Sorry, no updates yet

In case you stop by hoping to see a more up-to-date version of the BTO Spreadsheet, my apologies as I just don't have the time to devote to it at present.  I will keep you posted here but I may not be able to get to it until some time in February 2012.

In the meantime, I gather Taylor will be releasing their new 'spiffy' website mid-January plus they will be starting their own Taylor online community (Taylor Talk).  But if you'd like to chat about all things Taylor now (or in the future) there is the recently formed Unofficial Taylor Guitar Forum where you'll find lots of helpful members and information.  Drop by and say hello!

Happy Christmas!

New webform provider

Just a quick post to say that I shall now be using FormSite instead of FormStack as my webform provider.  This isn't due to any dissatisfaction with FormStack's service or features (they're excellent) but I'm cutting back on some 'unnecessary' costs and will save $140 a year by moving over to FormSite. :)  If you encounter any issues, please let me know!

New BTO Sheets now received!

Having got in touch with my other contact at Taylor, it seems my emails were going into a black hole somewhere as they never received them but I've now got the latest sheets for the third quarter of 2011 so all is well.  I'll be checking through them to see what, if any, changes there are and will post my findings here soon.

2 months later...

...and I've still not heard anything so I've written to Taylor again.  Maybe there are no changes or updates but I'll try again.

Still waiting...

I sent a gentle reminder to my Taylor contact last Tuesday but nothing as yet.

Requested latest BTO Worksheets from Taylor

I've asked for the latest BTO worksheets from my contact at Taylor - the latest sheets should be valid to 30 June.  As soon as I get them I'll check them out to see what, if any, changes there are to the details provided in the recent release of version 4.1 of the Automated BTO Spreadsheet.

Email sent to all wanting updates

Last night I sent details via email of how to download the latest version of the file(s) to all users that wished to receive updates.

NEW VERSION 4.1 dated 30 April 2011 Released!

The new version is now uploaded and ready so hopefully you'll be able to obtain your copy without any problems.  Do let me know if anything goes pear-shaped and I'll get onto it immediately. :)

If you'd like to know the changes made to this version, click here.

I shall send round the new version to those of you that asked to be kept up-to-date in a short while.

Version 4.1 nearly done...

A new version will be available in the next couple of days.  I've made the alterations but just need to check it through carefully before releasing it. :)

I now have the latest BTO sheets from Taylor

I'll update the spreadsheet ASAP but below are the main changes to the information provided on the current version (4.0.2 dated 3 Feb 2010):

• Back/Sides: Cocobolo now $2000 (was $1000)
• Top: Adirondack Spruce, Premium now $600 (was $500)
• Headstock overlay: Cocobolo now $100 (was $75)
• Rosette:  Cocobolo, 3-ring added for $100
• Bridge wood:  Choice of either Ebony ($0) or Macassar ($250)
• Fretboard wood: Choice of either Ebony ($0) or Macassar ($250)

There are some other alterations including some new fretboard inlay designs that we've recently seen on Taylor's Fall Limited models (Figured Twist and Pipeline).

Full details will be provided once I've completed the update.