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texsunburst59

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'11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« on: January 03, 2018, 09:27:39 PM »
I have a chance to pick one of these up at a pretty good price.

I think I can pick this one up for $xx out the door.

This is at a local pawnshop, and it's been there for a few months with no bites.

What do you guys think?






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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2018, 10:12:57 PM »
Reminder, per forum rules:
"Guitar Price discussions are NOT allowed. Please feel free to utilize PM's for guitar pricing discussions."

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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2018, 11:10:03 PM »
That is a beautiful guitar. 
Love the wood and fingerboard. 
I don't normally see Koa with that color stain, and it looks good. 
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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2018, 11:16:29 PM »
It looks like you need new strings  ;)
 
The guitar has ES2 electronics...not available in 2011.  What is the serial number?
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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2018, 01:42:05 AM »
Quote from: Marco Polo on January 03, 2018, 11:16:29 PM
It looks like you need new strings  ;)
 
The guitar has ES2 electronics...not available in 2011.  What is the serial number?

I think the serial number is 1106091088

I thought the 1st 2 numbers were the year. I guess I was wrong.
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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2018, 06:25:46 AM »
Quote from: texsunburst59 on January 04, 2018, 01:42:05 AM
Quote from: Marco Polo on January 03, 2018, 11:16:29 PM
It looks like you need new strings  ;)
 
The guitar has ES2 electronics...not available in 2011.  What is the serial number?

I think the serial number is 1106091088

I thought the 1st 2 numbers were the year. I guess I was wrong.
It is a 2011, given the 2nd (1) and 7th digits (1). Started 06/09/11.
https://www.taylorguitars.com/support/general/decoding-taylor-guitars-serial
The previous owner must have upgraded to ES2?

It looks like it needs A LOT of cleanup. Given that, my first question would be, how was it taken care of in more important terms, namely humidification? Does it appear to be structurely sound?


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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2018, 09:44:37 AM »
Quote from: TaylorGirl on January 04, 2018, 06:25:46 AM
Quote from: texsunburst59 on January 04, 2018, 01:42:05 AM
Quote from: Marco Polo on January 03, 2018, 11:16:29 PM
It looks like you need new strings  ;)
 
The guitar has ES2 electronics...not available in 2011.  What is the serial number?

I think the serial number is 1106091088

I thought the 1st 2 numbers were the year. I guess I was wrong.
It is a 2011, given the 2nd (1) and 7th digits (1). Started 06/09/11.
https://www.taylorguitars.com/support/general/decoding-taylor-guitars-serial
The previous owner must have upgraded to ES2?

It looks like it needs A LOT of cleanup. Given that, my first question would be, how was it taken care of in more important terms, namely humidification? Does it appear to be structurely sound?

The guitar seems to be in good shape other than needing a little cleaning.

I think most of the dirt and grime is the fact it's been hanging on the wall at the pawnshop for a few months.

There is no cracks on the guitar and no warping of the neck. 

I'm going to go take a good look at it again and make a good low ball offer and see what happens.

Even if it does need a little TLC, I think it should still be a nice find.
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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2018, 09:52:49 AM »
I think the guitar screams "Take Me Home Tonight".

"Just like Ronnie says".
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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2018, 11:35:43 AM »
Quote from: texsunburst59 on January 04, 2018, 09:44:37 AM
I'm going to go take a good look at it again and make a good low ball offer and see what happens.

Even if it does need a little TLC, I think it should still be a nice find.
Hope it works out, a thorough cleaning is easy to do. Let us know how it goes.
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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2018, 12:02:21 PM »
Quote from: TaylorGirl on January 05, 2018, 11:35:43 AM
Quote from: texsunburst59 on January 04, 2018, 09:44:37 AM
I'm going to go take a good look at it again and make a good low ball offer and see what happens.

Even if it does need a little TLC, I think it should still be a nice find.
Hope it works out, a thorough cleaning is easy to do. Let us know how it goes.

Thanks TG :)
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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2018, 09:15:44 AM »
Any updates?

Did you get it yet?
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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2018, 06:14:42 PM »
Quote from: donlyn on January 09, 2018, 09:15:44 AM
Any updates?

Did you get it yet?

I'm trying to move a few guitars to be able to pay for it.

Hopefully next week.

I know nobody around these parts is going to shell big money for it.

I feel confident it'll still be there.
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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2018, 11:18:04 AM »
Find out where the bracing is in this guitar and then do some tap testing to make sure there is no bracing that has come loose.  That does not look like a guitar store so I doubt they had someone check for internal integrity of the guitar.  Outside flaws are simple fixes, however internal bracing issues could be costly.
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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2018, 09:21:09 PM »
Quote from: Gerin on January 10, 2018, 11:18:04 AM
Find out where the bracing is in this guitar and then do some tap testing to make sure there is no bracing that has come loose.  That does not look like a guitar store so I doubt they had someone check for internal integrity of the guitar.  Outside flaws are simple fixes, however internal bracing issues could be costly.

Thanks for the heads up Gerin. :)

I will look into that to make sure there are issues.
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Re: '11 Taylor K24CE possible purchase.
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2018, 05:55:10 AM »
Quote from: texsunburst59 on January 10, 2018, 09:21:09 PM
I will look into that to make sure there are issues.
I sure hope not!  ;)
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