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trhoppe

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New Guitar time!
« on: July 26, 2012, 08:22:38 AM »
I've been playing on and off for a few years. Had a Martin DC-16GT that got stolen and I used this opportunity to upgrade a bit. I fell in love with the sound of an 814 and couldn't get myself to buy a 414 instead, as it just didn't sound as full. Did some research and found the Fall Limited 2011 414ce's. Wildwood guitars was awesome and it should be here tomorrow. I found one with a unique grain on the front, so it's a touch different than other 414s and 814s that I saw out there. I'm excited and can't wait to start playing it.



-Tom
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Re: New Guitar time!
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2012, 08:32:20 AM »
Welcome to the forum.  Your new guitar will serve you well I am sure, it is a beauty.
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Re: New Guitar time!
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2012, 10:08:26 AM »
Congrats on the new Taylor!  The top is gorgeous!!!!!  :o
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Re: New Guitar time!
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2012, 10:38:38 AM »
grats on your NGD! welcome to the forum! is this the one with the rosewood b/s?
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Re: New Guitar time!
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2012, 07:15:53 PM »
 Hi Tom, welcome to our forum. Congrats on the new 814, a beautiful guitar. Enjoy the site.  ;D
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Re: New Guitar time!
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2012, 07:50:35 PM »
Very pretty- I'm excited for you! Please post more pics and let us know how you like your new baby.

Congrats!
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Re: New Guitar time!
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2012, 10:28:28 AM »
yeah that's definately a nice looking top, very special.
It'll probably become even nicer over time, I expect a bit more pronounced. I do like the vintage look of spruce, cool.

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Re: New Guitar time!
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2012, 07:39:59 PM »
Man this thing is awesome. Love the top and more importantly, love the way it sounds. Has that 814 bass that you can feel in your belly and sounds super full. Exactly what I was looking for.

Here is a quickie recorded in GarageBand: http://www.tomhoppe.com/misc/geetar.mp3

-Tom
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Re: New Guitar time!
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2012, 09:46:28 PM »
Quote from: trhoppe on July 29, 2012, 07:39:59 PM
Here is a quickie recorded in GarageBand: http://www.tomhoppe.com/misc/geetar.mp3

Nice playing! Sounds great!!
What kind of microphone did you use? Or plugged straight in?

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Re: New Guitar time!
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2012, 02:57:22 PM »
I wish my 814CE,had that grain detail on the top,like yours does..........
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Re: New Guitar time!
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2012, 06:56:59 PM »
That top is breath-taking! After you have a chance to play it, if it is possible, we'd love to see more pics of it--especially that top! :)
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Re: New Guitar time!
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2012, 09:31:16 PM »
Great looking guitar. Congratulations! I've never seen a Taylor with that kind of top before.
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Re: New Guitar time!
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2012, 01:47:19 PM »
Quote from: Giraku on July 29, 2012, 09:46:28 PM

Nice playing! Sounds great!!
What kind of microphone did you use? Or plugged straight in?

That's plugged straight into the Mac Mini and garage band. Figured with one of those USB things it would sound a little nicer, but this will do just fine for now.

I'll take some more pics this weekend. Still enjoying the heck out of it. That top is almost "3d" ish as the grain seems to change ever so slightly depending on angle. Super cool. Glad I found it :)
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