Author Topic: Hello from Far West Texas  (Read 687 times)

Apa Stone

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Hello from Far West Texas
« on: August 01, 2020, 10:58:24 PM »
Greetings - I'm an almost elderly guitarist (67 yoa) from El Paso, Texas. I've played in clubs, bars, restaurants etc. for decades, but for the last 15(?) years I've played acoustic in Church worship bands, almost ten years in my current band. I own two Taylors as my only steel string acoustics - a 110e from 2015 that is surprisingly strong despite its humble position in the Taylor lineup, and my favorite instrument of all time, an 814ce DLX V-Class that is simply magical. I may have signed up here previously under a different name some time ago, but don't remember lol. Pictured is "KiMo", the 814ce.

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2015 Taylor 110e, "Vicente"
2019 Taylor 814ce DLX V-Class, "KiMo"
1978 Kazuo Yairi Conquistador Classical, "Spike"

Strumming Fool

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Re: Hello from Far West Texas
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2020, 11:47:18 PM »
Welcome - or welcome back as the case may be. That's a beautiful 814. Like you, I played professionally for years, but now play in church including my own Christ-centered compositions. Enjoy your stay!
My Taylor Grand Auditoriums:

1997 Cujo14 - old growth cedar/black walnut
2014 K24e - master grade koa
2018 Custom GA - bear claw sitka spruce/mahogany
2019 614 - torrified sitka spruce/flamed maple
2020 714 - lutz spruce/rosewood

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Re: Hello from Far West Texas
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2020, 05:44:00 AM »
Welcome! That is a gorgeous 814ce, I love the ebony streaking on the fretboard and headstock.
Susie
Taylors: 914 ○ K24ce ○ 414 ○ GSMeK+
Pono Guileles: Mango Baritone Deluxe ○ Mahogany Baritone

Have been finger-pickin' guitar since 1973!

Apa Stone

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Re: Hello from Far West Texas
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2020, 09:10:46 PM »
Welcome - or welcome back as the case may be. That's a beautiful 814. Like you, I played professionally for years, but now play in church including my own Christ-centered compositions. Enjoy your stay!
Thanks for the welcome! It's nice to be around people that appreciate this brand.
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2015 Taylor 110e, "Vicente"
2019 Taylor 814ce DLX V-Class, "KiMo"
1978 Kazuo Yairi Conquistador Classical, "Spike"

Apa Stone

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Re: Hello from Far West Texas
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2020, 09:14:14 PM »
Welcome! That is a gorgeous 814ce, I love the ebony streaking on the fretboard and headstock.
Thank you TaylorGirl. Yes, the ebony streaking on the fretboard is is very nice looking. These Taylors are amazing instruments!
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2015 Taylor 110e, "Vicente"
2019 Taylor 814ce DLX V-Class, "KiMo"
1978 Kazuo Yairi Conquistador Classical, "Spike"