Will the Taylor GO make the GS obsolete?

[TaylorFan]

Well, I have been told Taylor will not build 12 string GOs.  I believe is has something to do with the bracing.  So, unless they change the bracing or get convinced the current bracing can withstand the tension of 12 strings, the GS will continue to live in a 12 incarnation, at least.

[cigarfan]

Well, I guess that pretty much answers the original question.

Will the Taylor GO make the GS obsolete?   NOPE. The GS will live on as the ultimate Taylor 12-string.

[mgap]

Well, I guess that pretty much answers the original question.

Will the Taylor GO make the GS obsolete?   NOPE. The GS will live on as the ultimate Taylor 12-string.

I think the 6 string will continue to be popular as well.  I feel the jump from the GA size to the GO is to much not to have a GS in the mix.  Time will tell all, so if the GS stops selling it will go away.

[paytojt]

Well, I guess that pretty much answers the original question.

Will the Taylor GO make the GS obsolete?   NOPE. The GS will live on as the ultimate Taylor 12-string.

I think the 6 string will continue to be popular as well.  I feel the jump from the GA size to the GO is to much not to have a GS in the mix.  Time will tell all, so if the GS stops selling it will go away.

True. I love my GS. I just am worried the GO will be better! All the stores in my area don't have any yet (Louisville KY), so time will tell. Regardless, looks like I won't be getting a first edition, but as long as the rest are made the same, I can live with that.

[Joseph]

Since I haven't played a GO, but have heard one played online,.. I don't have an educated guess.  I am sure it is an awesome sounding guitar.. and playability good too.. since we know that Taylor's playability is legendary. The GS with cedar/rosewood brought me back to Taylor, after looking for a new (to me) 6 string. My ears strongly lean to guitars with a strong bottom end (lol.. don't know if that has anything to do with my last name being Martin!). The GS with cedar/rosewood owns that sound. It saved me a bunch of money over buying a Martin HJ28 (used). In addition, my Guild F512 dwells in that realm too... so never found the reason to trade it for a Taylor 12 string. I kept away from Taylor guitars for years, because of their "balanced" sound. I don't like balanced sound, even though fingerstyle guitar is my love! I want to hear a powerful bass end as well as a sparkling high end (listen to Breedlove Ed Gerhard signature guitar  http://youtu.be/_FlYSArm-T4). So.. for me.. if the GO is balanced.. I will stay with the GS and it's own sound. As for the rest of the guitar buying world... GO for it...keep Taylor in business. It is a great company, building great guitars!

[wooglins]

After having pondered swapping my GS for a GO, and having gotten some advice from quite a few people, one common thing I picked up on was the size.

The GO is built for a larger guitar player whether intentional or not.  It is deeper than a Dread, and longer as well, but shaped like a GA or a GS.  Taylor is creating a trend I like, all of their guitars are the "Taylor" shape except their Dread (and it has some curve cues).  The GC, GA, GS, and now GO are all the shape of a GA in differing sizes.  Really cool concept when you thing about it. 

With all that being said the GO will simply be to big for many players to handle for long periods of time.  Its a lot of depth to drape your arm over (the perfect guitar for a bezel on a BTO). 

I do not think it will displace the GS, but will pull buyers from other brands looking for a Jumbo sized guitar, or an alternative to a Dread.

[cedarkoa599]

Well, I have been told Taylor will not build 12 string GOs.  I believe is has something to do with the bracing.  So, unless they change the bracing or get convinced the current bracing can withstand the tension of 12 strings, the GS will continue to live in a 12 incarnation, at least.

My spouse will be glad to hear that! I was thinking of getting one when released and well that won't happen !

[Captain Jim]

I love the responses so far. I am a big dude, so I don't see myself being uncomfortable. Ideally I see myself only (maybe) needing a small body for fingerstyle and a large body for strumming/picking. Wife would rather it just be one, but obviously I want to try to get the best tools for the job, and I'm beginning to think the GO would eclipse the GS for my intended purposes (big strummer/picker). If the GO can be very responsive to flesh-only fingerstyle (I hate the idea of long fingernails or fake extensions), yet get a great strumming and flatpicking sound, then my wife would get her wish of only one guitar. She's a penny-pincher!

Wives they just don't get it. My wife always asks me "how many of those things do you need"  or " how many of those can you play at one time"  it is at that point that the conversation turns to shoes 

I liked that!  Well played!

I would like to go on record, stating that I have never picked out a guitar "to go with my outfit." 

Back on topic: there will always be the next "new thing."  It will be shiny and pretty.  There will be lots of talk about the "new thing."  The manufacturer will promote it, reviewers will rave.  Your ears, fingers, and heart will tell you if the new thing merits a place with you... an especially tough decision if one has to go to make way for a new one.

Best wishes,
Jim