A couple months ago I played one (GS sinker Red/ Rosewood) at a local shop for about a half hour and was immediately captivated. Not sure if it would be the most versatile guitar in the world but it sure scratched my itch. This one had major volume - like a jumbo and was surprisingly resonant in the mids at both low and high volume. When I dropped to low D tuning I was really smitten.
I rounded up enough schekels and finally ordered one (actually an R. Taylor with coco back/sides) last week from Jim (GR) and it arrives Friday...After 30 years of guitars this will be the first acoustic I've ever bought without playing first (breaking my lifelong rule), but they are hard to find and especially at Jim's pricing, so I'll let you know. I have heard that the redwood takes time to "open up", etc. but if mine sounds anything like the one I played I'll be very happy come Fri night....
I'll post a pic and details this weekend.
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