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Title: NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
Post by: kcnbys on January 02, 2017, 10:18:15 AM

A few weeks ago, I got the deal of a lifetime on this brand new 2015 Taylor 320e from Shoreline Music. A jaw-dropping price coupled with a stash of reward points, and I got this fantastic instrument for a song. I love, love, love the voice of this sapele/hog guitar! I briefly had a Martin 000-15m in 2015, and have not been able to get that sweet, mellow tone of a hog top out of my mind. I actually prefer a dread, and the more "finished" Taylor aesthetic, so when the deal presented itself, I went for it. I may be alone, but the one thing I do not like about the 300 series is the black pickguards, so soon after the purchase I contacted Taylor at Holter Pickguards and had him make me a beautiful, beveled edge tortoise guard, which I greatly prefer (Taylor is an awesome guy to work with, and does beautiful work - I highly recommend him). Between the amazing craftsmanship of Taylor Guitars, and the top notch service of Shoreline Music and Holter Pickguards, I am one VERY satisfied customer.

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Title: Re: NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
Post by: jjrpilot-admin on January 02, 2017, 10:36:15 AM

Wow looks great!  Congrats on the new guitar!  I bet it sounds great!  I think you're one of the first for the 2017 NGDs thread  ;D

Title: Re: NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
Post by: zeebow on January 02, 2017, 02:23:34 PM

that's awesome! looks great. i like shoreline youtube videos :)

Title: Re: NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
Post by: TaylorGirl on January 02, 2017, 03:14:34 PM

Looks super! Have fun!

Title: Re: NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
Post by: Strumming Fool on January 02, 2017, 09:19:47 PM

An instant classic - congrats!

Title: Re: NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
Post by: simonpyman on January 04, 2017, 07:27:30 PM

congrats! I have a 324.... I may have to get the same pick guard as well. Did  you replace it your self or did you have someone do it for you?

Title: Re: NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
Post by: kcnbys on January 04, 2017, 10:33:41 PM

Quote from: simonpyman on January 04, 2017, 07:27:30 PM

congrats! I have a 324.... I may have to get the same pick guard as well. Did  you replace it your self or did you have someone do it for you?

I replaced it myself.  A hair dryer, some Naphtha, and some masking tape - voila!!