[cooperro]

Hey guy,
After much playing/testing various Taylor acoustics, I ended up with a Fall 2007 limited edition (T5-LTD). I just want to say that after two weeks with it, I have absolutely no regrets. It has a gorgeous quilted maple top and those fancy artist fingerboard inlays. And, it plays like a dream - I love the wide neck low action "electric guitar" feel. It's light too - I pick it up all the time to noodle and practice. I'm a rock/blues/jazz player, and wanted an acoustic type sound. My biggest problem with the 814 I went down to buy was that I couldn't play my jazz stuff (think Joe Pass) too much above the 12th fret.

As soon as I realized what I was looking for, the T5 was a no-brainer. It sounds fine (to my ears) as a plugged-in acoustic, and is a lot easier to practice on than my L5-CES. Plus, it plays easy like my LP and Strat. I just love it! It was a bit pricey ($2,600), but I forget that whenever I pick it up or just plain look at it.