Volume 69 / Fall 2011

Features

The 2011 Fall Limiteds
We spice up the season with a wood-rich collection led by AA-grade koa, blazing cocobolo, and fresh new inlay designs.

Backstage Pass: Mark Sheehan, The Script
The guitarist from one of Ireland's most popular rock acts compares his 816ce to Harry Potter's wand and can't live without his GS Mini.

The Next Wave: Andy Powers
He's Bob Taylor's favorite new luthier and player. Gifted guitar maker Andy Powers brings a heap of talent to our product development team.

Sonia Leigh Steps Out
The Georgia singer-songwriter unveils her vintage Southern sound on Zac Brown's label.

Voice Recognition
Meet Javier Colon, winner of the show The Voice, and runner-up Vicci Martinez, both of whom are passionate Taylor players.

Previous Issues
 
Wood&Steel began as a desire of Taylor co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug to create an informative communication channel between the company and the people who buy our guitars. Since its summer 1994 debut, our quarterly “owners newsletter” has evolved from its grassroots beginnings into a robust publication that covers all things Taylor, taking readers inside the Taylor factory for the inside scoop on our latest guitar developments and out into the world to connect with Taylor players, dealers and others who make up the vibrant, extended Taylor community. From stories about sourcing wood to guitar care tips to Q&A’s with Bob, we strive to share our passion for making and playing great guitars and to chronicle yours.

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