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Why the hell not?

First up, because it's on high rotation: Taylor GS7e
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I got Oleg'd on this one.
I didn't like it much at first, it was a strange mix of timbers (Cedar/ Rosewood), an odd body size, (Taylor's Grand Symphony) and I couldn't work out what it was trying to be. And that annoyed me.

All that changed the moment I realised what I was wanting deep down was a Martin D18GE and this was nothing like that at all.

Oleg said, "Stick with it; it'll become your primary acoustic."
He's right.

This guitar makes everything easy; playability, sound acoustic or electric. It's just not fussy and always wants the player to sound good.

If I have a complaint, there's something about the treble tone in Taylor guitars that would not be my first choice. But this morning, I realised what it was.

It sounds like bells. You know, the guys who play tunes on a table full of little bells?
And now I know that, it's not such a bad sound after all.
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Could string choice help with the bells ?
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sizzlingbadger wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:12 am Could string choice help with the bells ?
Probably. But that's geektime and I'm in playtime!
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Lowden S23 Custom.


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My communion guitar. Some dreams are so far out of reach that you never really try. I first met Lowden guitars in my 20s. The effect on me was spellbinding. Although each instrument is individual, I have consistently felt an almost telepathic connection with the Lowdens I have met. Their average value at somewhere around a decent family car ensured it was a rare connection though.

This worn little guitar is a rare and precious masterpiece. An artefact with enormous potential. A virtuoso player will find nothing lacking here.

It is my most precious possession.
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EMERGENCY INTERVENTION TIME!!!!!

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Fender 40th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster.

Oh dear, here we go. One of a numbered run of 1954 instruments issued in 1994 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the design. Interesting, but not particularly special in itself. I think 3 came to NZ; I’ve certainly met 3.

It was pristine when I got it. It’s current state of wear illustrates that I have actively engaged with my hobby; every mark on it is from my genuine playing use. And as you know, that kind of wear is a soulful feeling!

It has recently been re-fretted by Grantb who did a superb job on a fine guitar.

I played pretty much this guitar alone for the better part of 20 years. :wtf:
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This is a cool idea Bruce. Are you doing them in any particular order? The stories about each guitar are cool to read. Keep going and dibs!
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More Slowy guitars, well, sort of, there is an imposter among them...

The Baja thru the Optimus, oh my :shock:

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kdawg2a wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:37 pm Are you doing them in any particular order? The stories about each guitar are cool to read. Keep going and dibs!
I'm doing them as I trip over them. :lol:

And thank you!
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Jay wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:18 pm More Slowy guitars, well, sort of, there is an imposter among them...

The Baja thru the Optimus, oh my :shock:


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slowy had the lowden over to my house, soon after he got it ... he proudly took it out of the case and handed it to be... I reached over and took it... and gave it a strum....

well... I was sternly told that 'one does not strum a guitar like that!' in my ignorance, I asked 'what do i do with it then?' to which he replied with a frown on his face... 'one finger picks it Danny!'

it was so funny. good times!! :-) :-) :-)
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Jay wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:18 pm The Baja thru the Optimus, oh my :shock:
Optimus has lived in the Band room for over a year now. Today was the first time it and the Jansen have met in ages.
I think the Jansen, running 12' BLUE AND G12H 30 sounds great.

But Optimus is wearing way more trouser..... what's the word....
Authority.
And punch. Definitely punchy.
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AiRdAd wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:39 pm slowy had the lowden over to my house, soon after he got it ... he proudly took it out of the case and handed it to be... I reached over and took it... and gave it a strum....

well... I was sternly told that 'one does not strum a guitar like that!' in my ignorance, I asked 'what do i do with it then?' to which he replied with a frown on his face... 'one finger picks it Danny!'

it was so funny. good times!! :-) :-) :-)
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Great idea Slowy! Nice catalogue. Prices please?

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Capt. Black wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:38 pm Great idea Slowy! Nice catalogue. Prices please?
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Slowy wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:25 pm EMERGENCY INTERVENTION TIME!!!!!


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Fender 40th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster.

Oh dear, here we go. One of a numbered run of 1954 instruments issued in 1994 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the design. Interesting, but not particularly special in itself. I think 3 came to NZ; I’ve certainly met 3.

It was pristine when I got it. It’s current state of wear illustrates that I have actively engaged with my hobby; every mark on it is from my genuine playing use. And as you know, that kind of wear is a soulful feeling!

It has recently been re-fretted by Grantb who did a superb job on a fine guitar.

I played pretty much this guitar alone for the better part of 20 years. :wtf:
how much for this lovely strat?
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