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Nylon v. Steel
I am a new player and new to the forum. I have been playing a Mitchell D100but wanted a Martin since I was 14 which is a VERY long time ago. I started discussing guitars recently and picked up Taylor at a local shop and now no longer want a Martin.
I was going to convert my Mitchell to nylon after I got my Taylor but had a epiphany today and decided to buy a nylon Taylor. I want to play blues and folk with a lot picking to entertain myself only. Does anyone think nylon is not the way to go? I am considering an NS-32-CE or NS-34-CE. I will wait a while to pick up an amp. Any recommendations on an amp? |
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Taylor nylons are not very loud guitars. I play only nylon but I don't play blues. It would not be my choice for blues. If you want to go with a TaylorNS, go for the discontinued. 5 series & higher. The NS 5 ,NS6& NS7 are the ones to consider. But for what you are describeding, a Martin OOO-15S would be ideal. Those are great little blue boxes. Those single note bends associated with blues really excel on steel string.
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I had the impression that my NS72ce-LTD was not as loud as my bespoke, 1975, classical guitar but when I measured their output, I found it was two to three decibels louder leading me to conclude that it was at least as loud but I suppose perception is what matters.
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Welcome to the forum. Just a note, we have a Nylon subforum on the AGF as well, so be sure to check that out. You may find some help about nylon-string guitars there as many who play nylon hang out there.
Enjoy your stay here on the Taylor forum though! Lots of good info to be had here!
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The Fishman Loudbox 130 is a really nice amp. It has an enhanced bass, which really adds to the fullness and warmth of a nylon string instrument.
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I have a NS 42 and find it a great utility guitar for various nylon or gut string sounds. Occasionally I'll play alternating bass styles and have thought that it has a pretty good gut string vibe. It works very well with folk styles and vocal accompaniant.
I like my 42 a lot but my favorite NS is the 72. I demoed one years after I bought mine and it was noticable different soundung. My advice on any of them would be to buy used. They came be found time to time for very reasonable prices.
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New Owner
I am now the proud owner of a Taylor NS-34-CE. I own it but don't have it, the shop had to special order it (after I paid for it). It should arrive on Monday so this will be a logn weekend!
Thanks for all the advice and responses. I am sure I will hit the Forum, and the Nylon Subforum, a lot. |
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And I thought I had an itchy trigger finger! Congrats...and of course, share some pics once you have it in your hands.
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Congrats, Be sure to post pics and details when it arrives.
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Unless you're saying your Classical was the one 2-3db louder, then forget everything else I said... Jim Warwick and I were talking about the NS's one day. He loves them for what they are, which is a nice, well-balanced crossover. A bit on the expensive side if you buy new, but it does what it does well enough. Nick |