Hi Bob, long time,last visited in PA in the 90's with John Pearse at ASIA, showed my Touch Guitar at the symposium. Great video. I put up lots of this wood for several; major guitar companies including my own. It really is like finding a diamond in the rough to find this beautiful wood!!! Thanks for the great guitars you build and design, and your great contributions to the guitar industry.
Jesus christ that wood looks amazing. I had no idea it were that complex with all the different variations of the same tree. The last piece of maple looks amazing, I would kill for a Taylor-guitar. Hopefully I will get one some day.
yes for example in the 414ce when you plugged it and play it sounds like if you where playing in a room unplugged. and in Taylor 114ce it changes the sound when you plugged it in that when you play it unplugged.
A beautiful, decorative type of maple, that you find in Canada (and I’m sure elsewhere), is “bird’s eye” maple. I can’t tell, from this video, if Mr Taylor is referring to bird’s eye maple, but he is calling it a different name? I am watching as many Taylor videos as I can with the hope of one day purchasing a beautiful (sound and appearance) Taylor guitar. I’ve played a few, and I think they’re incredible instruments. The sound is so rich and full, and they’re works of art in appearance!
The Maple guitars (600 series) are very bright in sound. If you want a more balanced bright and warm sound you will need to go with the 700 - 800 series (or 8 series acoustic). The 414ce is a solid piece guitar, but it is not made of maple. The 414ce pluged in (or any series of acoustic electric) will sound different depending on how you have the ES set to include the speaker amp.
Personally, I LOVE the look, and sound, of a "maple sides and back" acoustic guitar. The MAIN trouble is, not many companies offer maple-bodied guitars. Also, have you PRICED a Taylor "600 series" acoustic guitar ? (The 600 series is their maple-bodied line.) Even the highly-discounted price at the one of the big catalog /online wholesaler companies will be close to THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ! They are EXQUISITE instruments; but are too exorbitantly priced for "folks of average means".
Thank you Bob. Can you recommend the optimum make/type/gauge of string for your maple back and side guitars (perhaps even the non-recommended too) so the acoustic sound is not overly bright or brittle?
Excellent explanation of various grains, although scientifically there is no real explanation as to why this happens to only one percent of Maple trees.
Some authorities on the subject say that curl is NOT genetic, as the seeds taken from very curly trees don't grow into trees with their own flame. Instead, they say that the curl is a result of stress to the tree when it's young. The stress is most likely to be due to the tree growing in the shadow of other trees, and not getting as much light as it really wants.
I have much respect for Taylor guitars, though they aren't my thing. And I have much respect for Bob Taylor's interest in innovation and pushing the fine guitar building industry. But, good G*d, this guy is soooo boring. in spite of the interesting subject matter. Is he channeling Mr Rogers?
Hi Bob, long time,last visited in PA in the 90's with John Pearse at ASIA, showed my Touch Guitar at the symposium. Great video. I put up lots of this wood for several; major guitar companies including my own. It really is like finding a diamond in the rough to find this beautiful wood!!! Thanks for the great guitars you build and design,
and your great contributions to the guitar industry.
Jesus christ that wood looks amazing. I had no idea it were that complex with all the different variations of the same tree.
The last piece of maple looks amazing, I would kill for a Taylor-guitar. Hopefully I will get one some day.
2021, this video still providing knowledge. Thank you
Thanks for showing these informative videos.
yes
for example in the 414ce
when you plugged it and play it sounds like if you where playing in a room unplugged.
and in Taylor 114ce
it changes the sound when you plugged it in that when you play it unplugged.
A beautiful, decorative type of maple, that you find in Canada (and I’m sure elsewhere), is “bird’s eye” maple. I can’t tell, from this video, if Mr Taylor is referring to bird’s eye maple, but he is calling it a different name? I am watching as many Taylor videos as I can with the hope of one day purchasing a beautiful (sound and appearance) Taylor guitar. I’ve played a few, and I think they’re incredible instruments. The sound is so rich and full, and they’re works of art in appearance!
The Maple guitars (600 series) are very bright in sound. If you want a more balanced bright and warm sound you will need to go with the 700 - 800 series (or 8 series acoustic).
The 414ce is a solid piece guitar, but it is not made of maple. The 414ce pluged in (or any series of acoustic electric) will sound different depending on how you have the ES set to include the speaker amp.
very helpful video, thanks
I've never played a Nylon string guitar with Maple. I wonder what the sustain on those is like.
Kinda amazing to see a big ass quilt maple tree. I mean it makes sense I see flame maple all the time. But sheesh that tree
Personally, I LOVE the look, and sound, of a "maple sides and back" acoustic guitar. The MAIN trouble is, not many companies offer maple-bodied guitars. Also, have you PRICED a Taylor "600 series" acoustic guitar ? (The 600 series is their maple-bodied line.) Even the highly-discounted price at the one of the big catalog /online wholesaler companies will be close to THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ! They are EXQUISITE instruments; but are too exorbitantly priced for "folks of average means".
should make a guitar with flamed ("fiddle back")back with curly sides so it'd look more like the tree
fascinating!
Thank you Bob. Can you recommend the optimum make/type/gauge of string for your maple back and side guitars (perhaps even the non-recommended too) so the acoustic sound is not overly bright or brittle?
thanks for the videos
Excellent explanation of various grains, although scientifically there is no real explanation as to why this happens to only one percent of Maple trees.
Love the looks of flamed maple.
are 100 and 200 series taylor guitars now made in mexico? please help ..
amazing
@officialtaylorguitar how much would be the cheapest american made taylor?
What is BIRDSEYE MAPLE ?
@officialtaylorguitar is there a sunburst model available for gs mini?
Can I buy maple wood here ???
I wish this was in a higher definition. It would be so much better!
Very interesting !
cool
I have a maple tree in my front yard. How much will u pay me for it?
lovesgibson What makes you think it has instrument grade potential?
Building a guitar to obtain the best resonance for the wood that is being used is more complex than simply matching figured pieces.
Tolle
Maple grows like pubes - got it bob
tubes bro
Some authorities on the subject say that curl is NOT genetic, as the seeds taken from very curly trees don't grow into trees with their own flame. Instead, they say that the curl is a result of stress to the tree when it's young. The stress is most likely to be due to the tree growing in the shadow of other trees, and not getting as much light as it really wants.
Some people have no hair so there are 3 versions
The best flame maple is from Bosnia and Montenegro, thats it.
poor tree
I don't understand why great guitars are made in Mexico and not back at home..
Because Americans demand high wages but low prices.
Not genetic
How enlightening...
I have much respect for Taylor guitars, though they aren't my thing. And I have much respect for Bob Taylor's interest in innovation and pushing the fine guitar building industry. But, good G*d, this guy is soooo boring. in spite of the interesting subject matter. Is he channeling Mr Rogers?
genetic... lol so many lies. its about growth stress.
Davis Krieghoff for real😂 you have to grow it in certain conditions to get the different types😂
another company that is wasting curly maple.