Guitar Rodeo Blog

In the late 1970's, I was recruited by Ted Unseth, the leader of The Wolverines Classic Jazz Orchestra, for the position of rhythm banjo and guitarist. My main qualification was the fact I owned a banjo. No matter that it was a 5-string banjo (typically, either a tenor or plectrum banjo would be used for this type [...]

2013 Taylor Limited Edition models announced. Call us for further specifications, pricing, and pre-orders. Those who pre-order the Spring Limiteds and K28e First Edition guitars first will be guaranteed a guitar as well as first pick of those we receive.
Information from Taylor:
Ebony/European Spruce 600 Series

Each set of sapwood-rich African ebony selected for the 600 Series LTDs [...]

Being the lead or solo performer requires good performance skills. Being a good side man (person) does not necessarily mean you have to have good performance skills but you do have to have basic stage presence. From the standpoint of personal evolution as it pertains to your music skills, any type of performance experience will [...]

We have had a lot of 12-fret Taylor guitars through here last year and they are proving popular in 2013 too. With the short scale neck meeting the body at the 12th instead of 14th fret, the guitar is really easy to hold and play. The bridge gets moved toward the center of the face of the [...]

Have you ever worried about buying a guitar online because of the weather conditions that it may be exposed to on the way to your doorstep? Here are a few pointers to guide you through ordering a guitar in the winter.

Be familiar with the finish on the guitar you order. Taylor guitars have an extremely durable [...]

We are going to have some unique opportunities to save on Taylor guitars this Friday. Mum is the word until that day. Call or email us to find out what incentives are in place for the day. Friday only.

Our Road Show was a success by any measure. The guitars that Taylor brought in are still here for another week. We have special pricing on these but you will need to call or email to get the particulars. If you email, please give us the serial number and the model number so we can sound like [...]

We are hosting another Taylor Road Show Saturday September 29, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. right around the corner from our shop at Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church 4101 37th Avenue South, Minneapolis 55406. Call us at the shop 612 767-2800 for directions and additional information. Our District Sales Manager Mike Ausman will be joined by guitar legend Wayne [...]

Thanks to everyone who supported us while we got our inventory squared away and recovered from the theft. All guitars shown on our site are here (in our shop), ready to go there (to your house). The inventory is fresh and we feel we have a great cross section of the classic Taylor line. Be [...]

Guitar Rodeo has been re-stocked with fresh new 2012 guitars from Taylor and Santa Cruz. While this was happening, we talked to lots of out supporters and things are now seeming much more like they should... We care ready and able to fulfill all of your guitar needs. Thanks for your patience. Jim