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azslacker

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Few pictures from the factory.
« on: January 23, 2014, 02:33:03 PM »
After a tour of the factory you really understand why a Taylor cost what it does.
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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2014, 03:17:34 PM »
Cool Photos! Thanks for sharing. I've always wanted to visit the factory. Maybe one day.
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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2014, 03:44:56 PM »
Couple more. Watching the finish being put on is worth the tour. Takes maybe 15 seconds and all automated.
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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2014, 04:38:32 PM »
Nice pics.  Thanks for posting.  I'd like to take the tour one day.

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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2014, 05:41:42 PM »
Factory tours are fun.  pretty cool how it all comes together, from a block of wood to the finished instrument.  I was there just last Friday(the 17th), they had to run two separate groups that day.  of course the best part is the showroom, yes all those fantastic guitars to try on for size.
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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2014, 05:47:46 PM »
Very interesting, thanks for posting the pics!

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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2014, 06:14:15 PM »
Thanks for the pics guys! It is mind boggling to think how our babies come into existence.
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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2014, 12:49:39 AM »
 Nice pics. Thanks. :)
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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2014, 09:48:20 AM »
Was surprised at how large just the neck dept. is. Interesting clamping machines.
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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2014, 09:53:34 AM »
We stayed in El Cajon for one night after the tour. The super 8 was a decent hotel and only a short walk to a really nice downtown. The "Downtown Cafe" has good food and 30 some beers on tap.
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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2014, 05:48:23 PM »
Gotta convince the wife how much fun a trip to El Cajon would be... ;)
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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2014, 12:26:08 PM »
Would love to make a trip to the factory one day.  I told my wife if we ever get out to Cali, this will be in the itinerary.
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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2014, 10:16:37 PM »
I think I'll apply for the final inspection job.....you have to test play them, right?
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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2014, 07:09:19 AM »
The "Downtown Cafe" has good food and 30 some beers on tap.
what ? no pics of the beer ? that's just wrong !
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Re: Few pictures from the factory.
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2014, 09:52:56 AM »
Tour is on my bucket list. 
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