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Location: CT | I wish I had a Taylor. I almost got a 12 instead of the 6756LX, but didn't have the money. If I could afford it I'd have a few. I think a lot of us here think that Taylors are a lot buck for the bang when compared to our humble O's, but to say they 'suck worse than donkey dick'? Come on! |
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Location: NJ | Actually, I believe it was DEAD donkey dick . . .
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Location: big island | IMO, the taylor big baby is the only model that i thought was a lot of bang for the buck. having owned 4 high end taylors and the big baby, it was the only one i kept for any length of time. sold it just recently to get my wife a new sewing machine. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by Lanaki:
sold it just recently to get my wife a new sewing machine. You're a good man, Randy. (a sewing machine for a 12 Adamas,...not a bad trade) |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Mike,
I can't speak for the group, but I believe the general attitude towards Taylors is due to the mutual distain displayed by AGF Taylor owners towards Ovation's.
Myself, I have an open mind, but haven't played a Taylor that I liked better than the O's I have or have owned, all priced significantly less than any Taylor I've played. They are nice guitars, just a lot of $$ for the privilage.
I did play a Martin last week that floored me, but it was priced at $6400. That was the first one though.
There are lots of great guitars available, I've just become partial to the O's. Can't explain with any particular event or experience, but here I am.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Hey, come on guys. You know I don't really hate ANY guitars. Mike hates beets, I love raw onions. That's the beauty of this place, we all have our personal preference. Maybe the dead donkey dick comment was a little over the top, but the fly-by threw me a hanging curve. How could I NOT jump on it. My son plays a Taylor Big Baby and I am really impressed with it. Unfortunately no other Taylor that I have yet tried has really spoken to me. Maybe some day one will. Hey, I LOVE ukuleles and you know what? 99% of the rest of the human population hates them. Does that get me all in a tizzy? Hell no.
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Location: big island | Originally posted by Tupperware:
Hey, I LOVE ukuleles and you know what? 99% of the rest of the human population hates them.
Dave there are still a few homes on the market in hawaii.
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | I agree with you on most points to be sure: I earned a large portion of my living for over 25+years on the road playing Ovations: That’s why I am still playing and enjoying them today: I have a nice collection (praise to God) of instruments that I enjoy as well. So, as I stated before, to each his own and I choose to keep and open mind. That said, I will put my 98 615 Brazilian Taylor (I bought it for $2400 in 1999) against any Martin I have ever played even my friends '46 D-28. It's about sound and playability for me: I wasn't happy when Taylor forbade large market stores from advertising them several years ago: but I understand their reason to let the small shops have a fair chance to seel product. Gibson is doing much the same thing today except they are catering to Guitar Center and Musicians Friend (one and the same). But I will still own and play what I particularly like and can afford. I wasn't always able to do that; I wasn't always able to own Ovations either. I was glad to be able to when I could and have continued for nearly 30 years now. But I understand: Chevy owners usually don't like Fords and visa versa! Competition and opinions are the spice of life I guess. It's cool...just glad I don't have to make all the decisions for everyone: just my family and myself.. :rolleyes: |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | sell not seel...lol, I need some sleep :eek:
Right on Dave!
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Location: ranson,wva | in 31 days ill have my new uke!!!!!!!!!! im sure it will keep me busy on that 6 hr 23min train ride back to maryland...thanks again dave....jason |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Dear Lord, Please let Jason be sitting in a section of the train with no other occupants.
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Location: ranson,wva | i dont know how packed it will be. i got my seats reserved in the business class car becasue the seats are bigger and its closer to the diningcar..lol last time i went by train i took my bushman baritone. the guy across the row to me played it far better than me..lol jason |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by Lanaki:
sold it just recently to get my wife a new sewing machine. Now I understand why she got you the Adamas! You are a better husband than I am. I was thinking the other day about how much I spent on a piano and electronic keyboard for my wife and kids and decided I wasn't such a bad guy after all. The OFC guitar is going to put me way over the top, though. |
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Location: big island | i'm still in your will, right? :p |
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Location: big island | Originally posted by Tupperware:
Dear Lord, Please let Jason be sitting in a section of the train with no other occupants.
Dave once he starts strummin' it, he will be. prayer answered! |
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Location: Scotland | Originally posted by BluesSailor:
Mike,
I can't speak for the group, but I believe the general attitude towards Taylors is due to the mutual distain displayed by AGF Taylor owners towards Ovation's.
Brad Absolutely not. That would be incredibly childish. I couldn't care less what a bunch of geeks on another message board think about Ovations. My attitude to Taylor is that they are exceptionally well made, great looking guitars that sound mediocre at best. Until lately I haven't heard a Taylor that I would want to own, though the new GS series are quite impressive. |
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Location: SoCal | I just read thru this entire thread for the first time. The only reason I can think of for RachelsDad calling Dave a punk is that he's quite familiar with Dave. Probably lives next door to him and knows that he loves ukes.....
As for Taylors, they're not bad guitars at all. Just too much money for what you get. I've played a few Taylors that I thought were worth a few grand. Unfortunately, they were priced at $4-5 grand. I have nothing against Taylors. They are just not for me.....
I've said this before. I'm going to sound exactly the same whether I play an Ovation, Silvertone, Taylor or whatever (shut up Clifford, Temp, Tup, etc). The music doesn't come from the guitar, it comes from the person....... |
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Location: big island | "The music doesn't come from the guitar, it comes from the person......."
tommy emmanuel is a case in point on that note, moody! |
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Location: Buffalo,NY | I have yet to find a guitar that I hate. There are many that I have chosen not to purchase but never hate. There are many varieties of people so there needs to be many varieties of guitars. Not every guitar is for every person. There is no need to hate guitars, just don't buy the ones you don't like. BTW I just love my Taylor 814-CE and didn't care much for the Taylor 314-CE that I just sold; but the person buying it is very happy with it. I chose to buy Taylors over Martins because I like the Taylor sound better than the Martin sound and I love the Taylor necks over the Martins ; but I don't hate Martins, I just won't buy one. I'm happy others like them.
I love the sound of my Ovation 1858LX 12 String; I'm sure there are many here that wouldn't buy this guitar; but Im still enjoying it.
Regards,
Tom
ELECTRICS : 2006 PRS CU 22 12 String Ch. Sunburst; 2004 PRS Hollowbody II McCart Sunburst; 2005 PRS Modern Eagle 20th Ann. Charcoal, 2005 PRS CU24 20th Ann.Artist Blue Matteo,; 1997 PRS Santana 1 ,Sunburst ; 1965 SG Special - White ; 1963 Fender Strat- sunburst ; 1964 Gretsch Country Gent-dark walnut ; 1998 Gretsch Country Classic Jr. ; 2001 Gibson ES-335 - natural ; 2004 Gibson Firebird - white ; 1966 Fender Electric XII ; 1989 Fender Strat Plus Deluxe - greyburst ; 1969 Fender Tele- Blonde ; 1969 Fender Esquire - Blonde ; 1969 Fender Tele Bass - Blonde ; 199? Jackson Randy Rhodes V - black ; 199? Peavey Wolfgang - cognac burst ; 200? Gretsch Duojet 1957 RI - black w/bigsby ; 2005 Gibson SG Special - black ; 1968 Vox Sidewinder Bass- cherry ; 1965 Silvertone amp-in-case 2pickup - red sparkle; 1965 Hagstrom I (powder blue) |
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Sad state of affairs when such a nice guitar only sells for $900. even with out a case. I hope Rachals Dad got the $2000. he was asking for the one he was selling for Fire Marshall Bill.
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Nicely put Tom. And I might say thats some collection! I'm beginning to think of adding a storage room on for my music stuff. But you need a whole addition, lol! Enjoy! :D :D |
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Location: Buffalo,NY | MusicMishka
Nicely put Tom. And I might say thats some collection! I'm beginning to think of adding a storage room on for my music stuff. But you need a whole addition, lol! Enjoy! [Big Grin] [Big Grin]
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82 C,87 C-5,89 TS-01,90 1758-1,97 G.LPC3pu,06 G.EDS-1275,05 F.EJ Strat,06 F.Esq 60th,06 T.810 Fall Ltd,98 T.615 BRW,98T.W-65,00 T.Baby,66 F.Vill.12,'31/'61 Harmony's I have nearly overrun a section of our finished basement. Here's more of the collection:
ELECTRICS : 2006 PRS CU 22 12 String Ch. Sunburst; 2004 PRS Hollowbody II McCart Sunburst; 2005 PRS Modern Eagle 20th Ann. Charcoal, 2005 PRS CU24 20th Ann.Artist Blue Matteo,; 1997 PRS Santana 1 ,Sunburst ; 1965 SG Special - White ; 1963 Fender Strat- sunburst ; 1964 Gretsch Country Gent-dark walnut ; 1998 Gretsch Country Classic Jr. ; 2001 Gibson ES-335 - natural ; 2004 Gibson Firebird - white ; 1966 Fender Electric XII ; 1989 Fender Strat Plus Deluxe - greyburst ; 1969 Fender Tele- Blonde ; 1969 Fender Esquire - Blonde ; 1969 Fender Tele Bass - Blonde ; 199? Jackson Randy Rhodes V - black ; 199? Peavey Wolfgang - cognac burst ; 200? Gretsch Duojet 1957 RI - black w/bigsby ; 2005 Gibson SG Special - black ; 1968 Vox Sidewinder Bass- cherry ; 1965 Silvertone amp-in-case 2pickup - red sparkle; 1965 Hagstrom I (powder blue)
ACOUSTICS : 2006 Takamine TAN 15C; 2006 Ovation 1858LX 12 String ; 2001 Takamine SW341SC(Steve Wariner Signature); 2004 Takamine EF360S ; 2004 Taylor 814CE ; 1990 Takamine FP400SC 12 String ;197? Bruno Royal Artist acoustic
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1965 Pro Reverb,1966 Vibrolux Reverb, two 1968 Super Reverbs, two 1968 Vibrolux Reverbs,1968 Princeton Reverb, 1968 Deluxe Reverb, 1968 Bandmaster Reverb, two 1969 Bandmaster Reverbs, Vox AC15 2x10, Vox AC15TBX, Marshall DSL 401,Mesa Boogie Mark IV, 1964 & 1965 Ampeg Gemini 1's ; 1970s Ampeg V4 ; Vox AC30CC1 ; 1965 Gibson Falcon ; Orange Rockerverb 50 Head
Pedals:
ADA Flanger w/RI Foot pedal(Vintage),Analogman Stereo Chorus, (2) Analogman ,Bi-Comprossors,Analogman SunFace(NKT 275),BJF Honey Bee Overdrive,Boss Line Selector LS-2,Boss Equalizer GE-7,Boss PN-2 Tremolo/Pan,Boss Power Supply PSM-5,(5) Boss Chromatic Tuners TU-2,Boss DD-20 Giga Delay,Boss Metal Zone MT-2,Boss BF-1 Flanger(Vintage),Boss DM-2 Delay,Boss Delay DM-3,(2) Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble,Boss Bass Chorus CE-2B,Digitech Whammy II,Digitech FX-17 Wah/Vol,Digitech Bass Driver(X-Series),Digitech Jam Man,(5) Ernie Ball Volume Pedals,EH Screaming Bird Treble Booster,EH Small Stone Phase(Vintage),EH Big Muff PI(Vintage),FoxRox Captain Coconut II,Fulltone ’69 Fuzz,Fulltone Clyde Wah,Gibson Maestro Fuzztone (FZ-1A),Hermidia Zendrive,Hermidia Mosferatu,
Ibanez CS-9 Stereo Chorus,Ibanez TS-9 RI,(2)Ibanez TS-9DX,Ibanez TS-9DX Keeley Mod,Ibanez TS-9 Analogman Mod,Ibanez TS-9DX Analogman Mod,Ibanez Original TS-9(Analogman upgrade),Jim Dunlop Crybaby Wah,Keeley 3-Way Rat,Keeley Rangemaster,(2) MXR Distortion+ (Vintage),MXR Phase 100 (Vintage-Script),MXR Dynacomp (Vintage-Script),MXR Noisegate Linedriver(Vintage),MXR Micro Flanger(Vintage),
MXR Loop Selector(Vintage),MXR Power Converter(Vintage),Paul Cochrane Timmy,
Peterson Strobo Stomp,Peterson VS-II Virtual Strobe Tuner,Pro Analog Dual Drive,Radial ToneBone Classic Distortion,Time Machine Boost,T.C. Electronics Stereo Chorus,Vox Big Ben Overdrive,Whirlwind Selector A/B Box,Teese RMC-3 Wah,Teese Picture Wah
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Location: South of most, North of few | Tom, is that your collection or do you own a music store? ;)
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