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Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« on: February 19, 2013, 12:23:48 PM »
A Cedar top is standard on a 512ce. If I go with the Honeyburst top option, would they still do a cedar top or would they switch to the Engelmann Spruce?  I'm not a sunburst lover, but have always loved Taylor's Honeyburst. Since my husband is getting me the GC that I want, I may just have to go with the Honeyburst.
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Re: Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2013, 02:41:31 PM »
It's long been my understanding that the finish doesn't "take" as well to Cedar as it does Spruce.
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Re: Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2013, 02:52:01 PM »
They will do a cedar top for you with honey burst
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Re: Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2013, 03:15:53 PM »
This is the Cedar top on my 2011 Spring LTD GA. Not sure if they called this Honeyburst or Edgeburst but it looks good on Cedar.

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Re: Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2013, 03:29:08 PM »
Very beautiful cigarfan!  I appreciate the responses and the pic.  Now I have to decide on the final details.
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Re: Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2013, 03:37:41 PM »
Quote from: TaylorGirl on February 19, 2013, 12:23:48 PM
A Cedar top is standard on a 512ce. If I go with the Honeyburst top option, would they still do a cedar top or would they switch to the Engelmann Spruce?  I'm not a sunburst lover, but have always loved Taylor's Honeyburst. Since my husband is getting me the GC that I want, I may just have to go with the Honeyburst.

If it were me, I'd have the dealer I'm ordering the guitar through ask Taylor this question.  They will give you an honest answer as to which wood will work best for that finish. 

Have you played the 512ce with both Cedar and Engelmann spruce tops?  Which one did you like the sound of better? 

How cool that your husband is doing this for you.  :)
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Re: Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2013, 04:48:15 PM »
Quote from: GtrgRrl on February 19, 2013, 03:37:41 PM
Quote from: TaylorGirl on February 19, 2013, 12:23:48 PM
A Cedar top is standard on a 512ce. If I go with the Honeyburst top option, would they still do a cedar top or would they switch to the Engelmann Spruce?  I'm not a sunburst lover, but have always loved Taylor's Honeyburst. Since my husband is getting me the GC that I want, I may just have to go with the Honeyburst.

If it were me, I'd have the dealer I'm ordering the guitar through ask Taylor this question.  They will give you an honest answer as to which wood will work best for that finish. 

Have you played the 512ce with both Cedar and Engelmann spruce tops?  Which one did you like the sound of better? 

How cool that your husband is doing this for you.  :)

I've played the cedar/mahogany, but not the other. Really liked it. Going to a different store this weekend.  I have a 414, so I'm actually leaning towards the warmth of the cedar/mahogany.  I'm not a loud fingerstyle player, but rather looking for that guitar that is warm that I can wrap my arms around.  My hubby is so supportive.
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Re: Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2013, 07:48:55 PM »
For reference, here's a honeyburst finish on an engelmann-topped 514:

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Re: Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2013, 08:14:49 PM »
Wow, thanks so much for the pics....it really helps. Your guitars are beautiful.
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Re: Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2013, 02:12:37 AM »
Quote from: cigarfan on February 19, 2013, 03:15:53 PM
This is the Cedar top on my 2011 Spring LTD GA. Not sure if they called this Honeyburst or Edgeburst but it looks good on Cedar.



That's a beauty there, Cigarfan!  How's the Kolaya coming along?  I've been watching that build from a distance. 
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Re: Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2013, 05:32:11 PM »
Quote from: mauisunset on March 05, 2013, 02:12:37 AM
That's a beauty there, Cigarfan!  How's the Kolaya coming along?  I've been watching that build from a distance.

Brad sent the guitar out for finish a couple weeks ago. Should be coming back any day now. Then the tuners and strings added and intonation work. Almost there!

Thanks for asking. :)
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Re: Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2013, 07:45:27 PM »
Quote from: cigarfan on March 05, 2013, 05:32:11 PM
Quote from: mauisunset on March 05, 2013, 02:12:37 AM
That's a beauty there, Cigarfan!  How's the Kolaya coming along?  I've been watching that build from a distance.

Brad sent the guitar out for finish a couple weeks ago. Should be coming back any day now. Then the tuners and strings added and intonation work. Almost there!

Thanks for asking. :)
I am really looking forward to seeing it all finished up.  What a beauty she is!
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Re: Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2013, 04:41:07 PM »
I really like Strum's and Cigar's alot. Another VERY good one is Daryl's vintage burst on the 716 he has on market place forum...think that's the best looking one I've seen. If I could have sold a kid or a car or something, I would have pounced on Daryl's.  Congrats on all of your bursts. I'm just proud to view them
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Re: Honeyburst Top on 512ce - Which Wood?
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2013, 05:57:07 PM »
Speaking of 'bursts, I saw a full Koa GA BTO yesterday and it had the nicest edge burst that I've seen.  Very subtle, but very effective.  Here's the link: http://wildwestguitars.com/Taylor/Electric-Guitars/dis-prod_1318_standard.html
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