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Volume 103

On the Cover

Koa’s Many Colors: Meet the All-New Koa 700 Series

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

Features

Seeding Koa’s Future

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. Read Story

Support System

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

Custom Guitar Showcase

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. Read Story

Posture, Seventh Chord Inversions and Voice Leading

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

Review Roundup

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. Read Story

Columns

The Craft

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

Kurt's Corner

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

BobSpeak

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

Departments

Letters

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

Ask Bob

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

Taylor Notes

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

Soundings

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

Sustainability

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

2022 Issue 2

Volume 103

2022 Issue 2

Produced by the Taylor Guitars Marketing Department

Publisher: Taylor-Listug, Inc.
Vice President: Tim O’Brien
Marketing Manager: Craig Evans
Editorial Director: Jim Kirlin
Art Director: Cory Sheehan
Photographer / Photo Manager: Patrick Fore
Graphic Designer: Ryan Hanser
Web Manager: Lisa Aragon

Contributors: Colin Griffith / Andy Powers / Bob Taylor / Kurt Listug / Lindsay Love-Bivens / Scott Paul / Shawn Persinger
Technical Advisors: Ed Granero / Gerry Kowalski / Crystal Lawrence / Andy Lund / Rob Magargal / Monte Montefusco / Andy Powers / Bob Taylor / Chris Wellons / Glen Wolff
Translation: Lingua Translations (Swansea, Wales, UK)

2023 Issue 1

Volume 104

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.

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2022 Issue 3

Volume 103

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2022 Issue 2

Volume 103

Cover 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

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2022 Issue 1

Volume 102

Cover 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.

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2021 Issue 3

Volume 101

On 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.

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2021 Issue 2

Volume 100

Cover 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

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2021 Issue 1

Volume 99

Taylor 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.

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2020 Issue 3

Volume 98

Meet Taylor’s latest offerings: the American Dream Series and the Taylor GT. Plus: recording acoustic guitars, updated 800 models and a new Grand Symphony.

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2020 Issue 2

Volume 97

Taylor’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.

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2020 Issue 1

Volume 96

The 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

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Fall 2019

Volume 95

Cover 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

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Summer 2019

Volume 94

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2022 Issue 2

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