Welp, I finally pulled the trigger on a BTO custom GA.
I went back and forth trying to figure out if I wanted a GA or a GS. I've only ever had GA's, so I'm comfortable with them, but I didn't know if I would enjoy the extra volume and different sound that comes with a GS. Ultimately, it came down to Taylor saying they were out of GS tops in Sinker Redwood, but had GA tops available. I've been without a guitar for over a month and I couldn't stand the wait any more.
Here are the specs on what I ordered:
Grand Auditorium
Sinker Redwood top
Macassar Striped Ebony back/sides
natural finish
florentine cutaway
Adirondack CV bracing w/relief rout
Hawaiian Koa, figured binding
Abalone, Paua single ring bound soundhole
Macassar Striped Ebony peghead veneer
Taylor mother of pearl peg head logo
Koa Island vine fretboard inlay
Koa Island vine peghead inlay
Byzantine Presentation bridge inlay
bone nut/saddles
clear pick guard
Expression System
I'll update with a review and pics once I get it!
UPDATE: I am now told NGD may be as soon as next week, and no later than the week of January 7th!
UPDATE #2: Guitar is ready to ship. It will arrive this week!!!! Pics coming soon!
UPDATE #3: Guitar will arrive thursday morning (12/20/12). Pics will be up ASAP.
UPDATE #4: NGD is today....I'm antsy. Can't wait!
UPDATE #5: Guitar is in hand. Should I post cell phone pics now, or wait until I get studio shots later today?
UPDATE #6: Cell phone pics have been uploaded on page 4. Studio pics coming!
Stay tuned, peeps!