Grand Auditorium vs. Grand Symphony

[TaylorGirl]

Excuse me for being English but what on earth is a a maple syrup evaporator?

For what it's worth I have an 816 and a 714 hung on my wall and which one do I always go for? Neither, it' s about 50/50

Craig
 

Thanks Craig. A maple syrup evaporator varies in size, but it's a large device that is used to boil down (evaporate) the water in sap from a maple tree to eventually end up with pure maple syrup. A tree's sap starts at about 1-3% sugar and when you boil to 67% sugar it's pure maple syrup. Lots of work and expense, but oh so good.

[michaelw]

So many great comments here. Thanks guys. I appreciate it. The thing that baffles me, is how did you (Michael) know that the new evaporator pan that my husband was considering was a 2x6 raised flue? And from that seller! Your link is right on. Thanks for all the other links, those are beautiful. And yes, waiting to see what happens with the 600 series is a must. IF I do something, it won't  be until 2015.

easy-peasy -
i've kept my ESP(N) subscription current & i'm also an IHG rewards royal ambassador




ok, ya got me, i don't have ESPN (no cable/satellite tv) & i've stayed
at best western, overall, more often than at the holiday inn express

i looked up maple syrup evaporators & found one closest in $ to a k24ce @ MAP

yes ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8bC-hWUCDw#t=35

[TaylorGirl]

Coincidence for sure. Actually, I just found out that was one he WAS considering, but now he's decided on a different one. I really like what he's considering....latest and greatest. He deserves it.

Thanks for all the wonderful responses. great information. I appreciate it. It really helped. I think there's a K24ce in my future. 

[michaelw]

i'm waiting for my local shop, still local for the time being, for a 326ceFLTD-k, or 3, to roll
through the front door, as they have a plethora, a virtual cornucopia, of 324ceFLTD-Ks -
i had a 05 324ceL10 all koa (pre standard II with ES1.11 (2AA, revised pre-amp) & a 07
424ceSL all koa (standard II, ES 1,2 9V, 2 defeatable body sensors) but i think that the
wood thicknessing & some other details (finish process), as well as the ES2, makes the
current 14 fall 32Xce all koa a little more mature, rounder & more consistent in tone
across several examples straight out-of-the-box (+1 to PB strings & micarta saddle),
but i'm waiting on the big gun 326 (big being a relative term, as there are no 3/418s yet)

the value per $ on the all koa 300s is ridonkulous, imho, &
the edgeburst 51X tas blackwoods aren't too shabby either

the 518eFLTD ... nice

[shorty]

Hello Taylorgirl...I must admit I really do not have the acute ear for the differance in tone. All I can add is that I have a GS and Find no comfort issues between that and my 814... Go with your heart and your ears!! What works for you personally is your best answer!! BTW,,,Do you sell any Maple Syrup?  Let us know!!
Wish you the best and know you won't go wrong!! 

[TaylorGirl]

Hello Taylorgirl...I must admit I really do not have the acute ear for the differance in tone. All I can add is that I have a GS and Find no comfort issues between that and my 814... Go with your heart and your ears!! What works for you personally is your best answer!! BTW,,,Do you sell any Maple Syrup?  Let us know!!
Wish you the best and know you won't go wrong!! 

Thanks shorty....you are right. You have to ultimately do what's best for yourself. I appreciate the comment. Yes, we sell our syrup, but we are sold out of the 2014 syrup. The 2015 syrup will be ready in the spring.

[deepermagic]

Seems like you have a lot of good comments already, but I'll add my vote for the GS. I wrote about my GA v GS discovery here: http://www.unofficialtaylorguitarforum.com/index.php?topic=4822.0

I have no opinions on maple syrup evaporators.

[jjthenovice]

Have you considered the 324CE-K Fall Limited Edition?  I tried both the 324 and 326 and for my taste I liked the 324 which I bought.  It's at a good price and is a good substitute for the K24's, K26's.  YMMV.  I also have a 810CE.

[TaylorGirl]

Have you considered the 324CE-K Fall Limited Edition?  I tried both the 324 and 326 and for my taste I liked the 324 which I bought.  It's at a good price and is a good substitute for the K24's, K26's.  YMMV.  I also have a 810CE.

Yes, I did! Then, my husband saw a K24ce that he feel in love with, as well as me. Got a great price on it, so I bought it. So, I ended up going with the GA. I think it's better for me.
Thanks for all the great feedback everyone!

[Frettingflyer]

Pics!!!
Congrats Taylorgirl. Enjoy

[TaylorGirl]

Pics!!!
Congrats Taylorgirl. Enjoy

Will do pics for sure! Thanks!

[Strumming Fool]

Yes, I did! Then, my husband saw a K24ce that he feel in love with, as well as me. Got a great price on it, so I bought it. So, I ended up going with the GA. I think it's better for me.
Thanks for all the great feedback everyone!

Hey congrats, TaylorGirl!

Looks as if we'll be fellow K24 owners soon as mine is due in December. Can't wait to see pics and hear your review. Enjoy!

[TaylorGirl]

Yes, I did! Then, my husband saw a K24ce that he feel in love with, as well as me. Got a great price on it, so I bought it. So, I ended up going with the GA. I think it's better for me.
Thanks for all the great feedback everyone!

Hey congrats, TaylorGirl!

Looks as if we'll be fellow K24 owners soon as mine is due in December. Can't wait to see pics and hear your review. Enjoy!

Thanks! Yeah, we need to start a Koa Club!

[guitarsrsoawesome]

Yes, I did! Then, my husband saw a K24ce that he feel in love with, as well as me. Got a great price on it, so I bought it. So, I ended up going with the GA. I think it's better for me.
Thanks for all the great feedback everyone!

Hey congrats, TaylorGirl!

Looks as if we'll be fellow K24 owners soon as mine is due in December. Can't wait to see pics and hear your review. Enjoy!

Thanks! Yeah, we need to start a Koa Club!

Ya'll could be called, "Allkoa"

https://www.alcoa.com/global/en/home.asp

[TaylorGirl]

Yes, I did! Then, my husband saw a K24ce that he feel in love with, as well as me. Got a great price on it, so I bought it. So, I ended up going with the GA. I think it's better for me.
Thanks for all the great feedback everyone!

Hey congrats, TaylorGirl!

Looks as if we'll be fellow K24 owners soon as mine is due in December. Can't wait to see pics and hear your review. Enjoy!

Thanks! Yeah, we need to start a Koa Club!

Ya'll could be called, "Allkoa"

https://www.alcoa.com/global/en/home.asp

LOL...love it!