Must be some changes to the 2012 Taylor line

[Jarlaxle]

What a lineup! Brian, are there any dealers in the greater Los Angeles area, or within an hours drive that have received the new models? I am walking distance from Westwood Music but they don't have anything new.

Thank you

I would think Ted at L.A. Guitar sales would get them as fast as anyone. 

[ataylor]

Wow, the new W&S arrived today and it is blowing my mind! Someone please hide my checkbook and credit cards.

Some of us weren't as lucky -- anything to add to what Brian has told us? Specifically, the acoustic line -- I haven't heard anything.

[Sludgefactory]

Wow, the new W&S arrived today and it is blowing my mind! Someone please hide my checkbook and credit cards.

Some of us weren't as lucky -- anything to add to what Brian has told us? Specifically, the acoustic line -- I haven't heard anything.

I don't recall what brian had said but the tobacco burst on the 200 series is a great feature. As Brian mentioned there are new inlays throughout the series. I like most of them and even thought I prefer the old 600 inlays I applaude taylor for updating everything. And the amp and ukelele, while unfortunately only available as pairings with builder reserve guitars are as beautiful as I could dream up.

[Sludgefactory]

sorry for the poor images. i had to do this quickly with my ipad

[davwir]

You can thank me later...
For now, go enjoy the new Wood and Steel as a pdf , folks!
Bring on the GAS!

https://www.yousendit.com/download/T2dma3ZEVEg5bEJESjhUQw   

[Matt McGriff]

What a lineup! Brian, are there any dealers in the greater Los Angeles area, or within an hours drive that have received the new models? I am walking distance from Westwood Music but they don't have anything new.

Thank you

I would think Ted at L.A. Guitar sales would get them as fast as anyone.

I just spoke with Ted, and certainly don't speak for him, but he was quite frustrated that he hasn't received any inventory of the new stuff yet. Says Taylor has been pretty hush-hush. He's hoping to hear more at NAMM obviously and have stuff shortly after that.  I have dibs on his first GSMini Mahogany. Righting a wrong as I should have bought the standard GSM I just bought from "MegaloMart" (and will be returning) from him in the first place!

I also noticed the Baby Series don't have the laser etched rosette anymore.  Seem to have a single ring inlay rosette.

[Matt McGriff]

Hog!

[ataylor]

You can thank me later...
For now, go enjoy the new Wood and Steel as a pdf , folks!
Bring on the GAS!

Thanks a bunch!

Lots of nice stuff, although as someone who doesn't care for cutaway models, I sure wish they had applied some of the new features (specifically the 700 series) across the board. I also wish they would let you do a sunburst on the 300 series, especially now that it's available on the 200 series.

Oh well.

[Drock2k1]

Total tease with the new ES amp only being released in limited supply with a guitar.I'll tell you what we need Taylor, BTO Amps...think about it. I could just see my beautiful Cedar Hog edgburst BTO paired with a gorgeous amp.

[dsamuel24]

Holy Guacamole!!! Diggin' the git/uke combo... WHOA! 

Hey Brian (at Taylor)... any chance the GS mini will be offered with a Venetian cutaway in 2012?? That would be MY dream little brother to my 315ce! I'm sure my 315 would be sooooo proud!

[dsamuel24]

Noooooooooooooooo!!!     

Here's a quote from the W&S just released today (Winter 2012):
"With the emergence of the GS as a big, rich acoustic voice that balances power and balance, we’ve decided to temporarily remove the Jumbo from the Taylor line for 2012 (with the exception of the Leo Kottke Signature Models) in order to explore voicing refinement ideas in our design studio. Look for its spirited return next year."

I am flabbergasted. Maybe I am the only JUMBO lover in the world? I cannot envision a Taylor lineup WITHOUT a Taylor x15 Jumbo in the mix. Heartbreaking. I am so glad I got my 315ce a couple weeks ago. I guess my 615 and 315 will have to hold me over until 2013, when Jumbos will reportedly make a "spirited return". Can't wait to see what that actually looks like.

And I guess my DDX will have to be used... or old/new (dead) stock. I guess I can always BTO a few Jumbos if I win the lotto!

Yeah the x16 (GS) is nice, BUT IT AIN'T NO JUMBO!! Too bad, but if Taylor keeps its word, this will only be a temporary bad decision.

       

[Brian Swerdfeger @ Taylor]

Answers to questions above:
- No GS Mini with cutaway in 2012
- No standard model line Jumbos in 2012
- Jumbos can be built in BTO
- New Jumbo in 2013
- Acoustic line remains mostly the same... this year... ;-)
- DDX is now the 214ce-BLK (same guitar without the thumb inlay and signature)

100% new website is days away from launching!

[John429]

Answers to questions above:
- No GS Mini with cutaway in 2012
- No standard model line Jumbos in 2012
- Jumbos can be built in BTO
- New Jumbo in 2013
- Acoustic line remains mostly the same... this year... ;-)
- DDX is now the 214ce-BLK (same guitar without the thumb inlay and signature)

100% new website is days away from launching!

Brian - I just wanted to thank you for participating with us here at the forum. I think it is an honor to have you here and that you are rolling out all of this exciting 2012 information to us!

[thebigz]

The only disappointing thing is that I want mass production ukes now.  Sadly I can't afford the super awesome ones they're doing now, so I'll have to wait.

On the plus side, I think they're really for real coming now....ish 

[Justiceandmercy]

the new changes are cool... especially the builders reserve stuff, that's just awesome... hopefully these changes will keep everyone busy enough playing and talking so we all don't get too anxious about spring ltds hehehe