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jerryngai

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Question of my first Taylor guitar
« on: January 18, 2012, 10:51:17 PM »
Hi everyone, I am the new guy in this forum. I come from HK. I just bought a new Taylor guitar. The model is Taylor 414ce-ltd 2011 Fall Limited. I found that there are some white dots on the side wood. It looks like a scar, but the surface is smooth. Is it abnormal? Or it comes with the wood. I am worry about it. Do anyone know that? Thank you very much!!!

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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2012, 11:28:04 PM »
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the guitar.  I think those limited rosewood 400 series are some of Taylor's best values.

It's hard to answer your question without good photographs, but I've seen similar situations in the past where buyers were concerned about spots in the wood which are just natural color variations or mineral deposits in the wood.

Can you post some good photos?  Can you take it back to your dealer to have them look at the spots? 
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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2012, 11:49:03 PM »
Welcome to the forum, that's a great guitar you have there!

Sometimes there are white 'ghosts' in the clearcoat, that look like a haze, not usually 'dots'.
Yes, pictures would be quite helpful.

Again, welcome!
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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2012, 05:18:34 AM »
YUP, I have a photo.  Please check that, thank you very much!


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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2012, 09:39:51 AM »
Not sure but it looks like air voids where the clearcoat didn't fill the grain?
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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2012, 06:12:52 PM »
Not sure but it looks like air voids where the clearcoat didn't fill the grain?

Pretty sure that is it.  My '04 L7 with satin back and sides has a couple spots like that. 
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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2012, 06:48:25 PM »
Not sure but it looks like air voids where the clearcoat didn't fill the grain?

Pretty sure that is it.  My '04 L7 with satin back and sides has a couple spots like that.

So you mean that it is normal, right?

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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2012, 10:34:12 PM »
So you mean that it is normal, right?
It may not be perfect but it's certainly not something to be concerned about.
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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2012, 11:03:04 PM »
i've seen similar coloration on an ovangkol model before &
i believe that it is a natural mineral deposit in the wood

congrats on the 414ceLTD Jerry :)

with the CV bracing, it is very much a 814ce in 414ce clothing -
the diamonrd fretmarkers & gold tuners are a nice touch as well

how does it sound & play ???
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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2012, 11:09:43 PM »
So you mean that it is normal, right?

Normal?  No.
A problem? Only if it's a problem for you.

If they are truly air bubbles, that *might* be a warranty issue, but if they are deposits in the wood, probably not.
I guess if it's going to drive you nuts, then make a phone call to Taylor.
But, as others said, if you can live with it that's great because it is nothing that would change the sound.
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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2012, 08:43:14 AM »
i've seen similar coloration on an ovangkol model before &
i believe that it is a natural mineral deposit in the wood

congrats on the 414ceLTD Jerry :)

with the CV bracing, it is very much a 814ce in 414ce clothing -
the diamonrd fretmarkers & gold tuners are a nice touch as well

how does it sound & play ???


I have recorded a copied song.  Please go to that link to check the sound of my guitar.  But my technique is very poor :-[

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzDoFa9O2e0&context=C34c97c1ADOEgsToPDskKf7U01Vhb4ZYrCa7DFONx2

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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2012, 11:52:36 AM »
Wow, I watched your video and it's very nice indeed.  I like the percussive technique you used and your voice and the guitar both sound awesome!!  Welcome to UTGF.

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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2012, 03:46:25 PM »
I have some of the same marks on the back of my 426ce-LTD (blackwood) and have always figured it's just part of the wood.
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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2012, 04:04:23 PM »
how does it sound & play ???

I have recorded a copied song.  Please go to that link to check the sound of my guitar.  But my technique is very poor :-[

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzDoFa9O2e0&context=C34c97c1ADOEgsToPDskKf7U01Vhb4ZYrCa7DFONx2
thanks for taking the time to make, post & share the music & video with us :)
it sounds great to me & i also like your playing style & technique -
personally, i'd rather hear a bit of string rattle as part of the player's expression, rather than
for the concentration to be more on the technique, in which the piece may be 'lacking in soul'

great job, jerry,  & i'm glad you're enjoying your guitar :D


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Re: Question of my first Taylor guitar
« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2012, 07:15:02 PM »
Not sure but it looks like air voids where the clearcoat didn't fill the grain?

Pretty sure that is it.  My '04 L7 with satin back and sides has a couple spots like that.

So you mean that it is normal, right?

Not quite.  Just drop a couple Valtrex in the soundhole.  It will go away in 2-4 weeks.   :)

Seriously, nothing to worry about my friend.  Just a by-product of satin finishing on a porous medium.
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