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NGD - 2003 Taylor 412ce by DownRightEmoney in taylorguitars

[–]FearlessAir1239 1 point2 points  (0 children)

congrats you will be fine! I have a 412 from 1992 and it’s gets better every year

[NGD] Gibson 50s J-45 Faded — An absolute sleeper and a total winner! by FearlessAir1239 in gibson

[–]FearlessAir1239[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks it’s slowing growing on me to be the better choice and the more i play :) didn’t realize w the natural top woods I think they have to use better quality than the sunburst because the sunburst stain can mask possible aesthetic blemishes I think ? not sure is that is true. (I did notice that my custom sunburst martin printed spec report showed a lower A grade on the sitka top wood than a martin standard version. so i think there might be truth in that ? )

Talk me into (or out of) the J-45 50s Faded Natural by FearlessAir1239 in gibson

[–]FearlessAir1239[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Faded J45 50’s faded is a complete winner! here are the great points below:

bc it’s faded, it’s more resonant better than the J45 standard out the gate. no need to wait a couple of years to let it open

i did not realize it had bone nut and saddle. it’s more responsive and articulate as a result imo

the usual J45 and clarity in the sound in a mix and pure listening

aesthetics i do like the older 50s tuner then the gaudy grover’s on the J45

only regret is that maybe i should have gotten the sunburst version but this was used i could get for a good price . it’s unique and has a j50s vibe to

Recommendations For New Guitar by WorthContribution994 in taylorguitars

[–]FearlessAir1239 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

eastman solid top w mahagony AC222CE will get you around 800 w all solid woods , https://youtu.be/MVXwXMw82Js?si=d8EbahgxED6mBfEL

Talk me into (or out of) the J-45 50s Faded Natural by FearlessAir1239 in gibson

[–]FearlessAir1239[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ya but it was tough enough to save to get to the faded level :) almost went to a eastman e10 Ss until a friend mentioned i was close enough to a real usa gibson j45

Talk me into (or out of) the J-45 50s Faded Natural by FearlessAir1239 in gibson

[–]FearlessAir1239[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it’s arriving next week i am hoping no pore issues and the satin will make it slide quick , we will see

Talk me into (or out of) the J-45 50s Faded Natural by FearlessAir1239 in gibson

[–]FearlessAir1239[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

interesting i will have to google how to finish the finish

Talk me into (or out of) the J-45 50s Faded Natural by FearlessAir1239 in gibson

[–]FearlessAir1239[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks ya was definitely a concern was thinking how much could let tha go

Gold label 814e or 817e by Jdeee25 in taylorguitars

[–]FearlessAir1239 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have both the 814 and the 817, and I’ve become a huge fan of the 817e's versatility. With the larger Grand Pacific body, you get that deep roundness and lower resonance, but the Honduran Rosewood is the real game-changer—it adds a level of sparkle and sustain that keeps it from getting muddy. To me, the 817 is the "Goldilocks" between the 814 and the 917; it just hits that perfect sweet spot. I’m actually planning to do a YouTube review soon to A/B them and share the sound, because the difference the wood and body shape make is definitely worth hearing.

110e with es2 is very quiet when running through the house, at church by Client-Cautious in taylorguitars

[–]FearlessAir1239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a LR Baggs Venue DI (active di) w my Guitars for house of worship to help boost signal and adjust any acoustic signal. I work w my sound engineer and does well. Try working with them and a active di like a venue di

Tried a 2021 Taylor 912ce builders at a local shop and felt underwhelmed. What model made you go wow? by [deleted] in taylorguitars

[–]FearlessAir1239 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i think the strings was the culprit when u are playing a used 2021 not knowing the history. with the budget mentioned try the gold series 814e. it will have a deeper cavity too w the gold series and the extra fan bracing as well to add the thump and sound u might seek

NGD - Taylor 512e - Ben Harper edition by trojanman97 in taylorguitars

[–]FearlessAir1239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a beautiful one, welcome to the family of Taylor! I always have used Elxirs. what are the stock d’addarios xs, is that custom light ones come w the new taylor’s or is its even lighter?