Folk models being phased out?

If they are phasing out the folk models, I wouldn't feel too bad about it.  I've tried several models of the same series in their folk and CH sizes, side by side A/B'd.  The thing that puzzled me most at first was that they always seemed to sound exactly the same.  It made me wonder, "Why even come out with this thing, when you already have a model that sounds and plays the exact same?"

Also, they both are equally as comfortable to hold, for me anyways.

So, the only reason I could see anyone being sad to the see the folk go, is purely the looks of the body shape, but in every other way, the CHs will give you everything the folk would give you.

I think they're phasing out the folk because the looks of the CH body style for a smaller guitar is and probably has proven more liked than the looks of the folk style.  So it would seem a wise business decision that for once, does not seem to have any negative impact on the guitar, the company or the purchaser.

I really like the look of the CH body.  At first I had a negative opinion of the CHs, but that was only because I thought they were redundant because the folk already filled that role.  But if the plan all along was to exchange the folk for the CH, then I understand it better now and I think it will end up proving to be a very good idea.

The CH has a more "sexier" or edgy look to it whereas the folk body has a more plain or "girl next door" look to it.  Yes, I know, I know, we all want a little time with the former and would rather bring the latter home to mom and dad letting them know we're going to marry her, but hey, sexy sells! 

superdave ,
 I had a Taylor GS Mini, thought it was a very nice guitar, very well made and sounded quite good, but had to sell it, as  I found that it had very little finger room even when played without a capo.
 Waiting to see how the new entry level model from Taylor Guitars plays, can't remember the model name, but just been launched at NAAM 2017.