congrats :)
looks like the heel. neck & headstock are a matched set also &
they are still doing Custom Shop labels ... nice :D
The only thing I would change is the TRC, I think I would have it be invisible.
Very beautiful! Isn't it cool to see what choices people make for BTOs? No way I can afford such a guitar but it's awesome that Taylor offers such a service.
Wow, huge congrats on that beauty!!
Not to mention that yours could have been my RT's soul-sister! Mine is likewise a GC bod (style-2) with AAAA quilt b/s in natural fin, coco binding, highly flamed neck, engel top, and gotoh 510s, and you have a blank fretboard. Just gorgeous, and your red purf really pops. Only a few aesthetic differentiates our guits ...uncanny! And that yours is a 12 fret makes it an extra special Taylor. Enjoy it ...wow!
Edward
I was blown away when Taylor contacted me earlier today and asked if they could feature it on their Facebook page..
And then they did!
I was blown away when Taylor contacted me earlier today and asked if they could feature it on their Facebook page..
And then they did!
Yikes ...awesome! Tell us here when it's up!!!
Edward
I was blown away when Taylor contacted me earlier today and asked if they could feature it on their Facebook page..
And then they did!
Yikes ...awesome! Tell us here when it's up!!!
Edward
http://www.facebook.com/taylorguitars
Went up yesterday. I'd like to see Taylor do this more often -- feature outgoing BTO guitars on either their website or Facebook page (or both).
We've all seen some really special maple coming out of Taylor but I think yours has raised the bar.Indeed Go Navy.
Stop.....don't stop......stop......don't stop! You're killing me.....and I just got my 812ce a month ago. I am really drawn to blonde guitars anyway. Until I saw your pictures, I had my GAS totally under control...really....I did. Now it's coming back and it's your fault!
Your new 12 fret is just a knockout, just stunning. Personally, I love the look of maple and its clear note separation and tone. I almost went the maple route, but really wanted a little different tone, although I like the sound of maple. The maple on yours is just gorgeous. We've all seen some really special maple coming out of Taylor but I think yours has raised the bar.
Anyway, I congratulate you on your excellent taste and specs!
I really don't need another guitar.....really, I don't.
Just saw and commented on the Facebook page (thanks for linking that) ...seems that Dave's guitar is getting lots of love, and well deservedly so, IMHO!
Only one gripe for me on that page is they only hint at the beauty of the back with that 1/4 shot. They should have gotten a full-back shot to illustrate the depth and consistency of the quilt. Small potatoes, I know, but wood that nice needs to be showcased :D
Congrats again, Dave ...you have to be one proud papa :)
Edward
Now that you've got the guitar in-hand, I wonder if you can tell us about that new soundhole label that your guitar has. I've never seen it before. Did they give you a choice between the standard label and the personalized one you ended up with? I'd definitely go for a label like yours myself, but wonder if others who seem to cycle through guitars would be worried about that affecting resale value. Is Bob's signature printed or signed? Anything else noteworthy about the label, case candy, etc?
Just curious. Glad you're enjoying the guitar!
Just saw and commented on the Facebook page (thanks for linking that) ...seems that Dave's guitar is getting lots of love, and well deservedly so, IMHO!yeah, when I was playing it last eve, I couldn't help notice the quilt is actually even far nicer than the pictures show.. Its extremely "dimensional" and has almost 3d depth in person.. And yeah, not sure why they used even "smaller" versions of the shots.. (they still have it labeled as a GC incorrectly on a few of them too, lol!).. Small potatoes, as you said.. As of last eve, the album had 850 "likes" already in a day!
Only one gripe for me on that page is they only hint at the beauty of the back with that 1/4 shot. They should have gotten a full-back shot to illustrate the depth and consistency of the quilt. Small potatoes, I know, but wood that nice needs to be showcased :D
Congrats again, Dave ...you have to be one proud papa :)
Edward
The label is not typical for BTOs. But I asked for some custom text on the 2 builds I have ordered myself, and they happily accommodated it on Custom Shop labels.
Possibly an issue for anyone worried about resale value, which I was not.
They did it free, as well; I think it really adds to the customized personalization of a guitar, personally!
Yeah.. I think they should photograph and post ALL BTOs too!
Only one gripe for me on that page is they only hint at the beauty of the back with that 1/4 shot. They should have gotten a full-back shot to illustrate the depth and consistency of the quilt.
Only one gripe for me on that page is they only hint at the beauty of the back with that 1/4 shot. They should have gotten a full-back shot to illustrate the depth and consistency of the quilt.
Were those photos taken by Taylor?