Taylor 324 anyone?

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Taylor 324 anyone? Aug 22, 2016 0:10:52 GMT -5

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Post by TonyKgull on Aug 22, 2016 0:10:52 GMT -5

Ok, so I'm really starting to GAS for a 324e or 324ce. Really miss having an all hog guitar. I've listened to tons of vids/reviews/demos of this guitar and so far, I'm definitely falling in like with it.

The proof is in the pudding as they say so tomorrow, if I have time, gonna go to a store I know has 3 of these ( two 324e's and one 324ce ) and see how they feel, sound and play in my actual hands. This could be dangerous.

My question is: has anyone ever had or played one of these? I know they're fairly new but I'd love to know if anyone has actually had or tried one and what you thought of it.

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Aug 22, 2016 0:10:52 GMT -5 TonyKgull said:

Ok, so I'm really starting to GAS for a 324e or 324ce. Really miss having an all hog guitar. I've listened to tons of vids/reviews/demos of this guitar and so far, I'm definitely falling in like with it.

The proof is in the pudding as they say so tomorrow, if I have time, gonna go to a store I know has 3 of these ( two 324e's and one 324ce ) and see how they feel, sound and play in my actual hands. This could be dangerous.

My question is: has anyone ever had or played one of these? I know they're fairly new but I'd love to know if anyone has actually had or tried one and what you thought of it.

If there's pudding in your guitar, you have serious problems.

Greg Ballantyne Supreme Member Posts: 1,139 Location: Maryland, USA Playing guitar since: 1974	Taylor 324 anyone? Aug 24, 2016 17:40:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Greg Ballantyne on Aug 24, 2016 17:40:45 GMT -5 TonyKgull , I've been playing a number of Taylors over the last 6 months or so, but I do not recall seeing that model. If I run across one, I'll pick it up and play it and report back with relevant observations.
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Taylor 324 anyone? Aug 24, 2016 18:00:40 GMT -5

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Aug 24, 2016 17:40:45 GMT -5 Greg Ballantyne said:

TonyKgull , I've been playing a number of Taylors over the last 6 months or so, but I do not recall seeing that model. If I run across one, I'll pick it up and play it and report back with relevant observations.

Thanks Greg! Please do. I haven't been to the store, life got busy again. LOL! I'm hopefully going to go next week. Hopefully.

Believe it or not, I have a gig this Sunday that I actually forgot about!

LOL! Yikes! So bin scrambling to prepare for that. I swear, if my head wasn't attached, I'd forget that somewherez too!

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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

Greg Ballantyne Supreme Member Posts: 1,139 Location: Maryland, USA Playing guitar since: 1974	Taylor 324 anyone? Aug 24, 2016 18:01:53 GMT -5 TonyKgull likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Greg Ballantyne on Aug 24, 2016 18:01:53 GMT -5 TonyKgull , I've always been thankful heads come attached......
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Taylor 324 anyone? Aug 26, 2016 15:11:26 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by El Gull on Aug 26, 2016 15:11:26 GMT -5

Tony, my buddy has been gassing for a 322e. He keeps raving about it. For him it beat the Martin 000-15 hands down.

Obviously comes down to personal taste. But I think an all hog Taylor would be a very balanced guitar. I reason that the natural dampening effects of the Mahogany compliments the typical Taylor bracing which produces the sparkle. Would make a very balanced sound.

Those that that have played them would know

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TonyKgull Global Moderator Posts: 6,425 Location: Ontario, Canada	Taylor 324 anyone? Aug 26, 2016 21:46:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TonyKgull on Aug 26, 2016 21:46:54 GMT -5 El Gull , said: Those that that have played them would know I'm hoping to be one of "those" soon. If all goes to plan, I'll be trying 3 of them on Monday or Tuesday. Two 324e's and one 324ce.
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Taylor 324 anyone? Aug 27, 2016 23:56:13 GMT -5 TonyKgull likes this

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Post by RockyMtnGull on Aug 27, 2016 23:56:13 GMT -5

TonyKgull, a little something to whet your appetite (if you haven't seen ths video yet).....

This is the one I'm gassing for but my wallet is doing a pretty good job at being a "Beano" substitute......

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Taylor 324 anyone? Aug 28, 2016 23:13:34 GMT -5

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Post by TonyKgull on Aug 28, 2016 23:13:34 GMT -5

Hard to tell from those two vids. All I know is the other vids I listened to, especially Acoustic Letter ones made me fall in love with the 324s. The gloss would be nice on the 500 series, but I'm more into the sound than the gloss. Always had a soft spot for satin anyways. And I really love the GA shape the most. Just love the balance on them, no matter what the tone woods. And they just fit me like a glove!

Thanks for sharing the vids RockyMtnGull,.

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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

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Taylor 324 anyone? Oct 13, 2017 20:30:33 GMT -5 via Tapatalk

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Post by johnnyguitar on Oct 13, 2017 20:30:33 GMT -5

I really like the 324ce. I was really close to pulling the trigger on it but as it's an all around gigging guitar I opted for a 214ce dlx sb. $700 less and it just plays remarkably well. The spruce top is probably a better "all rounder" but still gassing for that 324ce...I will have one!

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Taylor 324 anyone? Oct 14, 2017 10:25:15 GMT -5

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Post by ladyssolo on Oct 14, 2017 10:25:15 GMT -5

Johnnyguitar, I used to own a 214DLX (not ce) and it played very well like you say, but I have short arms and fingers, and decided parlor size is much better for me or I'd still have it. But it was a very nice guitar, well worth the price!

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Taylor 324 anyone? Oct 15, 2017 17:42:36 GMT -5 TonyKgull likes this

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Post by Greg Ballantyne on Oct 15, 2017 17:42:36 GMT -5

I played several of these in the last few months.... The all Koa model had sold, but the hog/blackwood and all hog models (including 312ce) were represented. All fine guitars - I was actually there to test my other directions, which included playing a 412ce, a 414ce-R, a 714ce-SB, and several others......

That 2011 LTD, spruce/quilted sapele ce that I nearly fell for last year, was still there- and I picked it up again.... but it was still a dread.....

Needless to say, I left the shop on a somewhat confused and muddled state. But TonyKgull , if you're still gassing for the hog/blackwood or all hog 300's, I'm here to tell you that they are indeed some fine guitars.

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