What New Model Would You Like To See From Taylor

[michaelw]

1) 12-string Grand Orchestra
2) 12-fret short-scale (24.7) Grand Orchestra

these could be interesting, imho, especially the 12 fret -
seeing that one the early prototypes for the GO was a 13 fret
maple made for zac brown, i think the 12 fret might be "the bomb" ... literally

[cigarfan]

Wideneck (1.75" neck width) GS Mini(s)

Tenor Ukulele with multiple wood combo options

[Edward]

1) I'd love to see a 12-string with regular 14-fret access, but in short scale:
     a) in GS body
     b) also in GO body
     c) cutaway available as an option

2) This is a bit unorthodox, perhaps, but I'd much rather have a longer-scaled GSmini.  Keep the same overall length, but make it either a 12fret or keep it at 14 and move the whole bridge back.  I like the dimensions and overall feel of the GSm, even the nut width is fine, but a scale length that splits the difference between where it is now and the current short scale would be nicer, IMHO.

Edward

[michaelw]

... 2) This is a bit unorthodox, perhaps, but I'd much rather have a longer-scaled GSmini.  Keep the same overall length, but make it either a 12fret or keep it at 14 and move the whole bridge back.  I like the dimensions and overall feel of the GSm, even the nut width is fine, but a scale length that splits the difference between where it is now and the current short scale would be nicer, IMHO.

Edward

how about a GO mini

18 1/8" body length
14 3/4" body width
4 3/4"  body depth
24" scale

[Edward]

Done!  Where do I sign up??? 

Edward

[Maple422]

Lots of requests for Ukes, I'd like to see one too.

At a recent road show, I asked the Taylor rep about the chances of a production Uke, seeing Andy Powers new influence at Taylor and the fact he made Ukes when he was on his own. I got an interesting answer, "Don't expect to see Ukes from Taylor anytime soon. You'll see an Archtop before a Uke." Then he kind of gave me a didn't hear it from me look and turned around on to the next guy waiting to speak to him. I wasn't sure if this was meant to be taken as a "It's gonna be a cold day..." statement or a sly hint. If you look at Andy's old web site, archtops were in his lineup.

[azslacker]

24 inch scale GC mini. 1 3/4 inch nut. Solid hog back and sides with cedar, spruce, and hog top options. Cut away and no electronics.

[milo_otis]

24 inch scale GC mini. 1 3/4 inch nut. Solid hog back and sides with cedar, spruce, and hog top options. Cut away and no electronics.

+1 That sounds perfect!

[TaylorGirl]

I have liked a lot of the things I've seen in this thread. Good thing they aren't in production, I'd have some explaining to do to my husband. 

[michaelw]

be careful of what you wish for, because it could possibly happen

[TaylorGirl]

be careful of what you wish for, because it could possibly happen

No kidding.

[michaelw]

based on the number designation Taylor has used in the past, & currently,
there are quite a few "openings" that could be "filled-in" with new models -
301 BT (3 pack), 305 BT, 306 BBT (2 pack), 307 BT
310, 312, 314, 315, 316, 318 *
320, 322, 324, 326 *, 328 *
354, 355, 356, 358 *, 364, 366 *, 368 *

* - maybe in the future, possibly

how about -
X09 - contour ("slope shoulder") dreadnought

X11 - between GC & GA
(GB ? nah, it'd be confused with gerry beckley or gigbag)
19 3/4" body length
15 1/2" body width
4 1/2" body depth

X13 - GA with GC body depth (OOOO)
          or hybrid GA, with GC upper bout

X17 - between the GS & GO
(GQ ? uhmmm ... no)
20 5/16" body length
16 5/16" body width
4 13/16" body depth

X19 - with armrest & ribrest
("SuperJ" & "GrandJ" ... meh, "PerformanceJ" - PJ?, "CJ" contemporary jumbo ?)
20 3/4" body length
17 1/4" body width
5 1/4" body depth

X02 - concert uke
X03 - tenor uke
X04 - 7/8 size GA
X08 - 7/8 size GO

[Clay]

In no particular order, I'd like to see a ukelele, mandolin and 7-string guitar (add the low B string of the baritone guitar).  Since buying a Taylor baritone guitar a couple of weeks ago, I've been thinking a lot about trying a 7-string guitar.

[raa2173]

X11 - between GC & GA
(GB ? nah, it'd be confused with gerry beckley or gigbag)
19 3/4" body length
15 1/2" body width
4 1/2" body depth

X13 - GA with GC body depth (OOOO)

A body shape in between GC and GA would be the perfect Taylor for me. Although I doubt Taylor would build something like that based on economic reasons (additional production line, etc.)

But, I would also love to see an All-Solid Wood GS Mini (now that would be feasible since the mold, equipment, etc. already exists). That would give the Martin 00 a run for its money.

[michaelw]

when the "orchestra" model was announced, i thought the shape was going to be slotted between
the GC & GA, as is seems there would be very little room between the GA & GS, but there are
several things that could be done within the 000/OM/GC/0000/GA range, such as a deep body
GC or a GC depth GA (both which have been done as Customs), or a "fusion" between the two,
as andy powers has built such models, like hybrid auditoriums & small shoulder jumbos" -
aside from that, mandolins, archtops & hollow small body electrics expanding on the TXz line,
i'd expect them to appear as Taylor sees fit to phase them in, or not, in the future

also a T3z, 200 series acoustic bass, true classicals & maybe a production-based (tecate made?) amp