Colin Griffith is a content writer at Taylor Guitars and a regular contributor to Wood&Steel.

Volume 108 . 2024 Issue 1

Dual Treat

The new Circa 74 acoustic and vocal amp combines Taylor’s love of woodworking craftsmanship with warm, ear-pleasing tone.

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Volume 107 . 2023 Issue 3

Soundings

Watch Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull on a 12-string 552ce, plus all the latest Taylor Artist news and performances, Taylor sightings around the world, and the Latin Alternative Music Conference.

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Volume 107 . 2023 Issue 3

Players’ Choice

We asked some guitar lovers here at the Taylor factory which models they’d recommend. Here’s what they said.

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Volume 107 . 2023 Issue 3

Acoustic Guitar Buying Tips: A Deeper Dive

How to find a guitar that fits a player’s style and musical needs.

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Volume 107 . 2023 Issue 3

Making Noise: Glen Andrew Brown

The award-winning artist, composer and sound designer for film, television and video games offers a glimpse into his creative process.

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Volume 106 . 2023 Issue 2

Soundings: Keeping Wood Shop Alive

Artist news, a new Taylor playlist and wood shop classes with Bob Taylor himself.

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Volume 105 . 2023 Issue 1

Native Roots

Guitarist Stevie Salas, RUMBLE and the Native American musicians who helped build rock ‘n’ roll.

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Volume 104 . 2022 Issue 3

Soundings

Sara Niemietz and Linda Taylor’s Superman, the Latin Alternative Music Conference, Taylor Soundcheck with Liv Slingerland, Vinyl Confessions with Maggie Baugh, and more.

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Volume 103 . 2022 Issue 2

Soundings

GS Minis at the Olympics, Billie Eilish & FINNEAS on tour, Steve Poltz, New Rules, the Wood&Steel Playlist and more.

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Volume 103 . 2022 Issue 2

Support System

How our artist relations team has grown and evolved to support the ever-changing needs of musicians

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Volume 103 . 2022 Issue 2

Posture, Seventh Chord Inversions and Voice Leading

In these video lessons, Nick Veinoglou shares more tips to help you level up your playing.

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Volume 103 . 2022 Issue 2

Taylor Notes

A Fast Company innovation award for Taylor, planting urban trees across California, and mid-year updates to the Taylor line.

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Volume 101 . 2021 Issue 3

Soundings: Lost and Found

A news roundup from the Taylor community: Guitars 4 Vets, recovering a lost guitar, remembering Nanci Griffith, and artist updates from Nashville and beyond.

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Volume 101 . 2021 Issue 3

Growing in Place

How artists found inspiration in isolation by looking inward

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Volume 100 . 2021 Issue 2

Soundings: Going with the Grain

Rounding up the latest news from the Taylor world, including limited-edition timepieces, reactions to the Taylor GT, and a special artist Q&A.

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