Anyway looking for a 2015 612ce?

[Veloz]

Been chatting with the folks at Sweetwater, apparently they expect to get very few 612's this year.

I recently played, and liked, the 614ce quite a bit, but I prefer the GC body size.  I'm trying to imagine how the 612 might sound in comparison to the 614 I played..If it's even close in sound, I'm sure I'd be hooked.

Anyoneone got their antennae up for this model, or planning on trying one?

 I'm guessing it's pretty unlikely that I'll just happen to find one on the local Guitar Center shelf to evaluate.. Would probably have to order one from Sweetwater to find out. But then again that's a $200 "test", since you have to pay shipping both ways if you don't like it.

Michael

[azslacker]

Read in a couple of places that they won't be out until later in the year. Bet they have one on the wall, in El Cajon. Road Trip!  I know what you mean about the 614. Pretty fab guitar.

[Maximus]

Actually, I am looking at getting a 612e 12-Fret vs a proper 612.  Can't wait to test one out!

[Sprintbob]

A 612 12 fret would round out my GC 12 fret family very nicely!

[Guitarsan]

Been chatting with the folks at Sweetwater, apparently they expect to get very few 612's this year.

I recently played, and liked, the 614ce quite a bit, but I prefer the GC body size.  I'm trying to imagine how the 612 might sound in comparison to the 614 I played..If it's even close in sound, I'm sure I'd be hooked.

Anyone got their antennae up for this model, or planning on trying one?

 I'm guessing it's pretty unlikely that I'll just happen to find one on the local Guitar Center shelf to evaluate.. Would probably have to order one from Sweetwater to find out. But then again that's a $200 "test", since you have to pay shipping both ways if you don't like it.

Michael

So they're not available yet. Taylor says in their 2015 price list that they will be available in "Q2". (Apr-Jun)

There will be 4 models:

http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/612ce-first-edition

http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/612ce

http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/612ce-12-fret-first-edition

http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/612ce-12-fret

I suspect your first opportunity to hear them, at least online, will be next month. I'm guessing they will officially launch them at Musikmesse in Europe mid-April. If so, they'll demo them there and there will be youtube videos and tweets about them, various reports from guitar magazines, individuals, etc.

I'd be a bit surprised if Sweetwater only got a few 612s this year, maybe they meant the First Edition models? (Only 100 made of each of those) But on the other hand, Taylor sold through half the number of the new 814ce models that they anticipated selling this year in January alone, so they're quite busy keeping up.....

[Maximus]

Well... A couple of post earlier, I mentioned that I was waiting for a 612ce 12-Fret. 

This afternoon during my lunch hour, I went into my local guitar shop to try out 12-frets to get an idea on how they "feel" in anticipation of the eventual delivery of the 612CE 12 Fret to be available in another month or two. As it turns out, the store had just received a new 612ce-FE, and although it wasn't a 12 fret, I took it for a spin.

In short, the guitar blew me away!

It was so easy to play, balanced and the bass was there in spades, even in the smaller body. it was responsive to both finger picking and fairly aggressive strumming. Although, I didn't got "all out", I did strum it fairly hard as to what would be considered the limit in 95% of my style of playing and it held up beautifully.

I then handed it back to the store owner and commented that it was "Very impressive".

I then took both an 814e 12-fret and a 522e 12-Fret off of the wall and played them for a bit to get a feel for the size and comfort of the 12 fret.  By that time, my lunch hour was over, so I headed back to work.  Driving back, I started to think about the "feel" of the 14 fret vs the 12 fret and I think I actually found the 14 fret to be just a bit more comfortable to play. Although I liked the feel of the smaller sized body, my left arm and hand felt ever so slightly cramped... The standard Grand Concert body just felt more comfortable to me.

That was all it took. When I pulled into the driveway at work, I called the store and told them to hold the 612ce-FE as I am coming in to buy it.  Thankfully I have an understanding boss and he gave me permission to take another 30 minute of lunch time, so I went back and put a down payment on the guitar.

As soon as I sell my 2013 814ce, I will be the proud owner of a new 612ce-FE. 

The new 600 series is just simply amazing...

[Dulcilo]

Guitar center is advertising the 2015 612e as in stock and "just arrived" but no cutaway.

[Guitarsan]

Well... A couple of post earlier, I mentioned that I was waiting for a 612ce 12-Fret. 

This afternoon during my lunch hour, I went into my local guitar shop to try out 12-frets to get an idea on how they "feel" in anticipation of the eventual delivery of the 612CE 12 Fret to be available in another month or two. As it turns out, the store had just received a new 612ce-FE, and although it wasn't a 12 fret, I took it for a spin.

In short, the guitar blew me away!

It was so easy to play, balanced and the bass was there in spades, even in the smaller body. it was responsive to both finger picking and fairly aggressive strumming. Although, I didn't got "all out", I did strum it fairly hard as to what would be considered the limit in 95% of my style of playing and it held up beautifully.

I then handed it back to the store owner and commented that it was "Very impressive".

I then took both an 814e 12-fret and a 522e 12-Fret off of the wall and played them for a bit to get a feel for the size and comfort of the 12 fret.  By that time, my lunch hour was over, so I headed back to work.  Driving back, I started to think about the "feel" of the 14 fret vs the 12 fret and I think I actually found the 14 fret to be just a bit more comfortable to play. Although I liked the feel of the smaller sized body, my left arm and hand felt ever so slightly cramped... The standard Grand Concert body just felt more comfortable to me.

That was all it took. When I pulled into the driveway at work, I called the store and told them to hold the 612ce-FE as I am coming in to buy it.  Thankfully I have an understanding boss and he gave me permission to take another 30 minute of lunch time, so I went back and put a down payment on the guitar.

As soon as I sell my 2013 814ce, I will be the proud owner of a new 612ce-FE. 

The new 600 series is just simply amazing...

Yes they are! Congrats on that, your report is what I expected of the 612! The Grand Concert is awesome, if I could only have one acoustic, my custom would be it.

The 612ce-FE is rolling out now.

http://www.laguitarsales.com/index.php/taylor-guitars-612ce-2015-1st-edition-s-n-1103035074.html

[MR XXXXX]

The body size on a 12 fret grand concert and a 14 fret grand concert are the same I believe... The neck/bridge are shifted down.

[Maximus]

The body size on a 12 fret grand concert and a 14 fret grand concert are the same I believe... The neck/bridge are shifted down.

This is correct. I was a bit suprised to find that I found the 14 fret more comfortable than the 12 fret. And it was all in my left arm

[Frettingflyer]

Maximus, what a great lunch break! I am sure you will enjoy your new 614. Please post pics when available?
I noticed by your signature your HV mini was stolen. I missed the stolen guitar day thread if there was one. What part of the world do you live in? They aren't making anymore so if any of us see someone "acquire" a HV we could let you know.

[Veloz]

Count me "trigger pulled #2".

After playing the 614ce in Nashville and salivating ever since, I happend to go to acousticletter.com a couple days ago and what do you know - there was a 612ce v2 First Edition. They hadn't even had time to do their video review.

Needlesss to say, it's on the way to my doorstep as we speak.

I haven't had the chance to play this small body 6xx yet, but I'm a lover of the GC body size, so if the sound is even close to what I remember from 614ce in Nashville, it will be a keeper!

http://acousticletter.com/shop/taylor-612ce-first-edition/

I feel like a kid three days before Christmas!

Full report coming.

[Maximus]

Darn it!

I hope Tony was able to review it before sending it out as I would love to see it in the catalog of reviewed guitars.

Quite frankly, the guitar exceed my wildest expectations. I think you are going to love it once you receive it.

[Veloz]

I think you are going to love it once you receive it.

You're getting me all excited! Have to wait 5 days for it to arrive, but at least will have the weekend to slobber all over it, lol.

[Veloz]

Also, now I will need to sell my 2014 812ce (which is also awesome, just in a different way) AND an Altus Flute, to pay for my new toy.