2022 Issue 2 | Wood & Steel

On the Cover

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By Jim Kirlin15 min Read

A gorgeous grade of Hawaiian koa, ultra-thin matte finish and a vibrant voicing reveal an enticing new look, feel and sound

Features

Features

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Seeding Koa’s Future

By Jim Kirlin10 min Read

Together with Pacific Rim Tonewoods and other important partners in Hawaii, we’re striving to develop successful models for koa reforestation and growing instrument-grade wood for future generations.

Support System

By Colin Griffith8 Min. Read

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

Custom Guitar Showcase: Exclusive Designs for NAMM

With the return of the NAMM Show to Anaheim after more than two years, we were thrilled to build a fresh batch of exceptional guitars for visiting dealers to offer to customers. Here’s a sneak peek of some of our faves.

Lessons

Posture, Seventh Chord Inversions and Voice Leading

By Colin Griffith

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

Review Roundup

By Jim Kirlin5 Read

What critics are saying about the new American Dream Flametop, AD22e and our latest GT models. Plus, which Taylors made the latest “Best Guitars” lists.

Columns

Columns

Maker's Joy

By Andy Powers3 min Read

The process of crafting beautiful, useful musical tools at Taylor is often accompanied by a profound sense of creative excitement.

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Keeping It Real

By Tim O'Brien3 min Read

Our marketing efforts at Taylor are guided by a desire to preserve our authenticity as a company.

Planting a Guitar Garden

By Bob Taylor3 min Read

Bob reflects on the efforts underway in Hawaii to grow guitar-grade koa for the future.

Departments

Departments

Letters

Letters

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

Ask Bob

Maple fretboards, wood grading criteria, short-scale nylon-strings, and Taylor case construction

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Taylor Notes

Taylor Notes

By Colin Griffith4 Read

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

Soundings

Soundings

By Colin Griffith10 min Read

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

Sustainability

Fast Times at Taylor Guitars

By Scott Paul8 min Read

Amid a rapidly changing landscape, it’s more important than ever to adapt and innovate.

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TaylorWare

TaylorWare

Browse the latest apparel, guitar accessories and more

TaylorSense Acoustic Guitar Health Monitoring System

TaylorSense offers acoustic guitar players a comprehensive way to monitor the health and safety of their Taylor guitars.

Stands & Wall Hangers

Choose from beautiful Taylor floor stands, compact folding stands, and gorgeous new inlaid wood wall hangers.

Bar Stools

Dial in your favorite guitar-playing space with a choice of standard and premium stools featuring the Taylor logo.

Guitar Picks

Expand your tonal palette. Choose from a broad selection of premium materials that produce greater warmth and sparkle.

Guitar Care Products

Our care products will help you polish, clean, condition, and humidify your guitar to keep it looking and sounding great.

Apparel

Show your Taylor pride in style and comfort with our collection of men’s and women’s T-shirts and hats.