Replacing Handle On Taylor Guitar Case (Easy) 

Required tools:
1) Needle nose pliers
2) Tongue and groove pliers (“Channellocks”)
3) (Optional) Electrical tape
4) (Optional) Scrap paper
My handle started splitting across the top (where Taylor melted plastic to keep the two sides glued together after wrapping the foam cushion under the grip), so I’m replacing the handle to keep from getting my hand all sticky from the glue underneath.
Some people will try to drill out the rivets and pull the anchors off the case, but don't bother with that. It's easier (and will give you a more secure result) if you just open the rings and close them again afterwards. Doing that once won't damage the rings, so as long as the anchors are still good from the factory, just leave the rivets and foam lining alone.
Taylor sent me my replacement handle for free, but I imagine a second would have to be purchased if this happens again. So I’m going to try to fix the old handle and keep it nearby in case the new one splits down the road. If I find a good fix for the handle and people are interested, I can post another video on that.