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jimmyb

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NGD (next week) GA6 lefty
« on: August 08, 2014, 10:07:38 PM »
I have owned many Taylors over the years, but not lately. I found this new/old stock GA6 lefty and the price was just too good to pass up. The guitar does not have electronics which suits me fine, I will install a Baggs Element active which is what I have in my other guitars. I am very excited about this guitar, I have never owned a flat top with maple back and sides. I will pop back in when it gets here (hopefully next Wednesday)

Just for fun, my 2 Neil Gardiners. Neil is a very good builder in Ontario, sadly, he has quit building after developing severe wood allergies. Any how, I think it's a law that newbies post pics, right?

Jimmy

"Concert" model on left (Engelmann/Cocobolo), "Parlor" model on right (Engelmann/Claro Walnut)


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The lefty kids:
Steel Strings:
Taylor Leo Kottke
Neil Gardiner Concert
Neil Gardiner Parlor
Avian Skylark
Voyage Air VAOM-04
Pono 0000-30SP

Nylon Stings:
Pavan TP-30 640
Ted Ramsay Classsical
Kremona Kiano
Aria A19C-200N

Archtops:
Eastman Pagelli PG2
Gretsch 1959 6120TV

And the ukuleles:
Nehemiah Covey Tenor (Goncalvo Alves)
Kanilea K1 Tenor (walnut)
Kanilea K3 Super Concert (koa)
Mainland Tenor (mahogany)
Kala Super Tenor (Spruce/Ziricote)
The Rebel "Double Creme" Super Concert (Mango)

timfitz63

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Re: NGD (next week) GA6 lefty
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2014, 10:25:38 PM »
Wow!  That's some beautiful wood on those Gardiners!
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GA: 414ce, 614ce-LTD, 714ce-FLTD, BR-V, BTO (Makore, 'Wild Grain' RW, Blkwood), GAce-FLTD, K24ce, PS14ce (Coco, Braz RW, "Milagro"), W14ce-LTD
GC: 812ce-LTD TF, BTO TF ('Sinker'/Walnut, Engelmann/"Milagro"), LTG #400
GO: 718e-FLTD, BTO (Taz Myrtle)
GS: Custom 516e, BTO 12's (Taz Tiger Myrtle, 'Crazy' RW), 556ce, 656ce, K66ce, PS56ce ("Milagro")
GS Mini 2012 Spring LTD (Blackwood)
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T5: C1, C5-12, S (Aztec Gold)

CodeBlueEMT

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Re: NGD (next week) GA6 lefty
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2014, 12:50:51 AM »
 Hi Jimmy. Welcome to the UTGF. Mmm, maple. :) Congrats. Coco and walnut trump any silly newbie laws. 8) Enjoy.   
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Shayne

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Re: NGD (next week) GA6 lefty
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2014, 09:01:02 AM »
Welcome Jimmy-

Gorgeous guitars you've got there! Please post pictures of your GA6 when it arrives. Taylor maples are definitely a cut above the rest!
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1997 Cujo14 - old growth cedar/black walnut
2014 K24e - master grade koa
2018 Custom GA - bear claw sitka spruce/mahogany
2019 614 - torrified sitka spruce/flamed maple
2020 714 - lutz spruce/rosewood

TaylorGirl

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Re: NGD (next week) GA6 lefty
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2014, 09:24:18 AM »
Welcome...beautiful guitars! Looking forward to the Taylor pics.
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Taylors: 914 ● K24ce ● 414 ● GSMeK+ ● BT-K
Ponos: ABD-6C Master Series (Cedar/Acacia) ● MGBD-6 Deluxe (Mango)
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jimmyb

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Re: NGD (next week) GA6 lefty
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2014, 10:23:52 AM »
Thanks for the welcome everyone. And thanks for the kind words on the Gardiners....so sad Neil isn't building anymore, that said, the woods he used were pretty amazing.

I am very excited to get the Taylor. As you can see from my sig, most of my instruments are on the smaller side (except the Pono), it will be nice to have a larger guitar (with the volume and bass that comes along with it). The guitar does not have pickup (ES) in it, I am putting a LR Baggs Element active in it. I have Elements in all my guitars and run them through a Fishman Aura Spectrum (a great box).

Anyhow, the guitar should ship Monday and get here Wednesday. Pictures soon, I promise.

Jimmy
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The lefty kids:
Steel Strings:
Taylor Leo Kottke
Neil Gardiner Concert
Neil Gardiner Parlor
Avian Skylark
Voyage Air VAOM-04
Pono 0000-30SP

Nylon Stings:
Pavan TP-30 640
Ted Ramsay Classsical
Kremona Kiano
Aria A19C-200N

Archtops:
Eastman Pagelli PG2
Gretsch 1959 6120TV

And the ukuleles:
Nehemiah Covey Tenor (Goncalvo Alves)
Kanilea K1 Tenor (walnut)
Kanilea K3 Super Concert (koa)
Mainland Tenor (mahogany)
Kala Super Tenor (Spruce/Ziricote)
The Rebel "Double Creme" Super Concert (Mango)

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Re: NGD (next week) GA6 lefty
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2014, 02:33:00 PM »
Welcome aboard, Jimmy ...great to have you here!  :D

Nice guits there, and it was only within the last couple of years that I also found that love for engelmann.  I've found engel-topped guits so tonally versatile for their warmth, but also has the ability to punch when driven.  Enjoy these and the coming maple :)

Edward
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