LOVE HURTS
I first laid hands on the PS-14-C about a year ago at my local
Santa Cruz (California) dealer, Union Grove Music. I couldn't believe the fullness of its sound, or its amazing playability, and my eyes had yet to adjust to the blindingly
beautiful workmanship and materials in this guitar. I returned twice to play it and left each time with an ache somewhere
inside that nothing could touch. I had been stung!
Last Friday, returning from a business trip, I realized I had to have this guitar, and over the weekend I made
arrangements to purchase it. For a non-professional musician, this is, of course, a significant investment, but I am
thrilled to have made it, and to have this fabulous guitar to play. I know the highest-grade Hawaiian koa back and sides,
being rare and gorgeous, and the Engelmann spruce top will likely contribute to its appreciating in value over time. But,
to me, the best thing about the guitar is the workmanship that Taylor has put into it. I love my new guitar. Thanks,
Taylor, for believing in quality!
Michael West
Via the Internet
TAYLOR TRILOGY
Well, it happened. I got all the information that you promised to send me within three days of the
my e-mail. The efficiency of your company is amazing and appreciated. So, the catalog. I sort of skipped over the 300 Series, because I knew what
was coming at the end - the beautiful Koas and the most beautiful of them all, in my humble opinion, the PS-14. Wow. Amazing, and I bet it
plays as nice as it looks.
After a week of drooling over the catalog, my high school graduation came along. All I got from my parents was a card. Actually two taped
together. I was hoping for a new amp for my electric (Fender Strat Custom Shop), but no such luck. Only two stinking cards. Maybe it's money.
I opened the first, "We're so proud...blah blah blah..." Sweet. Then the second. Inside, I saw a picture of a man walking into the sunset,
with a guitar case in his hand and a sign above him saying,"Taylor" On the bottom was the number 310-CE. The Dreadnought
Cutaway with Fishman Electronics.
OK. I had skipped over them in the catalog for a reason, or so I thought. My dad walked out with the guitar in his hand, Taylor hardshell
case and everything. I wasn't expecting it to sound as good as Taylor Dwyer's 510, the first Taylor I ever played, but
when I hit that big old open E chord, I started crying. It was exactly everything I have ever wanted in a guitar. So what, I was crying at my
party in front of 40 people who know me well and I didn't even care. I played it for 2-1/2 hours before my dad told me I had to come out and be
sociable. Anyway, sorry for the long story, but I am perfectly pleased with everything. Thank you.
P.S. My girlfriend, one of my best friends, and my guitar are all named Taylor. Coincidence? I think not.
James Koehn
Via the Internet
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