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!
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