert Guitar – 5 Reasons To Try A Maple
May 26, 2015 - by Jim Kirlin - Find Your FitWith Taylor’s redesigned 600 Series Guitars, maple’s tone profile has been rebooted to reveal a richer, warmer voice with more overall volume, sustain, and complexity. On top of that, each different body style features custom-calibrated bracing and wood thicknesses to…
5 Reasons Why The ES2 Rocks
March 10, 2015 - by Jim Kirlin - Guitar GearSince its debut in 2014, Taylor’s onboard Expression System® 2 (ES2) pickup/preamp has been the featured acoustic electronics package on many Taylor acoustic models. The patented Taylor design uses a breakthrough behind-the-saddle placement of piezo sensors to capture more of…
3 Reasons To Go Big With The Grand Orchestra
November 10, 2014 - by Jim Kirlin - Guitar GearWhen Taylor set out to redesign its Jumbo guitar, one of the underlying goals was to capture everything that people love about a big-voiced instrument, while also expanding its versatility to appeal to broader mix of players. The result was…
Rosewood Riches
August 12, 2013 - by Taylor Guitars - Guitar GearOne of the reasons rosewood has amassed an iconic heritage in the acoustic guitar universe is that its broad frequency range and sparkling overtones yield a wonderfully complex voice. Coaxed into the shape of our full-figured Grand Orchestra body style…
Upside Down Truss Rod Cover
July 9, 2013 - by Bob Taylor - Guitar GearAfter I had tweaked the action on my Tasmanian [blackwood] Build to Order guitar, my son walked by and told me I had put the truss rod cover on upside down. He said, “Obviously the designer wanted the scalloped end…
Cedar Tops
May 1, 2013 - by Bob Taylor - Guitar GearQuestion: I have been playing guitar for many years and am the proud owner of a 314ce. My next purchase will be a 512ce with a cedar top and mahogany [back and] sides. I am mostly a fingerstyle player and have…