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capndar

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Greetings from Margaritaville, NC
« on: April 26, 2013, 09:53:53 AM »
Hello

I am a long time player but new Taylor owner (2008 T5).  I play professionally (70's acoustic rock and trop rock) but the arthritis and tendonitis in the left hand was starting to get to me.

I wanted an acoustic guitar that was easier on the hand to play.  The T5 seems to fill the bill, although I am still struggling to get a more acoustis sound from it....and welcome your suggestions

Capn Dar
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TaylorGirl

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Re: Greetings from Margaritaville, NC
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2013, 02:22:06 PM »
Welcome, glad you are here. I'm sure you'll get the info you are looking for. A lot of great and knowledgeable folks here.
Susie
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Re: Greetings from Margaritaville, NC
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2013, 04:38:53 PM »
Welcome to the forum!
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Re: Greetings from Margaritaville, NC
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2013, 05:35:07 PM »
Welcome to the forum.  Sorry to hear about the ailments. Enjoy and get involved.
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Re: Greetings from Margaritaville, NC
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2013, 06:27:05 PM »
Welcome aboard, Captain Dar.  Another captain here, also with a T-5.  I really like the acoustic sound I get with the T-5 into a Fishman Loudbox Mini.  I run an XLR line out to a Bose PA.  If you want to experiment a bit, get an A/B/Y box, run one line into an acoustic amp (or direct into a PA), the other into an electric amp - it really gives you a LOT of options.

Best wishes,
Captain Jim
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capndar

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Re: Greetings from Margaritaville, NC
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2013, 09:06:20 PM »
Thanks folks....I was excited to see the quality of advice and comment on this board prior to joining....I hope the T5 ( and some modifications to my playing) will allow me to play for years to come!
Capndar

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Takemine 330 (1986?)
Martin LMXE
Tahini Uke
Assorted others

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Re: Greetings from Margaritaville, NC
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2013, 02:15:19 AM »
 Hi Capn Dar. Welcome to the UTGF. I'm betting you live somewhere Down East around the water and listen to Jimmy Buffett on occasion.  8) Enjoy the site.
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theguitarguru

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Re: Greetings from Margaritaville, NC
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2013, 02:42:17 AM »
Welcome to the forum!!
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