Taylor's New Website Q&A

[cotten]

I'm late to this party, I know, but I just have to say it anyway. Shannon, it is GREAT to have you here, asking questions, listening to answers and providing answers of your own!  A forum of fans can help in ways nothing else can. Of course, you already know that.

I just have to add my Thank You to the mix. Your being here will be mutually beneficial, I'm sure.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go hunt for something good to complain about... 

cotten

[Shannon McGlathery]

Thanks for seeking feedback.  This is very much appreciated.  Follow this path:

Home > Guitars > Acoustic Guitars > By Series > 500 Series > can't find 512 ?

I found the 512ce by using the Search function on the website.  I followed the path above because it was the only intuitive thing for me, not being real familiar with the website.

You're right, you SHOULD be able to see the 512 here: http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/series/500

We'll check into that.

[Shannon McGlathery]

Another thing I'd like to see is the return of the wallpapers.  I can find a hint about a January wallpaper on Google, but I can't seem to find it on the Taylor Guitars site.  I *love* having Taylor guitars on my workspaces at home.  In fact, with me coming late to the party (I've only been playing for 18 months or so, and have only been focusing on Taylors since the summer), I'd love see access to the older wallpapers added to the new site; I'm not sure these were even available on the old site.  The photography of these featured guitars is truly amazing!!!

Also on our to-do list.

[Shannon McGlathery]

?? Back issues of W&S...

Not sure if it's been covered elsewhere here, but where are all the back issues please? I can find only a few.

Ta.

Bill

On our to-do list.

[ColinWright]

I was looking for the old Wood & Steel back issues, and found them here (thanks Google!):

http://taylorguitars.us/woodandsteel/

Hopefully, I didn't just reveal some big ol' secret!  :-)

[ColinWright]

Another thing I'd like to see is the return of the wallpapers.  I can find a hint about a January wallpaper on Google, but I can't seem to find it on the Taylor Guitars site.  I *love* having Taylor guitars on my workspaces at home.  In fact, with me coming late to the party (I've only been playing for 18 months or so, and have only been focusing on Taylors since the summer), I'd love see access to the older wallpapers added to the new site; I'm not sure these were even available on the old site.  The photography of these featured guitars is truly amazing!!!

Also on our to-do list.

Awesome!  Thanks Shannon!

[Bill Evans]

I was looking for the old Wood & Steel back issues, and found them here (thanks Google!):

http://taylorguitars.us/woodandsteel/

Hopefully, I didn't just reveal some big ol' secret!  :-)

Ah! The 'old' website. Good. Still loads of good stuff on there. Thanks.    Bill

[Shannon McGlathery]

I was looking for the old Wood & Steel back issues, and found them here (thanks Google!):

http://taylorguitars.us/woodandsteel/

Hopefully, I didn't just reveal some big ol' secret!  :-)

Ah! The 'old' website. Good. Still loads of good stuff on there. Thanks.    Bill

We'll be closing these "secret" backdoors to the old website soon.

But can you be specific about what content is on the old site that is not on the new site? We'd like to address any content gaps.

[Satsuki]

I like the new web site do wish the acoustic guitars were in order.

[michaelw]

hi Shannon,
thanks for taking the time to accept input & ideas from us -
from what i've seen, other than what has been mentioned, based on content that has yet to be added,
or is not currently on the new site, regarding guitar specs, i found the new spec list lacking these

rosette - type & material
standard nut width - 1 11/16", 1 3/4" or  1 7/8"
strings - type & gauge(s) i.e. Elixir NanoWeb 80/20 light (.012 - .053)
scale length - 25 1/2" or 24 7/8" or 27" (baritone) 22.75" BT, 23.5" Mini
# of frets
fretboard radius
dimensions - overall body height, width, depth
case - gigbag, hardshell bag, hardshell or deluxe hardshell

also reformatting the body shape dimensions
to make them more legible may be helpful

for example - Grand Syphony

Body Dimensions
Length : 20"
Width : 16 1/4"
Depth : 4 5/8"

rather than
Body Length : 20"/ Body Width : 16
1/4" / Body Depth : 4 5/8"

[Bill Evans]

We'll be closing these "secret" backdoors to the old website soon.

But can you be specific about what content is on the old site that is not on the new site? We'd like to address any content gaps.

Yes, please. The details about previous 'Limited' edition guitars. At the moment, it's just the Fall 2011. It would be good to see details about previous issues please.

Ta.

Bill

[AugustWest]

Hi Shannon -

As others have mentioned, the layout of the models seems random with no order to them.  Also, if you choose to "sort by series", the arrow doesn't appear on the right side of my screen to navigate to the next group of guitars after the 700 series icon.  On the wesbsite, the Acoustic models seem to take a back seat to all the other models.
 

[Shannon McGlathery]

hi Shannon,
thanks for taking the time to accept input & ideas from us -
from what i've seen, other than what has been mentioned, based on content that has yet to be added,
or is not currently on the new site, regarding guitar specs, i found the new spec list lacking these

rosette - type & material
standard nut width - 1 11/16", 1 3/4" or  1 7/8"
strings - type & gauge(s) i.e. Elixir NanoWeb 80/20 light (.012 - .053)
scale length - 25 1/2" or 24 7/8" or 27" (baritone) 22.75" BT, 23.5" Mini
# of frets
fretboard radius
dimensions - overall body height, width, depth
case - gigbag, hardshell bag, hardshell or deluxe hardshell

also reformatting the body shape dimensions
to make them more legible may be helpful

for example - Grand Syphony

Body Dimensions
Length : 20"
Width : 16 1/4"
Depth : 4 5/8"

rather than
Body Length : 20"/ Body Width : 16
1/4" / Body Depth : 4 5/8"

Good feedback. We will be adding more specs in the near future.

Regarding the body dimensions, are you talking about the rollovers in the Browse by Shapes page? http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/shapes

Thanks

[Shannon McGlathery]

As others have mentioned, the layout of the models seems random with no order to them.

You can use the "Sort By: POPULARITY SHAPE WOOD SERIES CATEGORY" to reorder the guitars in the grid.

Also, if you choose to "sort by series", the arrow doesn't appear on the right side of my screen to navigate to the next group of guitars after the 700 series icon.

We aren't seeing that issue. Can you provide the URL of the page you are looking at?

On the wesbsite, the Acoustic models seem to take a back seat to all the other models.

Can you be more specific about what you mean here?

Thanks!

[AugustWest]

Here's the requested URL:  http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/series

(There should be a visible arrow after the 700 on the right side to click on to get you to the next batch in the series.  Also, the current set-up makes it difficult to scroll those icons without clicking on the 700 series icon or whatever icon is positioned at the far right side of the screen)

"Can you be more specific about what you mean here?" - the scrolling of the different series icons that are in the middle of the page... the acoustic non cut-away/non es models are shown after the baby's, baritones, etc.  -just an observation.