Must be some changes to the 2012 Taylor line

[Gary0319]

I now officially have Mahogany Top Mini lust. Can't wait to play one of those.

(hides away to count pennies)

Gary

[Greenheart]

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, you forgot to answer my question. Any select dealers in the greater Los Angeles area with 2012 models? I'm near Westwood Music but am willing to drive an hour or so to see the new models. Thank you

Edit, nevermind Brian, just got off the phone with McCabe's and they have them.

[ctkarslake]

Thanks Brian!  I can't wait to check out my mailbox when I get home...

[Bill Evans]

100% new website is days away from launching!

New website? Great, but the current website is great too. Just love Taylors!

Bill
Shrewsbury, UK
412CE Fall 2011 Ltd

[Andromeda]

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.

       

As a lover of Taylor jumbos I am very sad by this news.

[mescobar]

The re-desgined Jumbo will be back in 2013!

We should hold our judgement until we hear the new Jumbo. I am excited to see where they take it.

[Andromeda]

The re-desgined Jumbo will be back in 2013!

We should hold our judgement until we hear the new Jumbo. I am excited to see where they take it.

Redesigned!? You have my attention! I hope they have some acoustic only jumbos in their line up next year.

[davwir]

You said " Brian, you forgot to answer my question. Any select dealers in the greater Los Angeles area with 2012 models? I'm near Westwood Music but am willing to drive an hour or so to see the new models. Thank you"

From a Taylor Sales Rep today:

"McCabe’s and Jim’s Music Center both have about 12 – 14 new Taylors…from Babies to the top!  They’re trickling in every day.
 
Wait til you see the new 700 series!"

[Greenheart]

You said " Brian, you forgot to answer my question. Any select dealers in the greater Los Angeles area with 2012 models? I'm near Westwood Music but am willing to drive an hour or so to see the new models. Thank you"

From a Taylor Sales Rep today:

"McCabe’s and Jim’s Music Center both have about 12 – 14 new Taylors…from Babies to the top!  They’re trickling in every day.
 
Wait til you see the new 700 series!"

Dave, if you look at my post again you will see I edited the post. I called McCabe's and they don't have 12-14 new models but they doe have a few nylon series and a 516 so I'll wait to visiting them when they get in a few more 2012 GS models. Jim's is a two hour drive which is a bit much considering there are several dozen Taylor dealers within a forty minute drive from me. I'm in no hurry, perhaps Brian will let us know who is getting what and when.

The 700 sereis looks good but since I already have a 714ce I'm thinking 800 series. Don't ask me why.

[Steve]

I'm in no hurry, perhaps Brian will let us know who is getting what and when.

Taylor lists their dealers on their website. 15 minutes and a telephone would probably get you the information you're looking for.

[leeasam]

here is a burst 214CE
http://davesguitar.com/products/taylor/214ce-3/

[DMZ]

I like it!

[michaelw]

thanks for sharing the link, leeasam
the rosette & the figuring of the back complement the sunburst finish quite nicely

[Drock2k1]

Can you get a 214-n in a burst?

[michaelw]

i don't remember Brian mentioning a sunburst 214ce-N

however, there are some pics of a 914ce-N in here
http://davesguitar.com/products/taylor/914ce-classical/

& a hog top Mini
http://davesguitar.com/products/taylor/gs-mini-mahogany/