Comments on: How Taylor Guitars are Made – An Inside Look at a Music Instrument Icon

By: Lem Genovese

Lem Genovese — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:07:00 +0000

When I was a younger man, all I heard about was “Martins, Gibsons & Guilds oh my !”.
I swore that not ONE of them could make a decent jumbo 12-string that you could keep at concert pitch and not develop neck & bridge problems within a few years. When Leo Kottke and the Taylor crew came up with the Kottke Model, I finally got the answer to my prayers. I was the first guy to order a MAPLE Kottke 12 with a 3 piece back and everyone that has ever heard it or worked on it at Dave’s Guitars here in LaCrosse, WI swears its the best acoustic 12 string they’ve ever heard.
I’m still not worthy of it, but check out the website @ http://www.yankeemedicrecords.com and listen for your self !

By: Howarddahlberg7297

Howarddahlberg7297 — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:13:00 +0000

That’s right. A good A-R glue that is weatherproof, as most are, is stronger than the wood it’s holding together. Using the 2-piece idea at the head/neck area allows you to avoid grain runout in the headstock: where the grain runs out of the surface of the head is where the wood will break. For anyone who is interested, check out the book “Guitarmaking: Tradition and Technology by Coumiano & Natelson. There is an excellent discussion of this very issue. Also, go the the website: http://www.cumpiano.com

By: troublemaker-inc.com

troublemaker-inc.com — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:51:00 +0000

Cool. Was an interesting article.

By: Kat James

Kat James — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:50:00 +0000

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

By: GrantMatt1

GrantMatt1 — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:57:00 +0000

I think if your buying a guitar in that price range the shop should adjust the action to your liking for you but it is very individual and it is possible to adjust the guitars your self if you prefer ?

By: GrantMatt1

GrantMatt1 — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:50:00 +0000

I started off with a big baby Taylor, now i have 3 six string models and a fab old 12 string dreadnought. i have played all kinds of guitars but i believe Taylor’s are the very best and i love the expression system i find it easy to use and i never get feed back .

By: RandyHammonds

RandyHammonds — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:02:00 +0000

Yes we all have different playing styles-I know but I think you know what I mean and yes I love Taylors! I said nothing about super low action just playable action and come on 150 for a new saddle when it should be right the first time.Oh well at least were talking guitars. I don’t mean to sound so negitive so have a good day-Blahblahbalh. A friend of mine has 37 guitars-He says I’ve never met a guiter I didn’t like. Wish I could say that! Thanks for the balh.

By: RandyHammonds

RandyHammonds — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:42:00 +0000

Hey Chato thanks I needed that! But just to let you know I have 2 Taylors-2 Martins- 2 Gibsons-3 Fenders-1 Yamaha-to many to list and I love them all! And yes Taylors are like find wine! They get better with age.So thank you very much from one stupid to another.Sorry I just had to say that.

By: RandyHammonds

RandyHammonds — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:25:00 +0000

I agree to disagree.There is a difference between high action and bench pressing 250 pounds to make a F barcord.I’m just saying when you pay more for American(made) it should be right-right off the wall! And yes I love (Taylors) for sure.Breedloves-Gibson-Martin-Fenders but,when thiers 5 of the same kind hanging on the wall together and only 1 is good something ain’t right.So I guess I’m just picky as hell.Bought a Taylor today.Thank you very much.

By: Guitarblahblah

Guitarblahblah — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:18:00 +0000

There are several reasons why they do not put the action as low as possible at the factory. 1. Loss of tone, because of lowered angle of the strings across the bridge saddle and other tension-related results. 2. Different people have different playing styles. If you only play rhythm in the first few positions, then you want a lot of tone and don’t need super low action. 3. As a result, if you put the action super low from the factory, then anyone that wants to strum with some balls will have to pay $100-$150 on their new guitar to buy a new saddle, have it set at the correct height and set up.