Taylor Baritone 6-String User Manual Download

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The Jason Mraz

Signature Nylon

The 12-Fret

Rosewood GC

Customize Your SolidBody

Choose your color, pickups,

pickguard & more

The 2010

Guitar

Guide

Summary of Contents for Baritone 6-String

Page 1: ...The Jason Mraz Signature Nylon The 12 Fret Rosewood GC Customize Your SolidBody Choose your color pickups pickguard more The 2010 Guitar Guide ...

Page 2: ... when I adjusted the truss rod to lower the action One other thing I am absolutely stunned by the pace of innovation at Taylor Never have I seen such profound breakthroughs with essentially the same raw materials I believe it is passion of the highest order that can only make such incredible advances happen and Taylor has harnessed that passion I can t wait to plumb the depths of the new 8 string ...

Page 3: ...ou 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 ne...

Page 4: ... painful pro cess to go through but we re now in great shape and well positioned for 2010 Moreover we ve put bet ter controls and planning in place to keep sales and production in bal ance Working with others on a team to solve problems can be very reward ing and fun It can also be not very much fun at all when you don t have the right group chemistry I ve expe rienced it both ways In fact one of ...

Page 5: ...ave happened since the dawn of the new millennium For example I now have a guitar tuner on my phone OK I m just sayin The world is so much more in tune now exactly the opposite of what they predicted Good times We haven t released any signa ture models for some time because you can just do too many of those you know But this issue will show case a Jason Mraz model Jason is a great player and songw...

Page 6: ...JASON MRAZ The Wood Steel Interview ...

Page 7: ...er and his new guitar It wasn t far from the Taylor com plex that Mraz s successful career was launched in the coffeehouses of San Diego It was his equivalent of the Beatles Hamburg period during which he honed his talent for blending acous tic grooves supple melodies and clever heartfelt lyrics into compelling pop songs He played out often developing himself into a compelling live act who seemed ...

Page 8: ...ylic on my nails so I had four guitar picks on my fingers I could get that soft sentiment that really mellow liquidy tone that I really love about the nylon string but I could also get really rhythmic and percussive instantly without changing guitars and without changing picks or any type of pat terns It took me a little while to figure out but it s definitely something I don t think I ll stray fr...

Page 9: ... just kinda churning on some chords in my bedroom while I was making my second album and the song just came out quickly I wasn t even think ing of sitting and writing a song but it just happened so I recorded it and I thought cool it s a happy little hip pie song I knew I d play it live but it wasn t fully realized for me to go and put it on the record I was making at the time So I started playing...

Page 10: ...or 310 imbuia LTD from 2001 and love the look sound and especially the smell of imbuia In my opinion it is one of the more underrated exotic woods out there Are there any plans to reintroduce imbuia to the Taylor line or into the BTO program in the future A custom imbuia Taylor with the newest voicings would be wonderful Dennis Greensboro NC Dennis imbuia is a classic example of a wood species tha...

Page 11: ...es and keep them acclimatized with the room While you go into great detail describing the effects of low humidity what should I watch for in a high humid ity environment Do you have any other recommendations Russ Hagan Thanks Russ I m happy to talk about high humidity Let s start with this As always my message is that the safest place for a guitar is in its case not displayed in a house Now I real...

Page 12: ...d with the band promoting website Sonicbids com were invited to TestDrive 2009 a fan favorite contest that would award five select artists with Taylor SolidBody guitars and Elixir strings and cables One overall winner would be awarded recording time at a marquee studio Out of 2 000 entrants 25 were voted into the semifinals and of those 25 five finalists were chosen by the Taylor Guitars and Elixi...

Page 13: ...gners The N Result Tyrone Wells on stage during a sold out show at the House of Blues in Anaheim California photo by Max Roper L R WMA winners Juni Fisher and Bill Barwick with their new Taylors photo by Lori Faith Merritt Katy Perry performs on MTV Unplugged photo by Frank Micelotta ...

Page 14: ...A Conversation with Bob Taylor 2010 Vision Bob talks about the company s creative philosophy the 2010 guitar line and Taylor s commitment to customers ...

Page 15: ...d they ll take a mile Bob laughs As far as the more obscure guitars go a lot of what we chose to build this past year was based on steady requests over a pretty long time It would make more sense for us to develop the bass next People are also dying for us to make ukuleles But he s not ready to promise either I think 2010 will be a bit different than 2009 in that we will find our selves needing to...

Page 16: ...ignature nylon string designed with popular singer songwriter Jason Mraz a longtime Taylor player We also debut a new pickup for our nylons the Expression System derived ES N In our electric division the big news is the evolution of our SolidBody series to offer a much greater ability to custom order a model Now you can choose from a variety of options that include new colors new pickup configurat...

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Page 18: ...hape the tonal properties of woods player technique guitar tone In other words a guitar s dimen sions generate the guitar s funda mental sound the types of woods used for the guitar help flavor that sound and the way one plays inter acts with those tonal attributes The idea is to choose a body shape and combination of woods that respond well to the way you play For example if you re a lively strum...

Page 19: ...er you are and what you re going for when you play Your playing style strumming flatpicking fingerstyle your attack how hard or soft you hit the strings string type and gauge the way you fret essen tially the sum total of everything you physically do to the guitar is a big part of the equation For more on the tone shaping variables of the player and how they can be matched up with the right tones ...

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Page 21: ...ardwood koa s tonal properties initially project a bright focus like maple especially when also topped with a koa soundboard But the tone slowly reveals its full range as it opens up with playing over time sweetening as the midrange takes on rich mellow overtones similar to mahogany Fingerstyle players who use more flesh than nails will naturally soften the brightness To match the wood s visual sp...

Page 22: ...d pairs well with a variety of guitar shapes With a small guitar body fingerstylists and lighter pickers have access to a crisp full range tonal palette With larger body shapes flatpickers can drive basslines and pick out clean melodies while strummers benefit from the dynamic range and the tonal balance A rosewood Grand Auditorium lives in both worlds making it one of the most versatile Taylor gu...

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Page 25: ...through a mix with other instruments It s also more immune to feedback Maple s tonal properties work well for smaller bodied guitars where the tone is being amplified and with bigger bodied guitars including 12 strings because it s not bottom heavy so the sound tends not to be overly boomy Of course tone is often only half of maple s equation as its blonde complexion coupled with varying degrees o...

Page 26: ... appreciates character and texture singer songwriters fingerstyle players and blues roots artists come to mind Mahogany also sounds wonderfully resonant in alternate tunings Our 500 Series offers a choice of cedar tops on the popular 514ce GA and 516ce GS adding even more warmth for fingerpickers and strummers and Engelmann spruce on the Dreadnought 510ce and Grand Concert 512ce Taylor acoustics h...

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Page 29: ... wide tonal spectrum from lows to highs with a bit more midrange Sapele another African tonewood is a highly sustainable alterna tive to mahogany that has a similar sound but with its slightly higher density adds a touch of extra treble zing Both series feature a satin finish and a simpler appointment package translating into our most affordable price point for solid wood acoustics without sacrifi...

Page 30: ...ations all at a reasonable price point Both series feature a choice of Dreadnought or Grand Auditorium shapes with a solid spruce top come with or without a cutaway and can be ordered with or without our under saddle ES T acoustic pickup Whether you re in the early stages of woodshedding or you re just looking for a killer value you can t go wrong with either series For some guitarists the garage ...

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Page 32: ...players Our Nylon Series represents the next genera tion of nylon tone used not just for traditional classical or Spanish tinged music but in virtually every contemporary genre from rock and pop to jazz and world music Grammy favorites from Jason Mraz to Zac Brown to Wayne Johnson rely on Taylor nylons for songwriting and performance With a cutaway and a 1 7 8 inch neck our nylons offer steel stri...

Page 33: ...s debut its appeal remains as strong as ever for travelers children and artists from Lindsey Buckingham to Taylor Swift for a simple reason It plays and sounds like a real guitar Its bigger louder sibling the Big Baby is another favorite for players who want to keep a songwriting guitar handy at the office in their house for friends to pick up and play or as an alternate tuning guitar Whatever you...

Page 34: ...proach honors the essential elements of a fine acoustic guitar shapes woods and pure tone A world of rich detail and nuance lives within that tone and we don t want anything else to take away from your playing experience Inspired by the development of the Grand Symphony GS the Acoustic line features 34 models organized around four shapes the GS the Grand Auditorium GA the Grand Concert GC and the ...

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Page 37: ...py treble and surprising overall volume Because the neck meets the body at the 12th fret instead of the 14th and the bridge is repositioned farther back on the soundboard the result is a sweet spot of sound that gives the 12 Fret the voice of an aged guitar right out of the case The model also features a slotted head and a cutaway design inspired by our Nylon Series If you ve been craving somethin...

Page 38: ...rder a SolidBody Custom or Standard with a pickguard and the Classic now comes in 14 different colors On top of that our solderless plug play loaded pickguards give you additional options that let you easily swap out pickups to completely change the tonal personality of your guitar in minutes Now more than ever the SolidBody experience means you can own a Taylor electric that fits your style and s...

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Page 40: ...mbered sapele body with a choice of two different tops koa or walnut Choose Your Pickguard All SolidBody models come with a pickguard available in a choice of four colors white pearloid black pearloid tortoise and black The Standard and Custom can also be ordered with direct mount pickups without a pickguard Choose Your Pickup Configuration Eleven different SolidBody pickup configurations give pla...

Page 41: ...r and great sustain without sacrificing balance or great tone Mini Humbucker Also uses two coils and has all the advantages of a full size humbucker but because of its smaller size it provides a tone that takes up less sonic space which is great for cutting through a mix High Definition High Gain Our full size and mini humbuckers are available in two different versions The High Definition HD is ou...

Page 42: ... than the HD for a heavier crunchy tone The vintage alnicos are our modern version of a tradi tional PAF style covered pickup They feature a fat round sound with a warm bottom end Traditionally guitars with two humbuckers have a 3 way switch Our 5 way switching system adds both a parallel and series option for a broader tone palette 3 Single Coils Another classic sound in the electric world Sultan...

Page 43: ...on and clean sounds available at the flick of a switch Both positions drive the front end of an amp really well Positions 2 and 4 capture a thick single coil vibe and make great choices for blues rhythm or lead The real gem of this configuration is Position 3 the middle pickup alone It sparkles and drives at the same time it s really transparent and thick With a trem this setup suits any style or ...

Page 44: ...ylorguitars com The T3 The T3 rounds out the Taylor electric line with yet another inspiring blend of tones and smooth functionality that embrace the semi hollow sound and then take it to another level The T3 s coil splitting application allows players to turn their high definition humbuckers into single coils Our push pull tone knob activates two different levels of tone shaping that yield a colo...

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Page 47: ...itar we each can find our own signature sound JMSM Signature Artist Jason Mraz Back Sides Indian Rosewood Top Western Red Cedar Unique Features Mexican cypress Be Love triangle circle fretboard inlay zodiac rosette inlay featuring koa bubinga and Mexican cypress STSM T5 Signature Artist Serj Tankian Body Sapele Top Maple Unique Features Red binding Energy Wheel fretboard and peghead inlays unbound...

Page 48: ...h your dealer Last is turnaround time We reserve daily build slots for BTO guitars because you shouldn t have to wait six months or more This means that orders are fulfilled in around eight weeks Our Build to Order program doesn t just cover our steel string acoustics It includes nylon strings the T5 and the T3 too Our menu of options may change on a quarterly basis based on the availability of wo...

Page 49: ...10s Pickguard options black clear tortoise none A bone nut saddle Some options are specific to certain series For the maple 600 Series you can choose between different grades of quilt or flame and for no additional charge can select from all available color and burst options On the 500 Series and higher top swapping options include Sitka spruce Engelmann spruce or cedar and you can choose between ...

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Page 51: ...attery is being used The pickup also has a Phase switch for feedback control which is located on the preamp board inside the soundhole ES N Nylon Series New for 2010 the ES N applies our ES pickup technology to our Nylon Series It s similar to the ES T but the preamp design and tone controls were customized to comple ment the nylon string voice Our standard ES control knobs replace the Fishman EQ ...

Page 52: ...commitment to service extends well beyond guitar repairs From tech support to guitar care tips we provide a direct line to a great guitar experience Customer Service Taylor Customer Service Manager Glen Wolff 52 ...

Page 53: ...th Build to Order questions Whatever information you need Ben is here to help without any sales pressure Just call 1 888 2TAYLOR Taylor Service Packages We currently offer four service packages that cover any level of maintenance a guitar might need Send your guitar s to the Taylor factory specifically for one of these packages or add a service package to a guitar that s sent in for other reasons ...

Page 54: ...A GS GC DN JM BABY BIG BABY T3 T5 SolidBody 41 41 40 1 2 41 42 33 3 4 40 1 4 41 3 16 40 3 4 38 41 41 43 40 3 4 20 20 19 1 2 20 21 15 3 4 19 1 2 20 20 17 2 5 16 16 1 4 15 16 17 12 1 2 15 16 16 13 13 20 4 5 8 4 5 8 4 3 8 4 5 8 4 5 8 3 3 8 4 2 1 3 2 1 3 1 3 4 25 1 2 25 1 2 25 1 2 25 1 2 22 3 4 25 1 2 24 7 8 24 7 8 24 7 8 24 7 8 24 7 8 24 7 8 24 7 8 24 7 8 27 20 20 20 20 20 19 20 21 21 22 1 3 4 1 3 4 ...

Page 55: ...mers outside North America contact the international Taylor distributor in your country Please note that some options particularly wood choices may change on a quarterly basis The following woods are available for our BTO acoustic guitars through the first quarter of 2010 Acoustic Acoustic Electric Guitar Type 6 or 12 string Baritone 12 Fret Body Shape Cutaway Electronics Right or Left Handed Left...

Page 56: ...own 710ce 712ce 714ce 716ce 600 Series Big Leaf Maple Sitka Spruce Hard Rock Maple Standard II Forward Shifted Pattern w Relief Rout Single Ring Abalone Ebony Pearl 600 Series Leaf None Ebony White Ebony Ebony w Abalone Dots Tusq Taylor Gold Ebony Gloss Gloss Gloss Expression System Tortoise Amber None colors bursts Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown 610ce 612ce 614ce 615ce 616ce 654ce 655ce 656ce Acou...

Page 57: ... Pattern w Relief Rout 3 Ring Ebony Large Pearl Dots None Indian Rosewood Black Ebony Ebony Tusq Taylor Chrome Indian Rosewood Satin Gloss Satin Expression System Tortoise Taylor Hardshell Black 310ce 312ce 314ce 315ce 354ce 355ce Acoustic 3 Sapele Sitka Spruce Tropical Mahogany Standard II Forward Shifted Pattern w Relief Rout 3 Ring Ebony Pearl Dots None Indian Rosewood Cream Ebony Ebony Tusq Ta...

Page 58: ...Gloss Expression System None Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown Baritone 8 String Baritone 6 String TSBT Taylor Swift Sapele Laminate Sitka Spruce Sapele X Bracing Screen Printed Custom Ebony Pearloid Dots None Lexan None Ebony Black Tusq Chrome None Varnish Varnish Varnish Optional None Gig Bag TSBT LKSM Leo Kottke Tropical Mahogany Sitka Spruce Tropical Mahogany LKSM Bracing 3 Ring Ebony None None In...

Page 59: ... B SolidBody Swamp Ash Classic Sapele Standard Custom Walnut Tropical Mahogany Custom Koa Tamo Ash Standard Walnut Custom Walnut Koa Custom Koa Sapele Standard Custom Walnut Tropical Mahogany Custom Koa Maple Classic Ebony Standard Custom Indian Rosewood Classic Pearl Dots Classic Standard Pearl Progressive Diamonds Custom Walnut Koa Series Custom Koa Ebony None Classic Black Standard Custom Taylo...

Page 60: ...tory installing Elixir Strings on Taylor guitars for years We love the way Elixir s coated strings prevent string corrosion from finger oils perspiration and other residue that can deaden string tone All Elixir sets available through TaylorWare feature Elixir s ultra thin NANOWEB coating Acoustic Custom Light 6 String 011 052 89600 14 00 Acoustic Light 6 String 012 053 89601 14 00 Acoustic Medium ...

Page 61: ...L 20 00 XXL 22 00 On our Ladies Black Signature T a cursive Taylor Guitars inscription is emblazoned across the front in a choice of pink or light blue 100 preshrunk cotton with a generous relaxed fit that s comfortable for all body types Pink script 4270 Blue script 4280 S XL 20 00 61 Our Zip Front Sweat Hoody is all about casual comfort Taylor s round logo accents the left side of the chest whil...

Page 62: ... Accuracy 0 5 Cent One coin cell battery included 80920 29 00 The Black Flex Fit Cap features a red Quality Guitars logo on comfortable six panel brushed twill with a matching red guitar embroidered on the back One size fits all 00370 20 00 Our Navy Garment Washed Flex Fit Cap features the Taylor logo in silver One size fits all 00380 24 00 The Four Guitars T proudly showcases the diversity of our...

Page 63: ...tric guitar whenever you re recording or plugged into a PA system Designed for the specific frequencies of the acoustic guitar the K4 EQ uses pure analog tone shaping for isolating and adjusting individual notes and tones It features transformer coupled input and output and can even run on two C batteries in case you forget your power supply 80845 498 00 Visit our website for more information abou...

Page 64: ...jos a long time friend of Bob s who worked at Taylor during the company s early days and who also designed Taylor s Cindy inlay The inlay graces each model in this series adding a unifying element of vintage elegance In the background ebony binding traces a GS body and gives shape to the striking bookmatched symmetry of the rosewood The paper we used is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council ...

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