![]() ![]() You may like bold strumming for folk and bluegrass sounds and want to try a Grand Pacific with rosewood or mahogany back and sides. Much like selecting a guitar for yourself, this is all about personal preference. There are no hard and fast rules dictating what you should use. Just like choosing guitars to play at home or in a band, tonewood combinations and body shapes play a big role in the end result of your recording. Now what? After a post to my groups, here are a few questions that consistently were asked about recording acoustic guitars. Let’s say you’ve got your first recording interface and maybe even a microphone. I’m also one of the administrators of the Taylor Guitars Owners Group on Facebook and help moderate a home recording group. I’ve been extremely fortunate to work with Taylor Guitars on several projects: The Acoustic Sessions, Coffee & Guitars, From the Factory Podcast, and now the Music Together Project ( see Soundings in this issue). That led to a lifelong love of recording that became a big part of my career. My goal was to write and record songs, so I bought an early USB interface and the least expensive condenser microphone I could find locally and began experimenting. ![]() My first session in an Akron, Ohio, recording studio was captured to two-inch magnetic tape. Most people were using analog machines or early digital all-in-one systems, though software-based recording was rapidly growing. My dad, a singer-songwriter, had long been recording at a friend’s home studio, first on four-track and eight-track tape machines and then on ADAT. There were a few books you could find at the library, but in the pre-Internet days, resources were scarce. When I started out, there weren’t great resources to learn about recording at home. It’s evolved from four-track tape recorders to digital audio workstations, or DAWs, and audio interfaces. Home recording has become popularized thanks to innovations in technology and the increased availability of relatively inexpensive equipment. Visit our social media hub and explore all things Taylor. The pioneering work of West Coast Arborists to create a circular economy around urban wood continues, with two new planting projects on the horizon. The latest from the world of Taylor, including artist performances, Q&As, the Latin Acoustic Sessions, and Taylor’s video game debut. Read Story Ask BobĮucalyptus fretboards, Micarta saddles, case humidification, and can Bob still build a guitar? Read Story Soundings Got a comment or Taylor story you’d like to share? Email us. Kurt details the dramatic changes in Taylor’s work environment and how teamwork has enabled the company to adapt quickly. Read Story BobSpeakīob sheds light on the complexities of Taylor’s manufacturing process, including cross-border operations and developing a new guitar series during a pandemic. Read Story Columns The CraftĪndy reflects on why these uncertain times have sparked a renaissance of artistic creativity, and why acoustic guitars make ideal storytelling companions. Guitarist Nick Veinoglou kicks off our new video instruction series with tips on varying your picking location, relaxing your fretting grip, and getting the most from practice sessions. Read Story Guitar Technique: 3 Ways to Elevate Your Playing New to home recording? Here’s a primer on different types of microphones, mic placement for acoustic guitars, and recording with your ES2 pickup. Read Story How to Record an Acoustic Guitar ![]() ![]() With V-Class bracing as a shared feature, our flagship 800 Series and spinoff 800 Deluxe Series are merging. Our recently retooled Grand Symphony joins the 300 Series, showcasing the tonewood pairing of Urban ash and mahogany. Read Story Features The American Dream Seriesĭesigned during challenging times, our new American Dream guitars pack all the essentials of a pro-level guitar into a more affordable package. Welcome to a whole new dimension of guitar-playing fun. Our latest guitar innovation blends compact proportions with rich acoustic tone. ![]()
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