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12-27-2001, 08:08 PM
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Any 712 owners out there?
Don't recall there being much discussion regarding the 712. Any comments on smaller rosewood Taylors?
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12-28-2001, 07:20 AM
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How would you compare to, say, 612 (maple) & 512 (mahogany)?
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12-28-2001, 10:40 AM
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i also own a 712ce....mine was built in 2000 and features the old neck design and adornments...it also has a 1 7/8 inch neck...this is by far my preferred guitar over my 814-B LOTF....it also has a cedar top....i cannot tell you how this guitar makes me feel...i love this thing....
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12-28-2001, 12:01 PM
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Being the entry level into the rosewood line may keep this particular guitar less popular than the 800s and 900s.... but I consider it a simplistically beautiful instrument with superb sound and lines.... I particularly like the adornments of the 2000 series over the 2001/2002...the 2000 series features the abalone rosette with large abalone dots on the fret board...if you are interested in this particular model, I know where the sister of my guitar can be purchased new...let me know.
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12-29-2001, 06:55 AM
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GuitarDad --
I would say the 712's are darker and richer sounding than the 612 or 512. The 512 would be inbetween the 612 and 712, leaning slightly more towards the 712 sound. That 612 is bright and happy sounding, but lacking in depth.
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12-29-2001, 09:44 AM
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I have a 712ce in burst. While it is an excellant player its sound is to small for my voice. I dont play it much at all. Not that theres anything wrong with it but I just use it when Im sitting around and want to play articulated #s. JW
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12-30-2001, 04:57 PM
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I don't own a 712 but do have a 912c. First of all, I love the size of the guitar. I can tell you that everytime I go inot a guitar store I play all the guitars that interest me. Living in the LA area I am fortunate enough to have access to many quality stores. Everytime I see a 712 I pick it up and play it....they blow me away! They are fantastic. I prefer the newer 712s with the KOA rossette. Not only are they very good looking with the rosewood binding but their sound really suits me....I have a 714 cedar and feel the same way about it...700 series guitars are really a great value...
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01-06-2002, 09:29 PM
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Since I just bought a 712ce I had to throw in my 0.02. After years of playing my '61 Gibson Hummingbird, I was used to a dreadnaught body with a short narrow neck. Great for strumming and a full sound, but not so hot for finger picking or flat picking. I played every Martin and Taylor at the shop where I bought the 712 and felt it had the best balanced sound with fantastic sustain (to my ears) compared to the larger bodied guitars. Its also a very comfortable size (I'm not a very big guy anyway), and fingerpicked, flatpicked or strummed cleanly. The one thing it's done for sure is whet my appetite for more Taylors. I guess I've got the syndrome now.
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