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Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Topic started by: Strumming Fool on May 27, 2017, 07:10:04 PM

Title: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: Strumming Fool on May 27, 2017, 07:10:04 PM
Well I sold the 756, but I just couldn't resist this sweet little 324e! Hard to believe, but I found a new sound in this one that's different than my other seven GAs. Brilliant tone with nice warmth and just a hint of hog dryness enhanced by that blackwood. I installed ebony tuner buttons and dyed bone bridge pins. Lots of fun to play this honey of a guitar!

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/full%20front%20Scout_zpseqvnxszk.jpg) (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/abpurfling/media/full%20front%20Scout_zpseqvnxszk.jpg.html)

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/full%20back%20Scout_zpscryz6she.jpg) (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/abpurfling/media/full%20back%20Scout_zpscryz6she.jpg.html)

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/headstock%20Scout_zpsljpf0gb6.jpg) (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/abpurfling/media/headstock%20Scout_zpsljpf0gb6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: Edward on May 27, 2017, 07:37:51 PM
Yes, you are sick! ...but at least it's an illness we can all embrace! :)

Congrats on the beauty ...love that back, just gorgeous!!

Edward
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: SoCalSurf on May 27, 2017, 08:22:26 PM
That is one gorgeous backset of blackwood! Congrats!
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Post by: donlyn on May 27, 2017, 08:40:50 PM
Impressive. Most Impressive.
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: Knight on May 27, 2017, 09:07:44 PM
Congratulations,  I enjoy the 300s as well. Nice additions
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Post by: jjrpilot-admin on May 27, 2017, 09:13:15 PM
Hey Strumming! Welcome to the 324 club!!!!  8)

You description of that guitar is spot on.......to my ears....it's a beautiful sounding "oddity" among the typical Taylor sound.  Oh so very warm and rich while still maintaining the great Taylor note separation !  I love mine and it's not going anywhere.  Dare I say it's "Martin-ish"  :)

I really do think that more and more people are beginning to realize how great that Mahogany and Tasmanian Blackwood combo really is! 
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: TaylorGirl on May 27, 2017, 09:21:36 PM
Congrats, it's beautiful in a simplistic way.  ;)
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: timfitz63 on May 27, 2017, 09:41:57 PM
Great looking piece of Blackwood on that one, "SF!"  I concur with you and "jjrpilot":  the Mahogany/Blackwood 300's are a pleasantly different-sounding option in the Taylor line!  Enjoy!
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: zeebow on May 28, 2017, 03:05:32 PM
woah. that came out of nowhere! congrats!
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: Strumming Fool on May 28, 2017, 09:14:43 PM
Thanks everyone - I highly recommend this guitar. Great sound and looks - the satin finish is actually refreshing, and the appointments are classy and understated. The fit and finish are no different than my more expensive Taylor's. This guitar has reconfirmed to me what a great company Taylor is! Oh - and Andy Powers hit a homerun with this wood combo. Thanks again to Eric Martin of Martin Music for his great service and friendsjip!
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: Frettingflyer on May 28, 2017, 10:11:19 PM
Congrats SF, what a beauty. Now I wish I had played the 322ce at the Roadshow last week...I will try to experience this tonewood someday while you enjoy that great addition to your collection.
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: FrankenTaylor on May 29, 2017, 09:23:33 AM
Aaah! That's just beautiful, who needs a girlfriend...
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: Maple422 on May 29, 2017, 12:51:12 PM
Beautiful- Nice photos and nice addition w/the ebony tuner buttons. Enjoy!
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Post by: jrporter on May 29, 2017, 03:40:06 PM
I'm clearly biased, but I don't find anything sick about wanting and getting a 324. It's a wonderful guitar....
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: HOF dad on May 29, 2017, 05:01:54 PM
When I saw the picture of the back.............WOW just came out.
Gorgeous!
If it plays and sounds as good it looks, you found a treasure.



Dan
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: simonpyman on May 31, 2017, 01:52:25 PM
Very nice! love the blackwood/hog combo.  I couldn't resist my 15 hog/sapelle 324 when I found it in the store although I do admit I like this top better than mine ;)
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Post by: AmericanEagle on May 31, 2017, 04:08:57 PM
that is one sweet guitar!
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: Strumming Fool on June 03, 2017, 09:02:33 AM
Thanks again everyone! What fun I'm having with this exceptional instrument.
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: Redwood Tree on June 05, 2017, 09:41:26 AM
Nice.....  Don't worry just enjoy the guitar and time will tell. Congrats
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Post by: crgoddard on June 05, 2017, 03:30:20 PM
Yes. It really is a beauty. I would like to run into these local but not so thus far.
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: tenbender on June 15, 2017, 01:18:45 PM
That a gorgeous guitar
Wade
Title: Re: NGD - I'm Sick!
Post by: marc55 on June 27, 2017, 07:08:29 AM
Simply beautiful
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