Hello Everyone and Welcome!

[sitedrifter]

Hi Everyone!

I have been playing guitar for almost a year and love every minute of it. I currently own 2 electric guitars and 1 acoustic and decided it was time for a new acoustic. Since I already have a mid range asian made guitar I wanted an American made guitar. I searched for weeks and discovered many a fine instruments with little known names but I focused on the three biggies, Taylor, Martin and Gibson. That research took another week or so before I decided on a Taylor and that Taylor came to my home last Thursday and what a perfect piece of instrument art it is!

I look forward to keeping myself a part of this forum that is dedicated to Taylor!


Thanks

[stepchildusmc]

not dedicated site...committed...we are committed...or should be or something...gotta go, flashing lights outside and someone banging hard on the door......why yes sir i do like free coats..no sleeves you say?

[Paco]

Hey everyone!  My name is Neil (or Paco).  I've been playing guitar since...1977...which I guess officially ages me!  My main guitar for years and years was an Alvarez 12 string.  Eventually I branched out...and then developed a serious guitar collecting problem:  I'm sure a good number of you understand the drive.  I have been a Tele player and a Martin player mostly, but I've also developed a serious Gretsch desire:  I play a White Falcon and a 6120.  Next week, I'll be picking up my first Taylor:  an amazing 555 12 string.  I'm chomping at the bit...

Anyway, greetings from the great Northwest.  It's nice to be here!

[stepchildusmc]

welcome in paco ! this is a pretty nice site. remember to wipe your feet when  coming in, Jr gets a bit testy when you track mud on his diodes.
 you'll have to post some pics of the 12'er for us when you get it. we love new guitar days !!!!

[sitedrifter]

Hey Paco nice to have you on board. Just please watch out for stepchildusmc, he does things with pictures people post and trust me, you don't want to know what those things are.. 

[stepchildusmc]

aww...there ya go scarin' another one off Site ! and for the record.... i am NOT the reason the last guy is selling flowers at the airport now. don't you go tellin' everyone that 'ol Steppy's a geetar prevert ( i may be but, they don't need to know)!

[CodeBlueEMT]

 Hi Paco and/or Neil. Welcome to the UTGF. Congrats on the soon to be new 555. Looks like you really appreciate nice guitars. Enjoy. 

[deerpark1951]

Hello I'm a new Taylor 214ce owner.  I'm a 3 time beginner trying to learn.  I'm 62 and love acoustic guitars.  I enjoy playing in my practice room and using the internet to learn by.  I am usually on the guy's website that is from Tasmania.  I won't mention his name.  I really like the way he has developed his material and is always easy to understand.  I'm looking forward to learning from others here.

[CodeBlueEMT]

 Hi deerpark1951. Welcome to the UTGF.    Congrats on the new 214ce. Enjoy the site and keep on playing.

 

[skagitpima]

Hi,

Last month I bought my GS Mini and I love it.  I have a Seagull Artist Series Mosaic Folk guitar but found it was way too big to bring on our sailboat.  We sail in Baja, Mexico about 4 months a year and I feel this guitar will hold up really well in that environment.  I can't believe how much volume I get from that smaller body.  I was also surprised how well I have managed with medium strings -- I had been using light ones on the Seagull. 

Alice

[jjrpilot-admin]

Hi,

Last month I bought my GS Mini and I love it.  I have a Seagull Artist Series Mosaic Folk guitar but found it was way too big to bring on our sailboat.  We sail in Baja, Mexico about 4 months a year and I feel this guitar will hold up really well in that environment.  I can't believe how much volume I get from that smaller body.  I was also surprised how well I have managed with medium strings -- I had been using light ones on the Seagull. 

Alice

Great to have you here!  We have a member named Captain Jim and he does lots of boating with his Mini as well! 

[CodeBlueEMT]

 Hi skagitpima. Welcome to the UTGF. Congrats on the new Mini. Funny, I thought of Captain Jim too.  I'm sure he'll chime in and introduce himself. We have our share of Mini owners around here. Enjoy.

[CodeBlueEMT]

 Hi Anthony. Welcome to the UTGF. Congrats on the new Taylor. I didn't know how well I'd take to medium strings until I tried playing them. I still prefer lights, but have kept the mediums on my GS Mini and GSce-FLTD. Glad you found us. Enjoy.   

[John]

Hello everyone, I'm new to the site and am working on buying my first Taylor. I'm looking at the 512ce 12 fret. It will take 6-8 weeks to build. Thanks for the great site.

[CodeBlueEMT]

 Hi John. Welcome to the UTGF. Good luck deciding on your 512ce build. There might be a few cedar top 12-fret fans around here. Enjoy.