Exclusive Video Interview: Andy Power’s Role in the Future of Taylor Guitars
Let’s say you have a successful, well-respected company that makes gorgeous instruments.
And let’s say that you, as the co-founder, are getting’ on in years and thinking’ that one day you might not want to be the one running this company any more.
And then, just for kicks, let’s say you write a list of all the qualities you’d want in the perfect successor. Stuff that it turns out is really special and hard to find all in one person.
And then, just hypothetically, let’s say you put the good vibes out into the universe of all of those important qualities and attributes for your still fictional successor.
What would happen? Would the universe answer in the positive or not at all?
Well, Bob Taylor did all of those things.
As part of our celebration of Taylor Guitar’s 40th anniversary, we sat down and had a chat with Bob Taylor. Check out this video as he and Andy Powers share what happened next!
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Acoustic Nation is written by Laura B. Whitmore, a music industry marketing veteran, music journalist and editor, who has contributed to Parade.com, Guitar World, and others. She has interviewed hundreds of musicians and hosts the She Rocks Podcast. As the founder of the Women’s International Music Network, she advocates for women in the music industry and produces the annual She Rocks Awards. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid, making the world safe for guitar exploration everywhere! A guitarist and singer/songwriter, Laura is currently co-writing an album of pop songs that empower and energize girls.

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