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Title: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: splendora on October 20, 2017, 07:00:57 PM
I received my hard copy of "Wood & Steel" in the mail today, 1020/17; the pdf is not yet available on the website.

Topics:
Fall Limited Editions
352ce and 362ce
Sam Beam
Bob Taylor's World Forestry Tour
Daria Musk
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: Minnesotaman on October 20, 2017, 08:49:45 PM
Great news, I can hardly wait until my postman shreds mine again before he crams it in my mail box. 8)
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: splendora on October 21, 2017, 01:07:45 AM
-), Yes, my copy was a little dinged...
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: cotten on October 21, 2017, 05:32:29 AM
 Great! That means I should receive mine in just a few more weeks. They're seriously slow arriving here, but I still enjoy reading them, even though I've heard most of it from fellow forum members by the time it arrives. Interestingly, though they're slow getting here, most of the time they're in relatively good shape. I suspect that one or two other guitar fans may have enjoyed them, too!

cotten
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: splendora on October 24, 2017, 06:16:02 PM
The electronic version/pdf is now available at

https://www.taylorguitars.com/wood-and-steel

Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: Coyoteone on October 24, 2017, 11:59:20 PM
Got mine today , first in 3 years, larger than the old ones in size, great to get one. :)
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: Christhee68 on October 25, 2017, 11:22:26 AM
I picked up mine the local Taylor dealer. I haven't found one in the mailbox yet.
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: Minnesotaman on October 25, 2017, 12:00:06 PM
Mine arrived slightly less molested than usual. :P
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: cotten on October 27, 2017, 02:41:16 AM
My copy arrived in today's mail, safe and sound though a bit tightly folded. That's only a week after this thread began, so that's quicker than I sometimes receive it. If I'm not around much tomorrow, you know what I'll be doing - I often read every word of 'em!

cotten
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: TaylorGirl on October 27, 2017, 02:26:38 PM
Got mine in the mail today. Man, a real beauty, that PS-Ltd sinker/ebony guitar on the back cover.  :o

Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: cotten on October 27, 2017, 03:58:10 PM
(It is considered Bad Form to leave drool marks on back covers of "Wood & Steel." You never know when someone will be wanting your copy 22 years later... ;)

cotten
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: TaylorGirl on October 27, 2017, 05:39:05 PM
(It is considered Bad Form to leave drool marks on back covers of "Wood & Steel." You never know when someone will be wanting your copy 22 years later... ;)

cotten
You got that right!
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: TaylorGirl on October 27, 2017, 08:00:51 PM
Did you notice Bob's comment on page 11....."We do have one cool guitar product coming soon for guitars, and I think it'll be great."  :o
Anticipation.....
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: mgap on October 27, 2017, 09:41:08 PM
Well, it has been a week since this thread started.  I have not received mine yet.  as usual.  By the time I get mine everybody will have gotten theirs and digested it, commented on it and done with it.  Poor, Poor Pitiful Me(as Linda Ronstadt might say).  But I do live in the most sparsely populated state, and I do love it.
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: zeebow on October 27, 2017, 10:55:10 PM
Well, it has been a week since this thread started.  I have not received mine yet.  as usual.  By the time I get mine everybody will have gotten theirs and digested it, commented on it and done with it.  Poor, Poor Pitiful Me(as Linda Ronstadt might say).  But I do live in the most sparsely populated state, and I do love it.

mine hasn’t arrived either, but i’m on the opposite coast. i nosed around the pdf already though
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: SoCalSurf on October 28, 2017, 12:08:29 AM
If it's any consolation, I didn't find the content as good as past issues. All of the gorgeous photos of the Fall LTD guitars are found online. So at least from my perspective, you aren't missing much.
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: mgap on October 28, 2017, 09:15:11 AM
Well, it has been a week since this thread started.  I have not received mine yet.  as usual.  By the time I get mine everybody will have gotten theirs and digested it, commented on it and done with it.  Poor, Poor Pitiful Me(as Linda Ronstadt might say).  But I do live in the most sparsely populated state, and I do love it.

mine hasn’t arrived either, but i’m on the opposite coast. i nosed around the pdf already though

I am always tempted to check the electronic version, but I want to wait to get the real thing in my hands.  It is always such a treat to come home and find the W&S waiting in the mailbox, it is some kind of special! 
One time my lovely wife put my W&S in a stack of catalogs destined for the recycling bin before I even got to see it.  After retrieving it, my wife responded "Oh I thought it was just some junk mail", I had to implore the need and importance of this particular informational resource, she rolled her eyes.
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: TaylorGirl on October 28, 2017, 10:22:56 AM
I had to implore the need and importance of this particular informational resource, she rolled her eyes.
LOL. Glad you set the record straight!
My husband actually enjoys W&S too, with all it's eye candy. He enjoys learning about the company and what they're up to.
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: donlyn on October 28, 2017, 05:16:48 PM
My copy arrived.
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: ataylor on October 31, 2017, 02:26:39 PM
I seem to have fallen off the Taylor mailing list, but did pick up a copy in Guitar Center yesterday. The Iron & Wine cover caught my eye — one of my all-time favorites. Taylor needs to do a Sam Beam signature model.

But what I came here to ask is this — what is the Guitar Andy Powers is holding at the back of the magazine? Sure looks like a prototype Taylor slope-shoulder dreadnought to me...
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: Marco Polo on October 31, 2017, 03:32:20 PM
...But what I came here to ask is this — what is the Guitar Andy Powers is holding at the back of the magazine? Sure looks like a prototype Taylor slope-shoulder dreadnought to me...

It looks like a 500 series from the fretboard markings...maybe a 518?
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: ataylor on October 31, 2017, 10:44:45 PM
...But what I came here to ask is this — what is the Guitar Andy Powers is holding at the back of the magazine? Sure looks like a prototype Taylor slope-shoulder dreadnought to me...

It looks like a 500 series from the fretboard markings...maybe a 518?

Yeah, you may be right. Upper bout sure looks like a slope at first glance!
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: sergeko on November 18, 2017, 05:40:03 PM
Mine arrived last week (Europe) in perfect state. One of the many advantages of owning a Taylor guitar.
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: MB on November 18, 2017, 11:51:17 PM
I must have got mine early...it already set me back a bunch of $!
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: mgap on November 20, 2017, 08:19:24 AM
It has been a month since this thread started and people have started getting their W&S.  I have not received mine yet.  I am beginning to think Taylor forgot me.
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: BigSkyTaylorPlayer on November 29, 2017, 11:29:11 PM
Me too, still waiting for my copy... :(
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: Bmoney on December 03, 2017, 08:30:12 AM
how long does it usually take from your first registration?  I registered in August still no mag :(
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: Frettingflyer on December 03, 2017, 08:59:34 AM
Hey Guys,
I heard that Taylor may drop you after a certain amount of time since your last purchase? I haven’t gotten the last 3, and called after missing the 1st one. They sent one right away, but in spite of being told I was added back to the list I still don’t receive them. Kind of a bummer as I, like many of you, am a good ambassador for the Taylor brand. I think since 1991 I have purchased about 12 new Taylors, which I would think would keep you on the mailing list!
That said, I have found my local Luthiers shop gets many copies so I just stop by and get it after I see this thread every 3 months, so thank you guys for letting me know when to go pick it up!
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: Bmoney on December 03, 2017, 09:30:38 AM
Hey Guys,
I heard that Taylor may drop you after a certain amount of time since your last purchase? I haven’t gotten the last 3, and called after missing the 1st one. They sent one right away, but in spite of being told I was added back to the list I still don’t receive them. Kind of a bummer as I, like many of you, am a good ambassador for the Taylor brand. I think since 1991 I have purchased about 12 new Taylors, which I would think would keep you on the mailing list!
That said, I have found my local Luthiers shop gets many copies so I just stop by and get it after I see this thread every 3 months, so thank you guys for letting me know when to go pick it up!

which is bizzarr since it could make you WANT to purchase a guitar
Title: Re: "Wood & Steel" Fall 2017 arrived
Post by: Frettingflyer on December 03, 2017, 01:07:28 PM
Hey Guys,
I heard that Taylor may drop you after a certain amount of time since your last purchase? I haven’t gotten the last 3, and called after missing the 1st one. They sent one right away, but in spite of being told I was added back to the list I still don’t receive them. Kind of a bummer as I, like many of you, am a good ambassador for the Taylor brand. I think since 1991 I have purchased about 12 new Taylors, which I would think would keep you on the mailing list!
That said, I have found my local Luthiers shop gets many copies so I just stop by and get it after I see this thread every 3 months, so thank you guys for letting me know when to go pick it up!

which is bizzarr since it could make you WANT to purchase a guitar
It often has!