Taylor & Gismart Partner to Giveaway an Academy Series Guitar!
June 12, 2017 - by Jay Parkin - Taylor NewsTogether again! Gismart --a music app developer based in London-- and Taylor Guitars are running a Taylor Academy Series guitar giveaway and time is running out to enter! Enter for your chance to win a Taylor Academy 10 guitar by…
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…
Four Play: Exclusive New Road Show Guitars Are Here
April 5, 2017 - by Jay Parkin - Taylor NewsA new season of Taylor Road Shows is underway, and we simply couldn’t send our Taylor crew out the door without fresh guitar inspiration in tow. Our design team has cooked up a special run of four exclusive Taylor Road…
Acoustic Guitar Innovation Spotlight: The Taylor Neck
March 13, 2017 - by Jay Parkin - Taylor NewsEver wonder what separates a decent acoustic guitar from a great one? One of the most important factors is the way the neck joins the body. The neck joint sets the foundation of the playing experience, and will directly impact…
Taylor Guitars And American Girl® Musically Inspire Young Girls With Collaboration
February 22, 2017 - by Jay Parkin - Taylor NewsTaylor Guitars and American Girl have teamed up to collaborate on a special edition life-size Taylor GS Mini acoustic guitar that matches the doll-size version for American Girl’s newest contemporary character, Tenney Grant, a singer-songwriter from Nashville. To support the…
The Academy Series: The Ultimate Learning Guitars
February 17, 2017 - by Jay Parkin - Taylor NewsRemember the first acoustic guitar you picked up? The effort it took to form those first chords? The thrill when you cleanly nailed your first progression? If you haven’t gotten there yet, don’t worry, it’s never too late to start. Especially…
Guitar Shape Spotlight: The Dreadnought
February 10, 2017 - by Jay Parkin - Taylor NewsDespite an imposing name that seems fit for a legendary monster in a fantasy novel, there’s no need to fear the Dreadnought. The most traditional of acoustic guitar body shapes, it features a large body with square shoulders and bottom,…
NAMM: New Acoustic Models, Live Performances & More!
February 9, 2017 - by Jay Parkin - Taylor NewsWith another exciting Winter NAMM 2017 Show in the books, we'd like to take a brief moment to recap this year's show. The Taylor booth was a sight to be seen --full of new acoustic guitar models, a bass guitar,…
Seven 12-Strings That Fit Perfectly Under The Tree
December 8, 2016 - by Taylor Guitars - Taylor NewsLooking 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…
Road Show Promo: Buy A Taylor, Get A Free Stand & Strap
October 13, 2016 - by Taylor Guitars - Taylor NewsHere’s another cool reason to make it to a Taylor in-store event this fall: If you purchase a Taylor guitar in our 100 Series or higher at any Road Show or Find Your Fit event, you’ll also receive a free…
Taylor Guitars partners with music app developer Gismart
October 4, 2016 - by Jay Parkin - Taylor NewsEl Cajon, CA – October 4, 2016 – Taylor Guitars announced its partnership with Gismart, a music app developer based in London. Having similar customer audiences, the two companies have a chance to market their products - high-quality guitars, musical…
Guitar Shape Spotlight: The Grand Auditorium
April 26, 2016 - by Jim Kirlin - Taylor NewsThe 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…
Taylor Guitars 2014 Sweepstakes Winner Announcements
April 20, 2016 - by Taylor Guitars - Taylor NewsThank you for entering Taylor Guitars' sweepstakes in 2014. Congrats to our winners! Andrew F. of Florida, winner of the 2014 Fall Limiteds Sweepstakes. He'll soon be enjoying the sweet sounds of a 510e-FLTD as well as a year's supply…
Twelve String Delight: Taylor Guitars Introduces 12-String Models Across the Company’s Line of Guitars
January 18, 2016 - by chalise.zolezzi - Taylor NewsANAHEIM, Calif. – January 21, 2016 – Taylor Guitars continues its pursuit of advancing acoustic guitar design with the launch of an expanded range of new 12-string guitars at the Winter NAMM Show. Although 12-strings have traditionally been associated with…
Taylor Ushers in a 12-Fret Guitar Revival with New Models across the Line
January 18, 2016 - by chalise.zolezzi - Taylor NewsANAHEIM, Calif. – January 22, 2016 – Taylor Guitars is adding to its modern revival of the 12-fret guitar with an expanded suite of player-friendly 12-fret models for 2016. The 12-fret guitar, which claims a heritage that’s rooted in the…
Grace and Chelsea Constable, James TW, Zac Brown Band Members and More to Perform on the Taylor Guitars Stage at Winter NAMM
January 15, 2016 - by chalise.zolezzi - Taylor NewsEL CAJON, Calif. - January 15, 2016 - Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce its artist lineup for the 2016 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. This year brings bluegrass and fingerstyle sensations, international singer-songwriters, and accomplished country music artists…
5 Guitar-Playing Resolutions For The New Year
January 4, 2016 - by Shawn Persinger - Taylor NewsDo you want to make 2016 your best guitar-playing year ever? Here are five resolutions that you can add to your practice routine – and actually stick with long after you’ve given up all the others. 1. Practice less, but…
Benefit the East County Toy and Food Drive and Be Entered-To-Win a Taylor GS Mini
November 10, 2015 - by chalise.zolezzi - Taylor NewsEL CAJON, Calif. - November 10, 2015 - Visitors to the Taylor Guitars Factory Tour can help make a difference for nearly 10,000 families in East County San Diego this holiday season. Now through December 16, tour visitors are encouraged to…
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…
300 Series Special Editions: Shaded Edgeburst Tops, Plus 12-Fret, 12-String And Baritone Models
September 16, 2015 - by Taylor Guitars - Taylor NewsThis fall we’re excited to produce a special run of vintage-look special edition models that sport a shaded edgeburst (SEB) mahogany top, featuring three distinctive guitar voices that have never been offered within the series: a Dreadnought 12-string, a Grand…
Elevate Your Sound with the Taylor 810e Sweepstakes
August 20, 2015 - by chalise.zolezzi - Taylor NewsEL CAJON, Calif. – August 20, 2015 – To celebrate the anniversary of the redesign of the company’s award-winning 800 Series guitars, Taylor Guitars is giving one lucky fan the opportunity to win an 810e. The rosewood-Sitka spruce 810e brings…
Taylor Guitars Debuts Stunning Quilted Sapele, Curly Mahogany and Blackheart Sassafras Limited Edition Models
July 6, 2015 - by chalise.zolezzi - Taylor NewsNASHVILLE – July 9, 2015 – At the Summer NAMM Show, Taylor Guitars is introducing a limited run of Grand Auditorium guitars featuring a trio of stunning tonewoods. Featured back and side tonewood options include quilted sapele, curly mahogany or…
Taylor Guitars Releases Special Edition 300 Series Models with Shaded Edgeburst
July 6, 2015 - by chalise.zolezzi - Taylor NewsNASHVILLE – July 9, 2015 – At the Summer NAMM Show, Taylor Guitars is introducing the 300 Series Shaded Edgeburst (SEB) editions, a limited run of 300 Series models featuring three popular Taylor guitar shapes, as well as Baritone and…
Taylor Guitars Announces a Special Evening with Andy Powers
May 12, 2015 - by chalise.zolezzi - Taylor NewsEL CAJON, Calif. – May 12, 2015 – Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce a special evening with the company’s Master Guitar Designer, Andy Powers. In this two night, two country event, Powers will be on hand to share his…
Taylor Guitars Announces the Gig Ready Sweepstakes
April 22, 2015 - by chalise.zolezzi - Taylor NewsEL CAJON, Calif. – April 22, 2015 – Now through July 6, 2015, Taylor Guitars is accepting entries for its Gig Ready Sweepstakes, which will score one lucky guitarist a Taylor 300 Series guitar and an array of gear to…