FAQ: Guitar String Types and Gauges
In light of Taylor’s recent switch to using D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze strings on…
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Serviceability: The Taylor Advantage
Good product design for items that are built to last and will experience wear over…
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Acoustic Guitar Maintenance: 5 Tips for Easy Guitar Care
Whether you’re always traveling with your acoustic guitars or just playing at home, it’s always…
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How to Fix Fret Buzz
What Causes Fret Buzz? You sit down to strum a few chords. Suddenly, you notice…
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How Often Should You Change Guitar Strings?
It goes without saying that guitar strings are fundamental to the guitar itself—no strings, no…
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How To Tune an Acoustic Guitar For Beginners
An in-tune guitar is the foundation on which guitar music sits—from beginner chords in the…
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Taylor Primetime: Go Live with the Factory Team
Updated June 1 We’re thrilled to announce Taylor Primetime, a new video series that brings…
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How to Use Strap Locks with Your Taylor Acoustic Guitar
Want to keep your Taylor from hitting the deck while gigging? Consider strap locks and…
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Heat Wave: Summer NAMM Limited Edition Guitars
Summer NAMM 2019 took place July 18-20 in Nashville, Tennessee, and the Taylor team was…
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How to Take Care of Your Acoustic Guitar During the Summer
Summer is upon us, and for many guitarists, that means breaking out the acoustic and…
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Using A Guitar Humidifier And Other Guitar Humidity Tips
Dry conditions can lead to guitar damage. A guitar humidifier will protect your Taylor and…
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6 Guitar Care Tips For Fall
With the weather getting progressively cooler in many regions during the fall months, it’s important…
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5 Tips For Traveling With Your Taylor
1. Know your airline policy. In the U.S., the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) permits…
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FAQ: Why Does My ES Go Hum?
A constant hum is usually a sign that there is a not a solid ground…
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Upside Down Truss Rod Cover
After I had tweaked the action on my Tasmanian [blackwood] Build to Order guitar, my…
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The Worst A Guitar Will Ever Sound
Question: I’ve heard that the worst a guitar will ever sound is the day you…
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Changing Strings
Question: I have a Taylor 514ce using your recommended [Elixir] strings. To my unrefined ear,…
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Fast Neck
Question: I own three Taylors: a 210e, a 414ce and a DN8e. The frequency of…
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Fretboard Oil
Question: On guitar chat forums people rave about the merits of using lemon oil to clean…
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FAQ: How should I clean or polish my guitar?
Q: How should I clean or polish my guitar? A: Most store-bought guitar and automotive polishes will…
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Pickups, No Sound
You plug in your guitar and get…nothing. Here are a few troubleshooting tips to try…
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Pickups, Distorted Sound
Does your amplified signal sound distorted or overdriven instead of crisp and clear? Check your…
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Pickups, Hum or Buzz
Noisy electronics are usually a symptom of a grounding issue or interference coming from outside…
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Pickups, Uneven String Balance
When your guitar is plugged in, each string should be relatively the same volume. Expect…
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String Buzz, One String Only
Any time you have a problem that is isolated to one string on the…
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