Different strings... different guitar?

[martingitdave]

I haven't played EJ17s for a few years after playing them exclusively for 20 years. I felt like my Martin was getting a bit muddy (probably humidity) recently, so I gave them a go. Very nice change. Might not be a permanent switch, but it's nice to have choices.

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[DenverSteve]

Choices are indeed good. It's also good to be reminded that what sounded best to a player years ago when a guitar was new, may not necessarily be what sounds best years later - either on that instrument but also to the player who's taste has changed.

[jemartin]

Good to know an old friend won't let you down.... Are you using the EJ17's on the Taylor's also?

I have a quick question that was hoping you might answer for me. I am looking to try a Taylor 518 out, for a guitar that has tremendous power and still have good definition while finger picking. Your 818 and 816 (in your signature).. are where I would like to know the differences. I have a GS7 (716) and was hoping that the 518 would have a marked difference from it. I have no way to play the 518 without ordering it first.
Is there a big difference between your 16 and 18 Taylors? How would you describe it? (Not wanting to hijack your thread?)

Thanks

[martingitdave]

Originally Posted by jemartin

Good to know an old friend won't let you down.... Are you using the EJ17's on the Taylor's also?

I have a quick question that was hoping you might answer for me. I am looking to try a Taylor 518 out, for a guitar that has tremendous power and still have good definition while finger picking. Your 818 and 816 (in your signature).. are where I would like to know the differences. I have a GS7 (716) and was hoping that the 518 would have a marked difference from it. I have no way to play the 518 without ordering it first.
Is there a big difference between your 16 and 18 Taylors? How would you describe it? (Not wanting to hijack your thread?)

Thanks

Hi. Yes there is a big difference! I owned the 856 and switched to the 858 and the depth is night and day. For a $3,000 guitar I always recommend playing it first. But I think you can be sure that it will have a bigger and deeper tone than the 716. I used EJ17S on the Taylor briefly. It's a bit too bright with those.

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[jemartin]

Originally Posted by martingitdave

Hi. Yes there is a big difference! I owned the 856 and switched to the 858 and the depth is night and day. For a $3,000 guitar I always recommend playing it first. But I think you can be sure that it will have a bigger and deeper tone than the 716. I used EJ17S on the Taylor briefly. It's a bit too bright with those.

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Thanks much! I assumed that there would be a big difference.

[Rick Shepherd]

Can your GS7 handle that guage of string?

[jemartin]

Originally Posted by Rick Shepherd

Can your GS7 handle that guage of string?

Yes... the GS series are made for medium gauge strings. I have put lights on it, and it sounds much better with mediums. It has the cedar/rosewood combo and just sounds great with any medium set I use.