NGD - My "Final" Acquisition - (yeah right)

[Gary Nelson]

After what seems like months of deliberation, I finally pulled the trigger on one "last" guitar that fills a hole in my collection.    I didn't have a 14 fret, steel string with a cutaway (you know, for all that shredding I do).    I also wanted some type of tonal variation other than what I already had.    Last weekend while in Nashville, I stopped by Gruhn's to look at another guitar I had seen on their website.   It was nice and the price was right, but it just didn't do anything for me.  So with my poor wife sitting there holding guitars while I tried one after another, I checked out several Taylors, Martins, and a few others.   I finally settled on this Taylor 414ce Studio.   It is their Grand Auditorium size (didn't have one), is Rosewood and Torrified Spruce (didn't have that ) and it has a great balanced sound whether played finger style or with a pick (at least in my ears).   Like many "studio" models these days, it has all the basics that the regular 414 has, but without the bling (no binding on the body or neck, simpler fret markers, structured bag instead of a hard case, etc).  The neck is also 1/16 narrower than some other acoustics.   It almost feels like the neck of an electric.  So I'll let you know how I feel about that after some time with it.    Anyway - I'm done buying guitars (and if you believe that let me know.  I have a bridge to sell...)

Edited April 4 by Gary Nelson

[Eracer_Team-DougH]

Nice @Gary Nelson

when I was a Gruhn’s in October there was a Taylor 424 Master built I really like the sound 

unfortunately it never followed me home 

enjoy

Edited April 5 by Eracer_Team-DougH

[Mike Hoodenpyle]

Congrats! NGDs are the best days.

[Steve Krenz]

Nice.  I've always liked the Grand Auditorium size.  I bet it plays like a dream.  Congratulations! I look forward to hearing it!

-Steve

[jasn]

Great addition to your collection Gary.  I too look forward to hearing it in October. 

So...tell me some more about that bridge...

[Gene C]

Hey Gary, I just found this thread the other day, looks like a beautiful addition to your lineup of super desirable guitars, CONGRATULATIONS !

Like @Mike Hoodenpyle and @Steve Krenz  says I bet it plays like a dream. I'm with @jasn standing in line to get a chance to play it or at least hear it this fall at the retreat. I like the iteration of "neck of an electric" , could be an acoustic guitar slogan. BTW, I saw where Sweetwater has a Taylor case for $299 with free shipping if you are looking. That could extend your NGD a just little further.

I think the bridge thing is a scam, I wouldn't fall for that one.

Gene C - London Ky