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IndyDave

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New Taylor, New to Forum
« on: July 25, 2012, 10:02:19 AM »
Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the forum, but I bought my first Taylor (a 710CE) back in 1997. Yesterday, I picked up the newest member of the family...it's an 816CE-LTD.

I saw and played one of these during a Taylor Factory tour back in April and thought it was a remarkable instrument. For many years, I'd been planning to indulge myself with a new Gibson Les Paul for my 50th birthday, but after playing that Taylor, I altered my wish list.

The guitar is beautifully made and it sounds amazing. I've heard others describe the Cocobolo sound as being "Piano Like."  I think this is about right. It's just a clear, powerful, deep tone. It's a keeper. I've attached a couple of pics.
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Re: New Taylor, New to Forum
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2012, 10:17:16 AM »
That's a very good looking instrument IndyDave. Enjoy!
(And with that Fender, you didn't really need a Les Paul anyway!)
And welcome here from me, another rookie, You will find that there are very nice people here and most very knowledgable.
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Re: New Taylor, New to Forum
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2012, 10:20:57 AM »
Welcome to the forum Dave.  Nice choice on the 816, it looks fantastic.
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Re: New Taylor, New to Forum
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2012, 11:30:39 AM »
Congrats on your new Taylor, sure is a beauty.  Welcome to the forum.
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Re: New Taylor, New to Forum
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2012, 12:21:28 PM »
 Hi IndyDave. Welcome aboard. Your new 816ce is beautiful. Enjoy.
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Re: New Taylor, New to Forum
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2012, 10:23:34 PM »
Welcome to the forum IndyDave! That Coco sure is a looker! 'Grats on your NGD!
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Re: New Taylor, New to Forum
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2012, 09:32:45 PM »
Welcome and congrats on the new guitar. Beautiful woods!
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Re: New Taylor, New to Forum
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2012, 09:20:11 PM »
Very Nice

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Re: New Taylor, New to Forum
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2012, 08:11:09 AM »
Welcome IndyDave-

Nice to hear that you've got an older Taylor along with your brand new one. I have guitars in the same approximate age range, and I enjoy them all. Have fun!
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Re: New Taylor, New to Forum
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2012, 05:30:23 PM »
Welcome IndyDave! You have some mighty fine Taylors!!!  ;)  ;D
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Re: New Taylor, New to Forum
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2012, 12:02:35 AM »
Love that back wood. Seems mirrored and yet totally distinct at the same time.
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