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billroper

It Did Not Follow Me Home

Mar 16, 2015 22:22

I went to the Taylor Guitars Road Show tonight to take a look at the new maple-bodied 600 series guitars. They were quite nice, but didn't really suit me.

I did find one absolutely lovely guitar there though. Some years ago, I was at a road show where I saw a 6-string guitar with a sinker redwood top and macassar ebony back and sides. I ( Read more... )

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daisy_knotwise March 17 2015, 03:45:18 UTC

Yes, You Must.
GHR

chasophonic March 17 2015, 13:54:23 UTC

Years ago I got to try out an all ebony six string from Petros at the Podium. I was expecting a deep voice, but it was surprisingly bright. I didn't know Taylor did much with exotic tone woods beyond koa. Have to keep my eye out.

I too should get my Guild 12 string out more often.

billroper March 17 2015, 14:32:23 UTC

Taylor has used a great many exotic tone woods in various limited editions and custom models. Go check out their website and the back issues of Wood and Steel and you'll find a lot of information on the subject.

tigertoy March 17 2015, 17:41:52 UTC

I loved that Guild 12 when you got it so much that I got a 12 string of my own, which has been my main guitar for 30+ years.