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Headstock Overlays (Taylor's use of copafera wood)
« on: December 16, 2017, 02:18:40 PM »
Anyone else notice that for the GS Mini and Baby, Taylor now indicates a Copafera headstock overlay? The pictures even show a wood grain look.
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Re: Headstock Overlays
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2017, 05:15:46 PM »
interesting, never really looked at these models in detail so idk what was there before
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Re: Headstock Overlays
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2017, 05:33:10 PM »
Good catch, that is new. I have seriously wondered if the previous “black” overlay on my GS Koa Mini is even wood.
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Re: Headstock Overlays
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2017, 06:00:24 PM »
The headstock overlay that we all know (black) is called lexan. I believe it's a polycarbonate.

I just looked at a couple GS Mini's on Wildwood's website. It sure looks like the copafera.
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Re: Headstock Overlays
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2017, 10:58:41 PM »
I think the new headstock overlay is nice looking. 

I think it is a positive addition to the line.  I wonder if it will make any impact to the tone of the 200 series.
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Re: Headstock Overlays
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Re: Headstock Overlays (Taylor's use of copafera wood)
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2017, 08:20:49 AM »
yuck...not a fan of the headstock overlay
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Re: Headstock Overlays (Taylor's use of copafera wood)
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2017, 03:11:39 PM »
It's good business sense with the CITES ban on all rosewoods.
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