Hello Fellow Taylor Fans!
I'm new to the forum, but am a 20 year Taylor owner. I started playing guitar as a kid in the 70s, then dropped it when adulthood got in the way. I decided to get a decent acoustic guitar in 2000. A coworker told me to check out Taylors, which I'd never heard of at that point. I went to a local shop and tried out a few brands, including Martin and Taylors. I liked the Taylors much better than the others. I thought the 414ce was great, then I tried the 814c and it blew me away. I couldn't believe the great sound and how playable it was. So I set out hoping to spend $700 at most on a guitar, and ended up spending almost $2000. But I don't regret it. The 814ce is phenomenal.
Now, in my late 50s, I'm finally expanding the collection. I just bought my second Taylor, over 20 years after the first. I've always wanted to try 12 string, so bought a used 355ce. It just arrived today, and I haven't even opened it yet, waiting for it acclimate to room temperature. I can't wait to try it out -- although I already am thinking maybe I should have got the 356ce instead....
I fully admit to being a Taylor fan-boy. I think their products - and their marketing - are excellent.
