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Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Topic started by: donlyn on September 28, 2021, 10:03:08 AM
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. . . and it arrived in great shape.
Thank you to the Post Office mail carrier.
Don
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Did you specifically request a paper version, or, did it just show up as in the past?
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Got mine on Saturday, not due to a specified request, but coming in the mail as usual. I'm not fond of the online version. It consumes more of my time that I'd rather devote to playing my guitar.
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Did you specifically request a paper version, or, did it just show up as in the past?
No specific request required as far as I know. Once you're registered you get the print mailed to you and online access (to a bunch of past issues too).
I SO prefer the paper version and almost never look at it online.
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I'm not fond of the online version. It consumes more of my time that I'd rather devote to playing my guitar.
Agreed
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I got mine this past Saturday in Southeast PA. No request...just showed up and I was happy.
However the front cover was mangled a little.
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I'm not fond of the online version. It consumes more of my time that I'd rather devote to playing my guitar.
Agreed
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Agreed....old school kinda guy.
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Well. This is good news. I much prefer the paper version. I will be watching my mailbox.
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I will be watching my mailbox.
As will I. Much prefer the hardcopy version.
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I received mine yesterday, in perfect condition. After all these years I still get wide-eyed and my heart beats a little faster when I see it in the mailbox. The same feeling as when my Boys Life magazine arrived in the mail as a young lad.
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In the past I have waited weeks longer than others on occasion, but this one arrived yesterday in great shape. Add my name to the list of prefers the hard copy, and maybe to those being called old too.
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Well, so much for being an insider! I’ve been a freelance writer for Wood & Steel, and I haven’t received a copy in almost three years.
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I haven't received one in a while either. I don't like, or spend much time viewing the e-editions, but pretty much much read the paper versions front to back
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I haven't received one in a while either. I don't like, or spend much time viewing the e-editions, but pretty much much read the paper versions front to back
I had to call them a few years ago and then they started arriving again. I almost think you drop off the list after a few years unless you contact them, FWIW.
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I haven't received one in a while either. I don't like, or spend much time viewing the e-editions, but pretty much much read the paper versions front to back
I had to call them a few years ago and then they started arriving again. I almost think you drop off the list after a few years unless you contact them, FWIW.
I had the same problem with being dropped from the mailing list. Luckily, I had to register a new guitar and solved that problem.
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I haven't seen the latest issue yet, but I have downloaded the PDF. It is not unusual for me to get it later than most here in Boise. Count me also as one who finds the web version jerky and disjointed - lots of uncommanded scrolling on both desktop and iPad -- very much NOT like reading the paper version. And I mostly don't care about the "enhanced" video content.
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Got mine today.
SO much better than the web based or .pdf version!!!
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I keep a small stack of W&S on the coffee table. Always beautiful photography, and always a good read even when just lounging on the couch. Doesn't even matter what issue, I love these mags! I hope Taylor continues to buck the trend to go all digital and keep the hardcopy coming. No doubt this costs them, but it's really great press, IMO! :D
Edward
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I've had a chance to spend some time with Wood & Steel and I have a few thoughts:
1. I somehow missed the last issue, and was bummed because I had an Ask Bob question published and I had to search for it online. I was happy he answered my question, tough.
2. The GA redwood/walnut limited edition model on the back cover... holy cow I want one!
3. I enjoyed the article on small body guitars. When I first started playing, I went from a GA to a GC, and then only sought small body guitars. I stumbled across a custom Gibson JS-200 12 string that was too remarkable to pass up (more on that below), and that actually started my trend towards larger body guitars. Now I have 1 dreadnaught (Gibson), two jumbos (Gibsons), a 0000 (Martin), two GAs (both Taylor) an 0 (Preston Thompson), a jumbo parlor (Gibson), which I know is an oxymoron, and a Mini (Taylor, of course). I suppose I like the variety of body shapes and sizes.
4. In that same article on small body guitars, there is a section on the 12-string GC body. Personally, I think that speaks to Andy Powers' innovation as much as anything. The notion that 12-string guitars had to be jumbo size was turned on its head when Taylor released the 562ce then later the 652ce in V class. Truth be told, the first 12-string guitar I bought was the 562ce. I couldn't believe how easy it was to play. I ended up selling it after I got the Gibson custom 12-string, because I certainly don't need two 12-string guitars, and the Gibson is a much more rare one to keep in my collection. But I am amazed at what Taylor has done with their GC 12-stringers.
5. I am a sucker for cool inlays. Ironically, the only guitar I own with a fancy inlay is the K24ce with the spring vine, which is actually very subtle, in my opinion. When I custom ordered my Preston Thompson, I did splurge on the custom headstock torch in abalone that just looks incredible.
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2. Agreed. I drool every time I see one.. I want to try one badly.
5. I love the inlay work. It add so much to a guitar. Amazing work in the article. (thou some not to my taste), but the artwork is wonderful. The capabilities are endless...