Any Taylor Twelve Strings In The House?

[Tammany Tiger]

Yup ... But in full disclosure, that's actually my web page and my quote discussing my Seagull Artist Mosaic  (small world, the internet)  ... but your subsequent conclusion concerning the feasibility of trying to remove and re-set an epoxied neck is exactly what I've been told numerous times by both Godin and luthiers.  It just won't work and is not worth the trouble.

Sorry for the thread jack ... it was never supposed to wander off into a technical discussion of Seagulls here on the Taylor Forum, LOL.

No need to apologize. This is great stuff and frankly it provides an interesting reason to consider buying a new Seagull. I worry about necks on twelves for all of the obvious reasons and the lifetime warranty provides a lot of peace of mind.

I think that the S-12 is a great value with tone about equal to the entry level Taylor twelves. I can't see spending almost three times as much just to have a Taylor and the neck adjustment advantage that I won't need as long as Godin has my back.  The question I need to ask myself is whether I will use a twelve string enough to justify spending the extra $700-$1,000 (above the 356, for instance) and getting a really good Taylor. I'm inclined to believe that the upgrade is worth it if I am committed to playing a 12 string, so in a convoluted way, the choice is really a Seagull or holding out for a 754/756.

If I am sure that I will really use a twelve string then is makes sense to spring for the nicer Taylor. If the guitar will only get occasional use, then there is no need for anything more than the Godin, if any of that makes sense.

Great to hear that I nabbed a reliable post from another forum!

[DennisG]

Yup ... But in full disclosure, that's actually my web page and my quote discussing my Seagull Artist Mosaic  (small world, the internet)  ... but your subsequent conclusion concerning the feasibility of trying to remove and re-set an epoxied neck is exactly what I've been told numerous times by both Godin and luthiers.  It just won't work and is not worth the trouble.

Sorry for the thread jack ... it was never supposed to wander off into a technical discussion of Seagulls here on the Taylor Forum, LOL.

No need to apologize. This is great stuff and frankly it provides an interesting reason to consider buying a new Seagull. I worry about necks on twelves for all of the obvious reasons and the lifetime warranty provides a lot of peace of mind.

I think that the S-12 is a great value with tone about equal to the entry level Taylor twelves. I can't see spending almost three times as much just to have a Taylor and the neck adjustment advantage that I won't need as long as Godin has my back.  The question I need to ask myself is whether I will use a twelve string enough to justify spending the extra $700-$1,000 (above the 356, for instance) and getting a really good Taylor. I'm inclined to believe that the upgrade is worth it if I am committed to playing a 12 string, so in a convoluted way, the choice is really a Seagull or holding out for a 754/756.

If I am sure that I will really use a twelve string then is makes sense to spring for the nicer Taylor. If the guitar will only get occasional use, then there is no need for anything more than the Godin, if any of that makes sense.

Great to hear that I nabbed a reliable post from another forum!

A lot of Taylor dealers will rent guitars.  You might consider renting for a couple of months to see how much you'll use it.  It's a low-risk, low-investment way to dip your toes in the water.

[ctkarslake]

My '93 555 is going strong and it's had a lot of use.  No need for a neck reset yet, thankfully since the pre-NT neck is a bit trickier than the NT neck.  Besides a little bellying beyond the bridge she's in great shape structurally, her action is great and the sound?  Louder and more sustain than any of my other Taylors, just gorgeous sounding!

The LKSM model is braced differently than the typical Taylor 12er.  The bracing is lighter/less strong than stock so the guitar is meant to be tuned down one stop to a "D" I believe.  Don't rely on my memory though, google the model...

[jjracer]

I have a Taylor 355ce.    Great sound and easy to play.

[flaggerphil]

I have a GA3-12...one of the easiest playing 12 strings I've ever played.

[mgap]

I have never had a Taylor 12 string, but I have had 2 Takamine 12 string for about 6 months.  They both sounded great, both were almost 30 years old(ya they had opened up by then), and both got about 5 hours worth of use out of them.  I have seen them on sale on ebay recently, so I got you a link just for giggles.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takamine-F-400-12-string-acoustic-guitar-w-HSC-/130709168626?pt=Guitar&hash=item1e6edfa1f2

[BigSkyTaylorPlayer]

I have a GA3-12...one of the easiest playing 12 strings I've ever played.

Good to hear, I recently played some 12 strings, the 356, 656, and the GA3-12.  I liked the 356 and then the Taylor guy gave me the GA3-12 and said it was the best one on the wall.  I did really like it but was wondering about the GA as opposed to the GS body style.

I really wanted to like the 656 - and I loved the look of the maple but the sound was a bit........well, I liked the others better.

[Judson H]

+1 on the GA3-12 ... just got mine.  The GA body is very cozy and comfortable to play.  I like it a lot.  If you're looking for the really big sound of a classic Guild 12-string, you may be disappointed, but that's a subjective matter.  I was unable to find a 12-string that was as easy to play as the GA3-12 after an extended search.

I have a GA3-12...one of the easiest playing 12 strings I've ever played.

Good to hear, I recently played some 12 strings, the 356, 656, and the GA3-12.  I liked the 356 and then the Taylor guy gave me the GA3-12 and said it was the best one on the wall.  I did really like it but was wondering about the GA as opposed to the GS body style.

I really wanted to like the 656 - and I loved the look of the maple but the sound was a bit........well, I liked the others better.

[HondaMC1]

I have a 654ce in "Red Maple"  which is easy to play and has great tone plugged in or not.
A buddy of mine had the same model in "Blue Maple" and would let me play it. I tried to buy if from him but
he said it was favorite to play and didn't want to part with it. I found the "Red Maple" at Dave's Guitars in WI.

I bought the T-5 12 because of the appearance and the way my T-5 plays. Black with Amber Maple and a custom inlay.
I have not spent as much time on this one. I hope to spend time with it "in retirement".

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[BigSkyTaylorPlayer]

Went to GC today and played a GA3-12 (I'm leaving off the rant about no help from the salespeople and the loud heavy metal music playing.....). 

You guys that own one are right on, it played beautifully, I liked the neck and the tone and the body size.

The one I played had one of the G string's busted but it was actually in tune so I just played it for awhile and it sounded so nice.  So now I am thinking about getting one.......

[Judson H]

Here's my new GA3-12 that I got a short while back after ordering from El Cajon ... it was worth the wait!

[Tammany Tiger]

Here's my new GA3-12 that I got a short while back after ordering from El Cajon ... it was worth the wait

Beautiful guitar!

I played an NOS GA4-12 on Saturday that was just wonderful.

[BigSkyTaylorPlayer]

Wow, she's a beauty Blackville!!  Congrats!!

I am leaning heavily toward the GA3-12 rather than a BTO.  I think I would like to have a cutaway but they don't seem to be made that way - must be a reason.

[CodeBlueEMT]

 I haven't played any Taylor 12's. My Carvin C980-12 is the most comfortable 12 string I've owned and played to date. It's a great sounding guitar and I'd like to see how she sounds next to a Taylor. Then again, maybe not.

 I'm pleasantly surprised by the number of 12 string players representing this forum. 

[Judson H]

Yep .. no cutaways in the Grand Auditorium size 12-strings. Just the two models GA3 and GA4 ... everything else, cutaway or non-cutaway is the larger Grand Symphony size.

Wow, she's a beauty Blackville!!  Congrats!!

I am leaning heavily toward the GA3-12 rather than a BTO.  I think I would like to have a cutaway but they don't seem to be made that way - must be a reason.