Greetings from Margaritaville, NC

[capndar]

Hello

I am a long time player but new Taylor owner (2008 T5).  I play professionally (70's acoustic rock and trop rock) but the arthritis and tendonitis in the left hand was starting to get to me.

I wanted an acoustic guitar that was easier on the hand to play.  The T5 seems to fill the bill, although I am still struggling to get a more acoustis sound from it....and welcome your suggestions

Capn Dar

[TaylorGirl]

Welcome, glad you are here. I'm sure you'll get the info you are looking for. A lot of great and knowledgeable folks here.

[theguitarguru]

Welcome to the forum!

[MartinD]

Welcome to the forum.  Sorry to hear about the ailments. Enjoy and get involved.

[Captain Jim]

Welcome aboard, Captain Dar.  Another captain here, also with a T-5.  I really like the acoustic sound I get with the T-5 into a Fishman Loudbox Mini.  I run an XLR line out to a Bose PA.  If you want to experiment a bit, get an A/B/Y box, run one line into an acoustic amp (or direct into a PA), the other into an electric amp - it really gives you a LOT of options.

Best wishes,
Captain Jim

[capndar]

Thanks folks....I was excited to see the quality of advice and comment on this board prior to joining....I hope the T5 ( and some modifications to my playing) will allow me to play for years to come!

[CodeBlueEMT]

 Hi Capn Dar. Welcome to the UTGF. I'm betting you live somewhere Down East around the water and listen to Jimmy Buffett on occasion.  Enjoy the site.

[theguitarguru]

Welcome to the forum!!