Happy Thanksgiving from Leatherstocking Country

[Whelp]

Hello to all. First post here.
I just traded a Martin dread for the Taylor 516e listed below. First GS I'd played. It's a wonderful guitar.
Anyhow, I'm glad to be here, and a happy Thanksgiving to all.
Colin

[mgap]

Welcome to the forum Whelp.  and welcome to the Taylor clan.  Long time mahogany fan here.  I think you made a nice trade, both are good guitars, but the Taylor is extra special.   

[TaylorGirl]

Welcome Colin. Always nice to have folks here who love both Martin and Taylor. I also love the mahogany Taylors, so I can imagine your happiness with your new Taylor. Glad you joined with us on this forum.

[BigSkyTaylorPlayer]

Welcome, I have a 516 FLTD from a few years ago, the Koa one. Which one did you get?

[Whelp]

The 2013 one, curly mahogany and euro spruce.  It's one of the best looking and sounding guitars I've had, and almost unplayed.  I traded a Martin D-21 special for it, and am very satisfied with the deal. The shop owners must be happy, too. They sold the Martin almost immediately.
I love Martin's, but once in a while the necks don't feel great. Not so with Taylor's. And I've got to try more of the GS's, if this one's any indicator.
Sorry if this reply's a little long-winded.  I'm pretty happy with this guitar. The Koa FLTD's offered this year were what got me thinking about Taylor again.
Thanks for the kind welcomes, all.
Colin