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Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Topic started by: Chris_T on January 30, 2021, 01:00:15 PM

Title: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: Chris_T on January 30, 2021, 01:00:15 PM

Say hello to the first left-handed V-class 618e ever produced.

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: Strumming Fool on January 30, 2021, 02:45:34 PM

What a gorgeous guitar regardless of left or right handed! Tell us: how does it sound? Congrats!

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: Chris_T on January 30, 2021, 02:54:57 PM

It sounds gorgeous. Full and clear through all 3 ranges, very well balanced. Sustain for days.

Despite the large body, it was immediately comfortable and so easy to play. It really is a finely crafted piece of art.

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: Strumming Fool on January 30, 2021, 04:30:55 PM

Gotta love those maple GOs.  Thanks!

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: Edward on January 30, 2021, 04:48:41 PM

Ahhhh, it arrived!...congrats man!!!  Of all the GOs I tried (along with the old mahogany one) I think the maple GO is the best of this ilk.  Enjoy in good health sir!

Edward

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: TaylorGirl on January 30, 2021, 06:05:27 PM

Ever since that unique burst came out (I think it's called antique burst), I've loved it. Yours is surely a beauty. You're going to enjoy that!

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: SoCalSurf on January 30, 2021, 06:13:45 PM

Gorgeous guitar! Maple on a large body guitar is the sweet spot. Enjoy the ride!

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: boneuphtoner on January 30, 2021, 06:16:46 PM

Oh myyy - it sure is gorgeous!  Many congrats and enjoy!

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: pickingthru on January 30, 2021, 06:37:51 PM

But Chris_T, it's upside down.  Just kidding.  A very nice guitar.  Glad it sounds so great.  Play it like a rock star.

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: prezmc on January 30, 2021, 10:21:19 PM

beautiful, congrats!

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: Acoustic Corky on January 31, 2021, 12:19:59 PM

Beautiful guitar . Enjoy it.

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: Guitar Cowboy on February 01, 2021, 08:26:12 PM

From one 618 owner to another. Congratulations!!!!!

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: Chris_T on February 01, 2021, 09:29:57 PM

Thanks to all for your comments.

I am in love with this guitar. Now I have to become worthy of it.

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: Coco Kid on February 01, 2021, 09:33:10 PM

Congrats! You wouldn't have by any chance ever had the opportunity to compare this to the X-braced version would you? I'd definitely be curious as to whether or not you'd feel there is any loss of bass or the midrange being too hot.

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: Chris_T on February 02, 2021, 08:13:19 AM

I did not but to my ear it is perfectly balanced.

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: Frettingflyer on February 03, 2021, 07:51:28 AM

Congrats Chris, great looking guitar and after you dry it out should complement your new Martin nicely giving you a range of “sonic” flavors to have to choose from every time you play, lucky you! Glad you found this and hoping the Martin dries up well too, maybe a group pic of the three together after that happens? Enjoy playing that herd.

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: Ohio Tom on February 16, 2021, 02:44:24 PM

Quote from: Chris_T on February 01, 2021, 09:29:57 PM

Thanks to all for your comments.

I am in love with this guitar. Now I have to become worthy of it.

I felt the same way when buying my Taylors.

It worked. I became a much better player. Haven't slowed down either.
I just love to make them sing. (since I cannot).

Title: Re: NGD: Taylor 618e
Post by: Chris_T on February 16, 2021, 05:39:17 PM

Never mind