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NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
« on: January 02, 2017, 10:18:15 AM »
A few weeks ago, I got the deal of a lifetime on this brand new 2015 Taylor 320e from Shoreline Music. A jaw-dropping price coupled with a stash of reward points, and I got this fantastic instrument for a song. I love, love, love the voice of this sapele/hog guitar! I briefly had a Martin 000-15m in 2015, and have not been able to get that sweet, mellow tone of a hog top out of my mind. I actually prefer a dread, and the more "finished" Taylor aesthetic, so when the deal presented itself, I went for it. I may be alone, but the one thing I do not like about the 300 series is the black pickguards, so soon after the purchase I contacted Taylor at Holter Pickguards and had him make me a beautiful, beveled edge tortoise guard, which I greatly prefer (Taylor is an awesome guy to work with, and does beautiful work - I highly recommend him). Between the amazing craftsmanship of Taylor Guitars, and the top notch service of Shoreline Music and Holter Pickguards, I am one VERY satisfied customer.


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Re: NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2017, 10:36:15 AM »
Wow looks great!  Congrats on the new guitar!  I bet it sounds great!  I think you're one of the first for the 2017 NGDs thread  ;D
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Re: NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2017, 02:23:34 PM »
that's awesome! looks great. i like shoreline youtube videos :)
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Re: NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2017, 03:14:34 PM »
Looks super! Have fun!
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Re: NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2017, 09:19:47 PM »
An instant classic - congrats!
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Re: NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2017, 07:27:30 PM »
congrats! I have a 324.... I may have to get the same pick guard as well. Did  you replace it your self or did you have someone do it for you?
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Re: NG&PD: Taylor 320e w/Holter Pickguard
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2017, 10:33:41 PM »
congrats! I have a 324.... I may have to get the same pick guard as well. Did  you replace it your self or did you have someone do it for you?

I replaced it myself.  A hair dryer, some Naphtha, and some masking tape - voila!!
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