EL CAJON, Calif., Feb. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Taylor Guitars
and American Girl have teamed up to collaborate on a special
edition life-size Taylor GS Mini acoustic guitar that matches the
doll-size version for American Girl's newest contemporary
character, Tenney Grant, a
singer-songwriter from Nashville.
To support the project and the musical development of young boys
and girls, Taylor will donate $100
for every American Girl GS Mini guitar sold to charity partner
Notes for Notes, a non-profit organization that designs, equips,
and staffs after-school recording studios inside Boys & Girls
Clubs across the country.
Tenney Grant
A rising star in the Nashville
music scene, Tenney is a breakout songwriter finding the heart to
be herself. Tenney puts her whole heart into following her dreams,
and although she still gets the jitters, her determination to share
her true feelings through writing and performing gives her the
strength to keep on strumming. The Tenney collection comes with
several music-inspired products, including a miniature version of
an authentic Taylor® GS Mini® guitar that
features custom artwork and can be strummed and plays three songs.
Both Taylor Guitars and American Girl hope the new Tenney character
will inspire children to pursue their own artistic dreams through
music.
Full-size, Special Edition American Girl™ GS Mini
Young girls will also have the opportunity to turn their musical
aspirations into reality with a life-size, special edition American
Girl GS Mini acoustic guitar that mirrors the custom-decorated
artwork on Tenney's doll-size model.
Like Taylor's other standard GS Mini models, this edition blends
a comfortably scaled-down size — making it easier for kids to hold
and play — with a sound that's impressively full. The body is a
smaller version of Taylor's Grand Symphony, with wood components
that include layered sapele back and sides, a solid spruce top, and
a fretboard and bridge of genuine ebony. The soundboard's custom
artwork features a teal stain with a white floral design. Other
contrasting touches include a white faux pearl pickguard and
white/black soundhole rosette. Together with Taylor's legendary
playability, this guitar makes a fun musical sidekick that's sure
to inspire young girls far and wide. The guitar also comes with a
durable, lightweight GS Mini hard bag featuring adjustable backpack
straps for easy portability.
Notes for Notes
For every special edition American Girl GS Mini guitar sold,
Taylor Guitars will donate $100 to
Notes for Notes, a national non-profit organization that builds,
equips, and staffs after-school recording studios inside Boys &
Girls Clubs and after-school centers giving youth the opportunity
to explore, create and record music for free. Notes for Notes
believes that music is the universal language of humankind, with
the power to transcend virtually any barrier. The organization's
goal is to provide opportunities to learn about careers in the
music industry, along with the inspiration and tools to explore
their own musical dreams.
"Music is powerful, especially in the lives and development
of young boys and girls, so we were excited at the opportunity to
partner with American Girl to encourage young girls to pick up a
guitar," said Tim O'Brien, Vice
President of Marketing at Taylor Guitars. "The program has also
given us an opportunity to contribute to our non-profit charity
partner Notes for Notes, an organization that plays a critical role
in providing impactful music education experiences inside Boys
& Girls Clubs and after-school centers across the
country."
For additional information, please visit
www.taylorguitars.com
About Taylor Guitars
Founded in 1974, Taylor Guitars is one of the world's leading
manufacturers of premium acoustic guitars. Renowned for blending an
innovative use of modern technology with a master craftsman's
attention to detail, Taylor guitars are widely considered among the
best sounding and easiest to play in the world. Many of today's
leading musicians make Taylor their guitar of choice, including
Jason Mraz, Zac Brown and Taylor
Swift, among many others.
About American Girl
American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT, www.mattel.com), a
creations company that inspires the wonder of childhood.
Headquartered in Middleton, WI,
American Girl offers an inspiring world of dolls, content, and
experiences that nourish a girl's spirit and help develop her
strength of character. Best-selling lines include Truly Me™, Girl
of the Year™, Bitty Baby™, WellieWishers™, and the classic
historical character line BeForever™. The company sells products
through its award-winning catalogue, on americangirl.com, in its
proprietary U.S. experiential retail stores, and at select
specialty retailers nationwide. Outside of the U.S., American Girl
products are sold in specialty boutiques at select Indigo™ and
Chapters™ in Canada and El Palacio
de Hierro locations in Mexico
City. By inspiring girls to be their best, American Girl has
earned the loyalty of millions and the praise and trust of parents
and educators.
Contacts:
Alex
Jessup
Jessup Public Relations
323.529.3541
alex.jessup@jessuppr.com
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