On Monday, Taylor co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug announced they have transferred complete ownership of the company to its nearly 1,200 employees.

Who bought Taylor Guitars?

Within a few years, Taylor was making as many as 22 guitars a week, and selling them was touch and go, recalls Taylor CEO Kurt Listug, who co-founded Taylor with Bob Taylor and Steve Schemmer. Schemmer was bought out early into the partnership, and today, the company is solely owned by Taylor and Listug.

What is Taylor guitar company worth?

It is a week before Christmas and Taylor Guitars co-founder Bob Taylor is explaining how his beliefs as an evangelical Christian helped shape the core values of the $70 million company that bears his name, when he is interrupted for several minutes by an urgent, long-distance phone call.

Is Taylor Guitars publicly traded?

The privately-held firm is run by co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug. The roots of Taylor Guitars go back to the summer of 1973, when two young men began working together at a music store called American Dream in Lemon Grove, California.

Are all Taylor Made in USA?

All Taylor guitars are made in one of two factories; either the El Cajon factory in California, or the Tecate factory in Mexico. The 300 range and upwards are all made in America.

Is Taylor Guitars employee owned?

The company is now officially 100 percent employee owned. The three explained their thinking behind the decision and how it will continue to stoke the companys creative drive and position it for sustainable success well into the future. “Its a huge day in the history of Taylor Guitars,” Bob told employees.

Are Taylor Guitars made in China?

Taylor does not manufacture any guitars in Asia. Taylor only manufactures guitars in El Cajon, California and Tecate, Mexico.

Is Ed Sheerans guitar small?

Ed Sheerans Little Martin guitar, although constructed to a smaller scale than your regular acoustic, is in fact a superb quality and highly praised instrument. This Martin & Co LX1E travel guitar is recognised for its quality sound and playability.

What does ESOP stand for?

employee stock ownership plan An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is an employee benefit plan that gives workers ownership interest in the company. ESOPs give the sponsoring company, the selling shareholder, and participants receive various tax benefits, making them qualified plans.

Is fender on the stock market?

After the IPO, Fender shares will be listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol FNDR.