It Did Not Follow Me Home

[billroper]

I went to the Taylor Guitars Road Show tonight to take a look at the new maple-bodied 600 series guitars. They were quite nice, but didn't really suit me.

I did find one absolutely lovely guitar there though. Some years ago, I was at a road show where I saw a 6-string guitar with a sinker redwood top and macassar ebony back and sides. I commented at the time that it was very pretty, but a bit deep-voiced for my taste. On the other hand, it would make a glorious 12-string guitar.

And there was a 12-string guitar there tonight which -- although it had a spruce top -- had the macassar ebony back and sides.

It was indeed glorious.

It was also just north of $7000, so it did not follow me home.

I must take my Guild 12-string out of the closet and play it some more. :)

Comments

[daisy-knotwise.livejournal.com]

Yes, You Must.
GHR

[chasophonic.livejournal.com]

Years ago I got to try out an all ebony six string from Petros at the Podium. I was expecting a deep voice, but it was surprisingly bright. I didn't know Taylor did much with exotic tone woods beyond koa. Have to keep my eye out.

I too should get my Guild 12 string out more often.

[billroper]

Taylor has used a great many exotic tone woods in various limited editions and custom models. Go check out their website and the back issues of Wood and Steel and you'll find a lot of information on the subject.

[tigertoy.livejournal.com]

I loved that Guild 12 when you got it so much that I got a 12 string of my own, which has been my main guitar for 30+ years.