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Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Topic started by: lwilliams on July 08, 2020, 06:47:07 PM
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NGD- well in two days that is.
I already have the 914c. But I wanted a x12 for a long time. I found a new 412ce-R Special Edition. Solid head, sunburst, gold tuners, abalone rosette.
There is not a x12 version Taylor around anywhere for me to try. So, all my other acoustics are things like: D41, J200, 000-28, etc. Am I going to be disappointed in the bass response or projection of the 412?
I do have a return period for this one. I have been playing for 55 years. I know it's best to try before you buy - but I could not in this case.
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congrats! GC is my favorite body size too!
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lwilliams,
I have a '16 412e-R Grand Concert. Got it used in '17 for a good price, considering it was near mint. Not sunburst, but natural. Really like the short scale. I string it with Elixir PB HD Lights (.013 - .053). X-braced. While the bass doesn't sound like it came from a larger guitar like my 818e, it more than fits the guitars sound.
The HD gauge is on my 818e Grand Orchestra also. I find that the Light bass and Medium trebles of the HD gauge sound like they all came from the same guitar, if you get my meaning. My 412 opened up real well, and it has often been my first-grab guitar. I fingerpick everything with my nails, and I use the Elixir PB HD gauge on most of my six strings.
Did you get a V-Braced or is it an older model? Rosewood and Spruce is a personal favorite.
Don
Edit > Hey Zee, how ya doon'?
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I think the SE was a designation on the earlier models, as they were an experiment I guess. Maybe they revived it as a sign of lower manufacturing totals? Just guessin'
Don
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This is a 2020 V-class.
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For this one:
Special Features
Premium features include: abalone rosette, "Engraved Victorian" fretboard inlays with matching peghead inlay, Shaded Edge Burst (top), gold hardware, grained ivoroid binding and V-Class bracing. Taylor's V-Class bracing is a fundamental innovation in acoustic guitar design. It marks an important evolution beyond traditional X-bracing, introducing an entirely new platform for acoustic performance. It is essentially a "sonic engine" that optimizes the response of an acoustic guitar in three key ways: by boosting volume, sustain, and by largely resolving the intonation (in-tune-ness) issues that have long plagued acoustic guitars.
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Cool. Sounds like they went overboard a bit on it. Enjoy.
Let us know what you think of it after a bit of playing time.
Don
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Well, the COVID delays with FedEx - now I have to wait until Monday!
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That should be a great guitar. It has some nice upgrades from the standard 412. I'm looking forward to seeing some pics! It looks like you have a nice collection of other guitars to keep you entertained while waiting for that FedEx truck to show up.