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Title: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on December 13, 2011, 02:02:38 AM
OK, so just wondering ...anyone here as goofy about RTs as I am?  Or am I alone ...alone ...alone ... :)

Chime in, all.  I know it's perhaps a stretch, but man would it be great to fuse RT discussion with regular Taylor talk. After all, it's still "Taylor" oriented, but of another order.   For the record, I love both, love talking about both, and of course own both (hence, the geeky love for these things!), but always get bummed out when the discussion disintegrates because someone gets their feelings hurt then gets defensive ...seen it too many times (yeah, you know where).   So let's have at it, folks.  I'd love to talk RTs and Taylors all in the same place as different flavors of some killer cream :)

Edward
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Iplay2 on December 13, 2011, 10:08:14 AM
Ok Edward....

You start a thread about R-Taylors, but you don't post any pics of your R-Taylor or even talk about it....fail.   ;)
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on December 13, 2011, 10:24:30 AM
Yeah, I know I know.  Been swamped at work and when I get home, it's too dark to take even half-way decent pics (I don't take good flash shots ...jsut not talent there :) ).

It'll happen ...will shoot for this weekend to do some, er, shooting! :)

Oh, as as for "Talking about mine" ...well I've got a two beauties:

1. RT Style 1 (that's a GS body) in 12 string.  Maple/Sitka, full-blown AAAA flame and full-body/neck honey burst.  Flamed binding throughout.  Um, wow!  And deep deeeeep tone accompanies the 12-er jangle.  Um, wow :)

2. RT Style 2 (that's a GC body ...just got her!! :D ).  Maple/Englemann (thanks Cindy for the engelmann heads up ...what a diff!!).  The back/sides are AAAA maple quilt in natural finish, the so-called "Bob's birthday quilt" which from what I understand is an insider ribbing about how amazing the quilt is.  And the neck is likewise a AAAA maple, but in flame.  Coco binding offers a stark contrast to all that blonde.  After I had played a 12-fret at a road show (big tone that belied its small size), I got it in my head that I wanted a small body.  But the regular GC nody jsut didn't "do it" for me, tonally.   So when I picked up this Style 2 it was because of the stunning aesthetics, and then played it for a second, then a minute, and realized I had to kept her for the tone.  How the RT boys get such depth and richness from this small body is phenominal.  And string-to-string balance is perfect; "even"  as all get out.  The engel top is very touch sensitive, much like my cedar/rw GA7.   I am so surprised that this Style 2 is so deep and rich (not adjectives one normally ascribes to maple, mind you), that I thought I would have this small RT compliment my GA7 ...now I think the GA is tonally redundant as this maple/engel in small bod suprisingly covers the tone soooo well i'm a thinking my beloved GA will need another home.  My only "problem" is this style 2 has no ES (my Style 1 has a stealth ES) so I'll eventually have to get a pup in there.  Yeah, not a bad problem to have, to be sure :D

...ok, so how's that for droning on...  Kind of like asking a dad if he has pics of his kids and out comes the endless tale of brithdays, soccer, and T-ball...  :D


Edward
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: jalbert on December 13, 2011, 11:17:23 AM
2008 Style 2 with cedar over mahogany. This is the base model 2 with two upgrades: the slotted headstock and cocobolo binding. No cutaway, no electronics. If I ever do play it at church I'll probably just sit in front of a microphone to avoid installing a pickup in this beauty.
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on December 13, 2011, 11:36:07 AM
Hey James,

Man I played that one!  I have always  LOVED slotted headstocks and was ohhh so close to keeping it in my hands, if only for the whole look!  But alas, the allure of the quilt beckoned... and I was so stunned by how "big" these style 2s sound, and the sonic punch of maple.... :)
Great tone, there, as you clearly know...congrats!!

May I ask why the reticence to put a pup inside?  I always wondered why RT folks typically have no front strap button nor ES (or other pup system).  I twice now ordered a strap pin and play mine out whenever I can.  Is it that demographic for RT owners are more the "sit down/unplugged" style as opposed to band setting?

Edward
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Andromeda on December 13, 2011, 01:14:24 PM
I am disappointed that R Taylor never got around to doing a jumbo body style.
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: michaelw on December 13, 2011, 02:26:35 PM
... May I ask why the reticence to put a pup inside?  I always wondered why RT folks typically have no front strap button nor ES (or other pup system).  I twice now ordered a strap pin and play mine out whenever I can.  Is it that demographic for RT owners are more the "sit down/unplugged" style as opposed to band setting?

Edward
if the model is a non-cutaway, i think that it is more likely it will not have electronics -
in a way, perhaps Taylor went 'back to their roots' in that earlier acoustic models
(pre-acoustic series, think 99-earlier) or models that were cutaway only did not have
the neck heel strap pin already installed (i have a 98 414 that just has the end pin)

i think that on a pure acoustic, there no was intention of playing plugged in, much less standing up -
the guitar could be mic'd externally & if standing, the usual thing to do was to tie one end of the
strap above the nut around the headstock. a good # of guitars from PA come with just the endpin

nearly all the RTs with cutaways i've seen on dealer site had electronics, mostly with onboard eq -
i would have thought, in those instances, that the ESNC would have been a 'better' choice, as
there are no holes in the body & the endpin is of standard size (not routed for a power supply)

still waiting for davwir to chime in here :D
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on December 13, 2011, 08:56:41 PM
Ok Edward....

You start a thread about R-Taylors, but you don't post any pics of your R-Taylor or even talk about it....fail.   ;)

I've now been shamed into submission.  Pics have just been uploaded to the NTGD forum.  Still a new guy here and already I've failed.  Oh well, get used to it, all!  :D  :D  :D

Edward
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: flaggerphil on December 15, 2011, 10:32:59 PM
I have a Style 1, redwood (not sinker) over claro walnut.  It'll be going up for sale, soon, though.
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Bill R on December 19, 2011, 05:23:13 PM
I have a 2008 Style 2 cocobolo and Swiss alpine spruce.  It has a cutaway and ES, ebony binding, blank fret board, no inlays other than abalone rosette - fairly simple.  I went for the tone and got it big time.  I'm picking up my new RT style 2 in two days.  It has flamed mahogany back and sides and an old growth redwood top, rosewood binding, cutaway, ES and jescar frets.  Otherwise no inlay.  I prefer rather plain looking guitars (except for the wood itself). 

When I get back from visiting family for the holidays and figure out how to set up a photobucket account, I promise I will post pics of both guitars. 

I absolutely love RT's. 

Bill
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on December 19, 2011, 05:48:59 PM
Wow, someone likes Style 2s ;)
...and I definitely can sy I can't blame you!!

Sounds like two amazing guitars.  I've read so much about the tone of alpine spruce  ...do tell more, if you don't mind.

And I rarely ever see flamed mahogany, like hens teeth ...that'll be a real treat.  Not to mention Jescar wire is excellent.  I love SS frets on my electrics; on an acoustic would be even better!   Yes, please post pics.  And, of course, have a great Christmas holiday!!

Edward
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Bill R on December 19, 2011, 11:21:22 PM
Edward,
It's difficult to describe tone, but I'll give it a shot.  I have read that Euro spruce (esp. Swiss alpine spruce) has characteristics of both Engelmann and red spruces, and that seems to fit.  My guitar is very balanced in tone, which is what I requested when I ordered it.  If anything the mids are somewhat prominent (open A and D strings in particular).  It has a very rich, mature, smooth tone - particularly in the mids and low mids.  The trebles really sing.  In drop D tuning, the bass sounds luscious but not overpowering.  Harmonics are very nice - Bob Taylor describes this as "bloom."  This would also describe qualities of Engelmann spruce.  I can drive this guitar really hard if I want to (not my usual style) and it won't top out.  This seems to be a characteristic of red spruce.  I play with a thumb pick (speed pick) and bare fingers (short nails). 

I met Michael Lille, R Taylor sales manager, at a Taylor clinic at Wildwood Music in Ohio last August.  He played my style 2 and said is was "extraordinary" in how balanced and rich it sounded, even for an R Taylor.  We discussed options for my new RT at the workshop.  He then helped oversee wood selection for my new R Taylor.  Flamed mahogany was an optional wood upgrade on the 2011 R Taylor price list.  My guitar will look a lot like the GS Mahogany Fall 2010 limited (see it on Taylor's website).  I requested flamed rather than quilted mahogany with the same golden stain as on the Fall 2010 limited - similar to the shade of Koa.  I'm very anxious to pick it up this week. I wanted a different voice than my coco/swiss guitar, so I went with redwood for the top.  I had read a lot of good things about redwood tops.  We'll see. 

Bill
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on December 20, 2011, 12:50:04 AM
Hey Bill,

Thanks for that!  So many woods, so little time! ;)
I am a recent engelmann guy as I have just "discovered" it as a tone wood I really like.  One day I will consider a sinker top ...never played one, but by the "read" of it, I think it's right up my alley.  Enjoy your Christmas!  ....but don't forget to post pics of that flamed maple now.  :D

Edward
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: quake17 on January 27, 2012, 02:39:09 PM
New guy here! I have a 2006 Style 1 with Madagascar Rosewood and Swiss Moon Spruce top. I bought it in 2007 after the original owner trader it in to Buffalo Bros. Looks as good as new and sounds great!
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on January 27, 2012, 05:10:03 PM
Welcome to the forum ...and to this thread!! 

OK welcome is over, now post your RT pics  ;)
...no, serious.   Post pics!
:D
Edward
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: quake17 on January 27, 2012, 05:19:19 PM
(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/quake17/2.jpg)

(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/quake17/1.jpg)
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: ColinWright on January 27, 2012, 05:21:48 PM
Yep, I love my two RT's.  I was on a tangent to get a new one every year or so, but I guess that's on hold for a while...

Anyway, my first is a 2011 Style 2, sinker redwood over EIR, bloodwood binding and backstrap, adi bracing, short scale, mahogany neck, slim carve, Gotoh 510 tuners, bloodwood/abalone neck inlay and rosette, Jescar fretwires, camel bone pins.

(http://www.canapeel.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111028-1545-Version-2.jpg)

(http://www.canapeel.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111028-1559-Version-2.jpg)

My second just arrived, a 2011 Style 1 12-string, sitka over flame maple, ebony head overlay, adi bracing, ebony binding, slim carve, standard scale, ebony tuner buttons, Gotoh 510 tuners, Jescar fretwires, camel bone pins, abalone rosette.  And to make it a little more special, I've been told by my dealer after he talked with Michael Lille at NAMM that it was the last 12-string RT to roll off the line. 

(http://canapeel.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120115-1836.jpg)

(http://canapeel.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120115-1835.jpg)

And I'm still on the prowl for others!  :-)
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Bill R on January 27, 2012, 11:00:46 PM
I've posted these elsewhere on this forum, but it seems appropriate to put some pics here too.

Here's my 2008 RT2

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/billr6/R%20Taylor%20Guitars/2008front4.jpg)  (http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/billr6/R%20Taylor%20Guitars/2008back9.jpg)

and here's my new one

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/billr6/R%20Taylor%20Guitars/2011front3.jpg)  (http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/billr6/R%20Taylor%20Guitars/2011back8.jpg)

Bill
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on January 28, 2012, 12:16:36 AM
Outstanding, gents!!  I certainly never tire of looking at RTs.  The way the headstock "flows" into the neck, and the whole silhouette ...just a gorgeous guitar!  Lots has already been said about their meticulous build quality, attention to details, and top-notch woods, but I know the tone of my 12er and my Style 2 are what keep me so enthralled; truly amazing to behold in every sense, these RTs.  Huge congrats to you quake!  Not to mention big thumbs up on the jescar wire.  If I had "ordered" mine, I'd have done the same.  After owning a Tele with SS frets, I'll never refret again in nickel.
And thanks for moving your pics over this RT thread, Bill.  My pics are buried somewhere in that other "pic thread"...

Edward
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: delts2000 on January 28, 2012, 03:28:09 AM
My R Taylor Style 1 - Adirondack / Ziricote - has been my go to since I received it. A true pleasure to play each time. These pics are from the dealer and R Taylor since I have zero photography skills!
(http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a405/lieiog/2011%20R%20Taylor/rossette.jpg)
(http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a405/lieiog/2011%20R%20Taylor/front.jpg)
(http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a405/lieiog/2011%20R%20Taylor/back_sides_2.jpg)
These two pics the folks at R Taylor were nice enough to take and send me:
(http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a405/lieiog/2011%20R%20Taylor/RTaylorStyl1-ziric_792902.jpg)
(http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a405/lieiog/2011%20R%20Taylor/RTaylorStyl1-ziricote.jpg)
 
 
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: ColinWright on January 28, 2012, 06:36:10 AM
I've posted these elsewhere on this forum, but it seems appropriate to put some pics here too.

Here's my 2008 RT2

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/billr6/R%20Taylor%20Guitars/2008front4.jpg)  (http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/billr6/R%20Taylor%20Guitars/2008back9.jpg)

and here's my new one

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/billr6/R%20Taylor%20Guitars/2011front3.jpg)  (http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/billr6/R%20Taylor%20Guitars/2011back8.jpg)

Bill

Dang, I like that mahogany!!!!!
Title: NGD for: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: davwir on January 28, 2012, 09:32:58 PM
My RT2 arrived yesterday! I got my order in about a day before they stopped taking them, so it's one of the last fully custom builds, at least for now..
Its a very sweet sounding and playing guitar for sure..
I wanted to try a 1 7/8 nut after liking one at a Road Show event, and also got what they call "Presentation Burst", with a mix of dark black edges, reds, then yellow..
Its nicer than my photos allow for, I struggled to get a decent shot at all, with shadows, light, and reflection.. Will get some better ones soon though!

http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-1.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-1.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-2.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-2.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-3.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-3.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-1.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-1.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-2.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-2.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-3.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-3.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-3.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-3.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-4.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-4.jpg)
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Bill R on January 28, 2012, 10:34:38 PM
Lovely guitars one and all.  That's a gorgeous burst davwir.  Pretty spectacular ziricote delts2000.  Can't get enough pics of RT's. 
Bill
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on January 29, 2012, 07:53:40 PM
Sorry about the varying hues ...definitely not as "red" or "orange" as the pics suggest as it is a lovely honeyburst in person.

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/R-Taylors%20Misc/IMG_2735.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/R-Taylors%20Misc/IMG_2737.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/R-Taylors%20Misc/IMG_2738.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/R-Taylors%20Misc/IMG_2739.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/Taylor%20RT-12/IMG_8362.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/Taylor%20RT-12/IMG_8378.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/Taylor%20RT-12/IMG_8375.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/Taylor%20RT-12/IMG_8358.jpg)

And sounds glorious!
Edward
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on January 29, 2012, 07:59:00 PM
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/R-Taylors%20Misc/IMG_2730.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/R-Taylors%20Misc/IMG_2728.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/R-Taylors%20Misc/IMG_2733.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/R-Taylors%20Misc/IMG_2725.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/R-Taylors%20Misc/IMG_2731.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/R-Taylors%20Misc/IMG_2732.jpg)

And sounds glorious!

Edward
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: bigb on January 30, 2012, 12:15:43 AM
All, thanks for sharing!
I took receipt on a BTO late last year and as I couldn't really get what I was looking for at RT at the time. And even though I love it, I can't help but wonder what it would be like to have one, and hope to have one at some point.
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Picken Pappy on January 30, 2012, 01:24:42 AM
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/993edward/R-Taylors%20Misc/IMG_2733.jpg)

WOW! :o That's all I can say...just...WOW!
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: davwir on February 04, 2012, 02:03:31 PM
Edward.. that Quilt is unreal..  I am seriously distracted from all rational thought.. lol
I am now salivating over the idea of doing a similar BTO, in a 12 Fret GA Non Cutaway..
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: jjrpilot-admin on February 04, 2012, 03:18:26 PM
I might have to close and lock this topic..............the GAS is too much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stop posting beautiful R. Taylor pictures!!!   ;)  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: NGD for: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: ataylor on February 04, 2012, 04:27:01 PM
My RT2 arrived yesterday! I got my order in about a day before they stopped taking them, so it's one of the last fully custom builds, at least for now..
Its a very sweet sounding and playing guitar for sure..
I wanted to try a 1 7/8 nut after liking one at a Road Show event, and also got what they call "Presentation Burst", with a mix of dark black edges, reds, then yellow..
Its nicer than my photos allow for, I struggled to get a decent shot at all, with shadows, light, and reflection.. Will get some better ones soon though!

http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-3.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RT2-3.jpg)

Stunning. That just might be my favorite R.Taylor I've ever seen. And that's saying something because there are some beautiful guitars in this thread!
Title: Re: NGD for: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: davwir on February 04, 2012, 05:42:26 PM
My RT2 arrived yesterday! I got my order in about a day before they stopped taking them, so it's one of the last fully custom builds, at least for now..
Its a very sweet sounding and playing guitar for sure..
I wanted to try a 1 7/8 nut after liking one at a Road Show event, and also got what they call "Presentation Burst", with a mix of dark black edges, reds, then yellow..
Its nicer than my photos allow for, I struggled to get a decent shot at all, with shadows, light, and reflection.. Will get some better ones soon though!

Stunning. That just might be my favorite R.Taylor I've ever seen. And that's saying something because there are some beautiful guitars in this thread!

Wow. Thanx.. there is some ridiculously drool-inducing stuff here, this is one of the the least exotic in the batch..
But I like its simple elegance as well.
Title: Re: NGD for: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: ataylor on February 04, 2012, 05:52:07 PM
Wow. Thanx.. there is some ridiculously drool-inducing stuff here, this is one of the the least exotic in the batch..
But I like its simple elegance as well.

I think that's probably why I like it so much. In fact, I'm sure of it. :)

Add to that the fact that I'm a sucker for a great burst and that one is probably the best I've seen from Taylor (the new 700s are very close though!).
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on February 04, 2012, 09:24:59 PM
Thanks for the kind words, gents ...appreciate that!!  :)

Hey ataylor,

Indeed, that is a gorgeous burst!  I know what you mean about trying to get a good shot.  The real hues on my 12-string are far less "orange" than the pics suggest.  But yours has that very cool vintage vibe burst going on ...like a 60s strat, one of my faves!  The wide nut and RT build clearly make for a fingerstylists dream!  Enjoy that beauty!!

Edward
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: ataylor on February 04, 2012, 09:30:51 PM
Hey ataylor,

Indeed, that is a gorgeous burst!  I know what you mean about trying to get a good shot.  The real hues on my 12-string are far less "orange" than the pics suggest.  But yours has that very cool vintage vibe burst going on ...like a 60s strat, one of my faves!  The wide nut and RT build clearly make for a fingerstylists dream!  Enjoy that beauty!!

Edward

If only that guitar were mine (sigh) -- that one belongs to davwir.

Mine is the Plain Jane 210 on page 10 or 11 in the regular Taylor thread... ;)
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on February 04, 2012, 09:32:36 PM
Ooops, yup, I jacked that up!  Must've gotten excited over dav's burst!  :D

Edward
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: davwir on February 10, 2012, 05:12:04 AM
OK.. I had promised to post some better pix of my new Style 2 when I had some.. and now I do!

http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_02.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_02.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_05.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_05.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_11.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_11.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_13.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_13.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_14.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_14.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_15.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_15.jpg)
http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_16.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_16.jpg)
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on February 10, 2012, 10:39:11 AM
Wow, someone sure does know how to use lighting!  Impressive shots, man.  And the gorgeous guit goes without saying! 

Edward
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: michaelw on February 10, 2012, 06:23:31 PM
OK.. I had promised to post some better pix of my new Style 2 when I had some.. and now I do!
:o
your guitar & the pics are just :o

very 8)
thanks for sharing :D
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Go Navy on February 10, 2012, 11:17:02 PM
You realize what you're doing, don't you?  You're making a lot of people want to buy another Taylor.  We're barely under control as it is!
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: davwir on February 11, 2012, 03:48:44 AM
You realize what you're doing, don't you?  You're making a lot of people want to buy another Taylor.  We're barely under control as it is!

Yeah, I know that feeling.. All too well..
Edwards ridiculous Quilted Maple earlier in this thread got me drooling...
And it is now costing me another Taylor BTO too...
I don't think control is so easy on these boards!

Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: Edward on February 11, 2012, 12:56:44 PM
"Control"??!!!  Reminds me of that T-shirt:
I don't suffer from my insanity ...I enjoy every minute of it!  :)

...OK, ok, now put down the BTO sheet and no one gets hurt ...lol!!!

Edward
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Post by: ataylor on February 14, 2012, 02:37:30 PM
OK.. I had promised to post some better pix of my new Style 2 when I had some.. and now I do!

http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_02.jpg (http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/RTaylor_Style2_EIR_2011_02.jpg)

Oh man. Beautiful guitar. And hats off to the photographer, especially if it's you.

I had forgotten about this thread until I played a 12-fret in sitka/rosewood yesterday. I've been thinking about it ever since and how I might put one together if I did a BTO. I started thinking about a sunburst and then I remembered your R. Taylor! This is pretty near what I was dreaming up for a 12-fret BTO last night.
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Post by: davwir on February 14, 2012, 03:35:15 PM
OK.. I had promised to post some better pix of my new Style 2 when I had some.. and now I do!


Oh man. Beautiful guitar. And hats off to the photographer, especially if it's you.

Wish I could take credit for the pix..
But I have a photographer friend who has done some awesome photos for me, of my guitars..
Title: Re: R-Taylor ...represent!
Post by: paul_zm on November 03, 2013, 04:19:46 PM
I really love RTs. I own two. I have a Style 1 and a Style 3. IMO, the best guitars I've played...and I've owned Taylor Martin, Guild, and Larrivee in the past.

Fantastic attention-to-detail and depth of sound that doesn't exist in Taylors.