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Great review, felt like I had attended myself after reading. I am planning to attend one here in the Houston area in November.
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Great review!!!!
I missed the road show when it came to my town this year. Just out of curiosity...I think I see it in the picture but did they say much about the 514ce FLTD with the Tasmanian black wood? My local shop has one and I am getting some major GAS from it. Thanks for the post. Please don't enter me as well; I have been wearing XL for longer than I can remember. |
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Great review! Loved seeing the photos. I don't need counted in on the karma either but I wanted to share an experience I had at a Taylor Road Show a few months back. Wayne Johnson demonstrated all of the guitars. He did a masterful job of bringing out the subtle qualities of each style and body size. I asked him about a lick he played and he was kind enough to send me the tabs and a few follow-up lessons he had created. Awesome guy, awesome player. (For those that didn't know, he played with "Manhattan Transfer" back in the 80's).
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Thanks for the post and review of your experience. It sounds as if it was a great experience.
I attended my first and only Road Show a few years ago and that is what caused me to spend money on my 814ce. I did not purchase there, but the temptation I was experiencing at the time was leading me towards a 714ce. I would have been very satisfied with it as it produced a great tone, but I am glad I held off he temptation and ended up with my 814ce. Before my Road Show visit, I had received a wonderful gift of a T5 C2 as a "Father's Day" gift. It took a while to become accustom to the many tones and as to how to obtain them, but it was well worth it. I use it in different ways such as through an electric amp, a PA, or both with the aid of an ABY Box. Wayne Johnson was present at the Road Show I attended and all I can say is, "Wow"! He is one heck of a musician. I was amazed at what he was able to do with each instrument he picked up. Once again, thanks for your review and please enter my name into the drawing.
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I have attended 2 Road Shows, won coasters and atshirt, so you don't have to put me in for the one you're offering.
No mention was ever made of a particular discount off regular prices at either one of the shows, but some store-stock guitars were sale priced.
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816e: The Grand Symphony was the second shape played. It was amusing listening to the attendees' different perspectives on the GA shape versus the GS shape. Some people reported hearing more mids, some people heard less mids, some thought it was muddier, some thought it was clearer... It just goes to show you how perspectives are subjective, and that different people hear different things. To me, it sounds like a slightly bassier 814, although I've heard the term "Grand Auditorium on steroids" being used to describe the GS. 812e: I've watched previous Taylor Road Show videos on Youtube where the Grand Concert shape was described as Taylor's "secret weapon". Now that I think about the sound of all five of the shapes, the 812e sounded the best in the circumstances provided (thru a microphone). I now see why smaller bodied guitars lend themselves well to recording applications. The sound is more focused, instead of an all-out assault across all frequencies with a larger guitar. 810e: I'm a Dreadnought guy (despite the fact that the two Taylors I own are Grand Auditoriums) and found this shape the bassiest of the five, with a lot of emphasis on the low-mid frequencies. When you're accustomed to constantly hearing "Taylor trebles", it is a bit of a surprise to hear a Taylor with that much low end. 818e: My only other experience with a Grand Orchestra shape was playing a 618e some time ago, which I did enjoy. I had stated that I had expected it to be a gargantuan shape, but in fact it wasn't obscenely large and was still comfortable in my lap. It's a loud shape, although I should have paid more attention to volume output between the Dreadnought and the GO. It's actually quite balanced-sounding for a large guitar. Quote:
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Great review NOTP, basically mimics the road show I attended here in the west in April. Wayne Johnson's playing really highlighted the differences in body shapes and tone woods. And I believe Mike from Taylor is the only Canadian rep they have because, you know, Canada is such a small territory to cover. :-/
While they only briefly mentioned the 150e back in April, when I asked Mike about it at the end during the petting zoo, he was very excited about it and told me a lot about it and how they had pre-sold the initial production run. I'm lucky I put a deposit on one at the time and got one of the first ones that came in late May, because I haven't seen another one in the stores here since then. Thanks but don't consider me for you giveaway as I'm more an XL or XXL guy. B^D
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Sounds like a cool thing to go to unfortunately they don't seem to come near me very often if at all oh well lol.
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After much contemplation I opted for a 356ce which I really enjoy. It played well right after buying, but with a proper set up it's even better. A 12 string is not something you play everyday, at least in my case, but I do like the guitar and feel it too is a good value for the money. Good luck in your quest to find just the right 12 string.
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I'll need to digest your review some more when I'm not working.
I haven't bought a new Taylor since 2006......lotsa catching up to do. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks |
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I've been to a couple of the road shows and enjoyed them both. Please include me in the shirt giveaway.
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Terrific, well-written, very informative post.
Thank you! Greg Rappleye |
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Great post. The show is coming to my city mid-next month. Have already rsvp'd and am good to go. It will be my 3rd. Highly recommend these shows.
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Thank you for your thorough review. One of these days I will make a roadshow. I always just miss them!
Let us know if the 150 sucks you back in! I can't wait to try one. |