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Taylor Builder’s Edition 812ce LTD

September 18, 2024
 
Part of Taylor’s 50th Anniversary Collection, this redwood-topped grand concert is a special variation of a classic model.
 
Taylor Builder’s Edition 812ce LTD
 
 
Taylor Builder’s Edition 812ce LTD
 

Taylor Builder’s Edition 812ce LTD

September 18, 2024
 
Part of Taylor’s 50th Anniversary Collection, this redwood-topped grand concert is a special variation of a classic model.
 
 
 
 

Jason Verlinde | Taylor Guitars

May 11, 2023
 
The Fretboard Journal mastermind talks about his career in music journalism, the Fretboard Summit, and more on Taylor's Primetime podcast.
 
 
 
 

Jason Verlinde | Taylor Guitars

May 11, 2023
 
The Fretboard Journal mastermind talks about his career in music journalism, the Fretboard Summit, and more on Taylor's Primetime podcast.
 
 
 
 

Taylor 814ce Builder’s Edition | Taylor Guitars

April 10, 2023
 
Taylor elevates its flagship model with an artfully-crafted Adirondack spruce top and upgraded aesthetic touches.
 
 
 
 

Taylor 814ce Builder’s Edition | Taylor Guitars

April 10, 2023
 
Taylor elevates its flagship model with an artfully-crafted Adirondack spruce top and upgraded aesthetic touches.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars’ Urban Tonewoods, Part 2

January 20, 2023
 
Peghead Nation’s Teja Gerken and Taylor’s Andy Powers continue a discussion on the use of sustainably harvested woods.
 
Taylor's Andy Powers and Teja Gerken discussing Taylor's urban woods initiative
 
 
Taylor's Andy Powers and Teja Gerken discussing Taylor's urban woods initiative
 

Taylor Guitars’ Urban Tonewoods, Part 2

January 20, 2023
 
Peghead Nation’s Teja Gerken and Taylor’s Andy Powers continue a discussion on the use of sustainably harvested woods.
 
 
 
 

Andy Powers and the new 700 Series | Taylor Guitars

June 24, 2022
 
Bob Taylor, Kurt Listug, and Andy Powers talk about Andy's new role as President and CEO, the new koa 700 series, and more on the Taylor Primetime podcast.
 
 
 
 

Andy Powers and the new 700 Series | Taylor Guitars

June 24, 2022
 
Bob Taylor, Kurt Listug, and Andy Powers talk about Andy's new role as President and CEO, the new koa 700 series, and more on the Taylor Primetime podcast.
 
 
 
 

Andy Powers Named President and CEO | Taylor Guitars

May 31, 2022
 
Taylor's chief guitar designer to lead the company, with co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug staying on as senior advisers.
 
 
 
 

Andy Powers Named President and CEO | Taylor Guitars

May 31, 2022
 
Taylor's chief guitar designer to lead the company, with co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug staying on as senior advisers.
 
 
 
 

Join Taylor Guitars’ Andy Powers | Facebook Live, Friday, March 12, 2 PM Pacific

By: Dan Gabel
February 9, 2021
 
Tune into Peghead Nation's Facebook page to hear Taylor Guitars’ master luthier talk (and play) new Taylor models.
 
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Join Taylor Guitars’ Andy Powers | Facebook Live, Friday, March 12, 2 PM Pacific

By: Dan Gabel
February 9, 2021
 
Tune into Peghead Nation's Facebook page to hear Taylor Guitars’ master luthier talk (and play) new Taylor models.
 
 
 
 

“I Know What Love Is” | Taylor Guitars

January 14, 2021
 
Taylor Guitars and more than 50 artists have come together to support members of the music industry affected by COVID-19.
 
 
 
 

“I Know What Love Is” | Taylor Guitars

January 14, 2021
 
Taylor Guitars and more than 50 artists have come together to support members of the music industry affected by COVID-19.
 
 
 
 

Understanding The Acoustic Signal Chain | Taylor Guitars

September 22, 2020
 
Taylor's Rich Casciato answers questions about amplification and recording on Taylor's Primetime Livestream.
 
 
 
 

Understanding The Acoustic Signal Chain | Taylor Guitars

September 22, 2020
 
Taylor's Rich Casciato answers questions about amplification and recording on Taylor's Primetime Livestream.
 
 
 
 

What Is the Perfect Tonewood for You? | Taylor Primetime Episode 3

June 16, 2020
 
Taylor’s Andy Lund joins hosts Jay Parkin and Chris Sharp for a live discussion about the nuances of the popular tonewoods used in making guitars.
 
 
 
 

What Is the Perfect Tonewood for You? | Taylor Primetime Episode 3

June 16, 2020
 
Taylor’s Andy Lund joins hosts Jay Parkin and Chris Sharp for a live discussion about the nuances of the popular tonewoods used in making guitars.
 
 
 
 

Bob Taylor on Four Important Innovations | Taylor Primetime Episode 1

June 3, 2020
 
Taylor Guitars founder Bob Taylor joins hosts Jay Parkin and Chris Sharp for a live discussion about the instruments, history, and people behind the legendary guitars.
 
 
 
 

Bob Taylor on Four Important Innovations | Taylor Primetime Episode 1

June 3, 2020
 
Taylor Guitars founder Bob Taylor joins hosts Jay Parkin and Chris Sharp for a live discussion about the instruments, history, and people behind the legendary guitars.
 
 
 
 

Taylor 2020 Builder’s Editions

February 3, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Teja Gerken discusses Taylor’s latest Builder’s Edition models with the company’s master designer Andy Powers at the 2020 NAMM show.
 
 
 
 

Taylor 2020 Builder’s Editions

February 3, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Teja Gerken discusses Taylor’s latest Builder’s Edition models with the company’s master designer Andy Powers at the 2020 NAMM show.
 
 
 
 

What Tonewood is Best for My Playing Style? | Coffee & Guitars

January 27, 2020
 
Andy Powers explores different categories of tonewoods and how you can narrow down your tonewood search based on your playing style.
 
 
 
 

What Tonewood is Best for My Playing Style? | Coffee & Guitars

January 27, 2020
 
Andy Powers explores different categories of tonewoods and how you can narrow down your tonewood search based on your playing style.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Builder’s Edition 816ce

January 10, 2020
 
Brand new for 2020, this latest version of Taylor’s grand symphony includes V-Class bracing, a short scale, and a radical soundport cutaway.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Builder’s Edition 816ce

January 10, 2020
 
Brand new for 2020, this latest version of Taylor’s grand symphony includes V-Class bracing, a short scale, and a radical soundport cutaway.
 
 
 
 

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley: “Friend of the Devil” | Taylor Guitars

October 23, 2019
 
The guitar and dobro duo stretch out on the Grateful Dead favorite, live at the Taylor Guitars NAMM booth.
 
 
 
 

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley: “Friend of the Devil” | Taylor Guitars

October 23, 2019
 
The guitar and dobro duo stretch out on the Grateful Dead favorite, live at the Taylor Guitars NAMM booth.
 
 
 
 

An Earth Day Message From Bob Taylor

April 22, 2019
 
Bob Taylor talks about his work in the ebony forests of Cameroon, where his company Crelicam has planted more than 3,000 ebony trees.
 
 
 
 

An Earth Day Message From Bob Taylor

April 22, 2019
 
Bob Taylor talks about his work in the ebony forests of Cameroon, where his company Crelicam has planted more than 3,000 ebony trees.
 
 
 
 

Ryosuke Yufu: “D N A” | The Izu Sessions 2 | Taylor Guitars Japan

February 14, 2019
 
Guitar virtuoso Ryosuke Yufu plays an original tune on his Taylor 514ce at Kitty Izu Studio in Japan.
 
 
 
 

Ryosuke Yufu: “D N A” | The Izu Sessions 2 | Taylor Guitars Japan

February 14, 2019
 
Guitar virtuoso Ryosuke Yufu plays an original tune on his Taylor 514ce at Kitty Izu Studio in Japan.
 
 
 
 

Andy Powers on Meeting Doc Watson | Taylor Guitars

January 18, 2019
 
Taylor’s master guitar designer talks about being inspired by vintage acoustic recordings and meeting one of his flatpicking heroes.
 
 
 
 

Andy Powers on Meeting Doc Watson | Taylor Guitars

January 18, 2019
 
Taylor’s master guitar designer talks about being inspired by vintage acoustic recordings and meeting one of his flatpicking heroes.
 
 
 
 

Cutaway vs. Non-Cutaway Guitars | Taylor Guitars

December 20, 2018
 
Taylor Guitars Product Specialist Marc Seal talks acoustic guitar cutaways, describing their purpose and how they affect the feel of the guitar.
 
 
 
 

Cutaway vs. Non-Cutaway Guitars | Taylor Guitars

December 20, 2018
 
Taylor Guitars Product Specialist Marc Seal talks acoustic guitar cutaways, describing their purpose and how they affect the feel of the guitar.
 
 
 
 

Tonewoods | Mahogany vs. Maple vs. Rosewood | Taylor Guitars

November 29, 2018
 
A helpful look at the characteristics of the three most common tonewoods, with suggestions for picking a guitar based on the sound you need.
 
 
 
 

Tonewoods | Mahogany vs. Maple vs. Rosewood | Taylor Guitars

November 29, 2018
 
A helpful look at the characteristics of the three most common tonewoods, with suggestions for picking a guitar based on the sound you need.
 
 
 
 

Juke Ross: “Hey Lil’ Mama” | Taylor Guitars | Audience of One

October 4, 2018
 
The Guyanese singer-songwriter plays a special unfiltered rendition of his single “Hey Lil’ Mama,” recorded live in a single take.
 
 
 
 

Juke Ross: “Hey Lil’ Mama” | Taylor Guitars | Audience of One

October 4, 2018
 
The Guyanese singer-songwriter plays a special unfiltered rendition of his single “Hey Lil’ Mama,” recorded live in a single take.
 
 
 
 

Jon Foreman | The Academy Sessions | Taylor Guitars

September 4, 2018
 
The Switchfoot guitarist and songwriter talks about starting to play guitar, writing songs, the central role of music in life, and the Taylor Academy Series.
 
 
 
 

Jon Foreman | The Academy Sessions | Taylor Guitars

September 4, 2018
 
The Switchfoot guitarist and songwriter talks about starting to play guitar, writing songs, the central role of music in life, and the Taylor Academy Series.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Builder’s Edition 614ce

July 6, 2018
 
Taylor Guitars adds to its critically acclaimed Builder’s Edition line with the release of a new 600 Series model with V-Class bracing.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Builder’s Edition 614ce

July 6, 2018
 
Taylor Guitars adds to its critically acclaimed Builder’s Edition line with the release of a new 600 Series model with V-Class bracing.
 
 
 
 

The Barefoot Movement: “Rocky Island” | Taylor Guitars

June 6, 2018
 
The bluegrass festival favorites play a classic Ralph Stanley song live in the Taylor Guitars NAMM Show room.
 
 
 
 

The Barefoot Movement: “Rocky Island” | Taylor Guitars

June 6, 2018
 
The bluegrass festival favorites play a classic Ralph Stanley song live in the Taylor Guitars NAMM Show room.
 
 
 
 

The Ebony Project | Preview | Taylor Guitars

April 22, 2018
 
A look inside Taylor’s harvesting and re-planting of ebony trees in Africa, with Bob Taylor describing the process and the people involved.
 
 
 
 

The Ebony Project | Preview | Taylor Guitars

April 22, 2018
 
A look inside Taylor’s harvesting and re-planting of ebony trees in Africa, with Bob Taylor describing the process and the people involved.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars | 410e Baritone Limited Edition

June 28, 2017
 
A Taylor Summer Limited Edition baritone built with a dreadnought body and a spruce top with a beautiful tobacco sunburst.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars | 410e Baritone Limited Edition

June 28, 2017
 
A Taylor Summer Limited Edition baritone built with a dreadnought body and a spruce top with a beautiful tobacco sunburst.
 
 
 
 

Bob Taylor’s World Forestry Tour | Fiji

June 19, 2017
 
The Taylor Guitars founder reports from his stop in Fiji, with a performance by singer-songwriter Knox Fiji.
 
 
 
 

Bob Taylor’s World Forestry Tour | Fiji

June 19, 2017
 
The Taylor Guitars founder reports from his stop in Fiji, with a performance by singer-songwriter Knox Fiji.
 
 
 
 

Bob Taylor’s World Forestry Tour | Guatemala

June 1, 2017
 
The Taylor Guitars founder reports from his stop at the Izabal Agro Forestry Project in Guatemala on his 25-day tour of tonewood forests.
 
 
 
 

Bob Taylor’s World Forestry Tour | Guatemala

June 1, 2017
 
The Taylor Guitars founder reports from his stop at the Izabal Agro Forestry Project in Guatemala on his 25-day tour of tonewood forests.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Academy Series | Durable

April 8, 2017
 
Taylor’s master guitar designer Andy Powers talks about designing the new Academy Series guitars to be durable and easy to care for.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Academy Series | Durable

April 8, 2017
 
Taylor’s master guitar designer Andy Powers talks about designing the new Academy Series guitars to be durable and easy to care for.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Academy Series | Playable

April 4, 2017
 
Taylor’s master guitar designer Andy Powers discusses the design and easy playability of the new Academy Series guitars.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Academy Series | Playable

April 4, 2017
 
Taylor’s master guitar designer Andy Powers discusses the design and easy playability of the new Academy Series guitars.
 
 
 
 

Brian Collins, “The Harder I Run” | Taylor Guitars

February 8, 2017
 
A live performance from the Taylor Guitars NAMM 2017 booth from West Georgia songwriter Brian Collins and his band.
 
 
 
 

Brian Collins, “The Harder I Run” | Taylor Guitars

February 8, 2017
 
A live performance from the Taylor Guitars NAMM 2017 booth from West Georgia songwriter Brian Collins and his band.
 
 
 
 

Taylor’s Definitive Guide to Buying an Acoustic Guitar

October 3, 2016
 
Peghead Nation’s Teja Gerken highlights Taylor’s new guitar-buying resource with helpful examples and clips from recent guitar demonstrations.
 
 
 
 

Taylor’s Definitive Guide to Buying an Acoustic Guitar

October 3, 2016
 
Peghead Nation’s Teja Gerken highlights Taylor’s new guitar-buying resource with helpful examples and clips from recent guitar demonstrations.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars | All About Rosewood

September 1, 2016
 
Taylor Guitars’ master luthier Andy Powers talks about rosewood’s rich history in acoustic guitar building.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars | All About Rosewood

September 1, 2016
 
Taylor Guitars’ master luthier Andy Powers talks about rosewood’s rich history in acoustic guitar building.
 
 
 
 

Redesigned Taylor 700 Series Guitars

June 28, 2016
 
Taylor Guitars' master luthier Andy Powers talks about the new bracing and appointments on the redesigned 700 Series guitars.
 
 
 
 

Redesigned Taylor 700 Series Guitars

June 28, 2016
 
Taylor Guitars' master luthier Andy Powers talks about the new bracing and appointments on the redesigned 700 Series guitars.
 
 
 
 

Pacific Rim Tonewoods

March 24, 2016
 
The high-quality wood supplier known for its commitment to sustainability is profiled in this Fretboard Journal mini-documentary.
 
 
 
 

Pacific Rim Tonewoods

March 24, 2016
 
The high-quality wood supplier known for its commitment to sustainability is profiled in this Fretboard Journal mini-documentary.
 
 
 
 

Andy Powers and Scott Nygaard: “Summertime”

By: Dan Gabel
January 17, 2016
 
Taylor Guitars master luthier Andy Powers stopped by with two new Taylor models for 2016. He and Scott Nygaard took them for a spin on the standard "Summertime."
 
 
 
 

Andy Powers and Scott Nygaard: “Summertime”

By: Dan Gabel
January 17, 2016
 
Taylor Guitars master luthier Andy Powers stopped by with two new Taylor models for 2016. He and Scott Nygaard took them for a spin on the standard "Summertime."
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars: How to Change Guitar Strings

October 14, 2015
 
Taylor Guitars shows their method for changing strings on 6-string, 12-string, and slotted-headstock guitars.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars: How to Change Guitar Strings

October 14, 2015
 
Taylor Guitars shows their method for changing strings on 6-string, 12-string, and slotted-headstock guitars.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars: Spruce Torrefaction Process

May 12, 2015
 
Torrefaction helps accelerate the natural aging process of tonewoods. Watch Taylor's process for baking Sitka spruce tops for their new 600 series.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars: Spruce Torrefaction Process

May 12, 2015
 
Torrefaction helps accelerate the natural aging process of tonewoods. Watch Taylor's process for baking Sitka spruce tops for their new 600 series.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars “The Expression System 2” Acoustic Pickup

November 25, 2014
 
Taylor Guitars pickup developer David Hosler explains the inherent challenges of amplifying an acoustic guitar, the design ideas that shaped the creation of Taylor's Expression System 2 pickup, and how the pickup produces a more natural amplified acoustic sound.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars “The Expression System 2” Acoustic Pickup

November 25, 2014
 
Taylor Guitars pickup developer David Hosler explains the inherent challenges of amplifying an acoustic guitar, the design ideas that shaped the creation of Taylor's Expression System 2 pickup, and how the pickup produces a more natural amplified acoustic sound.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars “New 800 Series” – Finish

November 3, 2014
 
Taylor Guitars co-founder Bob Taylor and master builder Andy Powers talk about reducing the finish thickness of the 800 Series by more than 40 percent and the resulting tonal improvements.
 
 
 
 

Taylor Guitars “New 800 Series” – Finish

November 3, 2014
 
Taylor Guitars co-founder Bob Taylor and master builder Andy Powers talk about reducing the finish thickness of the 800 Series by more than 40 percent and the resulting tonal improvements.
 
 
 
 
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