Interesting video review of Taylor’s new mahogany Grand Pacific - the 327e

[Rev Roy]

I’ve has mine for a couple of weeks now and pretty much agree with this guy’s analysis. Until now I often found mahogany topped guitars unimpressive and/or boxy. But this guitar changed all that. It’s tone is warm, round, fundamental and soulful. Love the way the GP body paired with hog/Blackwood takes the edge off Taylor’s typical brightness but leaves plenty of punch.

Review vid: https://youtu.be/lz6W4e-T99Q

Gotta say, though, that this guitar looks so much better without the pickguard. Took mine off within days...

[xtremearmor]

The 327e on the video sure sounds real nice!  Could it be the sweet spot wood combo for the GP body style with it's V class bracing?  No shortage of low end on that one so far as I could tell.  I'd like to have heard some alternate tunings as well, I'm guessing it would also excel in that.   

To each his own, but I'm in complete agreement with you on the pickguard.  Like night and day different, takes it to whole other level.

[whvick]

I am having serious GAS  for the 327. I like the sound of my Martin hog but even after a good set up I like the Taylor neck much more.
I never use a pick and would like to drop the pick guard if I got one but would be afraid of hurting the finish. Was it any trouble to remove it?
I am hoping to get to the big city and try one later this month.
Congrats on your new guitar!

[29er]

I own the 324e which is the little brother of the 327. Taylor used the same tone wood combo on the 324 as on the 327. My 324 even has the same shaded edgeburst finish on both models. To the point, I also removed the black pickguard on my guitar with no damage to the finish. Just apply heat via a hair dryer and take your time. You will need to remove the glue with naptha applied with a rag. It's a well known process used by lots of folks. I've had success with both gloss and satin finished instruments.

[jjrpilot-admin]

The Mahogany and Tasmanian Blackwood Taylor line is great for those wanting a dark sounding Taylor. You also get that classic Taylor note separation too.

[Rev Roy]

I am having serious GAS  for the 327. I like the sound of my Martin hog but even after a good set up I like the Taylor neck much more.
I never use a pick and would like to drop the pick guard if I got one but would be afraid of hurting the finish. Was it any trouble to remove it?
I am hoping to get to the big city and try one later this month.
Congrats on your new guitar!

The 327 is a great guitar. You’ll love it. Though removing a pickguard is a DIY project for many, on this gorgeous new guitar I didn’t want to take any chances. So I had a GC tech do it. Came off clean as a whistle. He also put a new custom pickguard on my Gibson. Total cost for both was only $20.