Hello Everyone and Welcome!

[davids714]

Hello everyone. My name is David (david714). I've owned about a dozen Taylor acoustic and electric guitars since buying my first Taylor in 1979 (wish I still had it). Currently, I have a DN8, a 714, a 422, a GS Mini, and a Liberty Tree guitar. (I also have a Godin A6 Ultra that I bought to replace my T5. Sorry, I just liked the sound and the ability to blend acoustic with electric at the same time.)

I've been playing for a while, but in the late '90 had a brain aneurism and had to learn to play all over again. Oh well...just glad to be alive and enjoying life (and playing Taylor's). Thanks again to everyone who had a part in providing this site. I'm sure I'll use it often. 

[Strumming Fool]

Welcome David - Nice collection of guitars there! So glad you're playing again and enjoying it. I'm about to take delivery on a new 714 in a few weeks - I'm stoked! Enjoy your stay with us....

[timfitz63]

Welcome, David!  Glad you're still with us!

... Currently, I have a DN8, a 714, a 422, a GS Mini, and a Liberty Tree guitar... 

I also own one of the Liberty Tree Guitars; just thought the back story on those guitars was so cool...!

... (I also have a Godin A6 Ultra that I bought to replace my T5. Sorry, I just liked the sound and the ability to blend acoustic with electric at the same time...)

Yeah, the T5 isn't for everyone; it's definitely a different beast...  For those who can figure it, out and have the proper pedals and such, it's really an amazing guitar; but I've never taken the time to properly learn it.  Frankly, I've been thinking about parting ways with mine; I only use them as electric guitars, and have acquired better options in that realm over the years...

[TaylorGirl]

Welcome David. Your story is inspiring. Happy you're back playing again. 

[Knut]

Hello from SLO, or San Luis Obispo to the uninitiated. Recently started up playing again after a 40 year sabbatical. Had a D-76 back in the day and currently have a few nice Martins and picked up a sweet Taylor Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Spruce and Koa. Loving the short scale, the smaller size, easy playing, and bright sound of the Taylor. Surprised me how much I enjoy the Taylor, it has become my go to guitar and is my primary finger style guitar. Cool site with lots of good information.

[Munich_ghoul]

Hello everyone,

I’m Toska and absolutely new in here!
My guitar journey started somewhere in 2010 with a crappy concert guitar from a supermarket which was a pain in the ... to learn on. Luckily, I was determined enough to stick around and eventually I got some Ibanez dreadnought which accompanied me for a good five years until I moved and had to sell it because I was very short on money. It broke my heart, honestly!

Eventually, I ordered a BT2 in 2015 after being a Taylor fan since I first got interested in playing the guitar (thanks to all the Youtubers doing amazing acoustic covers and songs with Taylors).

I deeply love this little guitar until today.

Now at the age of 25, I’m finally able to afford a full size Taylor model and I decided to get a 414CE-R as I think it’s a great allrounder both for strumming and finger picking.
Being a self-taught guitarist, I started with some simple strumming, but I developed a high interest in finger style over the years and hopefully, the 414 will be enough of a workhorse to let me get better at playing different styles.

Once Corona is over, I want to take lessons.

Also planning to spark some guitar interest in my husband (gonna try to teach him some basics). :-)


Will upload pictures once the new beauty arrived.

-t

[jacknicholson]

Hello. New guy here. My name is Jim but some call me Jack. I will be 64 this year and picked up my first guitar earlier this year. It was a Fender Esquire and I learned three cords on it. After visiting Sam Ash and Guitar Center and hearing some of the other guitars, I realized I should have saved the $xx I spent on that Squire and shelled out more for a better guitar. I was torn between Taylor and Martin. I found a Martin DRS2 for $xx and have been using that for the past couple of months now. What a huge difference in sound and playability. I am learning faster now and having more fun at it.

Now I want to add a Taylor guitar. It has been a while since I was at Guitar Center but I remember the sound and feel of a Taylor 214ce I tried but wish I could try some others. Looking forward to trying a few more so I can decide what to buy.

Cheers,

$, per forum rules

[TaylorGirl]

Welcome to the forum Jack. Good information here to help in your search for a new Taylor.

[Lonesome Jack]

Greetings to all of you guitar lovers!  I first started playing guitar at 13.  I am older now.  Several years ago, I bought a GS Mini and loved it.  However, my younger daughter also loved it. After several transparent hints that she coveted it, I gave it to her for her 25th birthday.  I am thrilled that she shares my enchantment for acoustic guitars, but miss that little guitar.  A couple of weeks ago, I received an offer for 48 months of free money for a Taylor guitar.  I jumped, took a tour through their lineup, ordered, unseen and unplayed, a 714ce V-Class Western Sunburst. Yeah, I know, how frivolous, how unwise.  But, I have played enough Taylors to know that this guitar is gonna rock my little world.  Can't wait to get my clumsy mitts on it!  I look forward with glee to sharing thoughts, fun, and knowledge with all of you other guitar lovers.  To shamelessly and frivolously paraphrase a well known Winston Churchill quote; "There is nothing better for the inside of a person than the outside of a guitar."

[TaylorGirl]

Welcome Jack, be sure to let us know when you get your 714ce.

[Strumming Fool]

Welcome to the forum, Jack!

We have something in common - I'll be taking delivery on a 714 V class western burst next week. She's a beauty, and according to my dealer, she lives up to Taylor's hype relative to sound. Can't wait! Enjoy your new companion!

[Lonesome Jack]

Howdy Mr. Strummin!  Sounds like you also had to put in an order for a newly built guitar?  Let's see who gets to post a happy photo first! Also, we can compare serial #s to see who has the more "vintage" guitar Good luck with yours as well.

[Strumming Fool]

Howdy Mr. Strummin!  Sounds like you also had to put in an order for a newly built guitar?  Let's see who gets to post a happy photo first! Also, we can compare serial #s to see who has the more "vintage" guitar Good luck with yours as well.

Here's my serial number: 202030103. Mine was started a while ago and delivered to my FGS. However, it had incurred a blemish on the top due to a faulty case during shipping. So back it went to the factory for repair and a case replacement. Then  Covid-19 shut down the El Cajon factory for weeks! Finally, Taylor reopened, did the repair and shipped the guitar back to my FGS this past week. I should have it by this Thursday! Here's a teaser shot:

[TrampsLikeUs]

After 35 years of bang'n out chords on my Washburn,  I've decided to buy some new guitars and start taking some lessons.  Fulfilling a promise I made to myself after I retired last November.  I recently purchased a PS-18 Taylor.  After mentioning to my "teacher" that I wanted to install a pick-up,  he asked,  "are you sure you want to put a hole in that beautiful guitar?"  So, on my first day here in the forum ,   I'm asking for opinions.  The PS-18 is a Brazilian rosewood back,sides and sunburst front. I do have other Taylor guitars.  A K14 and a gs mini koa.  Both with electric pick-up. So,  should I or shouldn't I ?
   
TrampsLikeUs

[TaylorGirl]

Welcome Tramps.
Wow, from a Washburn to a PS-18. Good on you! I'd love to see pictures of it, if you have the time.
You might get better feedback on your question, if you start a new thread dedicated to that.