Model · Taylor

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A Taylor acoustic, introduced 1998^[1], made until 2017. Built on the Taylor USA line.

Blue Book first version mfg. 1998-2017; second version 2018-present (S428).

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Who owned it and where it was built

The eras of the Taylor USA line in the years this model was made. The model rides on its line: when the owner or the plant changed, it changed for this model too.

Sources

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   Blue Book of Guitar Values: Taylor 600 Seriesgraded secondary
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   slickdeals: f/18215926 taylor 317e grand pacific dreadnought acoustic electric guitar w hardshell casegraded unverified

   • "bought American Dream and renamed it the Westland Music Company"Era: Taylor USA, 1998–2017
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   taylorguitars: issue/2021 issue 2/cover story/keeping good companygraded primary

   • "on December 31… signing the documents to officially transition the ownership"Era: Taylor USA, 1998–2017
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   taylorguitars: about/50th anniversary timelinegraded primary

   • they decide to call the new business Westland Music Company.Era: Taylor USA, 1998–2017
   • Westland Music Company changes its name to Taylor Guitars.Era: Taylor USA, 1998–2017
   • Bob and Kurt buy out partner Steve Schemmer, incorporate as Taylor-Listug, Inc.Era: Taylor USA, 1998–2017
   • After Radding announces he plans to sell the American Dream, Bob Taylor, Kurt Listug and Steve Schemmer … partner up and borrow money to purchase the shopEra: Taylor USA, 1998–2017
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   Taylor Guitars company history (timeline)