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Taylor For Aggressive Strumming
Hi All
I joined the forum not to long ago and I must say that this is a great place.I've only been playing for about 10 weeks now.The first guitar was a Yamaha F01 that I purchased as starter kit.It seems like a nice guitar for the money.My problem was the narrow nut width so I purchased a Taylor GC3.I like the short scale and wider nut,but I like to strum pretty heavy and find myself kind of overdriving it.I can lighten up my attack,but I really like to just let it rip if you know what I mean.For now I'm just concentrating on strumming not fingerstyle.What model of the Taylor line would you say fits this the best.I tried the dreadnaughts,but find them to big for me.I do like the 1 3/4 nut width.The GC3 is a great sounding and playing guitar but it might be a tad small for a pounder like me.I know technique is a major part of all guitar playing,and I'm about 30 years away.Thanks for any advice. Scot |
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Try a GS. I can strum the crap out of my RTaylor.
It handles fingerpicking nicely too.
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yes the GS models will handle strumming very well and many like the comfort better than a dread.
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Thanks for the replies.I think I'll go test a few tomorrow.
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For sure...GS or 814 (Taylor's workhorse)
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I think a 714 with a Sitka top would work well - I've strummed the heck out of one. Just avoid the Cedar-topped 714s, they're a bit soft for aggressive strumming.
BTW, if you want an example of quite possibly the best aggressive strummer around, pick up the album "Riverside" by Luka Bloom. A couple of listens to "Delirious" and "You Couldn't Have Come At A Better Time" will show you how it's done. :-)
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I just bought a GS8 2 days ago and it is a strummer for sure.
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Don't forget a jumbo! I can really strum very hard on mine!
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I agree on the GS8 -- great choice. Also, my Walnut/Sitka 2006 414e Fall LTD is a guitar that can take what you dish out and... it just so happens to be for sale here in the AGF Classifieds if you prefer something with a woodier sound!
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Well it seems as though the GS is a crowd favorite.I was curious as to how the GA's would hold up tp the task.According to taylors website,the GA body is only a 1/4" smaller than the GS,but it has light strings not mediums.One more question for you experienced players,does anyone know what the waist measures on the GS.Thanks for all your info.
Scot |
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any x10, GS, or jumbo should suit ya just fine...and most x14's can handle all the strumming you can give them too...
If you are just looking for something to hammer on, try a 310ce ... |
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BTW, if you want an example of quite possibly the best aggressive strummer around, pick up the album "Riverside" by Luka Bloom. A couple of listens to "Delirious" and "You Couldn't Have Come At A Better Time" will show you how it's done. :-)[/QUOTE]
Just found "Delirious" on you tube.Now that's more like it.That guy can definately strumm for sure. |
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GS (sitka top) is good but don't forget to try an 814 also. I have a GS and love strumming it but I have played a few REALLY GOOD 814's that are also great strummers! A good 814 is hard to beat for strumming (along with everything else.) Try them both (GS & 814) before buying. ToneSrchin
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As for what I agree most with in the above quote, is the fact that Luka Bloom's Riverside album is awesome! Check him out here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECUg-2NRweA
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Welcome GC3.. +1 here for ANY of the 14s. My 714 (cedar) is now doing yeoman's duty with my son leading worship at a pretty big church - strumming the heck out of it. I used a 914 (coco/englemann) for a year, working it pretty hard, but the overtones were a bit much for the simple PA we were using (small church venue) so I turned to an all mahogany 514, and it really cooks.
So, the GSs are great, but don't neglect the "lowly" GAs - they're great and are in a nice slot between GCs and the GS/Jumbos. Enjoy!! rr
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