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Title: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Redwood Tree on March 02, 2012, 09:50:43 PM: Here's a few I like, show us your.
(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r141/1Tomcat/Cocobolo/08fallcocoLtdstkFrt.jpg)
(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r141/1Tomcat/Taylor%202010%20DMSM%204-29/DSCN0121.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: michaelw on March 02, 2012, 09:57:46 PM: here's a couple :)
(http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/27541/2663008740081788860S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/14346/2566384080081788860S600x600Q85.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: cjd-player on March 02, 2012, 10:12:16 PM: My BTO

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/cjd-player/Guitars/GC05web.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Redwood Tree on March 02, 2012, 10:12:56 PM: I really like the "Artist" inlays , looks like its over quilt maple? And what year is that second shot ... An 80s ?
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Redwood Tree on March 02, 2012, 10:26:32 PM: cjd nice , original 900 series inlay. Nice BTO 8)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: michaelw on March 02, 2012, 11:55:15 PM: Quote from: Redwood Tree on March 02, 2012, 10:12:56 PM
I really like the "Artist" inlays , looks like its over quilt maple? And what year is that second shot ... An 80s ?
yeppers ... transblack quilted maple :)
it's a 77 710 - straight (non-scalloped) bracing - close up of the inlay (definitely not CNC :D )
(http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/48864/2928728070081788860S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/50130/2209854410081788860S600x600Q85.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: davwir on March 03, 2012, 05:43:12 AM: My Custom Baritone 8, "Marina".. With custom "waves" inlay..

(http://www.wirthwhilemusic.com/pix/Taylor_CustomGS_Baritone8_Cocobolo_2011_04.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: thedak on March 03, 2012, 09:48:28 AM: (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6779985959_c18417500c_z.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5167/5264795984_81e1883f82_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: ataylor on March 03, 2012, 12:42:02 PM: http://image.buyma.com/imgdata/item/111116/0006241558/org_3.jpg (http://image.buyma.com/imgdata/item/111116/0006241558/org_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: roadbiker on March 03, 2012, 03:33:29 PM: I can only show the one that I have, which I think is pretrty common...

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6585060917_18c105274d_b.jpg) (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6585064229_10177f27b1_z.jpg)

Jim
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: MRMTAYGA on March 03, 2012, 04:02:16 PM: From my 12 Fret BTO. They did a great job with the Coco overlay IMO.

(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee471/MRMTAYGA/DSC01552.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: cigarfan on March 03, 2012, 05:55:51 PM: 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_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_0669.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0669.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: roadbiker on March 03, 2012, 06:08:28 PM: Quote from: cigarfan on March 03, 2012, 05:55:51 PM
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_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_0669.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/DSC_0669.jpg)

Great Macro Photography!

JIm
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Strumming Fool on March 03, 2012, 07:07:04 PM: Here's a few of my favorites:

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/PGLTD-8.jpg)

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/CustomGA-7.jpg)

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/Cujo-headstock.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: SMan on March 04, 2012, 12:24:57 AM: (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/smansbucket/Guitars/K22/DSC_0852.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Redwood Tree on March 04, 2012, 07:07:32 PM: Strumming fool, Love the Pelican !

Quote from: Strumming Fool on March 03, 2012, 07:07:04 PM
Here's a few of my favorites:

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/PGLTD-8.jpg)

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/CustomGA-7.jpg)

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/Cujo-headstock.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Strumming Fool on March 04, 2012, 07:17:46 PM: Quote from: Redwood Tree on March 04, 2012, 07:07:32 PM
Strumming fool, Love the Pelican !

Quote from: Strumming Fool on March 03, 2012, 07:07:04 PM
Here's a few of my favorites:

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/PGLTD-8.jpg)

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/CustomGA-7.jpg)

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa445/abpurfling/Cujo-headstock.jpg)

Thanks Redwood - me too! I love the fact that they inlayed the logo in maple rather than MOP - not available in the BTO program for acoustic steel strings (believe me, I've tried!)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: cigarfan on March 06, 2012, 10:17:31 AM: I thought the green heart abalone "Taylor" on this one was special along with the Macassar Ebony bound with Coco.

http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/BTO-Headstock-01.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/BTO-Headstock-01.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/BTO-Headstock-02.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/BTO-Headstock-02.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Strumming Fool on March 06, 2012, 08:39:05 PM: Quote from: cigarfan on March 06, 2012, 10:17:31 AM
I thought the green heart abalone "Taylor" on this one was special along with the Macassar Ebony bound with Coco.

http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/BTO-Headstock-01.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/BTO-Headstock-01.jpg)
http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/BTO-Headstock-02.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/BTO-Headstock-02.jpg)

That really is quite beautiful!
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Edward on March 07, 2012, 12:33:55 AM: I think there are few things more classy or more elegant that a well-done slotted headstock ...and Taylor certainly does theirs well. Gorgeous!

Edward
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: cigarfan on March 07, 2012, 07:06:57 AM: Quote from: ataylor on March 03, 2012, 12:42:02 PM
http://image.buyma.com/imgdata/item/111116/0006241558/org_3.jpg (http://image.buyma.com/imgdata/item/111116/0006241558/org_3.jpg)

I really like the TRC. Is that original or did you add that?
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Herb Hunter on March 07, 2012, 03:03:44 PM: http://www.taylorguitars.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_content_image/public/blog/2012/libertyDetail3.jpg (http://www.taylorguitars.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_content_image/public/blog/2012/libertyDetail3.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Cindy on March 08, 2012, 08:20:40 AM: Quote from: Herb Hunter on March 07, 2012, 03:03:44 PM
http://www.taylorguitars.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_content_image/public/blog/2012/libertyDetail3.jpg (http://www.taylorguitars.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_content_image/public/blog/2012/libertyDetail3.jpg)

The detail in the blue actually makes this look like it is made out of material! Such incredible detail! :D
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Edward on March 09, 2012, 10:24:17 AM: Quote from: Herb Hunter on March 07, 2012, 03:03:44 PM
http://www.taylorguitars.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_content_image/public/blog/2012/libertyDetail3.jpg (http://www.taylorguitars.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_content_image/public/blog/2012/libertyDetail3.jpg)

Ahh, the Liberty, yes? That is one of my all-time favorite headstocks and whole-guitar-inlay work ever. There are plenty of other guits with lots of "bling," but the Liberty offers detail that inspires awe in me.

Edward
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Gutch on March 15, 2012, 10:54:40 PM: Finally got around to editing and uploading some pics, so I thought I'd include an entry here.

First, the 2011 916ce:
http://www.twicebakedmusic.com/images/916ce/916-hs.jpg (http://www.twicebakedmusic.com/images/916ce/916-hs.jpg)

And then the '08 GS custom with the cocobolo overlay...:
http://www.twicebakedmusic.com/images/916ce/gs-hs.jpg (http://www.twicebakedmusic.com/images/916ce/gs-hs.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Strumming Fool on March 16, 2012, 08:20:37 AM: Quote from: Gutch on March 15, 2012, 10:54:40 PM
Finally got around to editing and uploading some pics, so I thought I'd include an entry here.

First, the 2011 916ce:
http://www.twicebakedmusic.com/images/916ce/916-hs.jpg (http://www.twicebakedmusic.com/images/916ce/916-hs.jpg)

Love that streaked ebony!
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: mgap on March 19, 2012, 05:26:25 PM: Here is my 716ce Spring Limited
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff366/mgap1/Taylor%20family/EPSN1280.jpg)
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff366/mgap1/Taylor%20family/EPSN1282.jpg)
Koa binding, Gotoh 510's love the Gotoh's
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: ataylor on March 20, 2012, 12:31:28 AM: Quote from: cigarfan on March 07, 2012, 07:06:57 AM
I really like the TRC. Is that original or did you add that?

It's not mine... (yet! I need one!) I believe it's just the standard sitka/rosewood 12-fret.
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: cigarfan on March 25, 2012, 04:10:02 PM: This one is from a K24. Love the simple elegance of the koa vine and flowers inlay. The wood inlay for the Taylor logo is nice too.

http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/K24CE_headstock-front.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/K24CE_headstock-front.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Strumming Fool on March 25, 2012, 04:46:06 PM: Quote from: cigarfan on March 25, 2012, 04:10:02 PM
This one is from a K24. Love the simple elegance of the koa vine and flowers inlay. The wood inlay for the Taylor logo is nice too.

http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/K24CE_headstock-front.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/K24CE_headstock-front.jpg)

Nice ...very nice!
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: cigarfan on March 25, 2012, 07:05:59 PM: Well ... not his best work ... but not bad. May be worth more than the others in 100 years.

http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/headstock-with-bob-taylor-sig.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/headstock-with-bob-taylor-sig.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: michaelw on March 25, 2012, 09:45:57 PM: Quote from: cigarfan on March 25, 2012, 07:05:59 PM
Well ... not his best work ... but not bad. May be worth more than the others in 100 years.
i don't quite understand ???
the signature, the guitar or ... the choice of Sharpie :-\
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: cigarfan on March 25, 2012, 09:50:47 PM: Quote from: michaelw on March 25, 2012, 09:45:57 PM
Quote from: cigarfan on March 25, 2012, 07:05:59 PM
Well ... not his best work ... but not bad. May be worth more than the others in 100 years.
i don't quite understand ???
the signature, the guitar or ... the choice of Sharpie :-\

To clarify ... I meant glitz ... relative to being a fav headstock! :o
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: michaelw on March 25, 2012, 09:58:07 PM: Quote from: cigarfan on March 25, 2012, 09:50:47 PM
To clarify ... I meant glitz ... relative to being a fav headstock! :o
oh, i gotcha ... as-in, no backstrap or anything

there'd be much less room for a signature on a headstock like this, though ;)
http://www.gruhn.com/features/taylorXXX/AM5660hb.jpg (http://www.gruhn.com/features/taylorXXX/AM5660hb.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Edward on March 25, 2012, 10:35:08 PM: I have to admit to being nerdy: I've got two headstocks with Bob and his sharpie on the back. Makes them more "personal" for me :)

Edward
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: ataylor on March 26, 2012, 12:22:58 AM: Does Bob sign the back of the headstock on the limited models?
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: Edward on March 26, 2012, 10:47:53 AM: Quote from: ataylor on March 26, 2012, 12:22:58 AM
Does Bob sign the back of the headstock on the limited models?

No sir. You kinda got be at the right place at the right time with guit in hand. For me that was at the factory.
On one of them, he quipped that if you end up hating me later, the sharpie comes off with naptha ...yeah, like I'd someday instantly hate such a stellar guitar. Gotta love the self-effacing humor! It was a very cool talking to "the guy" who started it all, yet he comes off very much like a guy who simply digs guitars! :)

Edward
Title: Re: Show us a picture of your favorite Taylor head stock
Post by: cigarfan on March 28, 2012, 06:26:28 PM: Could this be a possible new realm for Taylor headstocks? ... let's hope not!

http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/lobster_headstock.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~dglair/pwpimages/lobster_headstock.jpg)