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'Taylor' Solid Body electric
'Taylor' Solid Body electric
I'm curious if anyone owns a 'Taylor' Solid Body electric and what their
opinion of the guitar is. - - Anyone have an opinion on 'Taylor'
guitars, in general?
MikeyG
I'm curious if anyone owns a 'Taylor' Solid Body electric and what their
opinion of the guitar is. - - Anyone have an opinion on 'Taylor'
guitars, in general?
MikeyG
Re: 'Taylor' Solid Body electric
MikeyG wrote:
> I'm curious if anyone owns a 'Taylor' Solid Body electric and what their
> opinion of the guitar is. - - Anyone have an opinion on 'Taylor'
> guitars, in general?
>
> MikeyG
In general: I have had a Taylor 710-ce for about 8 years, and I love it.
It's a wonderful guitar.
Don't know about the solid body electric though.
MikeyG wrote:
> I'm curious if anyone owns a 'Taylor' Solid Body electric and what their
> opinion of the guitar is. - - Anyone have an opinion on 'Taylor'
> guitars, in general?
>
> MikeyG
In general: I have had a Taylor 710-ce for about 8 years, and I love it.
It's a wonderful guitar.
Don't know about the solid body electric though.
Re: 'Taylor' Solid Body electric
I have played several of them. Like all Taylors, quality is great.
Very light, very playable.
To my ears, it isn't really an acoustic sound, nor an electric sound,
but somewhere inbetween.
It has 5 different settings, and all are very usable. It really
wasn't what I am looking for, but Bob Taylor is an innovative son of a
gun.
I would say you need to play'em and see if it is for you.
Typical Taylor, lots of cool features and alot for your $.
I have played several of them. Like all Taylors, quality is great.
Very light, very playable.
To my ears, it isn't really an acoustic sound, nor an electric sound,
but somewhere inbetween.
It has 5 different settings, and all are very usable. It really
wasn't what I am looking for, but Bob Taylor is an innovative son of a
gun.
I would say you need to play'em and see if it is for you.
Typical Taylor, lots of cool features and alot for your $.
Re: 'Taylor' Solid Body electric
Derek wrote:
> I have played several of them. Like all Taylors, quality is great.
> Very light, very playable.
>
> To my ears, it isn't really an acoustic sound, nor an electric sound,
> but somewhere inbetween.
>
> It has 5 different settings, and all are very usable. It really
> wasn't what I am looking for, but Bob Taylor is an innovative son of a
> gun.
>
> I would say you need to play'em and see if it is for you.
>
> Typical Taylor, lots of cool features and alot for your $.
I have a Taylor 110E and it plays great and sounds great. I played a T5
in a shop, I was very much impressed, but lack the money to buy one.
The T5 really is an acoustic with a variety of electric possibilities
and sounds. Apart from the T5, Taylor has a solid body electric more or
less strat shaped). That one of course isn't anything like an acoustic.
Derek wrote:
> I have played several of them. Like all Taylors, quality is great.
> Very light, very playable.
>
> To my ears, it isn't really an acoustic sound, nor an electric sound,
> but somewhere inbetween.
>
> It has 5 different settings, and all are very usable. It really
> wasn't what I am looking for, but Bob Taylor is an innovative son of a
> gun.
>
> I would say you need to play'em and see if it is for you.
>
> Typical Taylor, lots of cool features and alot for your $.
I have a Taylor 110E and it plays great and sounds great. I played a T5
in a shop, I was very much impressed, but lack the money to buy one.
The T5 really is an acoustic with a variety of electric possibilities
and sounds. Apart from the T5, Taylor has a solid body electric more or
less strat shaped). That one of course isn't anything like an acoustic.
Re: 'Taylor' Solid Body electric
G. Verhoef wrote:
>
> I have a Taylor 110E and it plays great and sounds great. I played a T5
> in a shop, I was very much impressed, but lack the money to buy one.
> The T5 really is an acoustic with a variety of electric possibilities
> and sounds. Apart from the T5, Taylor has a solid body electric more or
> less strat shaped). That one of course isn't anything like an acoustic.
Ah, after rereading the OP, I realize he is asking about Taylor's
solid electric, and not the hybrid T5. Sorry about that.
I have played all three of the solid body models, and like them quite
a bit. Several of the things I observed about the T5 are true of
these guitars also.
Fit, finish, playability, innovation, etc, all top notch and a value
for the cost. 5 way switching like on a strat with a thinline LP
body.
fretboard is a bit wide for me, but probably aimed at Taylor acoustic
players who want an electric, so easier transition.
His neck to body joint is pretty cool, and allows for easy removal and
adjustment. Bob Taylor and team are a wonderful asset to the guitar
community.
G. Verhoef wrote:
>
> I have a Taylor 110E and it plays great and sounds great. I played a T5
> in a shop, I was very much impressed, but lack the money to buy one.
> The T5 really is an acoustic with a variety of electric possibilities
> and sounds. Apart from the T5, Taylor has a solid body electric more or
> less strat shaped). That one of course isn't anything like an acoustic.
Ah, after rereading the OP, I realize he is asking about Taylor's
solid electric, and not the hybrid T5. Sorry about that.
I have played all three of the solid body models, and like them quite
a bit. Several of the things I observed about the T5 are true of
these guitars also.
Fit, finish, playability, innovation, etc, all top notch and a value
for the cost. 5 way switching like on a strat with a thinline LP
body.
fretboard is a bit wide for me, but probably aimed at Taylor acoustic
players who want an electric, so easier transition.
His neck to body joint is pretty cool, and allows for easy removal and
adjustment. Bob Taylor and team are a wonderful asset to the guitar
community.
Re: 'Taylor' Solid Body electric
Derek wrote:
> G. Verhoef wrote:
>> I have a Taylor 110E and it plays great and sounds great. I played a T5
>> in a shop, I was very much impressed, but lack the money to buy one.
>> The T5 really is an acoustic with a variety of electric possibilities
>> and sounds. Apart from the T5, Taylor has a solid body electric more or
>> less strat shaped). That one of course isn't anything like an acoustic.
>
>
> Ah, after rereading the OP, I realize he is asking about Taylor's
> solid electric, and not the hybrid T5. Sorry about that.
>
> I have played all three of the solid body models, and like them quite
> a bit. Several of the things I observed about the T5 are true of
> these guitars also.
>
> Fit, finish, playability, innovation, etc, all top notch and a value
> for the cost. 5 way switching like on a strat with a thinline LP
> body.
>
> fretboard is a bit wide for me, but probably aimed at Taylor acoustic
> players who want an electric, so easier transition.
>
> His neck to body joint is pretty cool, and allows for easy removal and
> adjustment. Bob Taylor and team are a wonderful asset to the guitar
> community.
>
>
Thanks, Derek. That's what I wanted to hear. I have been looking at Red
ones at several different online retailers; none are available at any of
the "G. C."s in my area to explore them in person. I have a Taylor 310CE
but I am dragging my feet at buying the Solid Body because I feel I need
to become a bit more of an accomplished / experienced player before I
spend the money on one. Then, I'd probably, be wasting my time any way,
as I only, have a Fender GDEC amp.
MikeyG
Derek wrote:
> G. Verhoef wrote:
>> I have a Taylor 110E and it plays great and sounds great. I played a T5
>> in a shop, I was very much impressed, but lack the money to buy one.
>> The T5 really is an acoustic with a variety of electric possibilities
>> and sounds. Apart from the T5, Taylor has a solid body electric more or
>> less strat shaped). That one of course isn't anything like an acoustic.
>
>
> Ah, after rereading the OP, I realize he is asking about Taylor's
> solid electric, and not the hybrid T5. Sorry about that.
>
> I have played all three of the solid body models, and like them quite
> a bit. Several of the things I observed about the T5 are true of
> these guitars also.
>
> Fit, finish, playability, innovation, etc, all top notch and a value
> for the cost. 5 way switching like on a strat with a thinline LP
> body.
>
> fretboard is a bit wide for me, but probably aimed at Taylor acoustic
> players who want an electric, so easier transition.
>
> His neck to body joint is pretty cool, and allows for easy removal and
> adjustment. Bob Taylor and team are a wonderful asset to the guitar
> community.
>
>
Thanks, Derek. That's what I wanted to hear. I have been looking at Red
ones at several different online retailers; none are available at any of
the "G. C."s in my area to explore them in person. I have a Taylor 310CE
but I am dragging my feet at buying the Solid Body because I feel I need
to become a bit more of an accomplished / experienced player before I
spend the money on one. Then, I'd probably, be wasting my time any way,
as I only, have a Fender GDEC amp.
MikeyG
Re: 'Taylor' Solid Body electric
Hey Mikey,
Since when is playing guitar a waste of time? :-)
If you have the $ and you like it, why not? It's not like you can
take it with you.
Hey Mikey,
Since when is playing guitar a waste of time? :-)
If you have the $ and you like it, why not? It's not like you can
take it with you.
Re: 'Taylor' Solid Body electric
Derek wrote:
> Hey Mikey,
>
> Since when is playing guitar a waste of time? :-)
>
> If you have the $ and you like it, why not? It's not like you can
> take it with you.
>
Oh, no, no, no, Derek! I didn't mean it that way! I spend a LOT of my
free time plucking, picking and strumming my 310, and I enjoy every
minute of it; I'm not too, sure that anyone listening to what sounds are
being made would agree, though. I can afford it, and my sentiment
exactly, "You can't take it with you". I meant that I had heard so, much
about an electric guitar needing to be played through an amp of nearly,
the same cost and quality as the electric guitar that is plugged into
it. I figured that I'd have an electric that would not sound good being
played through my GDEC; I guess that I could go one step at a time, and
plan to get a better amp later; I can afford that, too, I'd just, need
to research what amp would compliment the electric. ... My 310 seems to
sound ok when I plug it into the GDEC, though.
MikeyG
Derek wrote:
> Hey Mikey,
>
> Since when is playing guitar a waste of time? :-)
>
> If you have the $ and you like it, why not? It's not like you can
> take it with you.
>
Oh, no, no, no, Derek! I didn't mean it that way! I spend a LOT of my
free time plucking, picking and strumming my 310, and I enjoy every
minute of it; I'm not too, sure that anyone listening to what sounds are
being made would agree, though. I can afford it, and my sentiment
exactly, "You can't take it with you". I meant that I had heard so, much
about an electric guitar needing to be played through an amp of nearly,
the same cost and quality as the electric guitar that is plugged into
it. I figured that I'd have an electric that would not sound good being
played through my GDEC; I guess that I could go one step at a time, and
plan to get a better amp later; I can afford that, too, I'd just, need
to research what amp would compliment the electric. ... My 310 seems to
sound ok when I plug it into the GDEC, though.
MikeyG
Re: 'Taylor' Solid Body electric
Ah, okay, gotcha. Well, the thing is, yes if you get to where you
begin playing with others, the GDEC probably won't have the juice to
keep up.
Really, it is designed to be a bedroom practice amp, and from all
accounts it does that well.
All the guys I listen to sound the same whether they are playing on
their instruments or thru other rigs.
At some point, most of our sound comes from our hands and playing
style. Not something to worry about earlier on.
Ah, okay, gotcha. Well, the thing is, yes if you get to where you
begin playing with others, the GDEC probably won't have the juice to
keep up.
Really, it is designed to be a bedroom practice amp, and from all
accounts it does that well.
All the guys I listen to sound the same whether they are playing on
their instruments or thru other rigs.
At some point, most of our sound comes from our hands and playing
style. Not something to worry about earlier on.
