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mischultz

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Re: Finding that smaller is better...
« Reply #15 on: August 04, 2013, 06:20:13 PM »
Just ordered a B Band AST for the new GC3 which should be here midweek. I recently heard a Baggs Anthem that was without question the best amplified sound I've heard, but I *really* didn't want to chance the Element messing with the saddle's coupling to the bridge. Had an AST previously on a Larrivee OM and remember being pleased. IIRC, we had the pickup itself on the x-brace rather than directly on the bridge plate, and it sounded quite good. Looking forward...

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DennisG

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Re: Finding that smaller is better...
« Reply #16 on: August 04, 2013, 07:00:38 PM »
As anxious as I was about ordering a custom Taylor, now that I've been playing it for almost two years, I have to say that I've yet to find an application that my 12-fret sinker/coco GC isn't perfect for.  I practice on it.  I perform with it.  I jam with friends with it.  In fact, I love the size so much that when I came across a GC7 on eBay at an obscenely low price, I snapped it up.  These two guitars have knocked my 814 down to third place in the rotation.
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Re: Finding that smaller is better...
« Reply #17 on: August 05, 2013, 11:37:11 AM »
Getting older (people) ... smaller is better (guitars) ... That's what I used to think but just look at the responses in this thread.

I really bought into the whole short-scale - 12-fret thing and have absolutely enjoyed playing all I have acquired (small body or not). My commission from Kolaya (if it ever arrives) is a short-scale 12-fret GA size. Can't wait to get my hands on it. But to your point Edward, for most of my guitar practice/relaxation at home, I have gravitated to my 00-SP Huss & Dalton and my 000-12 Kwasnycia. I can really embrace these guitars on the couch.

I have a hankering for a Taylor Cedar/Walnut GC. Have for a while now. Nothing coming up in my local market or on the Internet so I'm probably going to have to BTO. I'm going to keep on looking for a bit.
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Re: Finding that smaller is better...
« Reply #18 on: August 05, 2013, 01:00:09 PM »
Quote from: cigarfan on August 05, 2013, 11:37:11 AM
I have a hankering for a Taylor Cedar/Walnut GC. Have for a while now. Nothing coming up in my local market or on the Internet so I'm probably going to have to BTO. I'm going to keep on looking for a bit.

Cigarfan....if a sitka/walnut W12ce LTD will do, Martin Music has one available.
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http://www.martinmusicguitar.com/products/acousticguitars/products.php?pcid=10064&pid=83152
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