| Taylor Guitars got its official start in 1974 with its | | | | achieved world wide renown. |
| founders, Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug. However, the | | | | They manufacture 14 different acoustic guitar styles, |
| story begins much earlier than that in the 60s when | | | | with multiple models within each category. These |
| popular music spurred by the Beatles got a lot of | | | | include the Bob Taylor, named for the head Luthier, the |
| people itching to play the guitar. The founders were | | | | 100 through the 900 Series, the Presentation Series, |
| young then, but they started their love of the guitar at | | | | the Nylon Series, the KOA Series, and the Walnut |
| around this time. | | | | Series. |
| Eventually, this itch led them to the purchase of a | | | | There are also plenty of artists who enjoy their Taylor |
| guitar shop with another friend, Steve Schemmer. The | | | | Acoustic guitars. These include Chris Procter, Pat |
| shop was modest, and information on the Taylor | | | | Kirtley, Artie Traum, Wayne Johnson, Leo Klottke, |
| Guitars site reveals that it was less than ideal. They | | | | Babyface, Faith Hill, Billy Idol, Stephen King, Better than |
| constantly dealt with water leaks and flooding. But, | | | | Ezra, and scores others. Taylor are considered a |
| everyone needs to start somewhere! Their beginnings | | | | special guitar by there owners. |
| were rocky and difficult and that first workshop | | | | Here is a review on a Taylor Guitar: |
| seems to signify that. | | | | About the Taylor PC14C |
| Together, the three operated this shop which was | | | | I play finger style guitar and finger style solo guitar. First: |
| then called the Westland Music Company. Their original | | | | This is a very expensive guitar which is made to be |
| business idea had the company selling guitars and their | | | | the top model of Taylor. So if you want to be able to |
| parts, repairing them, building them etc. They also | | | | get the real sound out of real good guitar: play with |
| decided to call their guitar line Taylors after Bob Taylor, | | | | your fingers. Second: Ill love almost any good guitar. |
| the accomplished luthier of the group. Thus, the long | | | | Every guitar should be heard for his own character |
| process of trying to run a company and make top | | | | and sound. So how does my PS 14 sound? Well with |
| notch guitars begins in this little shop. | | | | the well known Taylor sparkle in the highs and a very |
| Long story short, they were eventually successful at | | | | thick creamy mid and warm basses. The sound is |
| both. Now, their company employs over 300 people, all | | | | very, very rich. |
| of which play different roles in the company. Kurt | | | | The history or Taylor guitar is a modern day success |
| Listug is still heavily involved with the company as | | | | story, from an American Manufacturer that is still going |
| CEO. They are successful, and the Taylor Acoustic is | | | | strong. |
| considered amongst the best acoustic guitars and has | | | | |
