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mgap

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2009 714 LTD
« on: May 03, 2014, 02:32:49 PM »
I finally got some pictures taken.
Here is my 2009 714ce LTD
Made with Sitka top  Madagascar back & sides




Love the Madagascar backstrap


Nice rosette


Love the chocolate color


Compare the color to this Cocobolo rosewood


Evan back in 2009 the ebony was not solid black

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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2014, 02:49:47 PM »
Wow, it looks brand new. NICE!!! Congratulations on your guitar to end all GAS! I love the look of no pickguard and cutaway, especially with the abalone rosette. How does she sound?
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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2014, 05:10:31 PM »
Quote from: TaylorGirl on May 03, 2014, 02:49:47 PM
Wow, it looks brand new. NICE!!! Congratulations on your guitar to end all GAS! I love the look of no pickguard and cutaway, especially with the abalone rosette. How does she sound?

It is true TaylorGirl, I will never need another guitar ever again.  GAS I will never get again, I am sure of it.  ;)

The sound is a little different that standard EIR.  I think it sounds very much like my Cocobolo rosewood.
I love the cross silking on the top 
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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2014, 06:17:49 PM »
VERY purty, mgap!!! 8) It's so beautiful, and if its sound is amazing, then no wonder you won't need another guitar! Have fun and enjoy! :)
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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2014, 10:11:54 PM »
Congrats!!!! It's fantastic that your last guitar is so gorgeous! I agree, it does look brand new. Great find...the guitar Gods have blessed you.
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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2014, 10:15:56 PM »
that's a beautiful "another last guitar" MGAP !
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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2014, 10:19:39 PM »
sweet 8)
the figuring of the backstrap & heelcap, the detailing of the BWB purfling & the top grain ...
i really miss the appointments of the 07-11 500 & 700 series :-\

the current 500s have a nice discount to reflect the "de-ornamentation" &
it'd be nice if a natural finish 700 was close in $ to the 500s, but there were
no X18s available back then (07-11), so i guess it's all relative, depending  -
plus, if it were possible to order a Custom with the same specs as the 09 700SLTD madi,
it would be the same $ as  a K2Xce with AA back & sides, bone nut & saddle & gotohs :o

if it does sound a bit similar to your 814 coco,
you could  always add a 08 714ceLTD cedar/koa -
i'll bet it'd get along great with your 514ce WW too ;)

thanks for sharing the pics :)
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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2014, 04:48:31 PM »
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08 714ceLTD cedar/koa
Cedar/Koa would be a nice combo.  As you know this last guitar is the last guitar that I need, but I sure would like to give cedar and Koa a test drive.  "The only Koa I have tried was at the factory, it was a beautiful K24 with AA Koa, sounded great was stunning to look at.
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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2014, 10:23:30 PM »
Beautiful, congrats.  I had one of these Ltd's (a 710ce), and I let it go...worst mistake I ever made.  Don't let it go ever, and enjoy!
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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2014, 11:57:42 PM »
Quote from: sstaylor58 on May 04, 2014, 10:23:30 PM
Beautiful, congrats.  I had one of these Ltd's (a 710ce), and I let it go...worst mistake I ever made.  Don't let it go ever, and enjoy!

I also had one of these before, it was a 716ce.  I loved the sound, but did not like the size.  When I found this one I had to have it.
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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2014, 09:53:40 AM »
Congratulations mgap!

That is really nice-looking Madigascar rosewood on the back. I like the fact that it is light enough to show off that beautiful grain. Very tasteful in appearance all around. Over time, it will be interesting to hear your impressions about the difference in tone as compared to your cocobolo guitar. In the meantime, relax and enjoy in good health!
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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2014, 09:56:32 PM »
Great Pics
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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2014, 01:07:34 PM »
I saw one back in a Taylor Roadshow I attended.  It just had bloodwood binding and it was the one I liked best during that night.  Congrats!
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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2014, 04:58:42 PM »
Awesome! I have a GS size of this guitar. The GA is more comfortable.. sounds great though wish I had the GA size!
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Re: 2009 714 LTD
« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2014, 11:45:35 AM »
Yup ...lovely guit! Congrats and enjoy!  :D
BTW, madi is one of those species I've never played.  How would you compare its voice to rw/spruce? 

Edward
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