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Title: Hi from Mid Michigan
Post by: CBScout on March 06, 2019, 11:29:06 AM
I am primarily a vocalist.  I am a pretty much still a novice guitarist, and was interested in bettering my guitar skills. I had an inexpensive Alvarez, but a few years ago my soon-to-be-wife bought me a Taylor 414ce! Shortly afterwards, due to a series of unfortunate events, I was unable to practice much, and just recently picked up my Taylor again. However, the poly finish on the head stock and neck was peeling, even though I took really good care of it. So Taylor had me send back the neck and they refinished the neck and did a full maintenance on it as part of the warranty.  :)  I also had them switch out the old amplification system (ES1) with the new ES2 since they had redesigned it.

I found UTGF during this process and just now am getting around to logging in and looking forward to learning more about my Taylor and playing the guitar.  So glad a forum like this exists.

CB
Title: Re: Hi from Mid Michigan
Post by: Strumming Fool on March 06, 2019, 11:44:23 AM
Welcome CB!

I too am a vocalist who took up the guitar a long time ago in order to accompany myself and to begin to compose my own music. So glad that Taylor addressed your finish issues - they have a great reputation for true customer service.

You'll find a lot of useful info on this forum. We're here to help. Enjoy your 414ce and your stay with us!
Title: Re: Hi from Mid Michigan
Post by: TaylorGirl on March 06, 2019, 11:48:35 AM
Welcome, from Northern Lower Michigan!
Taylor Customer Service is second to none, glad they got you all taken care of. You should enjoy your time here on the forum....good info and great members.
Title: Re: Hi from Mid Michigan
Post by: CBScout on March 06, 2019, 02:29:05 PM
Quote from: Strumming Fool on March 06, 2019, 11:44:23 AM
Welcome CB!

I too am a vocalist who took up the guitar a long time ago in order to accompany myself and to begin to compose my own music. So glad that Taylor addressed your finish issues - they have a great reputation for true customer service.

You'll find a lot of useful info on this forum. We're here to help. Enjoy your 414ce and your stay with us!

Thanks! You know, I never thought I would really work beyond the voice musically, but I've been challenged to do so, so here we go...When I played that 414ce for the first time, the action and sound was a dream to me after the guitar that I owned.   :D  Since you've been doing this, any thoughts on an amp for acoustic and voice?
Title: Re: Hi from Mid Michigan
Post by: CBScout on March 06, 2019, 02:32:53 PM
Quote from: TaylorGirl on March 06, 2019, 11:48:35 AM
Welcome, from Northern Lower Michigan!
Taylor Customer Service is second to none, glad they got you all taken care of. You should enjoy your time here on the forum....good info and great members.
Sounds great! And I couldn't believe how great and easy to work with Taylor was.  They even called me to let me know the status, etc. Good to be here.
Title: Re: Hi from Mid Michigan
Post by: Strumming Fool on March 06, 2019, 03:26:52 PM
Quote from: CBScout on March 06, 2019, 02:29:05 PM
Quote from: Strumming Fool on March 06, 2019, 11:44:23 AM
Welcome CB!

I too am a vocalist who took up the guitar a long time ago in order to accompany myself and to begin to compose my own music. So glad that Taylor addressed your finish issues - they have a great reputation for true customer service.

You'll find a lot of useful info on this forum. We're here to help. Enjoy your 414ce and your stay with us!

Thanks! You know, I never thought I would really work beyond the voice musically, but I've been challenged to do so, so here we go...When I played that 414ce for the first time, the action and sound was a dream to me after the guitar that I owned.   :D  Since you've been doing this, any thoughts on an amp for acoustic and voice?

Unfortunately I don't. All the venues I perform in have their own PA systems, which besides working well with vocals also work well with the ES system.  I've heard that the Bose L systems work well with singer/guitarists - easy to transport as well. Play on!
Title: Re: Hi from Mid Michigan
Post by: CBScout on March 06, 2019, 03:57:05 PM
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Unfortunately I don't. All the venues I perform in have their own PA systems, which besides working well with vocals also work well with the ES system.  I've heard that the Bose L systems work well with singer/guitarists - easy to transport as well. Play on!
Ok, thanks!
Title: Re: Hi from Mid Michigan
Post by: StrummingMadMan on March 06, 2019, 10:37:44 PM
Welcome to the board from one Michigander to another
Title: Re: Hi from Mid Michigan
Post by: CBScout on March 07, 2019, 01:01:35 AM
Quote from: StrummingMadMan on March 06, 2019, 10:37:44 PM
Welcome to the board from one Michigander to another
Thanks!
Title: Re: Hi from Mid Michigan
Post by: jjrpilot-admin on March 07, 2019, 02:45:25 PM
Quote from: CBScout on March 07, 2019, 01:01:35 AM
Quote from: StrummingMadMan on March 06, 2019, 10:37:44 PM
Welcome to the board from one Michigander to another
Thanks!

Welcome! I'm originally from the Ann Arbor area (until 4-5 years old)....but have lived in KC, MO pretty much the rest of my life.  Go Blue!