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I just bought a Taylor this Spring.  And I don’t regret that decision one bit.  I got a sweet deal on an incredible guitar.  But let me indulge in some window shopping on their latest set of masterpieces: the 35th anniversary series.

Taylor is venturing into new territory on some of their acoustic offerings with a 9-string, a Parlor guitar, and a Baritone.

I had never seen a 9-string before, which has a doubled b string and octave-doubled d and g strings.  It’s supposed to offer the best of both the 6 and 12 string guitar (defined bass and highs that aren’t too trebly).  I’m intrigued.  I hope to try one out someday:

Taylor 35th Anniversary 9-string Guitar

A parlor guitar is a smaller bodied guitar, and goes back to the days of early America, when music was primarily played in people’s homes (for a fantastic read on the history of guitar in America, check out Guitar: An American Life by Tim Brookes):

Taylor 35th Anniversary Parlor Guitar

The baritone would be my choice, hands down.  Baritone guitars are slightly longer and tuned down to a fourth or fifth below standard guitar tuning (Taylor’s comes tuned a 4th down).

Taylor 35th Anniversary Baritone Guitar

I had an Alembic electric baritone for a while, which I sold after a few years.  It just wasn’t right for what I was doing at the time.  But Don Ross’s wonderful use of baritone acoustic has convinced me that I’ll need to acquire an acoustic bari someday:

This song, Tight Trite Night, was later covered by Andy McKee.

Have a look at all the Taylor 35 guitars.  They also have a Brazilian, an Armrest guitar, a 12-fret, and some T3 electrics and solidbody electrics.  All of the woods appear to be top-notch.  Serious fuel for your GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome).  As I said when I started this blog post, I just bought my FIRST Taylor this Spring.    Happy shopping!