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The eagle has landed
« on: January 20, 2014, 05:49:01 PM »
So, finally it has arrived. ;D  I got back from lunch and my new Taylor 524e FE was waiting for me.  The brown box was here begging me to open it.  That is the good news. ;D  Yes, there is bad new folks >:(--------------------------Now before anybody is thinking the worst don't worry we will all live through this ordeal. :o  This sort of thing can stretch ones nerves and patients but I can do it.  The bad new is that it is only 32 degrees here at the edge of civilization, and I dare not open it up and start playing yet. 

The photo session will happen, but not just yet.  First I get to play it, and play it I will.  ;D ;D  Here is a photo of the case that has one item that is different than all my other cases, any guesses what that difference is.
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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2014, 06:00:12 PM »
Quote from: mgap on January 20, 2014, 05:49:01 PM
So, finally it has arrived. ;D  I got back from lunch and my new Taylor 524e FE was waiting for me.  The brown box was here begging me to open it.  That is the good news. ;D  Yes, there is bad new folks >:(--------------------------Now before anybody is thinking the worst don't worry we will all live through this ordeal. :o  This sort of thing can stretch ones nerves and patients but I can do it.  The bad new is that it is only 32 degrees here at the edge of civilization, and I dare not open it up and start playing yet. 

The photo session will happen, but not just yet.  First I get to play it, and play it I will.  ;D ;D  Here is a photo of the case that has one item that is different than all my other cases, any guesses what that difference is.
First Edition?
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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2014, 06:12:31 PM »
Quote from: Lizzy on January 20, 2014, 06:00:12 PM
Quote from: mgap on January 20, 2014, 05:49:01 PM
So, finally it has arrived. ;D  I got back from lunch and my new Taylor 524e FE was waiting for me.  The brown box was here begging me to open it.  That is the good news. ;D  Yes, there is bad new folks >:(--------------------------Now before anybody is thinking the worst don't worry we will all live through this ordeal. :o  This sort of thing can stretch ones nerves and patients but I can do it.  The bad new is that it is only 32 degrees here at the edge of civilization, and I dare not open it up and start playing yet. 

The photo session will happen, but not just yet.  First I get to play it, and play it I will.  ;D ;D  Here is a photo of the case that has one item that is different than all my other cases, any guesses what that difference is.
First Edition?

Ha!  And Lizzy moves to the front of the class. 
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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2014, 06:45:32 PM »
sitka CV bracing, ebony headstock overlay with century inlay, COA & FE strap when registered ...
am i close ??? ;)

congrats, mgap & may your patience be greatly rewarded 8)
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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2014, 07:09:06 PM »
Exciting!  Probably easier for us to be patient for the photos than for you to open that case!!  ;)  Congrats!

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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2014, 07:27:30 PM »
Quote from: michaelw on January 20, 2014, 06:45:32 PM
sitka CV bracing, ebony headstock overlay with century inlay, COA & FE strap when registered ...
am i close ??? ;)

congrats, mgap & may your patience be greatly rewarded 8)

yeppers, MichaelW.  Forward shifted cv bracing.  Plus a designed photo book that commemorates the making of the special first run guitar.  The CoA will be cool, I hope I like the guitar strap, I don't exactly like the standard strap.  Oh yes, one more thing, I get the Taylor lifetime warranty.  One more one more thing :o the cool factor is way up there for me. ;)
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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2014, 07:58:16 PM »
Congratulations.  Wear it in good health.  32 degrees will soon be a distant memory around here. 
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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2014, 08:19:06 PM »
i was positive that the bronxe coloring being a shade darker than standard was the exciting difference. or maybe it was that spot of drool in the upper left corner.
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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2014, 09:38:31 PM »
Congrats.  It is nice that Taylor adds a few extras for first editions.
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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2014, 12:13:09 AM »
 Nice case. Now fess up some pics of that new guitar. ;D
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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2014, 12:34:01 AM »
Ain't she sweet?! And this is only the case! I could tell you what kind of beauty you will find inside, but I want to keep the surprise complete. Just one warning: don't let it fly away once you opened the cage...eh, sorry, case.
I am curious at what temperature you will lose your senses. I live in centigradet world and can only dream of 32 degres in this (or rather any) time of the year. Keep up the spirits and your head in the clouds - every ordeal has a golden rim :P.
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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2014, 07:53:47 AM »
Congrats on your new Taylor. I just received its sister (no electronics) http://www.unofficialtaylorguitarforum.com/index.php?topic=4592.0 last Friday and continue to be amazed by its beauty, tone, and playability. However, I sent in the enclosed registration card to get my First Edition swag. Did yours come with the special goodies???
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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2014, 07:58:53 AM »
Quote from: jrporter on January 21, 2014, 07:53:47 AM
Congrats on your new Taylor. I just received its sister (no electronics) http://www.unofficialtaylorguitarforum.com/index.php?topic=4592.0 last Friday and continue to be amazed by its beauty, tone, and playability. However, I sent in the enclosed registration card to get my First Edition swag. Did yours come with the special goodies???
No I did not received anything other than the guitar, case, special card to send in and the standard guitar information
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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2014, 09:30:33 AM »
Could be worse.....it is -10 here this morning. Will check back for the eye candy.
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Re: The eagle has landed
« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2014, 05:39:03 PM »
Quote from: TaylorGirl on January 21, 2014, 09:30:33 AM
Could be worse.....it is -10 here this morning. Will check back for the eye candy.

-10... Ugh and I thought it was cold last night when the temp dipped into the high 50's... Headed to the beach tomorrow to watch the huge waves like 30'  8)
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