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Another 322ce 12-fret owner here. It's a really fantastic sounding and feeling instrument. I agree that it does everything well. You can even strum on it pretty hard, and it doesn't break up. The mahogany top just kind of compresses, and I love that it's so versatile.
It's also a killer looking guitar. My only reservation is that it's not under a gloss finish. I know Taylor would be eating into sales of their 522s if they glossed the 3 series, but man that blackwood would look so good if they did. |
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It is a phenomenal guitar, sounds great fingerpicked, flatpicked, strummed with a pick, strummed with fingers. I have a fairly light playing style so it handles my pick playing with ease but if you where a heavier type of pick player then maybe a 12fret dread would be a better fit. I would recommend trying one if you can, a lot of folks are scared off by the wide neck but personally I love it. I considered myself almost an exclusively hog b+s man until I played this guitar and it totally redefined for me what a rosewood guitar could sound like.
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Great tone. Great strummer and fingerpicker. And it was absolutely gorgeous to look at. |
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I also just love my 322ce , sounds great to me and I guess that’s what’s counts.
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But then I also love that all gloss finish on the all hog Taylor 5's. My 562ce is a strikingly good-looking guitar. I sorely want to get a 322 12 fret SEB beauty as well.
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+1 - this guitar immediately came to mind when I read the OP's requirements.
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Same hand issues. I didnt play with a strap forever (couldnt walk) and when i finally could use a strap it ade things sooooo much easier. With a strap i could always put the guitar in the best position for me standing and SITTING! Plus with a strap i can rotate the neck more in front of my body an this helps the left hand also!
I hope to get a 12 fret J45 or Southern Jumbo someday, but i love the Taylor hog over blackwood sound too
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You would probably like a Martin D-15S or a D-15SM. I think the D-15SMs were made in the custom shop. I don't know if they still make either of these models, but, used ones would be well under your budget.
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Another big "Yes" vote for the Taylor Blackwood 322 12 Fret ... truly a remarkable guitar.
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I actually like all of the Taylor hog & blackwood guitars regardless of size they all hav a richer deeper tone that i find very appealing
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My Webber is consistent with others that I've played (A lot were sold via a store here in Seattle, and I know the owner, so I've played more than most. They tend to be a bit dry, with great string to string separation. My SJ has a lovely little shimmery overtone series that doesn't take away from the clarity in the least, is a great fingerpicker and holds up quite well with a pick. Sorry for being so enthusiastic. |
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No affiliation to seller but you may want to consider this Larrivee SD60. I had a chance to play one at an acoustic venue near my home and really liked it.
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=492605 Hope this helps
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If you like a more vintage tone, your budget would include any of these Waterloo 12-fretters: WL12, WL12Mh, WL-K, WL-S. Great throwback tone with Collings quality.
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I ended up buying a Martin 000-28VS.
Thank you to everyone for the input and conversation.
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