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Title: Hello from Virginia!
Post by: taylorgtr on February 27, 2018, 08:03:14 AM
I'm surprised I got this handle (I've been using it for a long time elsewhere, but surprised nobody had it here).

Been playing for 40 years - eventually, I'll get good at it.

First guitar was a "Fame" Japanese OM knock-off with a hideous single-coil pickup and volume / 'tone' knobs drilled through the top. I've got pictures - it wasn't pretty.

2nd guitar - Ventura D-41 copy. Solid top, decent action, got me through several years of learning.

Next - Ovation Legend, which paved the way for my first Taylor - here's that list:


514ce
W-10
Baby-M
356ce

Other guitars:
Fender MIJ Telecaster Custom
Fender MIM Tele Baja
G&L ASAT Bluesboy semi-hollow
Fender Robert Cray Stratocaster
Gibson ES-335
Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins
Godin Multiac Nylon Ambience


I want to get a 'real' nylon string for acoustic performances - looking at the 812ce-N as well as other guitars. Saving up for the K14ce Builder's model. I may sell a couple to get that one.
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia!
Post by: TaylorGirl on February 27, 2018, 08:43:33 AM
Welcome, great user name!
You've come to the right place, if you are considering new Taylor's. We are good at helping people spend money.  ;)
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia!
Post by: mgap on February 27, 2018, 08:43:52 AM
Welcome to the forum Taylorgtr.  Re your handle: Ya, that is odd that it has not been taken, we do have a few names that start with Taylor, just not like yours.  Good for you. 
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia!
Post by: Strumming Fool on February 27, 2018, 12:30:51 PM
Welcome the forum!

Nice collection of guitars you've got there! Enjoy your stay....
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia!
Post by: taylorgtr on March 01, 2018, 07:37:12 PM
I guess I should post pics:

Here's (most of) the current line-up:

The Rick Turner nylon string has been sold (I'll post what it funded later down the page).
(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28378624_10215498782727158_6658631109162565632_n.jpg?oh=365626b2471f335eddf361998ff42208&oe=5B057F85)

Electrics - the ES-335 is on the bump list (don't play it as much, don't like it as much as I do the Fenders)

I just picked this up in January.....356ce 12 string
(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28379078_10215498782007140_2768717845226323968_n.jpg?oh=665354ff44ad427799784ee4c8291432&oe=5B46880C)

And this is what replaces the Rick Turner RN-6. Should be here early next week.
(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28467930_10215498781687132_4532398048810106880_n.jpg?oh=dc0623d3a78b6fad9dbb67f17964b896&oe=5B05D4D5)
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia!
Post by: mgap on March 01, 2018, 09:18:21 PM
Nice lineup Taylorgtr.  I see your no newby to Taylor, you have a few good ones.  I to have a 514ce, I have had it the longest of all my Taylors.  Also, your Blackguard is sweet.
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia!
Post by: TaylorGirl on March 02, 2018, 05:51:21 AM
Super nice collection of electrics and acoustics. Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia!
Post by: taylorgtr on March 02, 2018, 07:13:16 AM
Nice lineup Taylorgtr.  I see your no newby to Taylor, you have a few good ones.  I to have a 514ce, I have had it the longest of all my Taylors.  Also, your Blackguard is sweet.

The 514ce is my finger style workhorse. Every time I think about upgrading it, all I have to do is play at again and say,
"Nope, you get to stay. "