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Taylor Baritone 6-String User Manual
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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.
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We’d like to hear from you send your e-mails to: pr@taylorguitars.Com hammer off thank you for making your new factory service center available for the repair of all brands of guitars. The announcement which appeared in wood&steel vol. 61 (taylor notes) featured a photo of your technician working on...
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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 continu...
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Contributors bob borbonus / jonathan forstot / david hosler / david kaye / kurt listug shawn persinger / shane roeschlein / bob taylor / corey witt / glen wolff chalise zolezzi technical advisors ed granero / david hosler / gerry kowalski / andy lund / rob magargal mike mosley / brian swerdfeger / b...
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Photo synthesis as you’ve probably noticed, our winter guitar guide issue is a little different from our other issues. Over the years, as taylor has evolved, so have these pages. In the old days, as some of you will recall, wood&steel’s newsprint paper made it difficult to convey the beauty and deta...
Page 6: Jason Mraz
Jason mraz the wood&steel interview.
Page 7: Jason Mraz
Jason mraz pacific storm has made for a rare day of steady rain in san diego, upsetting morning commutes and tempo- rarily throwing people a bit off-kilter — remember, this is southern california, where rain is a major event — but the weather’s dour context only serves to amplify the laid-back vibe ...
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8 www.Taylorguitars.Com his most recent studio effort, we sing. We dance. We steal things., included the soon-to-be-epic hit “i’m yours,” which was nominated for two grammys last year and set the record for the longest running song on the billboard “hot 100” chart. The tune is also one of the best-s...
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9 this question goes back to the songwriting process. I know that you’re a buddy of bob schneider, who’s a great singer-songwriter from texas, and i’d read that you guys have kind of an ongoing songwriting challenge, where you use a phrase to spur on songwrit- ing. Can you talk a little about that? ...
Page 10: Ask Bob
What happens when you “play- in” a guitar? I have a koa dreadnought and didn’t know if it would play-in with light fingerpick- ing or if i need 10 years of heavy strumming for this effect to take place. Could you accelerate this effect at the factory by vibrating the guitars after they are made, on ...
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Well, george, i’ve got to say that if an 8-string baritone is obscure, then making a mandocello would take that to a new level. Your logic makes sense until we try to support the idea with dealers, sales, marketing, etc. For us, it’s not just a matter of making anything that could be made, but also ...
Page 12: Soundings
Unique, charitable hobby of sorts among her repertoire: painting baby taylor guitars and seeking out the legends of nashville to have them sign the back to be raffled off at a fundraiser concert, usually one in which she was performing. In planning to attend peacejam that september, chapman wanted t...
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Clockwise from top left: peacejam’s painted baby taylors and their nobel laureate signers; 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 lor...
Page 14: A Conversation
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.
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15 was a great year for creativity,” reflects bob taylor from his office on a late november afternoon, assessing a year that other manufacturers might be less keen to dwell upon. Despite 2009’s economic slump, taylor fared well relative to the mi industry as a whole, buoyed by product develop- ment ...
Page 16: Th E
New year brings fresh possibilities, and our 2010 guitar line is no exception. Boasting more guitar choices than ever before, this year’s lineup of taylor models celebrates the many flavors of musical inspiration, some already discovered, others yet to be born in your hands. Whether you’re a beginne...
Page 18: Finding Your Fit
Choosing a guitar is a highly personal, subjective process. This is both the beauty and the chal- lenge of finding the right model — one that inspires you and deliv- ers the sounds that you’re after. Each person has different playing mechanics, we each perceive tone in a unique way, and our attrac- ...
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Grand auditorium (ga) the medium-size ga gave the world an identity-defining taylor shape and sound. It was big enough to compete with the bigger, traditional dreadnought shape, long established in the acoustic world, yet the ga offered more sonic balance instead of a bass-dominant tone. The slightl...
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The koa series back/sides: hawaiian koa top: abalone-trimmed sitka spruce or hawaiian koa fretboard inlay: abalone koa series binding: curly maple rosette: abalone additional premium appointments: maple-bound soundhole models: k10ce, k12ce, k14ce, k16ce, k20ce, k22ce, k24ce, k26ce, k54ce, k56ce, k64...
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Th e 900 se r i es back/sides: indian rosewood top: abalone-trimmed sitka spruce fretboard inlay: 900 series pearl binding: ivoroid rosette: abalone sunburst options: tobacco (top only) additional premium appointments: gotoh tuners, bone nut/saddle, peghead and bridge inlays models: 910ce, 912ce, 91...
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21 th e 600 se r i es back/sides: big leaf maple top: sitka spruce fretboard inlay: pearl “leaf” pattern binding: white rosette: abalone colors/bursts: aged toner, amber, black, blue, blue burst, cherry black sunburst, cherry sunburst (or optional top only), green, honey sunburst, natural, orange, p...
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Th e 500 se r i es back/sides: tropical mahogany top: engelmann spruce (510ce, 512ce) western red cedar (514ce, 516ce) fretboard inlay: pearl dots binding: indian rosewood rosette: abalone models: 510ce, 512ce, 514ce, 516ce mahogany sits alongside rosewood in terms of its enduring appeal among acous...
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Th e 400 se r i es back/sides: ovangkol top: sitka spruce finish: satin with gloss top fretboard inlay: large pearl dots binding: white rosette: 3-ring models: 410ce, 412ce, 414ce, 454ce, 455ce th e 300 se r i es back/sides: sapele top: sitka spruce finish: satin with gloss top fretboard inlay: larg...
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Th e 200 se r i es back/sides: rosewood laminate top: solid sitka spruce fretboard inlay: pearloid dots binding: white rosette: 3-ring models: 210, 210e, 210ce, 214, 214e, 214ce th e 100 se r i es back/sides: sapele laminate top: solid sitka spruce fretboard inlay: pearloid dots binding: black roset...
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Th e nylon se r i es ns72ce/ns74ce back & sides: indian rosewood top: cedar binding: indian rosewood headstock overlay: indian rosewood ns62ce/ns64ce back & sides: big leaf maple top: engelmann spruce binding: indian rosewood headstock overlay/bridge: cocobolo ns32ce/ ns34ce back & sides: sapele top...
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Baby taylor size/shape: 3/4-scale dreadnought (22 3/4-inch scale length) back/sides: sapele laminate top: solid sitka spruce or mahogany fretboard inlay: pearloid dots rosette: laser-etched b ig baby taylor size/shape: 15/16-scale dreadnought back/sides: sapele laminate top: solid sitka spruce fretb...
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G ran d sym phony models: gs-k, gs8, gs8-12, gs7, gs6, gs6-12, gs5, gs5-12 g ran d au d itor i u m models: ga-k, ga-k-12, ga8, ga8-12, ga7, ga6, ga6-12, ga5, ga4, ga4-12, ga3, ga3-12 g ran d conce rt models: gc-k, gc8, gc7, gc6, gc5, gc4, gc3 d r ead noug ht models: dn-k, 910 legacy,* 810 legacy,** ...
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Bar iton e 6-str i ng bar iton e 8-str i ng 12-fr et three unique guitar voices from 2009 have inspired new models for our line this year: a 6- and 8-string baritone grand symphony and a 12-fret grand concert. Linking the trio are the tonewood combina- tion of indian rosewood and sitka spruce and an...
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Th e soli d body fueled by our proprietary pickups and innovative design touches, the taylor solidbody has given the electric guitar world a uniquely inspiring voice. For 2010, we diversify the solidbody’s appeal with a fresh array of custom ordering options and after-market flexibility. Now you can...
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Classic - t rans w hite classic - t itanium p earl classic - lava red classic - jewelescent orange classic - purple flake classic - blue met allic classic - v iper blue classic - s age green classic - sublime classic - magent a p earl choose your body the solidbody comes in three differ- ent body st...
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Classic - t obacco sunburst classic - natural classic - t rans red classic - blac k st andard - aged cherry sunburst st andard - aged cherry sunburst w/ pic kguard custom - w alnut custom - w alnut w/ pic kguard custom - k oa custom - k oa w/ pic kguard pickup personalities much of the distinctive t...
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Picku p con fig u ration s choosing from different combinations of pickups allows you to cus- tomize the fundamental tonal palette of your solidbody. With nearly a dozen configurations available, you can completely personalize your sound for your playing preferences. Here’s a rundown of avail- able ...
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2 single coils/1 hg humbucker this combination, born out of the guitar player culture of swapping pickups, is a very popular and versatile setup. If you’re a player who needs to quickly switch between the slam of a humbucker and the wisp of a single coil, the “single single hum” configuration will g...
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Th e t5 the incredibly versatile hollowbody hybrid t5 continues to amaze players with its stunning range of electric and amplified acoustic tones. Equipped with an acoustic body sensor derived from the expression system ® and two humbuckers (one installed beneath the fretboard), the t5 is fully comp...
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Th e s ig natu r e mode ls great artists bring something uniquely compelling to the world. Our signature models represent an extension of each taylor artist’s unique musical expression. In each case, a signature guitar has evolved from a standard taylor model an artist has played for years, incorpor...
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B u i ld to or d e r part of the pleasure of being a guitar enthusiast is envisioning one’s dream guitar(s). In recent years, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to make those guitar dreams tangible through the taylor build to order program. Our goal is simple: to use our wood resources and design experti...
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Modi fy a mod e l if you want a variation on a guitar model from taylor’s existing line without having to order a custom build to order guitar, we offer a number of options through our modify a model program. The program applies to any model from the acoustic 3 or acoustic/ electric 300 series and u...
Page 50: Acoustic
Acoustic.
Page 51: Electronics
Our commitment to great acous- tic tone doesn’t end with the guitar. It includes the realm of amplified sound for players who want to plug in and convey all the great acoustic nuanc- es they love about their taylors. A guitar’s shape, its wood pairings, and the technique of the player together creat...
Page 52: Customer Service
Taylor’s 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.
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Part of bob and kurt’s long-term vision for taylor guitars has been to redefine what service from a guitar company means. We’re passionate about making guitars but also about helping customers find the right ones, get the most out of them, and keep them in great condition. The beautiful thing about ...
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* ddsm body depth is 4 1/8” models and specifications are subject to change without notice. K65ce lksm lksm-6 815ce 855ce 615ce 655ce 455ce 315ce 355ce bt1 bt2 tsbt bbt t3 t3/b t5-s t5s-12 t5-s1 t5s1-12 t5-c t5c-12 t5-c1 t5c1-12 t5-c2 t5c2-12 t5-c3 t5c3-12 t5-c4 t5c4-12 t5-c5 t5c5-12 t5 classic t5 c...
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Build to order menu categories build to order wood choices nylon guitar type (6- or 12-string) body shape cutaway electronics right or left handed neck profile peghead back/sides top back configuration wedge material headstock overlay neck wood binding (body, fretboard, peghead) bound (peghead) rose...
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Back / sides top neck bracing rosette fretboard fretboard inlay top inlay headstock overlay binding bridge bridge pins nut / saddle tuning machines / buttons truss rod cover back / side finish top finish neck finish electronics pickguard case models koa series hawaiian koa sitka spruce or hawaiian k...
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48 back / sides top neck bracing rosette fretboard fretboard inlay top inlay headstock overlay binding bridge bridge pins nut / saddle tuning machines / buttons truss rod cover back / side finish top finish neck finish electronics pickguard case models acoustic 5 tropical mahogany sitka spruce (dn) ...
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Back / sides top neck bracing rosette fretboard fretboard inlay top inlay headstock overlay binding bridge bridge pins nut / saddle tuning machines / buttons truss rod cover back / side finish top finish neck finish electronics pickguard case models back / sides top neck bracing rosette fretboard fr...
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48 49 standard features - the electric line t5 sapele sitka spruce (t5-s, t5-c); figured maple (t5-s1, t5-c1); koa (t5-c2); cocobolo (t5-c3); walnut (t5-c4); macassar ebony (t5-c5) tropical mahogany ebony pearl dots (t5-s, t5-s1) pearl t5 “artist” (t5-c, t5-c1, t5-c2, t5-c3, t5-c4, t5-c5) ebony whit...
Page 60: Winter 2010
New our vintage throwback t commemorates taylor’s 35th anniversary by going old school, showing off the company’s original logo in yellow with a distressed treatment on dark brown. The soft, 100% preshrunk cotton, featuring double needle stitching, blends vintage comfort with durability. (#1459, m-x...
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New our vintage electric t rocks out with a winged solidbody design in gray on lightly marbled black. 100% cotton, mineral washed and distressed for a soft, worn-in feel. (vintage black #1453, m-xl $25.00; xxl $27.00) taylor pub glasses hoist your favorite beverage for a toast with a touch of taylor...
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Taylor logo t sizes: s-xxxl. (short sleeve; white #1435, blue dusk #1434; s-xl $15.00, xxl-xxxl $17.00) solidbody pickups our hg (high-gain) humbucker gives solidbody players a simple-to- install pickup option. Slightly darker-sounding than our original hd (high-definition) humbucker, the hg unleash...
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Brazilian dreams each of the 35 exquisite brazilian rosewood guitars crafted to celebrate taylor’s 35th anniversary is one-of-a kind. Bob taylor personally selected the ultra-rare wood sets from his reserves and chose unique specifications to best complement each. Pictured here are two guitars that ...