What do the letters mean on Taylor guitars?
What do the letters mean on Taylor guitars?
Most Taylor acoustic guitar numbers are organized by series, featuring the 100 through 900 Series, along with our Presentation (PS) and Koa (K) Series. The first digit (or letter) identifies the series. Most guitar models within each series share the same back and side woods and appointment package.
Do Taylor guitars retain their value?
The big brands such as Fender, Gibson, Martin and Taylor have been proving for years that they hold their value very well.
Are any Taylor guitars made in China?
Taylor does not manufacture any guitars in Asia. Taylor only manufactures guitars in El Cajon, California and Tecate, Mexico.
How do you tell the year of a Taylor?
The coding is the same as with 9 digit serial numbers, only not the first 2 digits but the first 4 digits do determine the year. The first four digits now indicate the year. – 2008 = 2008. The fifth and sixth digits represent the month.
Who owns the Taylor guitar company?
Acoustic guitar (opens in new tab) giant Taylor has announced its transition to 100% employee ownership. “We have delighted in giving people the joy of music and hope to do so for generations to come,” said Bob Taylor, co-founder and President of Taylor Guitars.
Which Taylor guitars are made in the USA?
Anything that’s a 200 series or lower (so that’s the 100 series, GS Minis, Baby range and Academies) are made in the Mexican factory. The 300 range and upwards are all made in America.
How do you read a Taylor serial number?
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- 10-Digit Serial Numbers.
- 1107064001 First digit indicates where it was made. (
- 1107064001 2nd & 7th digits indicate the two-digit year – ’14 (2014)
- 1107064001 3rd & 4th digits indicate the two-digit month – 07 (July)
- 1107064001 5th & 6th digits indicate the day – 06 (the 6th)
