Jim Kirlin is Taylor’s Editorial Director and Editor of Wood&Steel.

Volume 109 . 2024 Issue 2: GS Mini Edition

Signature Model

We marked the milestone of making our 500,000th GS Mini with a guitar signed by the employees who produce them.

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Volume 109 . 2024 Issue 2: GS Mini Edition

Body Art

The GS Mini’s playful personality has made it an ideal vehicle for graphic customization. Here’s a sampling of cool art-top designs from over the years, including some exciting new collaborative creations.

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Volume 109 . 2024 Issue 2: GS Mini Edition

How the GS Mini Was Born

We revisit our Wood&Steel story from 2010, which introduced the GS Mini to the world. Bob Taylor shares the origin story of the guitar that has gone on to become the most prolific in Taylor history.

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Volume 108 . 2024 Issue 1

A Golden Collection: The 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Taylor Showcase

Our year-long guitar celebration will feature an assortment of commemorative models released throughout 2024. Here’s the first wave.

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Volume 108 . 2024 Issue 1

Golden Age

Taylor’s 50th anniversary is a testament to passion, perseverance and innovation — plus the power of a great partnership.

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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

Art of the Craft: Making a Custom Armrest

Here’s a closer look at the skillful handwork that goes into sculpting a beveled armrest for our custom guitars.

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Volume 106 . 2023 Issue 2

Wire Transfer

After extensive string testing with our friends at D’Addario, Taylor is transitioning to their XS coated strings

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Volume 106 . 2023 Issue 2

Making the Cut

Ever wonder what goes into cutting spruce for guitar tops? We visited our friends at Pacific Rim Tonewoods to spotlight their operation and discuss spruce’s outlook for the future.

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Volume 106 . 2023 Issue 2

Passion Project

Andy Powers has a sweet new side hustle. It’s an electric guitar. And it’s not a Taylor.

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Volume 106 . 2023 Issue 2

New Edition

Our iconic 814ce gets a Builder’s Edition upgrade — and showcases why woodworking craftsmanship is more important than ever.

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Volume 105 . 2023 Issue 1

Dreaming in Color

A tobacco sunburst and firestripe pickguard add an artful vintage look to a trio of new walnut/spruce American Dream models

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Volume 105 . 2023 Issue 1

Where Songs Are Sacred

At Nashville’s storied Bluebird Cafe, songwriting is always the star of the show.

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Volume 104 . 2022 Issue 3

Keepers of the Trees

Ever wonder how a city’s tree population is managed? We talked to West Coast Arborists to find out.

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