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NS72CE Thoughts
Hi fellow Taylor affectionatos. I see that the NS debate has started. I picked up my NS72CE (ordered sight unseen) and used it on a gig Saturday. It is definitely well suited to the acoustic/electric live performance environment. After a few minutes of orientation the NS was easy to use and really sounded great. My only effects for both my steel strings and the NS is a BBE sonic maximizer and some reverb. The playability and intonation were perfect. I did switch strings to the Savarez high tension, with the wound G string. The strings from the factory were a bit wimpy. I perform in a duo and the NS gave us some welcome contrast over just using steel strings. For acoustic playing only, most will be disappointed in the level of sound, but as I said before, the intonation and playability can't be beat.
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Slypig - congratulations on your new axe. I purchased the NS3 last week. I haven't had a chance to play it at a gig yet, but I've been playing it a lot at home.
I happened to see an NS7 today at the store. It's gorgeous, especially compared to the humble look of the 3 and 4 series flat finish. It sounded very nice too. I thought it was much louder than my NS3. Although, compared to a nice classical, I guess they don't seem terribly loud. That has been my contention from the begining. These are not classical guitars. They are nylon string guitars for steel string players. In fact, I was thinking today that the Taylor would probably be a horrible value for the classical musician. Even the least expensive Taylor nylon is twice as much as a decent entry level classical. This is compounded by the fact that the Taylor nylon does give you the loud projection needed to play classical music. But for a steel string player, it's a whole nother story. It's set up to play and feel like a steel string set up - at least it seems that way to me. It sounds great plugged in. It offers a great alternative sound to steel strings. And it's a Taylor. I like that my collection of acoustic guitars have a family look, sound and feel. By the way, regarding strings, I've been favoring the La Bella studio set. They are flat wound and help to eliminate string squeak. I'm sure they are wimpy compared to the Savarez you are using, but I find the La Bella studio set to be a nice match for the NS3. Hope you will enjoy your new rig!
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Sly=Cunning pig=ham... right?
Hah! Welcome to the Forum, and congrats on that NS!! Where ya from (in general!), anyway!??
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NdaBoonies has me figured out right off the bat! I hail from Cleveland, and now reside in Columbus (Ohio). I am a confessed Taylor (and) guitar-aholic. What a way to go. As another forum member states, "so many Taylors, so little time". I couldn't agree more, plus I get to perform in public with mine, so they aren't just a collection. I've been chastised for playing my PS14C at a club, but, why not! I could just as easily muff it up at home. It has a couple of love taps already, but since I don't ever plan on selling it or my NS or my W14C, then what does it matter anyway.
I use a Small Dog case cover for my Grand Auditoriums and it protects the case and the guitar from the rigors of transport to and from performances. For the money (around $100) they are well worth it. That and a decent polish cloth seem to be all they need to stay near mint. Kudos to BT for a timeless design, great looks and perfect playability and intonation. |
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I spent some quality time with the NS72ce last night. Impressed here as well. The neck is smooth and it played in tune all the way up. It was a little soft on volume but as you said, it really is nice plugged in. Very smooth and warm.
Hats off here too.
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