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Old 02-19-2018, 12:31 PM
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Default NGD Taylor BTO!!

So, some of you may have seen my post about a modified model I ordered from Taylor through a dealer here in Indiana. Long story short, after 6 weeks it arrived and there was zero changes done to the guitar. Standard topwood, stock hardware, pickguard, and finish. I was bummed but decided to re-order. I then stumbled upon a guitar with the exact wood pairings that I wanted and the topwood was only available through BTO. It was out of my price range so I watched the listing...then the price dropped, then dropped, then dropped again. The seller had a custom ordered guitar he was about to receive and hadn't hardly touched this one so he just wanted to sell it. I cancelled my order of the modified model, sold my electric and was able to snatch this BTO up before someone else did. Recieved it today and I love it. I hope I keep this one, I couldn't afford this build under normal circumstances.

PS: Don't feel bad for the dealer, I had to sell my electric to purchase this so I just used my store credit to buy an electric.

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Old 02-19-2018, 12:36 PM
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Nice! Congratulations
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Old 02-19-2018, 02:01 PM
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My word! Gorgeous!
What kind if rosewood is that? Looks super! I'd guess Madagascar.
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Old 02-19-2018, 02:07 PM
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My word! Gorgeous!
What kind if rosewood is that? Looks super! I'd guess Madagascar.
I'm not sure. It says on the build sheet "custom wood set" $1,000 and I know that it is a type of rosewood, just not sure what.

...and thank you!
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Old 02-19-2018, 02:26 PM
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Very V-E-R-Y good looking BTO!!! Congrats!.
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Old 02-19-2018, 02:49 PM
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The back of your guitar is outstanding !
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Old 02-19-2018, 02:53 PM
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Wow; really nice... Congrats!
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Old 02-19-2018, 06:40 PM
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I'm not sure. It says on the build sheet "custom wood set" $1,000 and I know that it is a type of rosewood, just not sure what.

...and thank you!
Congratulations! It sorta looks like Macassar ebony.
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The back of your guitar is outstanding !
The front ain't bad either.
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Beautiful. Congrats on the BTO. Very nice.
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Old 02-19-2018, 09:00 PM
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I'm not sure. It says on the build sheet "custom wood set" $1,000 and I know that it is a type of rosewood, just not sure what.

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Beautiful!!!!

Give Taylor a call with the serial number and they can give you the wood details. But then we want a report back.
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Old 02-19-2018, 11:31 PM
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Beautiful guitar. As a first song might I suggest; Taking Care Of Business.
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Congratulations! I Love It! Enjoy Your Wonderful Taylor!
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My goodness that looks AMAAAZING! I would single out the rosewood which is striking. I also thought it was Macassar Ebony, but if they said its Rosewood, I’m sure it is. Your specs are top shelf. Love it! Congrats!
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Old 02-20-2018, 07:48 PM
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Thanks everybody. Funny thing...was putting on my clear static pickguard on tonight and thought, I need a microfiber cloth so I don't get dirt under this before I put it on. I stand up to get one and my giant iPhone falls out of my pocket on top of the guitar putting 2 dings in it. Good times indeed. I sent the pics to Taylor for a repair quote but if they don't think it has to be repaired I will probably leave it alone for now.


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