Feeling a bit disloyal

[ds_holz]

The Taylor is set up and back from the shop. While it was in there, I did a bunch of second-guessing buying it. Then I played it. That neck. That action. I'd swear my fingers smiled! I thought the Larrivee would be my last guitar and I still adore the sound. Too bad it is so hard on my hands. I think the more I play the Taylor the less I think about the guitar and the more I just get lost in the music. It gets out of my way. Does that make sense?

Deb

[Strumming Fool]

Makes perfect sense to me. After all the brands I have owned  (including Larrivee), my Taylor's are the only ones that stay out of the way of my music making. Play it in good health!

[TaylorGirl]

Makes sense to me. It's so comfy, you're not fighting it. The music becomes the focus. 

[Edward]

FWIW, I had learned long ago that one's loyalty ought to be toward  the music. That which you choose to express it simply takes a back seat. Taylor or otherwise, you did well to go with the guitar that makes you and your fingers smile

Edward

[beachbum205]

I know just what you mean. It just feels and sounds right. I enjoy playing other guitars, but there is something very unique and satisfying about playing a Taylor. Just my 2 cents.

[MrHarryReems]

The Taylor is set up and back from the shop. While it was in there, I did a bunch of second-guessing buying it. Then I played it. That neck. That action. I'd swear my fingers smiled! I thought the Larrivee would be my last guitar and I still adore the sound. Too bad it is so hard on my hands. I think the more I play the Taylor the less I think about the guitar and the more I just get lost in the music. It gets out of my way. Does that make sense?

Deb

I'm kinda surprised..  My Larrivee has a very similar feel to my 814ce.  They both have the same 1-3/4 nut width, and similar action and fretboard radius.

[Joseph]

Welcome to the forum..!
Yes, I would agree. I do the same thing with my GS Taylor. It is so complete for me that nothing gets in the way of playing and learning new songs. That is all I was looking for in a guitar when I finally found this one. I just enjoy playing it.. and focus more on learning new songs which are easier to play than my other guitars previous to this one. The cedar/rosewood keeps me spellbound too... after 4 years of ownership.

[jrporter]

After buying and selling more guitars than I care to remember, I've learned that Taylor's Grand Auditoriums are the ones that float my boat. Some of you may recall my beseeching Taylor to produce more off the rack models with maple binding, and I feel that Andy Powers was listening to me when this became a standard feature on the 800 non-cutaway models. Andy, if you're listening, thanks....

[ds_holz]

This morning's worship set had a song best played with barre chords. In the past I would have figured out alternatives. Today I played as written. I still have some work to do on them since I haven't used them in such a long time. I was pleased that they are possible.

Very happy,
Deb

[Louis]

After owning 9 businesses I know all about the disloyal feeling .Right now i'm hot  on a 8 string barritone Taylor  and tried one in Thunder Bay that was all dressed up and sure felt good .I need one like I need a cold ,maybe I want to be like a Keith Richards .Any way I play with a guy who owns a guitar building business and builds them from the stump up .He built one for a guy and I tried it but I just don't have the heart to tell it just not for me , for starters  neck is way too wide .So with this I most likely will not get one and save the embarrassment of him seeing I have one from some else cause he's a real decent guy .

[BarbMaxey]

Louis, maybe someone needs to tell this guitar maker that he should think about making some guitars with smaller necks...that you would like one but for you, need a smaller neck. Might help his business. No need to feel disloyal...