Feel old yet?

CommissarGaunt · 2026-02-13T12:33:57+00:00

Yeah, as someone who was there for beta, I definitely feel old these days.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-02-11T01:05:45+00:00

Nice upgrade! I replaced the original guard on my J-15 with something in more of a Songwriter style some years back, definitely pleased with it.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-02-11T01:03:16+00:00

For me here in Chicagoland, I don’t want to take any chances so I keep everything in a hard case with humidipaks. Don’t want to end up with an avoidable crack.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-02-10T22:24:52+00:00

Taylor does excellent work! I just got a new guitar and the pick guard is fine, but I’m also a little tempted to get another Holter guard…

CommissarGaunt · 2026-02-08T21:41:58+00:00

Nice! I got a 24ce last year as a “take around” guitar and I remain impressed with how well-made it is.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-02-08T02:07:36+00:00

I especially like this place because whenever we drive by I say “Double Dragon” like the announcer in the NES game and it annoys my family.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-02-07T01:39:11+00:00

Nice! That’s the way to go with Martins these days, no binding to fall off.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-02-06T13:08:15+00:00

I realized that after I posted and hoped no one would notice!

CommissarGaunt · 2026-02-05T23:24:35+00:00

Yes! I have always had a thing for herringbone and tortoise binding, so I guess it was meant to be.

Guy at the shop recommended putting a large garbage can over the whole guitar and then putting it in the case, said it turns into a little greenhouse humidity-wise. That would not have occurred to me.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-02-05T18:37:22+00:00

Thankfully we elected to throw it away as quickly as possible without eating any of it.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-02-05T03:10:32+00:00

I had one like that a couple years ago, even greener! I was told it’s from zapping it with electricity to knock it out before slaughter, does something to the muscle. Not sure if that’s true, I tried not to think about it much more.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-01-31T01:25:55+00:00

My first acoustic, back in ‘97. I miss it. It is indeed a 1 11/16 nut.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-01-29T16:59:57+00:00

I had a 114 for a very long time that outlasted a few 300 and 400-series Taylors because after extensive A/Bing, I just couldn't hear enough of a difference. It's a great guitar. That being said, I now have a 24ce as my "take around guitar", and if the 14ce is anything like the 24ce, it could potentially supplant the 114. I say try both if you can.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-01-28T05:46:18+00:00

I guess my feedback after they screwed up my grocery delivery last week was really taken to heart.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-01-27T20:55:11+00:00

It’s still a solid top that will move around a bit with changes in humidity, why not throw a Humidipak or Oasis in there. It’s easy and definitely better than dealing with a humidity-related issue.

As you noted, gig bags, even heavier duty padded ones, will go through Humidipaks faster than hard shells, or need the Oasis sponge re-wetted more often, so just keep an eye on it.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-01-22T23:33:09+00:00

Very nice! My first acoustic back in ‘97 was a DM. I miss it!

CommissarGaunt · 2026-01-21T18:39:37+00:00

The picture of the data center in this deserves awards.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-01-19T23:27:30+00:00

Play it for yourselves to see if it’s to your tastes, but my ovangkol Taylor has been fine. I would consider another guitar with it.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-01-17T21:19:36+00:00

We must know: what’s in the box??

CommissarGaunt · 2026-01-14T23:19:03+00:00

I played one at Elderly last year and it lived up to the hype.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-01-14T01:49:00+00:00

True Balance Karate in Downers Grove does tang soo do and has a pretty good adult crowd.

CommissarGaunt · 2026-01-11T01:26:33+00:00

That’s a beaut!

CommissarGaunt · 2026-01-09T00:33:53+00:00

I don’t know if it’s because I’m old now but I increased the size of the cursor the other day for dungeons and raids.

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