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Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Topic started by: TaylorGirl on November 10, 2014, 10:08:42 AM

Title: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: TaylorGirl on November 10, 2014, 10:08:42 AM: Since falling in love with the Taylor koa guitars on a recent visit to the music store, I've been trying to decide if I needed to get a Taylor koa. I had a long discussion with my husband and he said "no, you don't NEED it". But, he said he wanted me to get one. He said I deserved it, bless his heart. He insisted on the K series. So, I decided on a K24ce and it will be at my house in 2 days. So, I've officially joined the unofficial Taylor "Koa Club". Thanks to the members who I PM'ed with questions and the members who answered questions via the threads.

Happy Birthday to me! (...actually, today IS my birthday ::).)

Now, a teaser picture:

(http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p677/free2rv4fun/Taylor%20K24ce/1108184099_lg3_zps741468a6.jpg)
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: Earl on November 10, 2014, 10:53:53 AM: Happy Koa Birthday Susie! That is a gorgeous koa guitar. I play a lot of Hawaiian slack key guitar and also ukulele, so I am partial to koa instruments. But that one looks stunning.
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: Strumming Fool on November 10, 2014, 10:57:06 AM: Happy Birthday Susie!

Beautiful koa on that guitar - can't wait to see the rest. Congrats!

Blessings...
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: Guitarsan on November 10, 2014, 11:26:09 AM: Happy Birthday Susie, that's one great way to celebrate! ;D

Welcome to the club, I know you'll enjoy it. Also the sapwood makes it really distinctive, I'm a big fan of uniqueness in my guitars in some way, might as well make it yours!

Will love to see more photos when you get it....
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: BobSol on November 10, 2014, 12:15:32 PM: Many Happy Returns. Shame the new addition couldn't have made it for the big day, but I'm sure you'll make up for it when it arrives. Only two more "sleeps" to go.
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: Edward on November 10, 2014, 12:47:49 PM: Big Happy Brithday to ya! (which may sound somewhat redundant after posting that pic, yikes!)
That's a dramatic hunk o' koa you have there ...wow! Now go enjoy your birthday ...congrats!

Edward
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: BigSkyTaylorPlayer on November 10, 2014, 02:05:12 PM: Nothing like Koa for your birthday! Congrats on both the guitar and another year! Hope your day is a fun one.
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: Jersey tuning on November 10, 2014, 02:24:11 PM: Koa envy here. A Taylor Koa 12-string is in my future...................
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: scusu on November 10, 2014, 02:49:01 PM: Beautiful! A great way to celebrate your new job!
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: guitarsrsoawesome on November 10, 2014, 03:50:57 PM: That guitar is literally a piece of art. You could buy a humidified glass case and just hang it in there as a museum piece! Enjoy and happy, happy birthday!
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: ronmcc4 on November 10, 2014, 05:04:56 PM: Happy birthday Susie. Great way to celebrate.
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: shorty on November 10, 2014, 05:27:55 PM: Congrats Taylorgirl!! Your new guitar looks fantastic!! Hope to see more pics after it arrives! 8) 8)
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: gdeleo on November 10, 2014, 06:04:05 PM: Congrats Taylorgirl. I wish you well with it and cant wait to see the pictures of the whole guitar.
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: krugjr on November 10, 2014, 07:17:00 PM: HB, TaylorGirl.......always a good thing when a spouse feels we "deserve".....congrats, she is a beauty.....or maybe she's a he!
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: timfitz63 on November 10, 2014, 09:51:22 PM: Happy birthday, Susie! I guess we both got Taylor guitars on our birthdays this year...!
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: michaelw on November 10, 2014, 10:32:07 PM: congratulations, susie :) 8)
btw, i happened to notice this link is no longer active ;)
Quote from: michaelw on October 30, 2014, 10:45:04 PM
WW adi CV AA koa ES2 k24ce
http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/products/1108184099.php?CategoryID=106&n=4 (http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/products/1108184099.php?CategoryID=106&n=4)
happy birthday, may the wait for the 'ko-ahhh' be short & i hope that
the guitar is everything the both of you would like it to be & more :D
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: Frettingflyer on November 10, 2014, 10:46:18 PM: Happy Birthday, what a great day. Enjoy, and be sure to share more pictures.
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: oatordeal on November 11, 2014, 02:04:32 AM: Happy birthday Susie! New moderator + new guitar day + birthday = AWESOME!

Truly, a wonderful instrument... congrats again! 8)
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: Redwood Tree on November 11, 2014, 11:36:34 AM: Wonderful! That K24ce is a Beauty...... Welcome to the Koa Club you got Adirondack CV bracing in your K ? Sweet! that top should move free like right now , You will love the crystelen crisp shimmer of koa . I've had Many Taylor Koa , no x14 at this time just the Kenny, and still loven it. Congrats cant wait to see more pics of yours.
Enjoy your day! and eat cake :-*
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: TaylorGirl on November 11, 2014, 11:48:13 AM: You nailed it Michael....number xxx099.
Yes, it has the Adi CV bracing.
Pretty excited!
Thanks for all the wonderful comments everyone.
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: TaylorGirl on November 11, 2014, 12:30:58 PM: Just got the tracking number (I got it late, b/c they had incorrectly typed my email address). Instead of being here tomorrow by 11:00, it's on the truck NOW for delivery. I'm getting it today! Overnight shipping, even though it was supposed to be 2nd Day. Cool. Holy cow!!
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: CodeBlueEMT on November 11, 2014, 12:54:00 PM: Nice. 8) I imagine the waiting is truly the hardest part at this juncture. ;) Have a great birthday/NGD.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: quake17 on November 11, 2014, 01:25:58 PM: Congratulations and belated Happy Birthday! Big fan of koa Taylors as well (K24 and K26).
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: Byrdsman on November 11, 2014, 01:49:50 PM: Happy belated Birthday! That's a crackerjack of a guitar! I'd love to have a lefty version.
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: shorty on November 11, 2014, 03:17:13 PM: BTW Taylorgirl... Happy belated Birthday!!! Sorry I got so caught up in that awesome guitar! 8)
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: TaylorGirl on November 11, 2014, 03:19:18 PM: Thanks everyone!
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: SBMike on November 11, 2014, 05:14:38 PM: Happy Birthday ! ! !

Just got done playing my first Taylor. A 2005 Fall Lmt, all Koa, 324-CE-E10.
The original owner played this a ton yet it has little fret wear.
BTW: I am guessing he was a good player because the cowboy chord first three frets - fret wear - is non existent.
For a Koa it is really opened up and I can play a pick with it and not worry about scratches. I also have a Sitka/Koa Goodall that I have to play differently.

Love the tone. It is a nice balance of warm and chimey. I have tried Taylors at shops and only 20% sound great. Now I know to get the ones that have warm bass and then have fun with the greatest design cutaway, at least for my liking. Talk about easy to play, the neck and cutaway, I now know why everyone loves Taylor. The Playability is HUGE. I can change chords smoothly up and down the neck. This guitar has so much tone I am getting away with martin nickel strings that are super easy to move (lower tension) at 25.5" scale. Martin Retro's.
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: Bernie on November 11, 2014, 05:17:26 PM: I'm a bit late, but a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you...
A Taylor guitar as a birthday present..? Not bad !!
At the Taylor Road Show I heard a lot of different guitars, and the Koa one turned out to be my favourite... Seems like a really fine wood...Congrats.
Bernie.
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: Captain Jim on November 11, 2014, 07:34:36 PM: It's been a few months since I've been on here. Something made me sign on today... I think it was the opportunity to wish you a belated happy birthday and congratulations on a glorious New Guitar Day! That koa looks gorgeous, and will, no doubt, sound as rich as it looks.

Enjoy!

Best wishes,
Jim
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: michaelw on November 11, 2014, 07:56:44 PM: Quote from: TaylorGirl on November 11, 2014, 12:30:58 PM
Just got the tracking number (I got it late, b/c they had incorrectly typed my email address). Instead of being here tomorrow by 11:00, it's on the truck NOW for delivery. I'm getting it today! Overnight shipping, even though it was supposed to be 2nd Day. Cool. Holy cow!!
steve's the man 8)
he, lance & the rest of the staff are top-notch, imho :)

i keep eyeing this one :o
http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/products/1111120105.php?CategoryID=82&n=7 (http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/products/1111120105.php?CategoryID=82&n=7)

hmm ... :-\

anyhoo, who says a birthday celebration can't last more than a day ...
or a week, or a month, or each & every time that k24ce comes out of its case ;)
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! !
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: guitarsrsoawesome on November 12, 2014, 08:55:27 AM: Michael, I would love to see that Adi topped 514 in person! I also like the dot inlays and abalone (reminds me of the acoustic series appointments).
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: TaylorGirl on November 12, 2014, 08:57:52 AM: Thanks again everyone, a NGD post will be coming with my review and pics, as soon as I can pry my hands off it and stop staring at its beauty.

Jim, hope you are back to stay. We miss you around here.

Michael, you're right, Steve's the man (actually Wildwood Guitars is altogether a great place to deal with).
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: Guitarsan on November 12, 2014, 12:31:12 PM: Quote from: TaylorGirl on November 12, 2014, 08:57:52 AM
Thanks again everyone, a NGD post will be coming with my review and pics, as soon as I can pry my hands off it and stop staring at its beauty.

Jim, hope you are back to stay. We miss you around here.

Michael, you're right, Steve's the man (actually Wildwood Guitars is altogether a great place to deal with).

Haha - looks better in person, doesn't it? Take your bonding time with it - looking forward to hearing and seeing all about that beaut!
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: raa2173 on November 14, 2014, 06:05:45 PM: Belated Happy Birthday! Congrats on an awesome K24! Pics please... ;D
Title: Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
Post by: Dulcilo on November 14, 2014, 07:02:05 PM: Oh Happy Day! Eager to see some more pics when you get the chance to post them. But you will probably be too busy playing!