Guided by Bob Taylor's visionary approach to instrument manufacturing, Taylor Guitars has become one of the world's premiere makers of high-end acoustic guitars. Taylor has achieved an unsurpassed standard of excellence by combining Old World craftsmanship with state-of-the-art computer technology, thus forever changing the way guitars are built. Above all, the company's success represents a triumph of aesthetics in an era geared to instant gratification and expediency. As Taylor celebrates its 25th Anniversary year, the ever-increasing popularity of their guitars confirms the timeless appeal of traditional elegance, natural beauty, and innovation.

Since June 1, 1999 Taylor has been factory-installing ELIXIR Guitar Strings on all Taylor guitars (including Babys and Basses). The move to ELIXIR represents the first significant change in Taylor's string program in many years, and it came about for one very simple reason: Bob Taylor wanted to do it.

"When things are truly different, and truly better, I can get very excited about them," Bob explained recently. "That's how I feel about ELIXIR strings, and that's why I made the decision to begin using them as 'original' equipment at Taylor Guitars. I like the tone of ELIXIR strings, and they last and last and last, staying clean and brilliant to both the touch and the ear for much longer than I'm used to."

To learn more about Bob Taylor's perspective on the benefits of ELIXIR strings, check out the Summer 1999 issue of Wood&Steel, or view Taylor's Tech Sheet titled Strings Part 2: New Strings Attached.

To learn more about their line of fine instruments, visit Taylor Guitars at www.taylorguitars.com, or visit your local Taylor Dealer.

Taylor Guitars Workshop Program
As an extension of Taylor's commitment to guitar-making excellence, Taylor Guitars created an ongoing series of instructional workshops featuring several of the top acoustic guitarists in the country. Each year Taylor typically sponsors 250 to 400 workshops through authorized dealers, offering guitar enthusiasts around the world an opportunity to experience superb musicianship in an informal setting conducive to learning. ELIXIR Guitar Strings is proud to participate in these clinics by providing 10 free sets per workshop to be given away by the clinician.