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Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Topic started by: lmacmil on December 08, 2012, 09:52:12 AM

Title: NGD - GA3
Post by: lmacmil on December 08, 2012, 09:52:12 AM
I have generally bought used instruments in the past with varying degrees of success.  Since I’m not getting any younger, I decided to treat myself to a brand new, all solid wood guitar with a warranty.  I have always enjoyed the Taylor 314ce sound but went with the GA3 because I don’t need a cutaway and have a couple of pickups available.  I will use the GA3 at open mics and playing at home.  Needless to say, I love how it sounds and the playability is great.  I am no longer envious of my 2 best guitar-playing friends, both of whom own Taylors.  Kudos to www.trinityguitars.com for excellent customer service and a great price.  My GAS is in remission.

(http://home.comcast.net/~lmacmil/TaylorGA3.jpg)
Title: Re: NGD - GA3
Post by: jjrpilot-admin on December 08, 2012, 10:51:46 AM
Congrats on the new Taylor!  ;D  Looks like a keeper!

I've only ever heard great things about the folks at Trinity.  :D
Title: Re: NGD - GA3
Post by: Edward on December 08, 2012, 11:12:33 AM
Congrats! 
It's always nice to be able to "arrive" at a guitar you've been wanting.  Enjoy!  :)

Edward
Title: Re: NGD - GA3
Post by: cigarfan on December 08, 2012, 02:25:11 PM
Congrats on the new guit! Looks real nice. The top almost looks like cedar ... it is Sitka, right?

The only Sapele guitar I have is a GSmini but it sure sounds wonderful. Enjoy!
Title: Re: NGD - GA3
Post by: mgap on December 08, 2012, 02:42:07 PM
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  My GAS is in remission.
Congratulations on the GA3 I am sure it will serve you well.  I will tell you that GAS remission is only temporary.
Title: Re: NGD - GA3
Post by: lmacmil on December 08, 2012, 02:52:34 PM
The top almost looks like cedar ... it is Sitka, right?

Yes, sitka.  I think the flash or the artificial light makes it look darker than it really is.  No sunshine here today for a natural light pic.
Title: Re: NGD - GA3
Post by: btz on December 08, 2012, 02:54:30 PM
Awesome:-)

My son has one and loves it.
Title: Re: NGD - GA3
Post by: Cindy on December 08, 2012, 05:27:00 PM
The top almost looks like cedar ... it is Sitka, right?

Yes, sitka.  I think the flash or the artificial light makes it look darker than it really is.  No sunshine here today for a natural light pic.

The top of my GA3 actually has this type of dark striping (which I love). Yours looks like a keeper! Congratulations and enjoy! :)
Title: Re: NGD - GA3
Post by: jrporter on December 10, 2012, 05:03:26 PM
Congrats on your new guitar. The GAs are really nice....
Title: Re: NGD - GA3
Post by: Strumming Fool on December 10, 2012, 07:15:10 PM
That's a nice looking guitar - no fuss, no muss! Congrats....
Title: Re: NGD - GA3
Post by: jjrpilot-admin on December 11, 2012, 05:55:02 PM
Still like your new GA3???  ;)
Title: Re: NGD - GA3
Post by: lmacmil on December 12, 2012, 03:17:23 PM
Still like your new GA3???  ;)

Yeah, I think I'll keep it!   :)
Title: Re: NGD - GA3 new picture added
Post by: lmacmil on December 13, 2012, 02:10:50 PM
We are having a rare sunny day so I decided to take some pictures with natural light.  The woods look nicer than in the flash picture I posted initially.
(http://home.comcast.net/~lmacmil/GA3.jpg)
Title: Re: NGD - GA3 new picture added
Post by: Cindy on December 13, 2012, 05:25:48 PM
We are having a rare sunny day so I decided to take some pictures with natural light.  The woods look nicer than in the flash picture I posted initially.

Ooooo yeah! A beauty for sure! ;) And just look at that silking on the top! ;D
Title: Re: NGD - GA3
Post by: DMZ on December 21, 2012, 08:31:56 AM
They are great tonal guitars. I had one that I played for years live with dual sourced pickups. I gifted it over to my nephew, an amazing musician. Mine had the darkest pumpkin spruce top Id seen and heavy cross silking which somehow all my guitars have not by intent, but they all have an open tone to them maybe coincidence. Loved my GA3. Enjoy yours!