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Title: New member from the west coast
Post by: eatpasta on December 29, 2021, 11:33:50 AM
Hey all!   Just saying hello.

I got my first Taylor about ten years ago when my wife bought me the perfect 'living room guitar', the Big Baby.  Its incredible how much sound those things are capable of, really.  They are brilliant little guitars. 

Eons ago when I was in college I remember picking one up and being blown away at how good they sounded for the size and cost.  Years later, I was unlucky enough to land a job at West LA music in.... well Los Angeles and the rest of the Taylor collection grabbed my attention - specifically the 614 CE.  I had never heard an acoustic sound like that and im sure you all know what Im talking about when you pick up a truly magical acoustic.

Anyways, a few weeks ago I found a 712 (rosewood/spruce) on CL from 1991 and the price had come down a few times and I just happened to have enough cash on hand to bring it home.  It must have been sitting for 30 years as its dammed near flawless. 

At first I was not blown away but I have to say after restringing it and playing it a bit, this thing is really starting to grow on me.   It's so easy to play and its very precise - but it doesnt pop like that 614.

So for now Im holding onto the 712 while keeping an eye out for a 614

Anyways - hi!

cheers
Title: Re: New member from the west coast
Post by: TaylorGirl on December 29, 2021, 11:39:42 AM
Welcome, I'm guessing you like pasta?!
Enjoy your time here with Taylor friends.
Title: Re: New member from the west coast
Post by: eatpasta on December 29, 2021, 11:50:04 AM
Quote from: TaylorGirl on December 29, 2021, 11:39:42 AM
Welcome, I'm guessing you like pasta?!
Enjoy your time here with Taylor friends.

Thanks!

I do like pasta!   but the real reasons I ended up with that is I wanted an email address that would be easy to dictate over the phone.  Not really sure how I arrived at that....

 ::)
Title: Re: New member from the west coast
Post by: Strumming Fool on December 29, 2021, 12:21:12 PM
Welcome!

I love pasta too, but my dietary restrictions now have this old Italian guy limiting his intake! My consolations include a really nice 614! You'll find yours soon. Enjoy your stay!
Title: Re: New member from the west coast
Post by: eatpasta on December 29, 2021, 02:19:49 PM
Quote from: Strumming Fool on December 29, 2021, 12:21:12 PM
Welcome!

I love pasta too, but my dietary restrictions now have this old Italian guy limiting his intake! My consolations include a really nice 614! You'll find yours soon. Enjoy your stay!

Thanks!

I have to get off my lazy butt and get to selling off some old things in the garage and hopefully that will yield enough for that 614.   then I just have to find one

 ;D
Title: Re: New member from the west coast
Post by: Toucan256 on December 29, 2021, 07:12:10 PM
Congrats on the find and welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: New member from the west coast
Post by: eatpasta on December 31, 2021, 11:30:48 AM
Quote from: Toucan256 on December 29, 2021, 07:12:10 PM
Congrats on the find and welcome to the forum.

Thanks!