Bob Taylor...outstanding leadership skills, totally selfless, and ethical...what a concept America!

@guitarjonathan

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

@CasinoGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and echoing those thoughts!

Thanks guys for the uplifting story on Bob! As the proud owner of a 414-ce for years I have followed Bob's work through Wood & Steel and it is so refreshing to hear the stories of his good works, especially in these challenging times.

I will own a Taylor now because of this,I like the guitars but because I know what kind of guys I’m buying from I’ll definitely be getting one

@guitarjonathan

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Makes me like the guitars even more as well.

@CasinoGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear! Thanks for taking the time to watch:)

Working at Taylor for 5 years was the best work environment I've ever had! If I didn't have to leave SoCal, you can bet I'd still be at Taylor!!!

@CasinoGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear. Thanks a bunch for sharing that!

Bob and his team are true visionaries. Years ago when I was in college I did a big presentation on Bob and Taylor Guitars in an environmental class. Their approach to sustainability has drastically shaped how I look at guitars and what I do as a luthier.

I had a beautiful 814CE limited that was a masterpiece! And a baby Taylor that is handy as well. Incredible guitars and company!

I'm originally from San Diego, California. If you are in the area, take the Taylor factory tour. It takes 1-2 hours and it's absolutely FREE! Can't beat that. It was a hell of a good guitar geek time.

This is awesome! Very inspiring. I own a couple of Taylor’s. One Bob built for me. I actually met with him twice while in the process. He finished it in 91. Was a great guy then. Glad to hear this. Thank you

First of all, love this channel. Second there is a guy in Greenbay, WI, Tony Loucher is his name. He runs a shop called Luthiers workshop, he was one of Bob Taylors first employees. He does great great repair work and dabbles in building as well.

Informative and well done. Great video, guys!

The real saints, the two of y’all 🥺🥺

@guitarjonathan

3 жыл бұрын

😊😊😊

@CasinoGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

That made me giggle:) thanks mate!

example of bob’s brilliance: he pays and help tribes plant ebony, this allows the tribe to retain ownership. he pays the tribe for the first 5 years to keep the tree alive. he agrees to buy the ebony trees once they are grown by the tribe. sustainability...

@hkguitar1984

3 жыл бұрын

Smart thinking for sure. Wise is the Man who sets into motion a win-win-win situation.

Really enjoying these videos, guys, keep it up!

I have a 1991 Taylor 410 that is beat to Sh$t, cracks, dents, back of neck sanded to raw wood , and it sounds FN amazing! I believe it was created in a similar style with the Martin D18 bracing, so it doesn’t sound like a Taylor of today’s voicing at all nor does it play like one. String through pin less bridge, and it just keeps giving songs to me like a bottomless well. Everyone that see’s it smirks until they pick it up and play it, then they offer to buy it from me. I’m all about the spirit of the Taylor community and philosophy of world consciousness. Side note, I just bought a Gibson J45 and it’s hands down the best sounding acoustic I’ve ever owned. Think early James Taylor(see what I did there)

For me Taylor makes the best (playing) acoustic their neck shape combine with Ebony fretboard is second to none. Thanks Bob, Andy and Casino Guitars! 👍

@CasinoGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

Right on and thank you Mike!

Man, I love the knowledge you two have and that you share. Thank you for consistently awesome content!👍

In the "old" days, Bob used to run his own tours at Taylor, giving everyone a blank or the sound hole, branded with the logo. I don't know who else would let their workers, upon finishing their first year with the company, would sanction them build their own guitar (just not using the Taylor name)!

You guys are awesome... I own a Taylor 712 ce and couldn't be happier. This was an incredibly informative video. Thanks guys. To the 9 who gave thumbs down... WTF !!!

I recommend reading Bob Taylor's book called "Guitar Lessons" It should be required reading for every business student. Bob has been an industry innovator and leader for decades. He completely revolutionized the way guitars are built, and still maintains high quality in his guitars.

Interesting fact: Samsung makes all iPhone screens. On a different note, Bob is a really nice guy. I had the good fortune of interacting with him a handful of times back in my touring years. He is someone who really cares about the industry and it shows. Thanks for another great video!

@guitarjonathan

3 жыл бұрын

That is interesting. Thanks!!

Informative about Taylor and Breedlove guitar companies.

@CasinoGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! We think the relationship there is pretty unique and inspiring.

@matthewking8944

3 жыл бұрын

@@CasinoGuitars i agree

I love Taylor guitars! I love them even more after knowing what they are doing for the community and conversation of resources, hats off to Bob!

@CasinoGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

Right on and glad to hear those sentiments!

You guys had what felt like a Bob Ross ending to the chat today! Please keep being who you guys are: as a guitar retail escapee, your show reminds me of the best parts of the job!

great video, great content, great job. baxter & jhon.

2021 Taylor Guitars Update: Bob Taylor, Kurt Listug, and Andy T. Powers met late last year and as Bob explained tonight on Taylor Guitars Primetime (KZread, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Pacific), they're getting older and in thinking about what would be best for the future of the company, decided to give ownership of the company to the employees. In this evening's "Rapid Fire Q & A with Bob Taylor" a question about what was the first concert he ever attended, led into a conversation about his asking the other two partners in the shop for the time off, and that Bob and Kurt always clocked in and out of their company. Bob Taylor's book, Guitar Lessons is an absorbing read, and worth a Part Two, which he may begin writing shortly as he wrote the first book in order that the "Guitar Lessons" learned not be forgotten in "turning a passion into a business." Bob is quick to say that guitar making is a collaborative industry, as so many luthiers learn from each other. I'd advise anyone interested in Taylor Guitars and the future of the instrument to watch this (and every) episode of Taylor Guitars Primetime on their channel. Watch the factory tour videos and see how many of the tools Bob innovated are used by other makers and Bob's early adoption of the Fadal CNC machines came out of visiting with one of his luthier friends during a tour of the Taylor Guitars factory. Looking at the machinery, including a gang saw that Bob had repaired in order to cut fret slots, Bob asked how they did it. Oh, we use the Fadal CNC machine, which replaced three separate woodworking machines on the floor, improving efficiency. Bob said he always had to ask before spending any of their scarce funds, and it will be no different since Kurt, Andy and Bob have transferred ownership to the employees of Taylor Guitars. The future of the company, including those principles of social and resource responsibility and frugality will continue, so I feel as they all do, that the future of the company is assured. Since the Tecate and El Cajon factories are so close to each other, manufacturing processes and quality assurance will continue with the same high standards. I do not mind paying a bit more for products and customer support from this amazing company.

Speaking of the clapperboard y’all reference at the beginning of the video ~ have y’all ever considered making yourselves a theme song for Casino Guitars?

@CasinoGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

:) we have...but then we just never quite do that...we get too excited to get to talking every morning. In short, we’re not that smart. Thanks for noting that though as we probably should get to that eventually:)

He also does a ton of mission world all around the world he actually gave my brother a guitar who is a pastor at the church where bobs brother goes he is one of the nicest guys ever

@CasinoGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

Nick right on! Great to see you out here in video land:) How's the weather up there right now as well...?

@nickwilson9210

3 жыл бұрын

@@CasinoGuitars you wouldn’t believe it but it’s warm today up here in Canada 🇨🇦 ( which isn’t normal this time of year) Take care and keep up the good work.

Great people and great guitars. Great combo.

Bob Taylor is the true definition of a CAPITALIST. He understands that in order to sustain his business, keep people employed, and make money, he had to become a conservationist also. He realized that if he exploited all of the ebony (for example) in the world without giving a second thought to where it comes from, he would eventually put himself out of business. Therefore, he now works with entities and people all over the world to make sure that the materials he needs to build guitars will be available for many, many more years. That is how a true capitalist thinks and how true capitalism works.

@gregmiller7123

3 жыл бұрын

What a great statement!

@guitarjonathan

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, fantastic point.

@matthewking8944

3 жыл бұрын

i agree

bob named the company that produces crelicam ebony cutting boards after two women who worked there (stella falone) man i love bob taylor so much. this is my fav casino video ever

I’ve never considered a Taylor before but I might have to after seeing this

@CasinoGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

That is wonderful to hear! They do have a great company over there.

@helptheunderdog

3 жыл бұрын

They make absolute quality guitars at every price point. Would absolutely recommend one

@hkguitar1984

3 жыл бұрын

Another reason to consider Taylor Acoustics is the way the attach the neck, it is basically a bolt-on neck with a dovetail. As such 40+ years from now when that guitar needs a neck reset (like most all vintage guitars do) it is a simple matter to remove and re-set the neck to factory specifications. So much easier to do than steaming off the neck, especially so if the instrument is vintage and worth as much as a new car!

I had no idea. Bob Taylor sounds like a truly stand-up dude.

I demo for a sustainable wood guy in Blk Mnt, cherry sounds killer btw

@guitarjonathan

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

i love bob taylor, i hope i get to chat with him sometime!

I love the fact that Bob has a passion to implement environmentally friendly practices and he figures out ways to make it happen. Verses what we far to often get which is rich people telling poor people how to live, yet not doing it. It is a refreshing change in this crazy world.

Had no idea about the knobs.

I heard that Sitka spruce is being harvested faster than it can mature, much as was Adirondack spruce before it. What are they going to make them with once that's all gone? I know they can use western cedar (oddly it's mostly European manufacturers like Furch and Lowden that are mostly using that while American builders use spruce) but that has an even more limited range than Sitka. Good spruce is from 250-year-old trees; what's the situation with red cedar?

When Dave Carroll put out his "United Breaks Guitars" video, Bob gave him two new ones. I'm sure you've seen Dave's video.

@CasinoGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

Great moment for KZread and a great step in from Taylor as well! Good share there:)

@SaintrioMike

3 жыл бұрын

@@CasinoGuitars I grew up in San Diego and I have another Taylor story. My first band played at Bob's first factory that was a former furniture factory. We had a rowdy following and it did not go well. We were not asked back.

Funny you mention Samsung & Apple, I think I read somewhere that Samsung actually provides the glass to Apple for the iPhone

Like this positive content, thumbs up

@CasinoGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We’re pretty big believers in that attitude and it does mean a lot to us that you dig this. Thank you for watching and sharing the good vibes!

What a cool story.

Thanks Casinos ⚓️

Funny thing, samsung actually makes a lot of parts that are in iphones

@CasinoGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

That is funny and I didn’t know that:)

@94dodgedude

3 жыл бұрын

@@CasinoGuitars not sure if this is baxter or jonathan but love your guy's videos!

@matthewking8944

3 жыл бұрын

@@94dodgedude it is bax.

New camera?

@goblinEV

3 жыл бұрын

Looks good

In keeping with your beatification of Bob Taylor - Good old boys play Martins Bad boys play Gibsons Choir boys play Taylors

well it seems Bobs guitar taylorship aims and targets to win partners and connect them to his ‚family‘. dark ebony is needed on a L5, Les Paul Customs, Top Martins, and basically every real manufacturer based on oldschool tradition and values (rare woods, even koa, braz, eb can be harvested ecologically responsible without cutting down almost every tree at once and starting to breed!) somewhere needs this ingredient. Bob chose a clever pr-effective, almost scientific path to do his best for the whole guitar sector. Surely he’s hoping for expanding his good intended work to be in cooperation and partnership with the entire guitar luthier field soon 🤝 subjective: concerning the actual Taylor guitars, I can’t say that much. Based on appearance, i never got attracted too much; i miss the dirty edges in sound and build. 🤷🏽‍♂️ I’d go advanced humming all the way : ) A friend, David S., singer songwriter/ + awesome acoustic folk tapper here in AUT, once got a Breedlove donated, he stated ‚the guitar is very good‘. Fazit: i like people working together and sharing help; but, I criticize when someone tries to get cooperative togetherness through controlling tools or resources. Don’t get distracted by shiny finishes and nice ceos 2much peepz. I get distracted by the beauty curves of a finish cracked big ol mama crafted from natural sourced ‚happy‘ wood unstandardisized, unique. I like ur fun vids 🤪 ps... 4sure Bob does a nice job2!

To me, Bob has the knowledge, drive, and passion of Paul reed without the kind of obnoxiousness

Never herd of him... sounds like a TONEWOOD DEBATE thing.

If you want to interview nice people, go to Mayberry and talk to Andy Taylor and Barney Fife. They are in your area, and Andy loves playing a Martin acoustic. If you're really good, Aunt Bea will make you some fried chicken!

Didn’t you know.....it’s Bob Taylor day????

Bill Gates is ‘educating a content’? Do yourself a favor and research what his vaccines have done in Africa and India.

@bob733333

3 жыл бұрын

WW3 Nazi revenge attack. My uncle was paralyzed neck-down from a flu-shot. It's war. Btw, since this current health scam, India is bringing Gates back..

I am not a believer in global warming. Total bull, but I am a believer in not wasting or over harvesting. I am a practical environmentalist and thank you for this video. I am glad their are good people like this in the world

Bill gates may not have the best interest of the people in mind with his international education efforts.

Bob Taylor & Paul Reed Smith are the same person. Shitty guitars for mediocre players.