6 Jason Mraz
The acoustic-grooving Grammy
nominee visits the Taylor
factory to talk about the
inspiration behind his new
signature nylon-string model.
On the Cover
14 BT Talks Shop
Bob Taylor fans the creative sparks from 2009 and explains why Taylor’s
unique blend of vision and passion will continue to inspire in 2010.
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Volume 62
Winter 2010
Departments
Features
2 Letters
4 Kurt’s Corner
5 BobSpeak
5 Editor’s Note
10 Ask Bob
12 Soundings
60 TaylorWare
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16 The 2010 Guitar Guide
We ring in the new year with a fresh tour of our 2010 line. There’s a lot to
love here.
18 Finding Your Fit: Woods and Shapes
You might know what you like, but is it the right match for the sound you
want? We break down the elements of tone to help you understand what
makes a guitar right for you.
20 The Acoustic Line
From the Koa Series to the Baby Taylor, we profile our many flavors of
acoustic tone.
36 Specialty Models
A sweet-voiced 12-Fret and a pair of rich Baritones promise to take you
somewhere new.
38 The Electric Line
This year, SolidBody customization leads the way. We’ll walk you
through the new color and pickup options, including our new vintage
alnico humbucker.
48 Build to Order
If you’ve been dreaming of a custom Taylor, our Build to Order program
gives you a broad array of choices and an impressive turnaround time.
50 Acoustic Electronics
Whether for stage or studio, the Taylor Expression System
®
captures all
the natural tonal richness you love about a Taylor and helps you share it
with the world.
52 Customer Service
We take service as seriously as we take guitar-making. From helping
you find a guitar to helping you care for it, we’re all about giving you the
support you need.
54 The Specs
Here’s a closer look at the details that define each guitar we make.
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