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2020 Issue 3

Volume 98
On the Cover

Meet the All-New Taylor GT

Our latest guitar innovation blends compact proportions with rich acoustic tone. Welcome to a whole new dimension of guitar-playing fun. Read Story

Features

The American Dream Series

Designed during challenging times, our new American Dream guitars pack all the essentials of a pro-level guitar into a more affordable package. Read Story

New Model Spotlight: 326ce

Our recently retooled Grand Symphony joins the 300 Series, showcasing the tonewood pairing of Urban ash and mahogany. Read Story

800 Series Upgrade

With V-Class bracing as a shared feature, our flagship 800 Series and spinoff 800 Deluxe Series are merging. Read Story

How to Record an Acoustic Guitar

New to home recording? Here’s a primer on different types of microphones, mic placement for acoustic guitars, and recording with your ES2 pickup. Read Story

Guitar Technique: 3 Ways to Elevate Your Playing

Guitarist Nick Veinoglou kicks off our new video instruction series with tips on varying your picking location, relaxing your fretting grip, and getting the most from practice sessions. Read Story

Columns

The Craft

Andy reflects on why these uncertain times have sparked a renaissance of artistic creativity, and why acoustic guitars make ideal storytelling companions. Read Story

BobSpeak

Bob sheds light on the complexities of Taylor’s manufacturing process, including cross-border operations and developing a new guitar series during a pandemic. Read Story

Kurt's Corner

Kurt details the dramatic changes in Taylor’s work environment and how teamwork has enabled the company to adapt quickly. Read Story

Departments

Letters

Got a comment or Taylor story you’d like to share? Email us. Read Story

Ask Bob

Eucalyptus fretboards, Micarta saddles, case humidification, and can Bob still build a guitar? Read Story

Soundings

The latest from the world of Taylor, including artist performances, Q&As, the Latin Acoustic Sessions, and Taylor’s video game debut. Read Story

Sustainability

The pioneering work of West Coast Arborists to create a circular economy around urban wood continues, with two new planting projects on the horizon. Read Story

Social Circles

Visit our social media hub and explore all things Taylor. Read Story

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Artist Takeovers, Live Q&As and Behind-the-Scenes with Andy Powers

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The Taylor social media channels have been bustling lately, from the insider interviews on Taylor Primetime to live artist performances on our Instagram.

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Welcome to Social Circles, where we highlight popular posts, trends and videos from across Taylor’s social media landscape. With so many people isolated at home, it was a big summer for music on social media, and we’re always happy to showcase Taylor artists who’ve have been using their extra time to create and share music and uplift the global community. From artist takeovers to behind-the-scenes video from Andy Powers’ workshop, the Taylor community is as active as ever. Here’s what you may have missed from the last couple months.

Taylor Artists Take Over Instagram

Due to isolation and social distancing, Taylor’s social media accounts have been teeming with original music and live performances as artists turn to the Web as a creative outlet. In August, singer-songwriter and Taylor player Alana Springsteen (322e) joined us for Single Sundays, playing acoustic covers of songs from pop, country and beyond. Iration guitarist and singer Micah Brown took over our Music Mondays to perform songs from his band as well as a cover of the Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun.” Earlier, we featured Swedish fingerstyle player Gabriella Quevedo for an episode of Taylor Spaces, our series of performances from Taylor artists in their homes around the world. Follow Taylor Guitars on Instagram to catch these performances and many more.

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Andy Powers on Instagram

It’s been a quiet summer on Instagram for Taylor’s own Andy Powers, but his workshop has been as busy as ever. In August, Andy shared a new video showing parts of his process for building a ukulele, which he was inspired to create after receiving a small, but surprisingly high-quality piece of wood from a friend. Follow Andy at @andytaylorpowers.

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Taylor Primetime

Our weekly series of live interviews, conversations and guitar demos with Taylor factory experts and music industry veterans has been gaining steam since premiering this summer. Lately, we’ve hosted live audience Q&A sessions with company founder Bob Taylor, spoken with Taylor team members about responsibly sourcing premium tonewoods from around the world, explored the tone-shifting characteristics of strings and guitar picks, shared guitar care insights from our repair specialists, and delved into the backstory behind the new American Dream Series. Catch Taylor Primetime on Tuesday evenings at the Taylor Guitars YouTube channel.

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