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MrYelnats

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New Big Leaf Maple Guitar Week...
« on: November 21, 2016, 11:47:37 PM »
I know everyone wants acronyms in the title, but now that I have your attention  :)
Just purchased a week ago Friday:

- 614ce with Florentine cutaway
- Players pack upgrade, which includes Adirondack top bracing and Gotoh tuners
- Sounds incredible and looks fantastic!

I was in Thousand Oaks CA to see Ringo Star in concert, and had made arrangements to try out a few Taylors including the new Fall limited 416ce (Walnut back/sides) at Instrumental Music on Thousand Oaks Blvd. This was the only new 600 series I had ever set eyes on and played. And, I could not believe my ears! I went back the next morning after the concert and played again...45 minutes later it was mine! So, if you have not played a new 600 Taylor, it is really worth investigating  ;)
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Re: New Big Leaf Maple Guitar Week...
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2016, 01:13:23 AM »
nice! did you add yourself to the "how many NGD did we have in 2016" thread? :)
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Dwalk

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Re: New Big Leaf Maple Guitar Week...
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2016, 06:21:28 AM »
This is one beautiful instrument! Congratulations
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Re: New Big Leaf Maple Guitar Week...
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2016, 06:39:45 AM »
Congratulations, it is gorgeous! I tried the 614 at a FYF event, and was impressed by the tone. The beauty is nothing to sneeze at either. Enjoy!
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Re: New Big Leaf Maple Guitar Week...
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2016, 09:11:30 AM »
Congratulations!  A beauty for sure.  I sure do like the color Taylor has decided to use on the new 600 series.  Good call on the Players pack upgrade, the adirondack bracing is always a plus, and I just love Gotoh tuners.
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Re: New Big Leaf Maple Guitar Week...
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2016, 12:41:09 PM »
That is one fantastic looking guitar. I like the GA and GC body size better, but those look and sound wonderful. Enjoy, and Congrats
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Re: New Big Leaf Maple Guitar Week...
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2016, 09:26:39 PM »
Very pretty - congrats to you. Would love to see pics of the back if you don't mind....
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MrYelnats

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Re: New Big Leaf Maple Guitar Week...
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2016, 12:28:24 PM »
Quote from: Strumming Fool on November 22, 2016, 09:26:39 PM
Very pretty - congrats to you. Would love to see pics of the back if you don't mind....

Will do...this evening. I'm a little surprised that no one commented about the Edison Cylinder record player, cabinet, and horn in the background (circa 1905)  :o
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Re: New Big Leaf Maple Guitar Week...
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2016, 05:49:01 PM »
Quote from: MrYelnats on November 23, 2016, 12:28:24 PM
Will do...this evening. I'm a little surprised that no one commented about the Edison Cylinder record player, cabinet, and horn in the background (circa 1905)  :o

Yes I completely missed that,  I have an HMV Junior Monarch gramophone from around 1915, the horn looks identical to yours.

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Re: New Big Leaf Maple Guitar Week...
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2016, 08:35:56 AM »
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I'm a little surprised that no one commented about the Edison Cylinder record player, cabinet, and horn in the background (circa 1905)  :o

I don't know anything about the Edison Cylinder record player, but the cabinet is very nice looking.  Can you listen to the cylinder player or is it strictly for show? 
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Re: New Big Leaf Maple Guitar Week...
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2016, 10:27:16 AM »
Great score, congrats!  I love the Florentine cut ...so nice!

BTW, great guys over there at Instrumental Music.  Glad you supported them.  Enjoy that beauty!!  :)

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