Grand Pacific, I want YOU!!

[Guitarplayer_PR]

Who else?

Talking to the Sweetwater rep, he recommended me the mahogany b&s, but the sapele is calling me.

[Tnfiddler]

If I hadn’t just bought my Bourgeois, I’d have a 517 BE!

[D41Fan]

I'll keep my pennies!

[llew]

It is an interesting new build from Taylor but I'd probably tire of it fairly quickly and someone would get a great deal in our classifieds. Plus...I really need nothing.

[Godfather]

I will definetly be checking them out when they hit the stores.

[DanR]

I've got all of the guitars I need but I really would like to try out a 517.

[Bear Davis]

I will be getting one for sure. I'm hoping by Summer NAMM they release a 817.

[RussL30]

I have mixed reviews. Most of the recordings so far they sound dull, muddy and thuddy and others they sound really nice.

I think I’m bothered by the idea that previous Taylor dreadnoughts are considered inadequate and even Andy Powers says they can’t do the things the new GP can.

I still want to play one in person before I judge too harshly.

[Tnfiddler]

Originally Posted by RussL30

I have mixed reviews. Most of the recordings so far they sound dull, muddy and thuddy and others they sound really nice.

I think I’m bothered by the idea that previous Taylor dreadnoughts are considered inadequate and even Andy Powers says they can’t do the things Gs the new can.

My 810 may not have the bottom end the GP does, but I bet it'll hang with it every other way!

[BT55]

The 717 really looks like a guitar I could go for. My rep at Musicians Friend has already contacted me about ordering one [emoji16]. I have a couple of guitars that I’d like to sell then I’d have room, but I’m definitely interested.

[guitarxan]

I am really intrigued by the 517 SUNBURST. I like the shape but have been a bit underwhelmed by the recordings on YouTube. I want to play one for myself before I judge or decide to buy one. I want another dreadnought at some point and I want Spruce/Hog configuration. (already have spruce maple and spruce rosewood)

[Groberts]

I listened to a well done comparison video showcasing the Grand Pacific along side Gibson J45 std, J45V and Martin D-18. The Grand Pacific sounds really good and credible, but I prefer the Martin D-18 and J45 Standard. That's based on listening to someone else play and video's don't always translate the 'feel' and player response.

All in all, I am impressed with Taylor's direction in this regard. But I still think I would opt for the more classic Martin D-18 or a great J45 or J45V.

[Goodallboy]

Marketing...….they keep doing it because it works.

[rokdog49]

Originally Posted by Groberts

I listened to a well done comparison video showcasing the Grand Pacific along side Gibson J45 std, J45V and Martin D-18. The Grand Pacific sounds really good and credible, but I prefer the Martin D-18 and J45 Standard. That's based on listening to someone else play and video's don't always translate the 'feel' and player response.

All in all, I am impressed with Taylor's direction in this regard. But I still think I would opt for the more classic Martin D-18 or a great J45 or J45V.

I certainly concur.

[Mayfair]

I'd like to play one. I loved the 718e I had a few years ago, but it had some structural issues around the bridge. I'd like to get another one someday, but they seem to rarely show up.