Interviewed for the first time at NAMM 2017, Scott Paul is the Natural Resources Director at Taylor Guitars (taylorguitars.com). Clearly he is the person responsible for the nature of the wood supply for the American guitar manufacturer. Three years later, the CITES regulations have evolved, the Urban Ash project has been launched, it was time to do an update on the fascinating subject of wood and the management of this precious resource.

Summary of the full article

• Full video
• State of the art when it comes to CITES regulation
• The percentage of rosewood used by the guitar industry
• Taylor's ongoing wood projects

Scott Paul interview

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Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar!

Pierre Journel.