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TaylorGirl

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I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« on: November 10, 2014, 10:08:42 AM »
Since falling in love with the Taylor koa guitars on a recent visit to the music store, I've been trying to decide if I needed to get a Taylor koa. I had a long discussion with my husband and he said "no, you don't NEED it". But, he said he wanted me to get one. He said I deserved it, bless his heart. He insisted on the K series. So, I decided on a K24ce and it will be at my house in 2 days. So, I've officially joined the unofficial Taylor "Koa Club". Thanks to the members who I PM'ed with questions and the members who answered questions via the threads.

Happy Birthday to me! (...actually, today IS my birthday  ::).)

Now, a teaser picture:

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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2014, 10:53:53 AM »
Happy Koa Birthday Susie!  That is a gorgeous koa guitar.  I play a lot of Hawaiian slack key guitar and also ukulele, so I am partial to koa instruments.  But that one looks stunning.
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*Gone but not forgotten:  a 2001 414ce, 410, 354-LTD twelve string, 314-N, 416-LTD baritone, T5 Classic, 615ce, 2006 GS-K, 1996 (first year) Baby

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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2014, 10:57:06 AM »
Happy Birthday Susie!

Beautiful koa on that guitar - can't wait to see the rest. Congrats!

Blessings...
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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2014, 11:26:09 AM »
Happy Birthday Susie, that's one great way to celebrate!  ;D

Welcome to the club, I know you'll enjoy it. Also the sapwood makes it really distinctive, I'm a big fan of uniqueness in my guitars in some way, might as well make it yours!

Will love to see more photos when you get it....
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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2014, 12:15:32 PM »
Many Happy Returns. Shame the new addition couldn't have made it for the big day, but I'm sure you'll make up for it when it arrives. Only two more "sleeps" to go.
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Edward

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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2014, 12:47:49 PM »
Big Happy Brithday to ya! (which may sound somewhat redundant after posting that pic, yikes!)
That's a dramatic hunk o' koa you have there ...wow!  Now go enjoy your birthday ...congrats!

Edward
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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2014, 02:05:12 PM »
Nothing like Koa for your birthday!  Congrats on both the guitar and another year!  Hope your day is a fun one.
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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2014, 02:24:11 PM »
Koa envy here.  A Taylor Koa 12-string is in my future...................
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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2014, 02:49:01 PM »
Beautiful!  A great way to celebrate your new job!
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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2014, 03:50:57 PM »
That guitar is literally a piece of art. You could buy a humidified glass case and just hang it in there as a museum piece!  Enjoy and happy, happy birthday!
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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2014, 05:04:56 PM »
Happy birthday Susie. Great way to celebrate.
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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2014, 05:27:55 PM »
Congrats Taylorgirl!! Your new guitar looks fantastic!! Hope to see more pics after it arrives! 8) 8)
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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2014, 06:04:05 PM »
Congrats Taylorgirl.  I wish you well with it and cant wait to see the pictures of the whole guitar.
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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2014, 07:17:00 PM »
HB, TaylorGirl.......always a good thing when a spouse feels we "deserve".....congrats, she is a beauty.....or maybe she's a he!
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Re: I Joined the Taylor "Koa Club"
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2014, 09:51:22 PM »
Happy birthday, Susie!  I guess we both got Taylor guitars on our birthdays this year...!
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DN: 360e, 510ce, 510e-FLTD, 810ce-LTD (Braz RW), PS10ce
GA: 414ce, 614ce-LTD, 714ce-FLTD, BR-V, BTO (Makore, 'Wild Grain' RW, Blkwood), GAce-FLTD, K24ce, PS14ce (Coco, Braz RW, "Milagro"), W14ce-LTD
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