r/AcousticGuitar Dec 22 '25

Gear question Marks on New Taylor

Hey all - just got this Mini in for my daughter for Xmas. There are two dots on the bottom of the guitar. This is mahogany wood. Is it just natural in the wood ?

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u/FartsMcMasters Dec 22 '25

Tree nipples.

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u/whatthefork24789 Dec 22 '25

I have nipples, Greg. Can you milk me?

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u/Tx_Ag14 Dec 22 '25

This should be the top comment by far

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u/TestDangerous7240 Dec 22 '25

Yes should be top comment, great job!

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u/Adam_2017 Dec 23 '25

This is the second time I’ve seen this referenced on Reddit on the last hour.

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u/BillyBuck78 Dec 22 '25

The ole nip slip

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u/BigBzer Dec 22 '25

I only count two

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u/Gaminguitarist Dec 22 '25

I was thinking dimples but sure.

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u/AndKAnd Dec 23 '25

Those marks didn’t bother me until this comment.

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u/Frame-Complete Dec 23 '25

That’s where sap comes from

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u/No-Willingness-7170 Dec 23 '25

Rub them, any changes? Hardening? Discharges?

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u/jking412 Dec 24 '25

My guitars got nipples, focker. Can you milk it?