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Taylor Authorized Dealers => Taylor Authorized Dealers => Topic started by: Ted @ LA Guitar Sales on December 28, 2016, 02:30:23 PM
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Hey folks,
Josh invited me to post in this section so I thought I would start with an introduction.
I started LA Guitar Sales about 16-years ago as a way to manage my personal collection, but it quickly grew in to a thriving business. Today, besides the best selection of Pre-Owned guitars under one roof, we are authorized dealers for Bedell, Breedlove, Blackbird, Cordoba, Eastman, Guild, Journey, Kevin Michael, Larrivee, Lowden, Martin, Rainsong, Santa Cruz, and of course, Taylor. We've been a top 10 online dealer for Taylor the last four years, and we are also a Premier Showroom dealer with more than a hundred guitars on hand at any given time, which you can quickly access on our Taylor Guitars Landing Page:
https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/products/guitars/taylor-guitars.html
Our website is loaded with high quality photos of the actual guitars we have for sale, and of course we can order you any guitar we don't have, usually within a few days. Our showroom is open to the public four days a week, and you can reach us seven days a week by phone, or email to place orders, or with any questions you may have.
In this section, I will try to post useful info about anything new and exciting at Taylor, and will try to answer any questions you may have.
So, let's get started. :)
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I think most of your have heard about the new 800 Deluxe models featuring Adirondack bracing, Gotoh tuners, and a new radius-style armrest. We have the 814ce Deluxe and 812ce 12-Fret Deluxe in stock right now.
https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/products/guitars/taylor-guitars/taylor-guitars-814ce-deluxe-with-es2-electronics.html
https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/products/guitars/taylor-guitars/taylor-guitars-812ce-12-fret-deluxe-dlx.html (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/products/guitars/taylor-guitars/taylor-guitars-812ce-12-fret-deluxe-dlx.html)
Here's the picture of the 12-Fret:
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tay812ce12fdlx1111236064-1.jpg)
In addition to the 800 Deluxe, Taylor just started shipping a limited 412ce 12-Fret, featuring figured Ovangkol back and sides, with Ebony binding and Ebony mini wedge, Sitka spruce top, Performance bracing with relief rout, and striped ebony fretboard. Appointments include ebony binding, single-ring abalone rosette, 2mm pearl dot inlays, full-gloss body. It's a lot of guitar for the MAP price. Here it is:
https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-guitars-412ce-12-fret-ltd-figured-ovangkol-sitka-spruce-with-es2-electronics.html
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tay412ce12fretltd1112066046-1.jpg)
I'll have more for you folks, especially after NAMM, where there will no doubt be some news worthy items to talk about. ;)
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those are nice fretboards on those 12 fretters 8)
have a happy new year &
a good time at NAMM :)
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Thanks, Michael, and happy new year.
So folks, incase you don't know, beside over a hundred new Taylors on hand, we generally have a dozen or so pre-owned Taylor in stock as well. Here's a rare find from our pre-owned section.
https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/new-preowned/preowned/taylor-custom-t5s-thinline-mint-green.html
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tayt5s20061031512-1.jpg)
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Folks, just a short note to tell you what an awesome guy Ted is. No affiliation, other than friendship and mutual respect.
When I started Charmed Life Picks about a year ago and eventually became a Sponsor at AGF, no one was more supportive or enthusiastic about our fledgling little startup than Ted. He's the real deal and I believe I'm correct in saying L.A. Guitar Sales is one of the largest independent Taylor deals in the U.S. He also does a great job with Martin, Eastman, Santa Cruz all the rest of the best of the best.
If you're shopping for a new Taylor, give him a shot at your business. You won't be disappointed.
Nice to see you over here, Ted.
Scott Memmer
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I got my 326ce-K FLTD from LA Guitar Sales - good guys
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In terms of customer service, special ordering, price, communication, you name it, Ted & Helene are great to work with.
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In terms of customer service, special ordering, price, communication, you name it, Ted & Helene are great to work with.
I will second this. My experience with LA Guitar Sales with my recently acquired 914. :)
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Me too, they shipped a mun ebony Custom GS over to me last year.
Craig
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Add my 2 cents as well. I have dealt with Ted on both Taylor and a Rainsong and he Helene are awesome. Came in when they would not otherwise have been open and spent 3 plus hours with me trying differn't carbon fiber guitars. I also got my 522ce and 414ce from them, they are my Favorite local guitar store, and they are almost 3,000 miles away!
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this looks like a nice one -
2013 414ceFLTD cedar/rosewood 8)
https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-guitars-414ce-fltd.html (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-guitars-414ce-fltd.html)
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Thanks, Michael, and happy new year.
So folks, in case you don't know, besides over a hundred new Taylors on hand, we generally have a dozen or so pre-owned Taylor in stock as well. Here's a rare find from our pre-owned section.
https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/new-preowned/preowned/taylor-custom-t5s-thinline-mint-green.html
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tayt5s20061031512-1.jpg)
Love that mint green . It reminds me of ice cream, delicious. I at times regret selling my T5.
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Thanks for the kinds words folks! Helene and I are at NAMM right now where Taylor will unveil some new models, and a new Academy Series. Here is Taylors description:
"The Academy Series was designed to be the ideal learning guitar for beginners and developing players. Featured body styles include a 15/16-size Dreadnought (with a 4-3/4-inch body depth), along with Grand Concert steel-string and nylon-string models. Features include layered Sapele back/sides, solid Sitka spruce (steel-string) or Lutz spruce (nylon) top, mahogany armrest, 24-7/8-inch scale length, and 1-11/16-inch (steel-string)
or 1-7/8-inch (nylon) nut width.
Steel-string models are strung with Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light strings; the nylon features D’Addario Pro-Arté Carbon strings. The nylon-string A12-N also features a 12-fret neck design. Other series details include a 3-ring Baltic birch rosette, 4mm Italian acrylic dot fretboard inlays, matte finish, and optional ES-B electronics with built-in preamp and tuner. The guitars ship in a Taylor gig bag."
I had a chance to play these guitars a few weeks ago, and I think they will sell like hot cakes. They are priced like the GS Mini, but you get standard scale, and an armrest, which makes them feel much smaller than they are. In fact, when I picked up the GC version, it actually felt as small as the Mini.
In addition to the Academy series, there is a new GS Mini Bass, which you might have seen already on the Taylor website. I will be posting NAMM photos on our Facebook page throughout the show. Here is the link.
https://www.facebook.com/LA-Guitar-Sales-191341065790/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10154109714140791
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Hope you and Helene had a great time at NAMM. Just curious whether any cool one-off Taylors followed you home...
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Hope you and Helene had a great time at NAMM. Just curious whether any cool one-off Taylors followed you home...
We did lock in to a gorgeous Maple GA with 900 series Abalone, and the now discontinued parrot fret inlay at the Taylor pre-NAMM custom event. Sadly I forgot to take a picture of it. Besides that, we snagged a metal flake T3B, and a really clean looking T5Z with Adirondack top, but I think these can be duplicated. In fact, Taylor went out of their way this year not display too many guitars that they can't duplicate so as to avoid any conflict. I recall one yea Sammy Ash got there before me and snagged most of the guitars. The following year I made sure to get there before him. ;)
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Fresh from El Cajon, the Academy Series 10E. At NAMM Andy was rather proud of these, and it's clear to see why.
https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-guitars-academy-10e-773737.html (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-guitars-academy-10e-773737.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tayaca10e2102077373-2.jpg)
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very 8)
i think that's the first one i've seen available -
any chance of doing an a10e vs BBT video ???
just curious to hear the tonal effect of
the deeper body & shorter scale length
thanks for posting :)
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Hi Michael,
We are actually not setup to do videos right now, but what you get is a bit more bass, and a slightly warmer tone. The BBT is actually one of my favorite acoustic in that size/price point, the armrest, and fuller, warmer tone of the A10 will definitely work better, and longer for the beginners it was designed for. Well worth the extra $100 IMO.
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I have to say, that 812ce 12-fret Deluxe made me drool! So much so that I started checking out the import duty/VAT on importing it from the US to the UK. That's where I ran into that old brick wall called reality!
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Hey folks, check out this Custom Shop T3/B we just got in. ;)
https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-guitars-custom-t3-b-bigsby-vibrato.html
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tayt3bcustom1112166104-8_1.jpg)
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Here's a few Customs for you 12-Fret lovers. :)
Taylor Guitars Custom 12-Fret AA Flamed Walnut Cocobolo Armrest ES2 Electronics - #06092 (http://"https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-guitars-custom-12-fret-06092.html")
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/taycuswalnut12fret1111106092-2.jpg)
Taylor Guitars Custom Charcoal Black 12-Fret GC Maple / Spruce W/ Grained Ivoroid Binding #37094 (http://"https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-guitars-custom-12-fret-gc-maple-spruce-w-ivoroid-binding-37094.html")
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/taybto1103067097-9_1.jpg)
Taylor Guitars Custom 12-Fret 12-String GC Rosewood / Cedar W/ Koa Binding #37094 (http://"https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-guitars-custom-12-fret-12-string-rosewood-cedar-w-koa-binding-37094.html")
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/taybto1103037094-8.jpg)
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WOWZERS! :o 8) 8)
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From the Taylor Custom Shop! ;)
Taylor Guitars Custom GA European Spruce European Maple Full Presentation Series Inlays with Parrot Fretboard (http://"https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/products/guitars/taylor-guitars/taylor-guitars-custom-ga.html")
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/taybto1112156102-8.jpg)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/taybto1112156102-1.jpg)
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Here they are, the 2017 Fall Limited models. Available in a few weeks. ;)
https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/blog/taylor2017fallltd/
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/shopshark/blog/Taylor_Opener_2017_Fall_LTD.jpg)
Taylor Guitars just announced their Fall 2017 Limited Models including a 914ce, a K24ce 12, and 14-Fret Models! 914ce LTD
Limited edition cutaway Grand Auditorium featuring Cocobolo back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, and Performance bracing with relief rout. Other unique details include a shaded edgeburst (entire guitar) and 6-mil gloss finish body. Otherwise, 900 Series specifications apply: abalone/pearl Ascension fretboard inlays, West African ebony binding and beveled armrest, single ring paua rosette with koa/ebony purfling, koa/pau edge trim (top, fretboard extension), koa purfling (top, back, sides, fretboard, peghead), Gotoh gold tuners, and Expression System® 2 electronics. Includes a Limited Edition label and ships in a Taylor deluxe hardshell case.
K24ce
Limited edition cutaway Grand Auditorium featuring Koa top, back (3-piece) and sides. The 12-fret model has a 24-7/8” scale length (solid peghead); the 14-fret has a 25.5” scale length. Additional details include Performance bracing with relief rout, koa/boxwood Ocean Vine fretboard/peghead/bridge inlay, figured maple binding (body, fretboard, heel cap, peghead), figured maple rosette (fishbone-style pattern), gloss-finish body with shaded edgeburst (entire guitar), Taylor nickel tuners, and Expression System® 2 electronics. Includes a Limited Edition label and ships in a Taylor deluxe hardshell case.
Call 310.246.1933 to order
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Hey folks, we just got in our first Fall Limited, the 12-Fret K24ce, and it sounds even better than it looks.
Taylor K24ce 12-Fret LTD All Koa with ES2 Electronics (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-k24ce-ltd.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tayk24ce12fret1110037007-1.jpg)
edited by zeebow: fixed broken link
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WOW she is a looker.
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WOW she is a looker.
Thanks, Barry! Here's the 14-fret version. ;)
Taylor K24ce-LTD All Koa Limited with ES2 Electronics (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/products/guitars/taylor-guitars/taylor-k24ce-ltd-1606.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tayk24celtd1110167004-8.jpg)
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Fresh from El Cajon!
Taylor 914ce-V 2018 model with V-Class bracing (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-guitars-914ce-v.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tay914cev1103058015-3.jpg)
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Pretty cool, Ted! Good to hear from you again...... I'm loving the Blackbird Farallon ukulele you sold me last December. Played it for two hours leading our uke club last night, and one gal will likely be in touch soon about a Clara.
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Hey Ted, glad you back on, love the 322ce 12 fret I got from you guys.
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Pretty cool, Ted! Good to hear from you again...... I'm loving the Blackbird Farallon ukulele you sold me last December. Played it for two hours leading our uke club last night, and one gal will likely be in touch soon about a Clara.
Thanks, Earl, and so glad the Farallon is working out.
Hey Ted, glad you back on, love the 322ce 12 fret I got from you guys.
Thanks, Coyoteone! Glad to hear you're enjoying that sweet little 12 fret. :)
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Also just in, check out the new K14ce Builders Edition!
Taylor GuitarsK14CE Builders Edition 2018 Model with V-Class Bracing (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-guitars-k14ce-be.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tayk14cebe1103058088-2.jpg)
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:o WOW that is stunning :o
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Also just in, check out the new K14ce Builders Edition! (clipped)
Oooooooooh!!!!!! Gorgeous!!!!
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Here's some more V-Braced eye candy for you guys.. ;)
Taylor K24ce V-Class All Koa Grand Auditorium with ES2 Electronics (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-k24ce-v-class.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tayk24cevclass1102168095-2.jpg)
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Yet another amazing V-Braced GA.
Taylor Guitars 714ce 2018 V-Brace Model (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-guitars-714ce-2018-v-brace.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tay714ce1105108086-2.jpg)
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Hey folks, just a heads up that we currently have all GS Mini Models in stock, even a few models that were just discontinued.
Taylor Guitars GS Mini Landing Page (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/products/guitars/taylor-guitars.html?cat=80)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/taygsminiekoa2104058513-2_1.jpg)
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Gorgeous Mini... :o :o 8)
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Gorgeous Mini... :o :o 8)
Thanks, Josh, Taylor does do a great job on these.
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Just announced, the new 300 and 400 series Taylor V-Class models. First off the line will be the 314, 314ce, 324, 324e, 324ce, 414ce, 414e-R and 414ce-R models, with delivery expected in the next 120 days. We are excepting pre orders now.
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Here's some more V-Braced eye candy for you guys.. ;)
Taylor K24ce V-Class All Koa Grand Auditorium with ES2 Electronics (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-k24ce-v-class.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tayk24cevclass1102168095-2.jpg)
I can’t believe this guitar lasted two months in your store but I’m ecstatic that it waited for me! You’ve created another LA Guitar booster with your fair and easy-to-work-with style. I came with a bit of a non-traditional transaction and you accommodated it without hesitation. Thank you !
GT in Indy
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Some more V-Class models for you guys. ;)
Taylor Guitars 414ce-R V-Class Rosewood Spruce Grand Auditorium (GA) Cutaway with ES2 Electronics #18053 (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-414ce-r-v-class.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tay414cevclass1106018053-2.jpg)
Taylor Guitars 324ce V-Class Mahogany Blackwood Grand Auditorium with ES2 Electronics (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-324ce-v-class.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/ta324cevclass1105228032-2.jpg)
Taylor Guitars 314ce V-Class Sapele / Sitka Spruce Grand Auditorium (GA) with ES2 Electronics (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-314ce-v-class.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tay314cevclass1105298032-2.jpg)
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See new prices below.
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Hey folks, we are blowing out the last of our X braced Taylor GA's starting with these stunners.
Taylor K24ce-LTD All Koa Limited with ES2 Electronics #67004 Now $3600 Shipped! (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/deal-zone/taylor-k24ce-ltd.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tayk24celtd1110167004-8.jpg)
Taylor K24ce V-Class All Koa Grand Auditorium with ES2 Electronics Now $3600 Shipped! (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/deal-zone/taylor-k24ce-ltd-1586.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tayk24ce12fret1110037007-1.jpg)
Taylor Guitars 914ce Tobacco Sunburst #86086 Now $3800 Shipped! (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/deal-zone/taylor-guitars-914ce-tobacco-sunburst-86086.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tay914cesb1107286086-2.jpg)
You can find more blowouts in our Deal Zone! (https://www.laguitarsales.com/deal-zone.html)
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Hey folks, haven't posted in a while so I wanted to mention that we are indeed one of the Grand Pacific dealers and we have them all available. Email or call me with any questions. Check out the bearclaw on this 517! :)
Taylor 517 Builder's Edition Torrified Bearclaw Spruce / Mahogany Slope Shoulder Dreadnought #99062 (https://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-517-99062.html)
(https://www.laguitarsales.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/a/tay517-1103199062-2.jpg)