Automated Taylor Guitars Build-to-Order Spreadsheet
Latest version: 4.1 dated 30 April 2011 (click here to view its version history)

To obtain your copy (v4.1 dated 30 April 2011), please complete the BTO Worksheet Request form.  You will immediately be sent an automated e-mail message containing details of how to download the requested file.  The message may appear to be sent from my e-mail address of webmaster{at}lindaloo{dot}co{dot}uk but it will actually be sent from my form provider form_engine@fs4.formsite.com so please check your spam filter if you do not receive the e-mail in a timely manner.

If you don’t have Microsoft Excel on your computer, you may obtain a PDF of the complete document if preferred.  Please specify your requirements on the form.  Happy customising!

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General Information

• The current Automated Taylor Guitars BTO Spreadsheet (v4.1) is based on Taylor Guitars’ BTO worksheets valid from Jan 1, 2011 to March 31, 2011.
   
• The spreadsheet is an unofficial document and is provided without guarantee although I have made every effort to ensure its accuracy.  The information should not be relied upon or regarded as approved by Taylor Guitars.
   
• It will be necessary for you to discuss your proposed BTO guitar with a dealer who, in conjunction with Taylor’s production department, may provide further advice and guidance.
   
• Most dealers will provide some level of discount on the U.S. Suggested Retail Prices shown in the spreadsheet, however this can not be specified or hinted at here.
   
• You may not publish the spreadsheet or PDF (in whole or in part) on any website or make any alterations without my consent.

Excel Security Settings

Prior to opening the BTO Worksheet you may need to reduce the macro security level in Excel as the spreadsheet utilises Visual Basic code.  To change security settings open a regular (new or existing) Excel spreadsheet and...

• for Excel 2003 (Windows):
   
• click on Tools, Macro, Security select the Medium (or Low) setting
• close Excel and re-open it for the security changes to take effect
   
• for Excel 2007 and Excel 2010 (Windows):
   
• click on the large Office button (top left) and select Excel Options
• click on Trust Center and then Trust Center Settings...
• under Trusted Locations add any appropriate file paths to the list
• under Macro Settings select the last option Enable all macros
• under Message Bar select the option Never show information about blocked content
• close Excel and re-open it for the security changes to take effect
   
• for Office 2004 and Office 2011 (Apple Mac):
   
• I understand that an alert is displayed each time a file with macros (Visual Basic) content is opened and that the alert can be switched on or off under Preferences.
   
• for Office 2008 (Apple Mac):
   
• Unfortunately the spreadsheet will definitely not work with Mac Office 2008. All Visual Basic code support was removed from this version of Mac Office although it was restored to the 2011 version.  You may like to request a PDF of the spreadsheet instead.
   

Alterations/Corrections/Suggestions

If, during your build-to-order journey, you discover any issues or inaccuracies or you think the spreadsheet functionality can be improved in any way, please get in touch as I’d be delighted to hear from you.

Contact me

Please send any correspondence, feedback or requests for help to webmaster{at}lindaloo{dot}co{dot}uk.  Thank you!

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U.S. suggested retail prices are included but have been removed from these screenshots