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Taylor 12fret
« on: March 24, 2012, 01:00:58 PM »
Can anyone please give me some feedback on the newer Taylor 12 fret cutaway? It is the shorter scale. I have an opportunity to trade my 2006 614ce for a mint 6month old 12 fret. I have not been a huge fan of the maple back but I love everything else about the 614ce. I am looking for some opinions on the 12 fret.

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Re: Taylor 12fret
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2012, 01:24:30 PM »
I have 2010 814 Fall Limited 12th fret.  It has the slot head with vintage tuners, short scale neck (24 7/8").  Let me tell you it is a beautiful sounding guitar.  With the 12th fret effect it offers a fantastic sound.  Most people I know love the short scale neck. Here is a picture of the 814, it is the one laying on its side with the slot head. As of 3/24/12 it is for sale, :'( here is the sale link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Taylor-814-2010-Fall-Limited-12th-Fret-Slot-head-Short-Scale-Grand-Auditorium-/280850531236?pt=Guitar&hash=item4163ff03a4

From Taylor:  These models celebrate the enduring appeal of the rosewood/spruce pairing that has long anchored the Taylor line, yet also branch out into fresh territory. Making a special return is the crisp white binding that Bob Taylor favored for years on his rosewood guitars. A new fretboard inlay design bridges the past and present, incorporating Larry Breedlove’s "Victorian" scheme and reflecting back to the era of detailed banjo inlays. This time around, though, we’ve embraced a modern Italian acrylic inlay material, allowing us to cut it on a laser and add precision-engraved detail. From that common aesthetic foundation, each of the four body shapes was tweaked to articulate its own unique identity.

  The 814ce-LTD officially introduces a 12-fret Grand Auditorium with a slot-head and short-scale design. Like our Grand Concert 12-Fret, the shorter scale and relocation of the bridge change the top movement, adding liveliness to the sound in the form of warmer, fuller and arguably louder tone. Sonically, it's reminiscent of an older guitar.
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Re: Taylor 12fret
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2012, 02:53:39 PM »
Dang!1 I thought you wanted to sell it.  I'm a huge short scale fan.
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Re: Taylor 12fret
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2012, 04:02:59 PM »
I don't have one... yet. I really, really want one.

In terms of both tone and aesthetics, I think it's a perfect blend of warm vintage goodness and traditional Taylor.

Hoping to get one this year, most likely a non-cutaway BTO model.
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Re: Taylor 12fret
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2012, 05:54:05 PM »
Oh, 12-fret ... nothing compares to you!
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Re: Taylor 12fret
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2012, 06:13:40 PM »
The 12 fret warms and deepens the tone.  Huge thumbs up from me.  And the cutaway on a 12-fret is a plus, IMHO.

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Re: Taylor 12fret
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2012, 09:03:42 PM »
I really like a 12-fret and my GA-LTD is short scale as well. In short, (pun intended) it is a finger stylist's dream.

I have yet to play a GC 12-fret but surely would like to. Who knows ... maybe that will be next! (hey michaelw, yea it's me GASin' again; will it ever end?)
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Re: Taylor 12fret
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2012, 10:34:15 AM »
Love it.  Love IT.  LOVE IT!!!  A blast to play, easy on the left hand with the shorter scale.  Rich, warm tone to spare.  I really enjoy mine...
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Re: Taylor 12fret
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2012, 11:46:45 AM »
The 12 fret warms and deepens the tone.  Huge thumbs up from me.  And the cutaway on a 12-fret is a plus, IMHO. Edward

Ditto, that's my take as well. Mine came perfectly set up and it's size is very comfortable to play.

But on the other hand, that Taylor crispness, for lack of a better term, is dialed back quite a bit compared to a similar sized 312 model.

Anybody know what brand strings I could try to brighten up the tone?
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Re: Taylor 12fret
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2012, 03:14:21 PM »
What are you using now?  If you are using Phosphor Bronze you may find a switch to 80/20s may brighten it up some.
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Re: Taylor 12fret
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2012, 08:39:40 PM »
What are you using now?  If you are using Phosphor Bronze you may find a switch to 80/20s may brighten it up some.

Thanks for the suggestion, I have Elixar Nanoweb 80/20s on there now. Someone suggested Dean Markley AlchemyGolds, anyone try 'em?
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