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Old 07-21-2017, 04:34 PM
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Default Savoy Lands in Asheville, NC
Was able to get in line early enough that July was the month that mine arrived from Ted at LA Guitar. Toured the factory in June with Joe so that whet the appetite even more. Love the craftsmanship that Blackbird puts into each one, the design is stellar and the sound really is outstanding. Have also included some shots next to my Taylor GS Mini for comparison.
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Way cool! That 1-3/4" full width neck and the 24.5" scale length (1" longer than a GS Mini) should make this a wonderful instrument for the player. Side sound port?

Enjoy!!
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That's nice wood grain on your Mini!
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That's nice wood grain on your Mini!
Umm... I think you're supposed to be paying attention to the Savoy.

Congrats on the new Savoy, gtie97!
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Umm... I think you're supposed to be paying attention to the Savoy.

Congrats on the new Savoy, gtie97!
Sorry weakness for Koa? Savoy looks like it?
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Very cool...welcome to Club Savoy !
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Hope you enjoy your new Savoy! It is a terrific guitar.
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Congrats on the new Savoy! I also had a GS Mini koa, but I moved it on after purchasing the Savoy. Wait until you play the Savoy for about a week and see how it cannot be put down.
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Great GS Mini killer there the Savoy!
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Very nice. How is the volume compared to other guitars you have played.
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Congratulations! Hope you'll tell us more about it.
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Way cool! That 1-3/4" full width neck and the 24.5" scale length (1" longer than a GS Mini) should make this a wonderful instrument for the player. Side sound port?

Enjoy!!

I did opt for the side sound port, I think it is a nice option and certainly makes a difference to the player's experience.
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That's nice wood grain on your Mini!
The limited edition koa has a gorgeous grain. You can debate how much difference it makes to the sound, can't debate the aesthetics.
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Congrats on the new Savoy! I also had a GS Mini koa, but I moved it on after purchasing the Savoy. Wait until you play the Savoy for about a week and see how it cannot be put down.
Think it falls into that category of an all-around instrument that you can take anywhere. For the photographers out there akin to using a rangefinder with a 35mm lens versus a DSLR and a bag of lenses. Both are great and the DSLR will do more, the rangefinder is easy to have with you, travels well and using the same one creates a level of familiarity and comfort that only comes with constant use.

Obviously I am a real fan of the Savoy, think it is one of those designs that reflects a lot of lessons learned, listening to customers and not allowing "good enough" to permeate the process.
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Very nice. How is the volume compared to other guitars you have played.
Will need to spend more time with it to judge how others hear it, with the sound port it definitely is louder for the player.
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