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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2014, 07:55:55 AM »
Quite simply stunning. Seems a shame to put strings on it and spoil the view of the fretboard inlay. Enjoy.
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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #16 on: November 14, 2014, 10:17:43 AM »
Actually, I got this for less than the standard K24ce. Can't talk prices, but give WW a call on their others and you'll see what I mean.
Interesting. I will do that. I meant to ask what you meant in your first NGD post when you said "Wildwood Custom Build". Does having the AA top and Adirondak CV bracing automatically make it "custom".. I suppose so. So did you order a custom build  through Wildwood or did they order some customs without having buyers and that allowed you to select from their specialty items .
Also, since it was online, you did not get to play before you bought ... scary... but I assume you know enough about Koa sound from playing various other ones that you felt comfortable.

One thing I don't understand about being a Taylor "collector" ( and I so want to be one ) , how do you not reach for this guitar every single  time. How do you say "naw , I'm just gonna play my ,414 instead. " I know, different woods /shapes = different sounds... but still.    ... off to the WW website. Congratulations Again!!!

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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2014, 10:52:14 AM »
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Well, my eyes are beholding some beauty!

Awesome!
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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #18 on: November 14, 2014, 12:13:56 PM »
I've dealt with Bruce on a couple purchases from WW. I will likely not buy another guitar from anyone else.  Great folks and what a gorgeous K24 you got there. I LOVE mine as well.
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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2014, 03:52:56 PM »
Actually, I got this for less than the standard K24ce. Can't talk prices, but give WW a call on their others and you'll see what I mean.
Does having the AA top and Adirondak CV bracing automatically make it "custom".. I suppose so. So did you order a custom build  through Wildwood or did they order some customs without having buyers and that allowed you to select from their specialty items .
Also, since it was online, you did not get to play before you bought ... scary... but I assume you know enough about Koa sound from playing various other ones that you felt comfortable.

One thing I don't understand about being a Taylor "collector" ( and I so want to be one ) , how do you not reach for this guitar every single  time. How do you say "naw , I'm just gonna play my ,414 instead.
Yes, the AA top, back and sides and the Adirondack bracing made it a custom Wildwood build.
I didn't specifically order it, Wildwood did w/o having buyers. I selected from their Wildwood CV guitars.
I played both K24ce's and K26ce's before purchasing on-line and consistently loved what I was hearing.
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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #20 on: November 14, 2014, 05:34:37 PM »
Beautiful K24! Koa is awesome!

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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #21 on: November 14, 2014, 05:53:16 PM »
Congrats on a great looking guitar! Gotta love Koa's...
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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #22 on: November 14, 2014, 07:37:47 PM »
Congratulations Susie- what a beautiful guitar! I love the character of the one you chose. And guess what? My K24e arrived today by surprise! I'll not highjack this post, but I will say that the sound of these K24s is amazing - they explode the old adage about hardwood tops being muted at first and not to buy a koa topped guitar without playing it first. I share in your joy and will be posting my own NGD thread with pics shortly.

Enjoy!
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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #23 on: November 14, 2014, 11:33:39 PM »
Congrats on the new Koa!!!!  :D
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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #24 on: November 15, 2014, 12:31:46 AM »
What a brilliant gem, Susie! You are a very lucky (Taylor)girl :)
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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #25 on: November 15, 2014, 01:22:04 AM »
Just now saw this - that's is just gorgeous!
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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #26 on: November 15, 2014, 05:22:58 PM »
I can't get those pics out of my mind. I've gotta find me a lefty Koa!  :)
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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #27 on: November 15, 2014, 05:48:09 PM »
That is a beautiful guitar - may be the prettiest koa I've ever seen!  Congrats!

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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #28 on: November 15, 2014, 06:37:06 PM »
Thanks for the comments so far. I just love this new Taylor Koa. Still can't believe it's mine.  :o
Susie
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Re: NGD - I'm In Love With Taylor Koa
« Reply #29 on: November 15, 2014, 07:22:13 PM »
Wow, Susie! I had to pick my jaw up from the floor! :) It's absolutely gorgeous! Does it sound as beautiful as it looks?
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