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Bo

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Now the wait...
« on: July 19, 2020, 04:42:07 PM »
I've been thinking about a new Grand Concert for a while and finally decided on a 912ce V-Class. After looking at pictures of every one I could find for sale across the country, I zeroed in on one at a well known shop in Colorado. I talked to them on the phone Friday and after viewing their hi-res photo's, I made the purchase. They offered me a great deal. I would have liked playing one first but there were none to be found in local shops. I do have a custom GC and another 900 series Taylor, so I have a fair idea what I'm getting. The shop is currently closed due to the virus. They are still making online sales but their people are mostly working from home, so it will take a few days to get it set up and shipped. And then a few more days to get to me here in Oregon. I'm hoping for a NGD late next week, or early the next.

Strumming Fool

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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2020, 04:52:10 PM »
Wow, that is exciting! I have been admirer of the 912 since the 90s. You're gonna love what V class bracing does to rosewood. Congrats in advance!
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1997 Cujo14 - old growth cedar/black walnut
2014 K24e - master grade koa
2018 Custom GA - bear claw sitka spruce/mahogany
2019 614 - torrified sitka spruce/flamed maple
2020 714 - lutz spruce/rosewood

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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2020, 08:16:28 PM »
Congratulations Bo! The 900 series are beautiful. Looking forward to some pics ;)
2014 Taylor 614ce Florentine/Blackcherryburst
2013 Benedetto Bambino Deluxe
2012Taylor BTO GS Macassar/Redwood
2012 Martin GPCPA4
2011 Taylor Fall Ltd GS Cocobolo
2011 Taylor Fall Ltd GC 12 Fret Koa
2009 Taylor 814ce TSB
2008 Taylor 654ce
2008 Taylor Fall Ltd GA Koa
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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2020, 10:37:05 PM »
I absolutely love mine! I have the 912ce BE, WHB. After a set up and new strings, sound wise, it took a couple weeks of adjusting to the environment. Be patient! Mine is coming to life it seems daily! I was told these wake up in a few months and already mine is the only guitar I reach for now. Hope it comes soon! 8)

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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2020, 05:27:02 AM »
I love the 900 series too. I bet it will be all you hope for. Looking forward to your report on it.
Susie
Taylors: 914 ● K24ce ● 414 ● GSMeK+ ● BT-K
Ponos: ABD-6C Master Series (Cedar/Acacia) ● MGBD-6 Deluxe (Mango)

Have been finger-pickin' guitar since 1973!

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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2020, 01:01:59 AM »
Wow, that is exciting! I have been admirer of the 912 since the 90s. You're gonna love what V class bracing does to rosewood. Congrats in advance!

Thanks, Strumming Fool.  I'm looking forward its arrival.

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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2020, 01:07:12 AM »
Congratulations Bo! The 900 series are beautiful. Looking forward to some pics ;)

Thanks Shorty.  I'll definitely post some pics

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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2020, 01:12:32 AM »
I absolutely love mine! I have the 912ce BE, WHB. After a set up and new strings, sound wise, it took a couple weeks of adjusting to the environment. Be patient! Mine is coming to life it seems daily! I was told these wake up in a few months and already mine is the only guitar I reach for now. Hope it comes soon! 8)

Glad to hear you like yours, Steelhead.  The 900 series BE's are gorgeous in pictures.  I haven't had a chance to play, or even see one in person yet.  But hopefully I'll get to check one out one of these days

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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2020, 01:25:37 AM »
I love the 900 series too. I bet it will be all you hope for. Looking forward to your report on it.

Thanks TaylorGirl.  I'll let you know my impressions when it arrives.  I actually boosted the delivery date forward today.  The weather is so hot right now that I decided to have it shipped second day air, rather than ride halfway across the country in a FedEx truck.  It is now scheduled to arrive on Wednesday.

I once had a new guitar (non-Taylor) delivered in hot weather and it arrived with the pick guard lifting up from adhesive softened by the heat. 

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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2020, 06:37:18 AM »
I love the 900 series too. I bet it will be all you hope for. Looking forward to your report on it.

Thanks TaylorGirl.  I'll let you know my impressions when it arrives.  I actually boosted the delivery date forward today.  The weather is so hot right now that I decided to have it shipped second day air, rather than ride halfway across the country in a FedEx truck.  It is now scheduled to arrive on Wednesday.

I once had a new guitar (non-Taylor) delivered in hot weather and it arrived with the pick guard lifting up from adhesive softened by the heat.
Probably a very good idea. Plus, you get it earlier!  :D
Susie
Taylors: 914 ● K24ce ● 414 ● GSMeK+ ● BT-K
Ponos: ABD-6C Master Series (Cedar/Acacia) ● MGBD-6 Deluxe (Mango)

Have been finger-pickin' guitar since 1973!

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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2020, 11:46:06 AM »
that’s super exciting!! a 912 is on my wish list too!
1995 912C - englemann/eir
2009 xxxv-p - sitka/madagascar
2010 414ce - sitka/ovangkol (made on my wedding day!)
2011 914ce - cedar/eir
2014 martin 000-28 custom - adi/cocobolo
2017 BTO GC 12 fret - lutz/cocobolo
2019 BTO GC 12 fret - cedar/cocobolo
2019 sheeran w03 - cedar/santos rosewood
2019 lowden s35 12 fret - driftwood cedar/cocobolo
2020 lowden s35 12 fret alpine spruce/madagascar
2023 lowden wee wl-35 12 fret - driftwood cedar/madagascar
2023 martin 00-28 modern deluxe - sitka/eir

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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2020, 11:33:50 PM »
I love the 900 series too. I bet it will be all you hope for. Looking forward to your report on it.

Thanks TaylorGirl.  I'll let you know my impressions when it arrives.  I actually boosted the delivery date forward today.  The weather is so hot right now that I decided to have it shipped second day air, rather than ride halfway across the country in a FedEx truck.  It is now scheduled to arrive on Wednesday.

I once had a new guitar (non-Taylor) delivered in hot weather and it arrived with the pick guard lifting up from adhesive softened by the heat.
Probably a very good idea. Plus, you get it earlier!  :D

Yes, getting it earlier is a definite plus!  :)

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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2020, 11:39:59 PM »
that’s super exciting!! a 912 is on my wish list too!

Thanks Zee.  It looks like you have a very nice collection of guitars.  But there's always room for one more...
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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2020, 07:04:41 PM »
Congrats on the guitar. Love the GC’s. Looking forward to pics!
Dave
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2004 314ce,
2014 custom GC Coco/Euro spruce
2015 Wildwood 812ce 12 fret
2016 522ce 12 fret
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Re: Now the wait...
« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2020, 12:44:41 AM »
Congrats on the guitar. Love the GC’s. Looking forward to pics!
Thanks, I'll get some pics up soon