When will the new dreadnaughts be coming out?

[520Fan]

I know that with the new V bracing, Taylor has been concentrating on the cutaways but when will we see the dreds? I am dying to see if they will make any limited first edition all mahogany like they did a number of years back. I would like to see dreads no cutaways in 25.5" scale.

Thanks,
Dan

[ClassicRock]

NAMM Rumor mill so TIFWIW....

1. V-Class in GCs
2. New body size introduced
3. Taylor not happy with dread prototypes with V bracing, therefore not converting at this time.

[520Fan]

Thanks ClassicRock, they better come out with something soon. I feel they are losing a lot of business not offering dreds without cutaways.

[mgap]

NAMM Rumor mill so TIFWIW....

1. V-Class in GCs
2. New body size introduced
3. Taylor not happy with dread prototypes with V bracing, therefore not converting at this time.

Interesting rumors.  I am interested in a GC and have been putting off any purchased till after NAMM.  Not surprised about the X10 rumor.  The rumor of a new body size is quite intriguing. 

[DenverSteve]

You can call them and ask in about 60 seconds.  They are the only ones who know.  For what it's worth, I doubt they are losing many non-cutaway dread sales since the vast majority of dreads are full-bodies.

[ClassicRock]

The rumor of a new body size is quite intriguing.  [/font]

This came from a very good source so my confidence level is pretty high on this one.

Now, let’s speculate. They’ve got the smaller than dread spectrum already blanketed so I believe it is dread or larger. If so, I will be very interested to see how they brace it. They almost have to put V-Class in anything new, wouldn’t you think? I would think V bracing could be adapted to larger bodied guitars simply by adding additional bracing so Im not very confident in #3. W-Class anyone? V2? (nah, sounds like a Nazi rocket).

[tnfiddler]

Wasn't there a picture circulating not too long ago of a custom built Taylor dread prototype that looked like a slope-shouldered model?   I'm thinking that's the route they're going.

[520Fan]

If they are doing a 14 fret slope, 25.5" scale, I would be happy.

[ataylor]

I would be shocked if they didn’t test their V-bracing in every possible shape and size and wood combination prior to rolling it out. We’ve seen patent illustrations with the bracing applied to a variety of shapes, and I would expect Taylor has done their due dilligence.

I would imagine we will see the V-bracing applied to several more shapes this coming year, if not the entire lineup, beginning with the upper-tier models and then extending to 300/400 series in the summer.

I would love to see Taylor’s take on the slope-shoulder dreadnought. Fingers crossed.

[520Fan]

Hey Andy, are you listening, hint hint...Slope shoulder slope shoulder...Please~!

[Minnesotaman]

You can call them and ask in about 60 seconds.  They are the only ones who know.  For what it's worth, I doubt they are losing many non-cutaway dread sales since the vast majority of dreads are full-bodies.

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