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Kmeister

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If you could only have one Taylor.....
« on: September 27, 2015, 11:55:14 AM »
We have done this thread before, but there has been the redesigned 800 and 600 series since then, so I would like to pose the question again. You can only have one Taylor, what would it be?
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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2015, 01:35:18 PM »
After a couple on minutes of thought, I'd hang on to my GS-Mini. Easy to fly with, and a great instrument for camping trips.
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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2015, 03:50:27 PM »
It would be my 2006 koa / spruce GS, bought used and locally in 2010.  It is my best guitar, period - satisfying tonally, visually, playability and comfort-wise.  Second choice would be my all koa 2007 424 LTD.

I got to spend some time with the new 600's and 800's recently.  They are very nice and will be "lifetime" guitars for many, but I already have mine.  The newer offerings are appealing, but I'm all set.
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*Gone but not forgotten:  a 2001 414ce, 410, 354-LTD twelve string, 314-N, 416-LTD baritone, T5 Classic, 615ce, 2006 GS-K, 1996 (first year) Baby

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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2015, 04:22:16 PM »
Everything considered (tone, volume, looks, feel, etc.) I'd say my K24ce.
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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2015, 04:39:55 PM »
Quote from: TaylorGirl on September 27, 2015, 04:22:16 PM
Everything considered (tone, volume, looks, feel, etc.) I'd say my K24ce.

I was hoping you would pick something else and would give me your K24ce...  :P
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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2015, 05:13:18 PM »
Quote from: Kmeister on September 27, 2015, 04:39:55 PM
Quote from: TaylorGirl on September 27, 2015, 04:22:16 PM
Everything considered (tone, volume, looks, feel, etc.) I'd say my K24ce.

I was hoping you would pick something else and would give me your K24ce...  :P
Sorry about that Kristen.
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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2015, 06:32:32 PM »
They're still making K24's Kristen if you really want one.  But if I were starting down that road anew, I would opt for a K26.
(I like big bouts and I cannot lie.......)    :D
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Taylors:  424-LTD (all koa) and a 114ce that lives with friends in Alaska.  Low maintenance carbon fiber guitars are my "thing" these days, but I will always keep the koa 424.  Several ukulele and bass guitars too. 
*Gone but not forgotten:  a 2001 414ce, 410, 354-LTD twelve string, 314-N, 416-LTD baritone, T5 Classic, 615ce, 2006 GS-K, 1996 (first year) Baby

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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2015, 07:49:26 PM »
If I could only have one, it's a toss-up between my 516e and my custom GA 12 fret. The latter is strictly acoustic, but I could play in front of a mike, if push comes to shove. No way will I consider adding a pickup to that one. The 516e can go either way, plugged in or not. So it is more flexible out of the gate.
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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2015, 08:01:58 PM »
Hmmm... I'd have to say my T5. Very versatile.
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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2015, 09:17:23 PM »
818e grand orchestra

kind of a no-brainer for me, since it's the guitar i play the most (75+%) and my only taylor 6 string.

have not felt any need for another 6 string since i got this one.
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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2015, 10:24:23 PM »
I do have only one Taylor--my 314ce. If I had to have another one, I think I would really like a GS in the 600 or 800 series. That would be a save it for my grandkids kind of guitar.
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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2015, 07:20:35 AM »
Very easy... my 2013 Fall LTD 516e (figured 'hog, European spruce top).

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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2015, 02:08:18 PM »
This question is no longer easy for me...I love all the guitars in my signature, so it would be difficult at best to pick one...each wood combination offers something special and unique. I'm blessed to have them all, because each one's perceived weakness is compensated for by another's strength. In my long quest to find THE ONE, I've concluded that it doesn't exist. If stranded on a desert island, I'd be happy to be left with any one of these.....
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Kmeister

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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2015, 02:20:17 PM »
Quote from: Earl on September 27, 2015, 06:32:32 PM
They're still making K24's Kristen if you really want one.  But if I were starting down that road anew, I would opt for a K26.
(I like big bouts and I cannot lie.......)    :D

I may or may not have purchased a K26 today. Maybe. Maybe not  :o
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Re: If you could only have one Taylor.....
« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2015, 02:58:44 PM »
I just saw your NGD post.  Congrats on the awesome koa!
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Taylors:  424-LTD (all koa) and a 114ce that lives with friends in Alaska.  Low maintenance carbon fiber guitars are my "thing" these days, but I will always keep the koa 424.  Several ukulele and bass guitars too. 
*Gone but not forgotten:  a 2001 414ce, 410, 354-LTD twelve string, 314-N, 416-LTD baritone, T5 Classic, 615ce, 2006 GS-K, 1996 (first year) Baby
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