Baja Is The Best Place On Earth With Bob Taylor

Baja Is The Best Place On Earth With Bob Taylor

From Slow Baja by slow baja

March 31, 2026 · 55 min

About this episode

Michael Emery interviews Bob Taylor about his experiences in Baja and his journey as a guitar maker.

Welcome back to the Slow Baja Podcast. I'm your host, Michael Emery. Today, I get to sit down with a man who has spent more than fifty years turning raw wood into music and has found, along Baja's dusty roads and sparsely populated coastlines, a place that feeds his soul and quiets his mind. Bob Taylor is the Co-founder and Senior Advisor of Taylor Guitars, recognized as one of the world’s most iconic acoustic guitar makers. He and his company have shaped the soundtracks of generations, their instruments resonating through countless legendary songs. Need proof of Taylor Guitars' artistry? Consider one of the most famous guitars on the planet: Taylor Swift’s electric blue acoustic, a showstopper adorned with Japanese koi fish by master craftsman Pete Davies Jr. But today, we're not talking about guitars, music, or Taylor Swift. Today, we're talking about Baja. When Bob ventures to Baja—his chosen sanctuary, he brings the same precision, creativity, and sense of craft from his half-century as a luthier. He didn’t just prepare for the journey; he masterminded it, personally acquiring and outfitting a fleet of 12 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80s, not only for himself, but for his friends…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Emery

Guest: Bob Taylor

Topics covered

  • Baja travel
  • guitar making
  • Taylor Guitars
  • outdoor adventure
  • music history

Keywords

  • Baja
  • Bob Taylor
  • Taylor Guitars
  • guitar making
  • adventure
  • Toyota Land Cruiser

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Taylor Guitars

Places: Baja, Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80

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