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An All-Koa Ukulele and Guitar Combo Usher in the Return of Taylor’s Builder’s Reserve Program

By: Chalise Zolezzi

Monday January 23, 2012 - Riding a wave of creativity and fresh innovations, Taylor Guitars is readying the release of a very special pairing through the company’s Builder’s Reserve program: an all-koa tenor ukulele and full-sized matching Grand Symphony guitar. The acoustic coupling offer players an exclusive tandem of instrumental voices that celebrate the musical heritage of the Hawaiian Islands.  

The Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik Joins Taylor's Artist Showcase at NAMM

By: Chalise Zolezzi

Tuesday January 17, 2012 - John Rzeznik, singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the hit pop group the Goo Goo Dolls, will join Taylor's all-star lineup of artist performances at Taylor's NAMM showcase at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21. Rzeznik joins an illustrious roster of Taylor-strumming artists that includes The Voice's Javier Colon, worship leader Israel Houghton, rising act The David Mayfield Parade, and more, to perform hits from the band's extensive discography on the Taylor guitars stage, located in room 213ABC.

Inspired Designs: The New 2012 Taylor Line

By: Chalise Zolezzi

Wednesday January 11, 2012 - With each new year, Taylor unveils a retooled guitar line that showcases our latest inspiration. From groundbreaking designs to ongoing refinements, our efforts draw from a wellspring of creativity that starts with Bob Taylor. Under Bob’s stewardship, our development team is fueled by a passion for crafting — and playing — great instruments.     

For 2012, we proudly introduce a raft of new aesthetic treatments across much of our acoustic/electric line. We also debut new mahogany versions of our Baritone and 12-Fret models, unveil a mahogany-top GS Mini, and aesthetically align our nylon- and steel-string series.

Javier Colon, Israel Houghton, The Silent Comedy, The David Mayfield Parade and More to Perform at the Taylor NAMM Showcase

By: Chalise Zolezzi

Tuesday January 10, 2012 - Ahead of the 2012 NAMM Winter convention in Anaheim, California, Taylor Guitars has assembled an all-star artist lineup to perform over three days of the annual trade show, held January 19-21. An eclectic array of acts will play on Taylor’s performance stage starting each day at 3:30 p.m.

Kicking things off on Thursday is the Wayne Johnson Trio, led by longtime Taylor product expert and Grammy^® winner, Wayne Johnson. The jazzy trio has been playing and recording together since the late ‘70s, and will enthrall fans with their stylings on a variety of Taylors. Next up will be Nashville-based country rock and rollers Sixwire, who received national acclaim as the runner-up on the FOX reality TV show The Next Great American Band. Comprised of Andy Childs, Steve Mandile, Robb Houston, John Howard and Chuck Tilley, the band is a perennial favorite for their rock medley, “The Beast.” This year marks their fourth appearance on the Taylor stage at NAMM.

Avid Unveils New Pro Tools|HDX and Pro Tools 10 Software—Industry Leading Solution Makes Big Leap in Sound and Speed

The world's fastest, best sounding, and most powerful digital audio platform delivers state-of-the-art performance through revolutionary new hardware and software

Burlington, MA, 2011-10-20 - Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced the all-new Pro Tools|HDX digital audio workstation and Pro Tools® 10 software, delivering greater performance, higher sound quality, and innovative new capabilities that set new standards for audio post and music production. Both are designed to provide the most capable, highest quality, scalable solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry, and deliver better performance, faster workflows, and easier collaboration than ever for professional users.

Final Week to Enter NAMM’s SchoolJam USA Battle of the Teen Bands Competition

Last Call for Entries to Become ‘Best Teen Band in the USA’ is Oct. 21

CARLSBAD, Calif. , October 13, 2011—The deadline is drawing near for teen bands all across America to vie for the title of “Best Teen Band in the USA,” while raising funds for their schools’ music programs. 

Teen musicians between the ages of 13 and 19, with the majority of the band members currently registered in a U.S. middle or high school, are encouraged to enter by Oct. 21, 2011. Teen bands participating in SchoolJam USA may perform any genre of music as long as the song is original content or designated as “public domain.” For a full list of competition rules and regulations, and for information on how to enter, visit www.schooljamusa.com.