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[peytone]

Hello to all of you out there in Taylor land.

I'm new to this forum and am currently learning about and preparing to purchase a Taylor. Even though I've been playing for 40+ years, I've never owned a Taylor guitar (though I used to play someone else's a lot ).  I am considering one of the BTO 12 frets or possibly a Style 2 R Taylor.  It seems to me that Taylors keep evolving and I'm wondering what anyone thinks about the wisdom/stupidity of buying as late as possible into the evolutionary chain.   Another thing I'm curious about is consistency of sound, given that a lot of buying is done over the internet; how much can you rely on the design, model and wood to meet expectations?

I am selling a Bourgeois SJ to finance the Taylor.  Bourgeois have a reputation of being reliable in terms of the sound they produce.  The one I have is outstanding, as well, but not what I need right now, hence my desire to sell or trade for something else.

Anyway, good to be here and look forward to getting to know you.

Peyton Fatherree
Napa, CA

[CodeBlueEMT]

 Hi Peyton. Welcome to the UTGF. This is a great site with some awesome members and plenty of guitar knowledge. Enjoy. 

[Captain Jim]

Welcome aboard.  My situation isn't too far off from yours... have played for 48 years, never bought a guitar I hadn't played first... until this past year.  I bought two Taylor's sight unseen, and couldn't be more delighted... one by phone (Guitar Rodeo) and one on the Internet.  I had played others of the same model, and they were very consistent. 

For full disclosure, I worried plenty between purchase and delivery.  Both arrived on schedule and in perfect shape.

Good luck with the search.

Best wishes,
Captain Jim

[StratsRock]

Welcome to the best forum on the net! We're glad you're here and look forward to your participation.

[imorroy]

Welcome! Although I don't post a whole lot, this forum offers a wealth of information and support!

[mgap]

Hi Peyton,  welcome aboard.  I think you'll find consistency is good with Taylor for high construction quality, I also think that all guitars including Taylors need to be played to make sure it is the sound you want.  I tried out a few 814ce before I found "the one", had a good time doing it too.

[peytone]

Thanks for all the greetings!
Upon further consideration, I'm thinkin that playin is becoming increasingly tactile and my hands aren't feelin as good as they used to either! I don't
even get to sit in front of the darn thing to hear it when I play. This is to say to myself that the super critical, obsessive detailed examination I sometimes find myself in is a waste of time.  Actually, I love to play and feel blessed to have any guitar to play let alone such instruments as I have.  Best Wishes to you all and thanks again for the welcome.  This is by far the most I've ever said on any forum to date!  Peyton







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