NBTD

[Gary Blanchard]

New borrowed Taylor day.

A local friend has a Taylor Big Baby that he bought and doesn't use. He is giving me a chance to try it a bit and we might make a trade if I like it.

I need a guitar that I can take to open mics without needing the preamp and that is, quite honestly, not as rare and expensive as the Macrae. So far I like the unplugged sound; not as resonant as the Macrae but much better than the Fender acoustic I have been using. The body size is nice; bigger than the Fender and Macrae but not a full-size dreadnought. I will take it to Lost Towns Brewing tonight and see how it sounds plugged in. It would be nice to have one acoustic with the more traditional look.

 

[mongooz]

 

[LeftyTom]

Just don't remind that friend about any loaner.

 

[Gary Blanchard]

It sounds great plugged in. I did a variety of styles and it worked for all of them. It looks like a trade is in the works. I think my friend figured if I was going to play in the area I had to get on the Taylor bandwagon.

The odd thing about it is the bolt-on neck. It doesn't have the standard heel that most acoustic guitars have.

 

[Bob411]

Sounds like you are hooked. So, what are you thinking of giving up for the trade?

 

[Gary Blanchard]

Sounds like you are hooked. So, what are you thinking of giving up for the trade?

I have some pedals, an interface, and a Dano that I don't use that the guy is interested in. It looks like a go.

 

[Lerxst]

I have some pedals, an interface, and a Dano that I don't use that the guy is interested in. It looks like a go.

Sounds like a good deal all around then

 

[Gary Blanchard]

I just recorded my two new songs with the Taylor. I am impressed; this sounds nicer to me than some of the higher-end Taylors I have played. Here is a clip from last night,

 

[Denverdave]

Always nice to find a guitar you like that sounds good as well> Me and Taylors don't get along but most people really like them. Enjoy!

 

[Gary Blanchard]

Always nice to find a guitar you like that sounds good as well> Me and Taylors don't get along but most people really like them. Enjoy!

That was my experience as well. I was surprised that I like this one so much. It probably helps that I have been playing the Fender Campfire acoustic so much lately. That is nice plugged in but not so good unplugged.

 

[Denverdave]

That is nice plugged in but not so good unplugged.

That was my Takamine I used live for about 7 years. It sounded great on stage plugged in, but was kinda dull playing it unplugged.