Unofficial Taylor Guitar Forum - UTGF
Welcome to the Unofficial Taylor Guitar Forum! => Welcome to the UTGF! Please introduce Yourself! => Topic started by: Marty C on January 16, 2020, 05:51:18 AM
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Hi Forum members. I am new here. Always been a Martin guy and just purchased my first Taylor. Purchased a 814ce dlx v brace. Very nice guitar, which was more expensive than any guitar I have ever purchased. Beautiful sound and look.
Over Christmas, I read Bob Taylor’s book. As a hobby woodworker, guitar player and business man, it touch three passions of mine and made me want to buy a Taylor. Great respect for his diligence in starting his company.
I just have an issue with a squeaky G string. Pick and finger noise are higher than the rest. I think it had PB lights in the store and they were changed to PB mediums. I will change to 80/20 lights and see how that works.
Anyone have a string suggestion before I open the pack? I play mostly with a pick and sometimes, non-fingernail fingerpick. Strumming about 50%. Play mostly plugged in at church (mainly traditional churches so older hymns) but occasionally sit in with more modern services.
Any input is appreciated.
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Welcome Marty, and congratulations on your new 814ce dlx....a great choice. You will find many of us here also hold Bob, Kurt, and Andy in high regard.
Regarding strings, I think changing them back to lights might be a help, but let me suggest something else, since I'm a 100% fingerpicker (with finger picks). I use Elixir HD lights on all my GA's, to get the slightly heavier string gauges on the melody strings. Just a thought, as strings are such a personal preference. I'm sure you will get a bunch more/different suggestions from others.
Glad you joined us here, enjoy your stay.