Hi all, I pretty much totally re-wrote this post, I thought it was pretty good until I saw it posted lol. Hopefully it will make a bit more sense now. Firstly, I would like to thank Josh for making this place a reality, what a fabulous resource. I am so happy to be here. The closest I get to playing a Taylor, is hijacking my sons 514ce when he is not using it.....which, understandably, he almost always is, so I am going to relieve my substantial frustration by buying one of my own.
I would love to progress from "noodler", to devoting all of my spare time to learning finger style guitar. I have been lucky enough to have had my sons guitar to help me to make the decision that I am definitely a "Taylor guy" and that I want to be a finger style guitarist, and now, hopefully with your help, I have to find my companion for the journey.
I have seen a mint condition BTO for sale and would like to run it by you, I would love to hear your opinions before I pull the trigger. It plays extremely well, and even with my limited knowledge, I love the tone.
The asking price was recently reduced to £
xxxx, xxxx dollars to you guys
is this OK?
Also it has no cut away at the dusty end, aestetically I love it, but do you see it as a stumbling block playability wise, down the road at all?
And finally, it has no on board electronics, I would like some, and would love it if you could suggest the best way to go.
These are the specs.
Taylor Custom GC Specification (BTO)
Shape: Grand Concert
Back/Sides: Mahogany
Back Config.: 2 Piece, No Wedge
Top: Western Red Cedar
Fingerboard, Bridge: Ebony
Neck: Mahogany
Peghead Veneer: Ebony
Bracing: Sitka CV Bracing w/ Relief Rout
Binding Material: Tortoiseshell (Faux)
Purfling: Plastic
Rosette: Abalone, Single Ring 600/800 Series
Peghead Logo: Taylor MOP
Neck Width: 1 3/4 Inch
Scale: 24 7/8 Inch
Neck Profile: Standard Carve
Peghead Type: Slotted Peghead
Finish Body: Gloss
Neck Finish: Satin
Tuners: Taylor Slot Head
Nut/Saddle: Tusq
Bridge Pins: Ebony
If you knew that finger style was the way that you wanted to go, and were looking for a lifer, could this be your number 1 contender
Thanks in advance, Dave.
removed prices due to no pricing discussion--Cindy
