Colin Griffith is a content writer at Taylor Guitars and a regular contributor to Wood&Steel.
Native Roots
Guitarist Stevie Salas, RUMBLE and the Native American musicians who helped build rock ‘n’ roll.
Colin Griffith is a content writer at Taylor Guitars and a regular contributor to Wood&Steel.
Guitarist Stevie Salas, RUMBLE and the Native American musicians who helped build rock ‘n’ roll.
Sara Niemietz and Linda Taylor’s Superman, the Latin Alternative Music Conference, Taylor Soundcheck with Liv Slingerland, Vinyl Confessions with Maggie Baugh, and more.
GS Minis at the Olympics, Billie Eilish & FINNEAS on tour, Steve Poltz, New Rules, the Wood&Steel Playlist and more.
How our artist relations team has grown and evolved to support the ever-changing needs of musicians
In these video lessons, Nick Veinoglou shares more tips to help you level up your playing.
A Fast Company innovation award for Taylor, planting urban trees across California, and mid-year updates to the Taylor line.
A news roundup from the Taylor community: Guitars 4 Vets, recovering a lost guitar, remembering Nanci Griffith, and artist updates from Nashville and beyond.
How artists found inspiration in isolation by looking inward
Rounding up the latest news from the Taylor world, including limited-edition timepieces, reactions to the Taylor GT, and a special artist Q&A.
Around the world, artists and their fans found ways to keep music flowing in a time when virtually every other part of life ground to a halt.
Originally conceived as a limited-time release during the pandemic, our American Dream Series has earned a permanent place within the Taylor line.
The GRAMMY-winning artist/producer comes up for air during a fertile creative stretch to share why a good acoustic guitar is an indispensable songwriting tool and what he likes about the new Taylor GT.
The Taylor social media channels have been bustling lately, from the insider interviews on Taylor Primetime to live artist performances on our Instagram.
Urban Ash and mahogany infuse our redesigned Grand Symphony with an inspiring new sonic personality.
We’ve upgraded select models from our flagship 800 Series to feature an armrest as we streamline our rosewood guitar offerings.
Music director, songwriter and guitarist Nicholas Veinoglou kicks off a new video instruction series with three foundational tips.
Cover story: New American Dream models. Plus: The 2023 Product Guide | Inside Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe | Stevie Salas & the Native American musicians who shaped rock ‘n’ roll | GS Mini Rosewood & Caramel Burst | CAGED playing techniques.
Read This IssueCover story: The new Urban Ironbark 500 Series. Plus: Urban Ash LTDs | How cities manage their tree populations | Walnut-top Academy Series | R&B upstroke technique | Guitar care tools & tips | Andy Powers named President & CEO.
Read This IssueCover story: The all-new Koa 700 Series. Plus: Growing guitar-grade koa in Hawaii | Taylor’s artist relations evolution | AD27e Flametop reviews | custom guitar gallery | Guitar tips: guitar posture, 7th chords & voice leading with arpeggios
Read This IssueCover story: New for ’22: the AD27e Flametop, two new GT models and the Grand Concert AD22e. Plus: the 2022 Taylor Guitar Guide, Andy Powers talks about the evolution of Taylor tone, and more R&B guitar lessons.
Read This IssueOn the Cover: Discover the art of Taylor's inlay designs. Plus: the growing popularity of small-body guitars, what artists learned during the pandemic, R&B guitar lessons and updates from our environmental initiatives.
Read This IssueCover story: Taylor’s transition to employee ownership. Plus: Artists adapt during COVID | How African Americans shaped American music genres | Open minor tunings | the 200 Plus Series | Exotic-top T5z models
Read This IssueTaylor expands the GT Series with two new models, and the American Dream Series becomes a permanent addition. Plus: Talking pandemic creativity with FINNEAS and the inaugural digital edition of the Taylor Guitar Guide.
Read This IssueMeet Taylor’s latest offerings: the American Dream Series and the Taylor GT. Plus: recording acoustic guitars, updated 800 models and a new Grand Symphony.
Read This IssueTaylor’s culture of innovation is built on a foundation of passion, problem-solving, and plucky resolve. During tough times, we know how to respond — it means looking out for others as much as ourselves.
Read This IssueThe expanded Builder’s Edition collection, featuring four new models: Builder’s Edition 816ce, 912ce, 652ce and 324ce. Plus: The 2020 Guitar Guide | Upcycling urban trees
Read This IssueCover story: The Wood&Steel Interview with Ben Harper. Plus: sassafras/spruce 814ce LTD, koa/cedar 512ce 12-Fret LTD & 514ce LTD, layered figured ovangkol 214ce-FO DLX LTD & 254ce-FO DLX LTD | Artist Spotlight: Beatie Wolfe | Cross-generational jams
Read This IssueCover story: V-Class 12-string Grand Concerts. Plus: More V-Class Grand Concert models | Builder’s Edition K24ce | The Wood&Steel Interview with Mimi Fox | How guitar picks impact tone | How song ideas become recordings | Grand Pacific reviews
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