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2018 NAMM Discussion
« on: December 16, 2017, 02:36:03 PM »
(NAMM = National Association of Music Merchants show that takes place in Anaheim, California every January)

Just thought I'd start a thread where we could discuss the 2018 NAMM, since there always seems to be interesting topics floating around this time of year, especially when it comes to new and exciting things from Taylor.

What are you hearing and/or what are you hoping for?
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2017, 11:24:02 PM »
I have heard whispering in dark alleys and back rooms about a new bracing pattern.  But I am not sure anybody is supposed to talk about it, so don't, okay.
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2017, 06:06:26 AM »
Quote from: MGap on December 16, 2017, 11:24:02 PM
I have heard whispering in dark alleys and back rooms about a new bracing pattern.  But I am not sure anybody is supposed to talk about it, so don't, okay.
Your secret is safe with me.  ;)
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2017, 10:22:44 AM »
I've heard that Taylor will be releasing a 900 series guitar in a GS mini size with all solid woods that include options in redwood, cocobolo, and koa.

Just kidding! But hoping Andy Powers reads this and takes a hint.  ;D
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2017, 12:56:39 PM »
NAMM is always exciting!  The one time a buddy of mine got me in I felt like that wide-eyed kid in a candy shop ...just so incredibly cool!  Great idea for a thread!! :D

If anyone attends, upload pics here, would ya?  Of Taylor stuff, to be sure, but also anything really cool that would feed our music addiction.  Yes, be the enabler ...with photos!

Edward
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2018, 03:14:42 PM »
Bump........

Anything to report? Rumors?
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2018, 12:27:18 AM »
I was lucky enough to get sponsored with one of my guitar buddies to attend NAMM later this month! I hope to have some cool things to share after the show  ;D
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2018, 08:37:17 AM »
Quote from: MrYelnats on January 02, 2018, 12:27:18 AM
I was lucky enough to get sponsored with one of my guitar buddies to attend NAMM later this month! I hope to have some cool things to share after the show  ;D

cool! have fun and looking forward from hearing from you!
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2018, 02:29:36 AM »
Wish I could go.. have not been there since '12.  Sadly for this year, a couple of household emergencies have pretty much removed my entire "let's get spontaneous" fund from the bank, so I won't be there.

Keep us posted!  Always looking for what's new.
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2018, 06:04:53 PM »
Almost 2 weeks to go!
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2018, 06:28:06 PM »
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2018, 07:07:10 PM »
That sounds like the bracing rumor.  Something exciting to look forward to.  However, I would put the NT neck ahead of any bracing changes (if that is it).

The T5 has been around for a long time and I guess the sales numbers have been good (I've owned a couple but traded for upper end Taylor acoustics . . . no slight to the T5).  T5z was a nice variant.  But it would be interesting to see what is going on in that world.  T6?  (six way switch . . . position six goes to '11'?)
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2018, 12:31:48 AM »
saving up for that koa taylor ukelele! :)
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2017 BTO GC 12 fret - lutz/cocobolo
2019 BTO GC 12 fret - cedar/cocobolo
2019 sheeran w03 - cedar/santos rosewood
2019 lowden s35 12 fret - driftwood cedar/cocobolo
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2018, 09:42:34 AM »
It looks to me, that it says "Builders Reserve" in the middle of the label, along with Andy's signature in the background.
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Re: 2018 NAMM Discussion
« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2018, 03:04:12 PM »
Quote from: Maple422 on January 12, 2018, 09:42:34 AM
It looks to me, that it says "Builders Reserve" in the middle of the label, along with Andy's signature in the background.

i see builder edition
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2010 414ce - sitka/ovangkol (made on my wedding day!)
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2017 BTO GC 12 fret - lutz/cocobolo
2019 BTO GC 12 fret - cedar/cocobolo
2019 sheeran w03 - cedar/santos rosewood
2019 lowden s35 12 fret - driftwood cedar/cocobolo
2020 lowden s35 12 fret alpine spruce/madagascar
2023 lowden wee wl-35 12 fret - driftwood cedar/madagascar
2023 martin 00-28 modern deluxe - sitka/eir
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