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Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Topic started by: cigarfan on February 18, 2012, 12:07:49 PM

Title: A special NGD for me!
Post by: cigarfan on February 18, 2012, 12:07:49 PM: Since I began my quest to become a fingerstylist a short scale or 12 fret has been on my list of prospectives. I'm also trying to diversify the tonewoods in my collection hoping to get a broad spectrum of tonal quality and resonance.

Today is a grand day! I finally have in my possesion a 12 fret Taylor with some of the most beautiful Macassar Ebony I have seen. There is a significant variance in the look of this particular tonewood. I have seen some tending toward the reddish side almost resembling rosewood in a way but with darker streaks. And then some tending more toward brownish orange cream. Of course the amount of dark and light areas varies quite a bit. The new arrival has such a nice mix, more toward the brownish orange and cream and the back is bookended nicely. And the flamed Koa binding just sets everything off.

The new arrival today feels so good in my hands and the sound is phenominal. I feel a very personal warmth from this guitar. Not as much bass as my other Taylors but more than I had expected based on some descriptions I have read. Mids are incredible and treble is exquisite, both ringing with fantastic sustain.

Specs:
Western Red Cedar Top w/edgeburst
Macassar Ebony Back and Sides
Tropical American Mahogany Neck
Ebony Fretboard w/no inlays
24-7/8" Scale Length
1-3/4" Neck width at nut
15" Fretboard Radius
20 Frets
Hawaiian Koa Binding
900 Series Abalone Soundhole Rosette
Ebony Bridge
Bone Nut and Saddle
Taylor Slot-Head Tuners
Venetian Cutaway
Taylor ES Electronics

Update

Here is a song with the new guitar. (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/HowDeepTheFathersLoveForUs.mp3) Keep in mind it was recorded on my iPhone.

And, as promised, some pictures of this gorgeous instrument. Enjoy!

http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0653.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0653.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0659.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0659.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0657.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0657.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0663.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0663.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0666.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0666.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0669.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0669.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0671.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0671.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0674.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0674.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0682.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0682.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0680.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0680.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0683.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0683.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0686.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0686.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0688.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0688.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0690.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0690.jpg)
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: ataylor on February 18, 2012, 12:12:49 PM: Well, this post sure isn't going to help keep me from spending money on a 12-fret...

Congrats -- what a stunning guitar. That edgeburst is really nice. Nice photos too!
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: gdeleo on February 18, 2012, 12:20:17 PM: WOW what a totally awesome looking guitar. Really like the look of the 12 fret. I hope that you have many years of pleasure with this one!
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: jjrpilot-admin on February 18, 2012, 12:58:08 PM: Wowzers! That wood...man that grain!!! That sunburst finish! 8)
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: DennisG on February 18, 2012, 01:37:34 PM: Man, that is one freaking gorgeous little guitar. Mazel tov!
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: bigb on February 18, 2012, 03:50:20 PM: Congratulations! I think the macassar ebony can be a real wildcard but you got an outstanding set there.
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: Strumming Fool on February 18, 2012, 07:09:13 PM: Love that Macassar ebony- very dramatic-looking! I've been think about an edgeburst finish on a cedar top for a future BTO. Thanks for posting the pics, so I can get an idea of how it looks. Great wood combination , by the way. I wish you many, many happy years with your new baby. Congrats and God bless...
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: zeebow on February 18, 2012, 08:07:50 PM: WOW!!!! macassar looks incredible!!

how does it sound? why do i want one now? :)

i have a 914ce w/ cedar - love the warmth of cedar!
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: e8n on February 18, 2012, 08:19:06 PM: Nice! Congrats!

-Dave
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: TaylorGirl on February 18, 2012, 08:52:14 PM: Stunning! Congratulations......enjoy it!
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: HeavyDuty on February 18, 2012, 09:32:01 PM: Absolutely gorgeous - congrats!
Title: Thanks everyone!
Post by: cigarfan on February 18, 2012, 10:26:08 PM: Thanks everyone for your kind words and congrats!

Dare I say this may be my last NGD for a while (yes michael, I know what I said the last time). But I didn't say never mind you! ;D

I don't have any recording equipment per se but if I can get a good recording on my phone that does the guitar justice, I'll post so you folks can hear just how nice she sounds.
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: michaelw on February 19, 2012, 01:54:34 AM: :o
congrats cigar fan :D

the grain of the cedar top, the R Taylor like koa centerstrip,
straight grain of the macassar, the backstrap & edgeburst ... very 8)

did i mention :o

thanks for sharing the pics
enjoy & play on ;D
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: radiomanjh on February 19, 2012, 08:10:33 AM: Impeccable! Excellent pics, congratulations.
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: Tammany Tiger on February 19, 2012, 11:14:42 AM: Gorgeous. Congratulations.

My local shop has this guitar and it is stunning in every way.
Title: Stunning!
Post by: wooglins on February 19, 2012, 02:20:25 PM: Quite the STUNNER!!!!
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: cigarfan on February 19, 2012, 04:29:18 PM: Update - by request

Here is a song with the new guitar. (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/HowDeepTheFathersLoveForUs.mp3) Keep in mind it was recorded on my iPhone.
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: Cindy on February 19, 2012, 05:20:38 PM: GORGEOUS guitar both in looks and in sound! Congratulations on a stunning addition! :)
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Post by: Edward on February 19, 2012, 06:15:32 PM: Oh yeah ....that turned out well, to say the least. Congrats on a gorgeous 12-fret!!

Edward
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: Go Navy on February 19, 2012, 06:36:50 PM: I'm wiping the tears from my eyes, and the drool from my chin. I'm speechless. You are leading us all to financial ruin.

When you get tired of it, I get first dibs.
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: BigSkyTaylorPlayer on February 19, 2012, 08:00:24 PM: Nice!!!! Beautiful guitar and song CF!!
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: Tammany Tiger on February 19, 2012, 10:10:32 PM: Quote from: cigarfan on February 19, 2012, 04:29:18 PM
Update - by request

Here is a song with the new guitar. (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/HowDeepTheFathersLoveForUs.mp3) Keep in mind it was recorded on my iPhone.

Great job. Time to reward yourself with an Avo No. 3 and a snifter of Courvoisier.
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: cigarfan on February 20, 2012, 08:49:08 AM: Quote from: Tammany Tiger on February 19, 2012, 10:10:32 PM
Time to reward yourself with an Avo No. 3 and a snifter of Courvoisier.

Now you're talkin'! Actually it was a Arturo Fuentes Anejo #77 and a couple fingers of Balvenie TUN Single Malt but you got the right idea!
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: Gutch on February 20, 2012, 10:18:55 AM: She's a beauty alright! Congrats!!!
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: michaelw on February 20, 2012, 04:22:22 PM: Quote from: cigarfan on February 19, 2012, 04:29:18 PM
Update - by request

Here is a song with the new guitar. (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/HowDeepTheFathersLoveForUs.mp3) Keep in mind it was recorded on my iPhone.
thanks for sharing the song, cigar fan :)

imho, she sounds as good as she looks -
great job on the playing & singing ... sweet :D
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: Tammany Tiger on February 20, 2012, 10:00:57 PM: Quote from: cigarfan on February 20, 2012, 08:49:08 AM
Quote from: Tammany Tiger on February 19, 2012, 10:10:32 PM
Time to reward yourself with an Avo No. 3 and a snifter of Courvoisier.

Now you're talkin'! Actually it was a Arturo Fuentes Anejo #77 and a couple fingers of Balvenie TUN Single Malt but you got the right idea!

One word: Bunnahabhain.
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: cigarfan on February 20, 2012, 10:24:27 PM: I'll bite ... what's a Bunnahabhain? Are they cubans? Or maybe from Nicaragua?
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: Tammany Tiger on February 20, 2012, 10:54:31 PM: It's an Islay single malt whiskey. Take your pick: 12, 18 or 25 years old!

I have the world's greatest in laws who favor me each Christmas with a bottle of single malt, always a different brand. There have been many good ones over the years, but the 18 year Bunnahabhain is my favorite.
Title: Re: A special NGD for me!
Post by: jrporter on February 21, 2012, 03:50:59 PM: Wow! That's really a beauty.....