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Strumming Fool

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614 Glamor Shots
« on: February 21, 2019, 02:25:56 PM »
So she just came back from the shop with a new Colosi vintage bone saddle and an LR Baggs Lyric installed. Besides the beautiful maple figure on this guitar, I can't get over the quality of the spruce top. Its grain with its cross-silking is reminiscent of spruce tops I had seen decades ago when the available supply of quality spruce was much higher. If you haven't had a chance to get a close look at the newly (2015) designed aesthetics, you might be blown away by their use of the grained ivoroid on the top border, headstock border and the rosette. The work is exquisite! Anyway, take a look!








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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2019, 02:47:42 PM »
Yes, she is a true beauty!
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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2019, 03:17:33 PM »
Beautiful!
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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2019, 05:24:33 PM »
Gorgeous from top to bottom, front to back! I see what you're saying about the spruce top, call it "old growth spruce".  8) Sometimes I just sit and stare at the silking, it's mesmerizing.
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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2019, 07:56:11 PM »
wow!
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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2019, 11:25:23 PM »
Yes the soundboard is very nice.  That peg head is absolutely gorgeous, matching back strap and sound hole detail is awesome.  The ivoroid trim is so nicely done, it makes it look very classy.   I love it.  You have yourself another winner SF.
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Strumming Fool

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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2019, 09:13:32 PM »
Thanks everyone for your kind words. This guitar plays and sounds amazing. I'm a real fan of the redesigned 614 and its V bracing!
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1997 Cujo14 - old growth cedar/black walnut
2014 K24e - master grade koa
2018 Custom GA - bear claw sitka spruce/mahogany
2019 614 - torrified sitka spruce/flamed maple
2020 714 - lutz spruce/rosewood

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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2019, 08:33:21 AM »
Just stunning!
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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2019, 08:34:59 AM »
Just beautiful. Congrats.
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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2019, 10:48:35 AM »
Indeed, a real beauty you have there, SF!  I have the "artist" inlays on my 08 as well ...unique, somewhat rare, and attractive design.  Enjoy in good heath, man!  :D

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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2019, 01:18:33 PM »
I thought they looked familiar - Taylor apparently calls the inlays "wings" these days....
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1997 Cujo14 - old growth cedar/black walnut
2014 K24e - master grade koa
2018 Custom GA - bear claw sitka spruce/mahogany
2019 614 - torrified sitka spruce/flamed maple
2020 714 - lutz spruce/rosewood

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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2019, 06:03:23 PM »
Very nice!  I'm trying to find a X-braced 614 myself, non cutaway and they're scarce!
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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2019, 02:57:23 AM »
I often marvel at Taylor’s production line capabilities. You point out the purfling around the headstock. On my K24ce, this is done in maple and extends continuously down both sides of the fretboard! Amazing! This type of detailing would only be done in custom shops at other makers. BT often comments about his history of engineering unique production machinery and the joy he receives from these accomplishments. The mindset that they will be the innovators of the industry keeps paying off.
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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2019, 11:18:54 AM »
Quote from: ClassicRock on March 01, 2019, 02:57:23 AM
I often marvel at Taylor’s production line capabilities. You point out the purfling around the headstock. On my K24ce, this is done in maple and extends continuously down both sides of the fretboard! Amazing! This type of detailing would only be done in custom shops at other makers. BT often comments about his history of engineering unique production machinery and the joy he receives from these accomplishments. The mindset that they will be the innovators of the industry keeps paying off.

I know what you mean.  My 916ce has Koa purfling around the headstock and down the neck like your K24ce.

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Re: 614 Glamor Shots
« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2019, 01:46:39 PM »
I don't know if it's wise I've joined this forum - right now I'm doing all I can to stop thinking I should go to the nearby Guitar Center today.   :o Beautiful guitar!!
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