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lwilliams

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NGD - 412ce-R Special Edition
« on: July 08, 2020, 06:47:07 PM »
NGD- well in two days that is.

I already have the 914c.   But I wanted a x12 for a long time.   I found a new  412ce-R Special Edition.   Solid head, sunburst, gold tuners, abalone rosette.

There is not a x12 version Taylor around anywhere for me to try.  So, all my other acoustics are things like: D41, J200, 000-28, etc.   Am I going to be disappointed in the bass response or projection of the 412?

I do have a return period for this one.  I have been playing for 55 years.  I know it's best to try before you buy - but I could not in this case.
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zeebow

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Re: NGD - 412ce-R Special Edition
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2020, 09:34:45 PM »
congrats! GC is my favorite body size too!
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Re: NGD - 412ce-R Special Edition
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2020, 09:40:07 PM »
lwilliams,

I have a '16 412e-R Grand Concert. Got it used in '17 for a good price, considering it was near mint. Not sunburst, but natural. Really like the short scale. I string it with Elixir PB HD Lights (.013 - .053). X-braced. While the bass doesn't sound like it came from a larger guitar like my 818e, it more than fits the guitars sound.

The HD gauge is on my 818e Grand Orchestra also. I find that the Light bass and Medium trebles of the HD gauge sound like they all came from the same guitar, if you get my meaning. My 412 opened up real well, and it has often been my first-grab guitar. I fingerpick everything with my nails, and I use the Elixir PB HD gauge on most of my six strings.

Did you get a V-Braced or is it an older model? Rosewood and Spruce is a personal favorite.

Don


Edit > Hey Zee, how ya doon'?
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* The Heard:
85 Gibson J 200  sitka/rosewood Jumbo
99 Taylor 355  sitka/sapele 12 string Jumbo
06 Alvarez AJ60S  englemann/mpl lam m Jumbo
14 Taylor 818e  sitka/rosewood Grand Orchestra
05 Taylor 512ce L10  all mahogany Grand Concert
09 Taylor  all walnut Jumbo
16 Taylor 412e-R SE  sitka/rosewood GC
16 Taylor 458e-R  sitka/rosewood 12 string GO
21 Epiphone J-200  sitka/maple Jumbo
22 Guild F-1512 s/rw 12 string Jumbo

* Tenor Ukuleles:
Kala KA STG
Kala KA APT5 CTG 5 string

donlyn

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Re: NGD - 412ce-R Special Edition
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2020, 09:45:15 PM »
I think the SE was a designation on the earlier models, as they were an experiment I guess. Maybe they revived it as a sign of lower manufacturing totals? Just guessin'

Don
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85 Gibson J 200  sitka/rosewood Jumbo
99 Taylor 355  sitka/sapele 12 string Jumbo
06 Alvarez AJ60S  englemann/mpl lam m Jumbo
14 Taylor 818e  sitka/rosewood Grand Orchestra
05 Taylor 512ce L10  all mahogany Grand Concert
09 Taylor  all walnut Jumbo
16 Taylor 412e-R SE  sitka/rosewood GC
16 Taylor 458e-R  sitka/rosewood 12 string GO
21 Epiphone J-200  sitka/maple Jumbo
22 Guild F-1512 s/rw 12 string Jumbo

* Tenor Ukuleles:
Kala KA STG
Kala KA APT5 CTG 5 string

lwilliams

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Re: NGD - 412ce-R Special Edition
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2020, 10:14:25 PM »
This is a 2020 V-class.
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2013 Martin D-41
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lwilliams

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Re: NGD - 412ce-R Special Edition
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2020, 10:20:36 PM »
For this one:

Special Features

Premium features include: abalone rosette, "Engraved Victorian" fretboard inlays with matching peghead inlay, Shaded Edge Burst (top), gold hardware, grained ivoroid binding and V-Class bracing. Taylor's V-Class bracing is a fundamental innovation in acoustic guitar design. It marks an important evolution beyond traditional X-bracing, introducing an entirely new platform for acoustic performance. It is essentially a "sonic engine" that optimizes the response of an acoustic guitar in three key ways: by boosting volume, sustain, and by largely resolving the intonation (in-tune-ness) issues that have long plagued acoustic guitars.
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2022 Gibson Les Paul Std
2021 Taylor 414ce-R Spcl Ed
2020 Martin 000-42
2015 Taylor 914c
2019 Martin 00-28
2017 Gibson SJ-200 Ltd. Ed.
2014 Martin OM-42
2013 Martin D-41
1954 Martin 00-18
1953 Martin 000-18
1950 Martin 000-28
1967 Gibson J-45
1995 Martin HD-28
1978 Yamaha FG-512
2018 Gibson 1959 Les Paul Historic
2019 Fender CS '64 Tele Custom NOS
2021 Fender 75th Ann Comm Strat
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donlyn

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Re: NGD - 412ce-R Special Edition
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2020, 11:31:30 PM »
Cool. Sounds like they went overboard a bit on it. Enjoy.

Let us know what you think of it after a bit of playing time.

Don
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* The Heard:
85 Gibson J 200  sitka/rosewood Jumbo
99 Taylor 355  sitka/sapele 12 string Jumbo
06 Alvarez AJ60S  englemann/mpl lam m Jumbo
14 Taylor 818e  sitka/rosewood Grand Orchestra
05 Taylor 512ce L10  all mahogany Grand Concert
09 Taylor  all walnut Jumbo
16 Taylor 412e-R SE  sitka/rosewood GC
16 Taylor 458e-R  sitka/rosewood 12 string GO
21 Epiphone J-200  sitka/maple Jumbo
22 Guild F-1512 s/rw 12 string Jumbo

* Tenor Ukuleles:
Kala KA STG
Kala KA APT5 CTG 5 string

lwilliams

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Re: NGD - 412ce-R Special Edition
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2020, 09:04:07 AM »
Well, the COVID delays with FedEx - now I have to wait until Monday!
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2014 Martin OM-42
2013 Martin D-41
1954 Martin 00-18
1953 Martin 000-18
1950 Martin 000-28
1967 Gibson J-45
1995 Martin HD-28
1978 Yamaha FG-512
2018 Gibson 1959 Les Paul Historic
2019 Fender CS '64 Tele Custom NOS
2021 Fender 75th Ann Comm Strat
2014 Fender 1954 Strat
2003 PRS Hollowbody I
1999 Fender Paisley Tele
1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom

Bo

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Re: NGD - 412ce-R Special Edition
« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2020, 12:54:46 AM »
That should be a great guitar.  It has some nice upgrades from the standard 412.  I'm looking forward to seeing some pics! It looks like you have a nice collection of other guitars to keep you entertained while waiting for that FedEx truck to show up.   
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