Ten years ago I had a beloved 412CE FLTD a 2003 model with rosewood back and sides and an engelman top. Also the first ES system.
On the road, playing in OH, it gets stolen.
Let's fast forward through ten years of having money enough for way inferior instruments, to now, where I'm the super proud owner of a NOS 2010 414CE. I'm finally smiling again when I close my eyes and listen.
The fingerstyle dynamic qualities are astounding, but flatpicking is also super dynamic.
I had missed the counter harmonic melodies the guitar would produce on it's own by simply vibrating.
It is SO GREAT to be a Taylor player again!!
And I'm so happy to find a forum Dedicated to these amazing instruments.
I look forward to sharing tales and tunes, and new acquisitions as they happen.
...most of all I'm looking forward to MANY YEARS of songwriting again.