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Taylor Guitars

Taylor Guitars is a leading manufacturer of acoustic and electric guitars, known for their innovation, craftsmanship, and commitment to sustainability. They offer a wide range of instruments for players of all levels, from beginners to professionals, and are highly regarded in the music industry. Source evidence: NAMM 2020 Exhibitor List booth(s) 213

ManufacturerEl Cajon, CA, United StatesFounded 1974Official website

Taylor Guitars news timeline

143 published MMR stories reference this company or its work.

Acoustic Guitar Spread

AccessoriesGrover Ultra CapoAdding to the company’s line of quality guitar accessories Grover Musical Products has introduced the Ultra Capo™ - the “World’s first” offset capo.

2015 Musikmesse and ProLight + Sound

As Ronnie Dungan reported in this month’s “European Beat” (see page 22), the hot-button topic in Frankfurt this April was the proposed changes to Musikmesse and ProLight +…

In Ten Years You’ll Be Glad You Did

We spent our early years in business just trying to stay alive and find our footing. If you’ve started a business from scratch, you know what I’m talking…

2015 Experts’ Guide to Anaheim

The annual industry get-together in the OC has very specific purposes and goals – introducing new product, placing orders, reconnecting with colleagues and friends, and learning about developing…

31st Annual Fifty Dealer/Fifty State Review & Forecast

ALABAMA Guitars and More GardendaleDustin Honeycutt, president2014 vs. 2013? We’ve had an increase of 50 percent.Hot new product line? PRS, Takamine, Peavey and Blackstar.Technological advances? Facebook and Instagram…

Taylor Guitars 2014 Fall Limiteds Sweepstakes

Taylor Guitars is celebrating the release of its Fall Limited Edition guitars with the 2014 Fall Limiteds Sweepstakes. One grand prize winner will be randomly selected to receive…

Taylor Guitars 150e

Taylor’s newest addition to the 100 Series is the 150e, a 12-string Dreadnought guitar. The 150e is Taylor's most affordable 12-string guitar to date. Crafted from a layered…

The Elephant in the Guitar Shop

The number of guitars made annually in the United States today is the highest in the history of the market. Companies such as Martin, Gibson, Fender, and Taylor…

How Do You Promote Your MI Store?

Hiring knowledgeable staff, designing an inviting interior retail space, carrying in-demand instruments and products, developing a streamlined business model – these are all essential steps towards creating and…

Registration Open for Summer NAMM

Major brands and buying power prepare to meet at Summer NAMM, as badge registration and hotel bookings open. Held July 17-19 in Nashville, this year’s Summer NAMM features…

2014 NAMM Show - The Global Ecosystem

There’s always gear and product, but the NAMM Show is about people,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond about this winter’s annual gathering in Anaheim. “The absolute…

#50DEALERS - NEW HAMPSHIRE: Northern Lights Music

Northern Lights MusicLittletonDan Salomon, OwnerNew brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Chris Mitchell Guitars are high quality, affordable, American-made guitars from Georgia. The Ashlee…

#50DEALERS - MARYLAND: Coffey Music

Coffey MusicWestminsterRobert Coffey, PresidentBusiness this year: Up.New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? We added Nord keyboards and Kala ukuleles to our lineup. I am amazed…

#50DEALERS - ARKANSAS: Ben Jack’s Arkansas Music

Ben Jack’s Arkansas MusicFayetteville, BentonvilleBruce Grubb, Manager Business this year: Picked up.New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? We reintroduced the Gibson line.

Perfecting the Sustainable Guitar

[caption id="attachment_47953" align="alignleft"]The Walden SN630[/caption]The guitar market is notoriously old school in its preferences. Generations of musicians have strummed their way through songbooks and garage rehearsals using a…

Summer NAMM: Industry Insight

“These are iconic heroes of mine, and to have all of them on stage here tonight is wonderful,” declared a genuinely giddy Joe Lamond, CEO/president of NAMM on…

The Fret Shop

[caption id="attachment_47519" align="alignleft"]The Fret Shop's Colt Ward and Orami Rutledge[/caption]WHAT:The Fret Shop WHO: Mark Torstenson, Owner WHERE: Huntsville,Alabama WHEN FOUNDED: 1979