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08-15-2018, 09:23 AM
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NGD: Taylor 562ce 12-string
I went into a guitar shop in Laguna Beach that I've been meaning to visit to pick up some new strings and check out what they had in stock. No intention of buying, I swear.
Of course I walked over to the wall of guitars and noodled around with different brands and models. On the wall was a Taylor 562ce. I picked it up, having only played a 12-string guitar once before in my life. I have always been intimidated by 12-string guitars-- playability for my limited skill, string changes, tuning, etc. I gave it a light strum and was stunned. I sat with the guitar for a good half hour trying to come up with any reason for me to put it down and walk away. I couldn't do it. And the fact that it was on sale at a significant reduction from its regular price was the nail in the coffin for me. A few observations: 1. I played the guitar for over 3 hours straight when I got home, with absolutely no pain in my fingers, which I expected because of the amount of strings. The 12 fret, grand concert size makes this a remarkably comfortable instrument to play. 2. 12-string guitars, on video, often seem too much for me. I don't know if people try to overplay them, or if I am not accustomed to the sound. In person, I have the opposite experience. This guitar is reserved but keeps the volume that you would want in a "couch guitar" and forces me to be very mindful of hitting the strings the right way to make the most out of the double string at each note. This is going to make me a better guitar player on even my 6-strings. 3. One of my least favorite chords is d-minor. I only play it when it is absolutely necessary. On this 12-string guitar, it is angelic. My favorite chord. So strange. No pics to post as I don't have an external site to link to, but it looks exactly like every photo I've seen of this model. Just extraordinary.
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Gibsons: SJ-200, SJ-200 12-string, SJ-200 Parlor, Woody Guthrie Southern Jumbo, Hummingbird Taylors: K24ce, 517 Martin:0000-28 Ziricote Preston Thompson: O Koa 
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08-15-2018, 09:33 AM
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NGD: Taylor 562ce 12-string
Congratulations on your Taylor 12. They’re phenomenal Guitars and the easiest to play. Be sure to use the recommended Light strings when replacing them. I have a 454ce and love it.
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08-15-2018, 10:20 AM
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https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=511949
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08-15-2018, 10:38 AM
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This is a 12-fret model eh, which contributes a lot to playabaility and improved tone of 12-string. Slotted headstock might make this even more appealing. I haven't seen one offered at a reasonable (for me) price though, but congrats on your NGD.
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08-15-2018, 12:33 PM
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@SoCalSurf: Congratulations on the new 562ce. I had a similar "oh, wow" experience when I played one a couple of summers ago, while waiting for them to find and then re-string a Martin M36 for me to try out (around 45 minutes). At the time, I still owned an Ovation Pacemaker 12 and a Godin A12 (both since sold). In a rare display of self control, I walked out without either guitar, but the 562ce really tugged at me.
@merlin666: The Ovation was a 12-fret slothead, which really helped with playability (as on the 562ce), but the deep bowl turned out to be a bear as my shoulder aged. And, if changing 6 strings on a slothead seems like a chore to some people...
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Barry Last edited by Long Road Home; 08-15-2018 at 03:35 PM.
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08-15-2018, 06:02 PM
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I picked up a used 562ce on this forum a few months ago, and totally love it!!! Great guitar. Not as big a sound as an older 555, but it's soooo much more comfortable to play. And, sounds great!
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08-15-2018, 07:25 PM
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10-17-2019, 10:16 AM
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It was at The Guitar Shoppe in Laguna Beach where I had my Taylor 562ce 12-string revelation back in April or May, and have just got around to ordering the new V-class version -- which I hope is even better.
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10-17-2019, 10:24 AM
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Congrats!
I do think people tend to overplay 12 strings. Like dreadnoughts, people get really caught up in how loud the guitars are. But you can get some beautiful tones out of a good 12 string guitar, and those Taylors are so playable. Have fun!
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10-17-2019, 10:25 AM
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Congrats on the 12-string, SoCal. Taylor makes amazing 12-string guitars. Your point about overplaying them is a good one; I found that I enjoyed them most when I underplayed (finger style like Hotel California) rather than overplayed (heavy strumming) them...
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10-17-2019, 10:29 AM
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10-17-2019, 11:40 AM
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Couple of footnotes for the Grand Concert 12 string guitars. I'm pretty sure that none of them have slot-heads. And that they are all short scaled (24+7/8"). The short scale makes it much easier to play since there is less tension on the strings.
Some play notes: I also think they made maybe 5 or 6 of them, 4 of more recent vintage. I've played 3 or 4 and liked every one I played. My favorite among the ones I played is the 552ce, cedar over mahogany. But I have more than enough 12 string goodness at the moment. ? Nah !!!? Don .
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10-20-2019, 06:56 AM
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And ironically, you can find pictures of this guitar here (https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=553815), as it is listed in the classifieds for sale. As described in that listing, I have since purchased a Gibson SJ-200 12-string and regrettably have to downsize my herd. I do stand by my original observations of the Taylor, though. It remains a wonderful, comfortable guitar to play. I appreciate everybody's posts nonetheless!
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Gibsons: SJ-200, SJ-200 12-string, SJ-200 Parlor, Woody Guthrie Southern Jumbo, Hummingbird Taylors: K24ce, 517 Martin:0000-28 Ziricote Preston Thompson: O Koa
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