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05-08-2014, 09:51 AM
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My 2006 GS with koa B/S and spruce top. The larger GS body supports the low end, which can be a little weak in koa, especially before it ages. The spruce top warms up the sound a bit compared to an all koa model. This is probably my best guitar, with sound easily rivaling my 1990 Custom Shop Martin J-40, but having the renowned Taylor playability.
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05-08-2014, 09:57 AM
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I'm just kidding guys don't get upset, but I do think there is less variance in Taylors than there is with other brands, that's why they're largely a love it or hate it brand
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05-08-2014, 10:00 AM
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Over the years, I have come to prefer the tone of guitars from other makers; but, I had a 20th Anniversary XX-MC (Cedar/Mahogany GA) years ago, that to this day is the best sounding Taylor I ever heard. Being about 20-years old now, and assuming it's been well cared for, I have to believe it is just magnificent now!
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05-08-2014, 10:26 AM
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That said, I can't wait to try the 2014 814/816/818.
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05-08-2014, 10:32 AM
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I've had a bunch of different Taylors over the years: 314, 414, 814, 815, etc.
My favorite so far is the new 2014 816ce I picked up recently. I had never played a x16 before and am now a huge fan. It's really difficult to decide which acoustic case to open up lately, the 816ce or my Martin HD28V. They are both such amazing guitars. It's a great problem to have 
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05-08-2014, 10:37 AM
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05-08-2014, 10:45 AM
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05-08-2014, 10:45 AM
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Not a huge Taylor fan in general, but the newly braced 800 series have a much more resonant, modern sound that, at least to my ears, is a nice improvement.
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05-08-2014, 10:47 AM
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For a Taylor 6 string with cutaway, mine. Taylor 414ce Sitka/Walnut 2010 Spring Limited
A couple of years ago, a local store had an all walnut Taylor 12 string on consignment. Amazing, heavenly sound. Full, rich, resonant, bass like my guitar. I didn't have the funds available at the time, so didn't buy it. However, I know who did. He's an excellent guitarist, our wives are good friends, and I'm sure some day we will get together, and I can play it again.
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05-08-2014, 10:54 AM
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LKSM signature model. Compared it with every Taylor 12 string they had in store (about 6 others) and it was a cut above them. Mind you it comes with heavy strings, so that played a part
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