Unofficial Taylor Guitar Forum - UTGF
Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Topic started by: Iplay2 on December 13, 2011, 09:20:48 AM
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Well, we all love to see and share pictures of our wonderful Taylors. Therefore, I thought we should have a thread to show off our “non-traditional” Taylor models!
I will start with my 2009 ‘MOM’ 614ce with an Engelmann top and Honey burst. (I got these pics from Woody on the AGF when I bought it...still need to take my own)
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/AHeathAnderson/Music/DSC_0026.jpg)
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/AHeathAnderson/Music/DSC_0029.jpg)
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/AHeathAnderson/Music/DSC_0023.jpg)
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/AHeathAnderson/Music/DSC_0032.jpg)
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Here is my 2011 Cocobolo Fall Limited
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/kingbyGS/DSC_3461.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/kingbyGS/DSC_3464.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/kingbyGS/DSC_3463.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/kingbyGS/DSC_3462.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/kingbyGS/DSC_3459.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/kingbyGS/DSC_3457.jpg)
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I posted this elsewhere last week but I'll repeat it here since this is where it belongs.
2010 Custom All Mahagonay GC (precurser to the 2011 mahogany spring limiteds).
All clear grain Mahogany with custom stain.
Sitka CV bracing
Standard scale
1 3/4" T5 neck carve ( to match the neck profile on my '94 612c)
Tortoise binding with cream purfling, including neck binding.
800 series single ring rosette
http://www.nebelphotography.com/images/TaylorGCcustom/layside1.jpg (http://www.nebelphotography.com/images/TaylorGCcustom/layside1.jpg)
http://www.nebelphotography.com/images/TaylorGCcustom/layback.jpg (http://www.nebelphotography.com/images/TaylorGCcustom/layback.jpg)
http://www.nebelphotography.com/images/TaylorGCcustom/fullfront.jpg (http://www.nebelphotography.com/images/TaylorGCcustom/fullfront.jpg)
http://www.nebelphotography.com/images/TaylorGCcustom/Rosette.jpg (http://www.nebelphotography.com/images/TaylorGCcustom/Rosette.jpg)
http://www.nebelphotography.com/images/TaylorGCcustom/neckdetail.jpg (http://www.nebelphotography.com/images/TaylorGCcustom/neckdetail.jpg)
http://www.nebelphotography.com/images/TaylorGCcustom/headstock2.jpg (http://www.nebelphotography.com/images/TaylorGCcustom/headstock2.jpg)
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Fellow members, this is not fare. You all are causing some mild symptoms of GAS. Lock this thread, or else I feel someone may find a need for a Christmas gift similar to these fine instruments.
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Fellow members, this is not fare. You all are causing some mild symptoms of GAS. Lock this thread, or else I feel someone may find a need for a Christmas gift similar to these fine instruments.
Tis the season. ;D
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Fellow members, this is not fare. You all are causing some mild symptoms of GAS. Lock this thread, or else I feel someone may find a need for a Christmas gift similar to these fine instruments.
i like this post :)
would it be alright if did a little ad-libbing, here?
if not, please let me know & i'll remove it
(clears throat ... a-hem, a-hem, testing 1-2, is thing on? check1-2)
Fellow members, this is not fare.
You all are causing some mild symptoms of GAS in here.
Lock this thread, or else I fear,
someone may find the need for a Christmas gift
similar to these find instruments this year.
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Someday, I hope to understand why such beautiful Taylors
evoke such a visceral, spiritual response in me. I suppose
it's all part of the "Zen of Guitar."
st
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A couple of mine.
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Someday, I hope to understand why such beautiful Taylors
evoke such a visceral, spiritual response in me. I suppose
it's all part of the "Zen of Guitar."
st
st,
with the GS macassar/sinker you have,
i can think of a few reasons why ;)
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A couple of mine.
last time i checked, a couple is less than a few, which is less than several ;)
nice selection of instruments you have, coldshot :)
thanks for sharing :D
btw, how were you able to post a thumbnail that can be magnified by clicking in it ???
that is so 8)
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G day Micheal, not real sure about the pic size, must be the way my work pc is set up. The one's missing are the R Taylor and the 12 string all mahogany GS from that shot.
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The R Taylor and GS 12 string all mahogany, Also a 816 fall ltd which i bought my mate after he did a lot of plumbing work at my place and wouldn't take any money, but he loves the guitar.
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Hey Coldshot....I sure do like the back on that R. Taylor. Nice burst, thanks for sharing.
Gary
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That R Taylor is my only maple guitar and it was an E bay find at a very low price. It's actually the cheapest guitar i own, as far as what i paid for it.
It's also my main gigging guitar. It had a small scratch near the cutaway which looked like a crack, but it wasn't. Considering i know Sydney's Taylor tech very well i wasn't concerned if it was cracked, As i have seen what can be repaired and do some minor repairs and set ups myself.
It's pretty much rounded off my collection for the time being anyway. 8)
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G day Micheal, not real sure about the pic size, must be the way my work pc is set up. The one's missing are the R Taylor and the 12 string all mahogany GS from that shot.
Were the pics uploaded as attachments rather than linked to an online account?
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Yes Cindy they were uploaded as attachments, wasn't sure how else to post them.
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That R Taylor is my only maple guitar and it was an E bay find at a very low price. It's actually the cheapest guitar i own, as far as what i paid for it.
It's also my main gigging guitar. It had a small scratch near the cutaway which looked like a crack, but it wasn't. Considering i know Sydney's Taylor tech very well i wasn't concerned if it was cracked, As i have seen what can be repaired and do some minor repairs and set ups myself.
It's pretty much rounded off my collection for the time being anyway. 8)
teriffic quilt & very nice burst on the RT :)
seeing that there a GA5 in your sig,
the RT must have been a pretty good deal :D
congrats & thanks again for sharing
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I love the case. I assume it was custom built? Looks great. You have a great collection of guitars, and the burst on that R Taylor is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
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The case was made by me using two book cases to assist in keeping the humidty levels down. I live near the beach and the humidty is often around 80%.
The down lights heat up the interior of the case, it's much easier to control a smaller area than my studio. Mind you i now have the complete room air conditioned.
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Here is my 2011 Cocobolo Fall Limited
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/kingbyGS/DSC_3461.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/kingbyGS/DSC_3464.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/kingbyGS/DSC_3463.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/kingbyGS/DSC_3462.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/kingbyGS/DSC_3459.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/kingbyGS/DSC_3457.jpg)
That is a beautiful guitar! I almost bought one like it, but decided on the 814...
Jim
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I am in love with this 2009 GAce Maple Limited.
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee153/tammany1693/Maple1.jpg)
I looked long and hard at one of these when they first came out. I decided that I might get tired of maple so I went with cocobolo instead...then in the end traded it for a 614ce! ::)
Beautiful guitar
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Thanks very much.
I never tire of this guitar. It is loud and tonally balanced, almost piano like. The only thing missing is a bit of complexity in the overtones, an omission I am in the process of fixing with a mahogany/sinker BTO.
This thing is tremendously versatile and satisfying, like a comfortable oxford shirt or old blue suit. This model is really one of Taylor's best kept secrets.
beautiful GAceLTD MA you've got , schooner :)
the adi CV bracing & koa binding/backstrap complement the quilt nicely, too
i can completely relate to your description of tonal balance & complexity/overtones,
which is what exactly what i enjoy in a maple Taylor ... that & the 'old blue suit' ;)
thanks for sharing it with us &
congrats on the incoming sinker/'hog BTO :D
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The case was made by me using two book cases to assist in keeping the humidty levels down. I live near the beach and the humidty is often around 80%.
The down lights heat up the interior of the case, it's much easier to control a smaller area than my studio. Mind you i now have the complete room air conditioned.
What a classy way to store and display! I want one.
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After looking at the rest of the rigs in this thread... :'( Here are a few of my humble 2004 414CE L7, Sitka & Rosewood.
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/sapper6/DSCN0981.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/sapper6/DSCN0978.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/sapper6/DSCN0975.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/sapper6/DSCN0963.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/sapper6/DSCN0954.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/sapper6/DSCN0983.jpg)
That last pic suggests I'm ready for a string change.
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Some also posted elsewhere, but here is the complete set of my 2010 BTO GC.
Premium Redwood
Sitka CV bracing
Bound soundhole
Premium East Indian Rosewood
Early 900 series fretboard and headstock inlays
Slim carve neck
Flamed Maple truss rod cover and Black Cherry armrest were made and added by me.
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/Guitars/GC01web.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/Guitars/GC02web.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/Guitars/GC03web.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/Guitars/GC05web.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/Guitars/GC06web.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/Guitars/GC07web.jpg)
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Here's my Cujo14...
(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/Cujo-fullfront.jpg)
(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/Cujo-fullback.jpg)
And here's my Pelican...
(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/PGLTD-2.jpg)
(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/PGLTD-4.jpg)
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Here are a couple pictures of my GA BTO that Jim at Guitar Rodeo hooked me up with.
IT has EIR back and sides, Engelmann top, ebony peg head veneer, Koa binding which really stands out against the dark EIR back and sides. Standard scale, bone nut and saddle, CV Sitka bracing, Gotoh 510 tuners.
It is great for fingerstyle as well as some light strumming.
I have really enjoyed this one and hope to keep it for a long time.
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k566/gdeleo/DSC_1218.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k566/gdeleo/DSC_1219.jpg)
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Early 900 series fretboard and headstock inlays...
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/GC01web-1.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/GC02web-1.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/GC03web.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/GC05web.jpg)
WOW those inlays are stunning! As is the whole guitar, but the inlays are a beautiful compliment. Enjoy!!
Edward
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After looking at the rest of the rigs in this thread... :'( Here are a few of my humble 2004 414CE L7, Sitka & Rosewood.
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/sapper6/DSCN0981.jpg)
That last pic suggests I'm ready for a string change.
very nice sitka top, Chad -
i really like the grain pattern & the gold tuners too :)
i think the D string just needs a little 'haircut' ;)
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Early 900 series fretboard and headstock inlays...
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/GC01web-1.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/GC02web-1.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/GC03web.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/GC05web.jpg)
WOW those inlays are stunning! As is the whole guitar, but the inlays are a beautiful compliment. Enjoy!!
Edward
+1 Totally agree
I'm usually not a big fan of armrests, but you have done a super job on matching the top, very nice, congrats....
Gary
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Some also posted elsewhere, but here is the complete set of my 2010 BTO GC.
Premium Redwood
Sitka CV bracing
Bound soundhole
Premium East Indian Rosewood
Early 900 series fretboard and headstock inlays
Slim carve neck
Flamed Maple truss rod cover and Black Cherry armrest were made and added by me.
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/GC02web-1.jpg)
I love this redwood top! Beautiful grain and coloring! :)
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Here's some of my favorite shots:
(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/PGLTD-1.jpg)
(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/CustomGA-1.jpg)
(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/Cujo-threequarter.jpg)
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Here's some of my favorite shots:
b-e-a-youtea-ful :D
i especially like the extremely flamed figuing of the myrtlewood :)
i had a 2002 514ce englemann honeyburst, which i liked very much also &
just out of curiosity, i was wondering if you have run across a GA cutaway
that had you thinking 'hmm... i could find a place for this one at the house' ???
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Here's some of my favorite shots:
b-e-a-youtea-ful :D
i especially like the extremely flamed figuing of the myrtlewood :)
i had a 2002 514ce englemann honeyburst, which i liked very much also &
just out of curiosity, i was wondering if you have run across a GA cutaway
that had you thinking 'hmm... i could find a place for this one at the house' ???
As you can tell, I'm not a big fan of cutaways, although I do spend a fair amount of time in the upper extremities of the fretboard. It's just an aesthetics thing with me. I like the symmetry of a non-cutaway. However, The was an R.Taylor with a cutaway, that I would have welcomed into my home if I could have afforded it. I'm also very fond of the all-koa Fall limited. I'd put up with the cutaway on that model...