StratoBob - Bob Taylor's new Strat-ish Guitar

studio1087 · July 2nd, 2008, 04:03 PM

Available this month.

Read all about it.....................

Taylor SC (single coil)

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"The challenge isn't in making a quiet single coil," explains Product Development Manager David Hosler, "but to do it without losing the single coil's tonal character. Using our 'flavor' of design, we did that, and on top of it, we were able to maintain what we call a modern output level."

romo · July 2nd, 2008, 09:25 PM

I think I'd rather have one with humbuckers. I used to really want one, then I bought a tele :) It looks a little strange with the 3 singles I think. I have yet to actually play one though....no Taylor dealers in my area have ever had any.

studio1087 · July 2nd, 2008, 09:39 PM

They're nice guitars but I just don't get very fired up when I'm around them. I've played several of them. Only the older farts will remember this......

The Ovation Viper Solid Body cicra 1978....I was a freshman in high school and I had a Viper for about 4 months. I see the Taylor and I see my old Viper. I have Viper issues.

Lance · July 2nd, 2008, 09:59 PM

I really like my walnut top taylor electric with the minibuckers. The in between positions actually sound very stratty. Anyway - a great guitar.

geddins · July 2nd, 2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by studio1087

They're nice guitars but I just don't get very fired up when I'm around them. I've played several of them. Only the older farts will remember this......

The Ovation Viper Solid Body cicra 1978....I was a freshman in high school and I had a Viper for about 4 months. I see the Taylor and I see my old Viper. I have Viper issues.

AMEN!!! I had a black Viper for a few months back in '82 or so....a buddy of mine had an older Breadwinner....his was actually a really great playing and sounding guitar....my Viper wasn't either.

Telehackster · July 2nd, 2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by studio1087

Only the older farts will remember this......

Or the Gibson Marauder.

mogascreeta · July 2nd, 2008, 11:24 PM

i saw an eastwood guitar that looked just like that

beach bob · July 3rd, 2008, 12:10 AM

Geez do I have to?? Last year's Taylor model with the soapbars was bad enough ...

And yes I DO remember that Ovation hideousness... hard to tear away one's mind from that model. Eck.

reverbbb · July 3rd, 2008, 08:35 AM

The T-5 was a guitar that I wanted to like. But I couldn't appreciate the tones enough to fork out $2.5K. Then came the new solid body electrics from Taylor. I hope he does well with this line because he is a great guy and a great guitar builder. But for me, I just don't see the need to buy into mix match of other classic designs with a new brand. The T-5 was more innovative, although some pointed to some similarities to some older guitars.

I learned a valuable lesson on a couple of Schecter California Custom guitars. It don't matter how great they are or how rare, if people don't want them, then you are positioning yourself to loose a lot of money - been there, done that.

studio1087 · July 3rd, 2008, 08:49 AM

I do love my 214. I have never played a Taylor 214 that was a dud. Taylor does build remarkable guitars and I think that all the planets lined up when they built the humble 214. I've always been drawn to the tone on a 214 and one day I exited the freeway to stop for gas and to pop into a nice guitar store in Oshkosh WI....there was a perfect used 214 hanging all minty.

The 214 must have called to me from the freeway......I'm in here.....stop the car. The rest was history.

July 2nd, 2008, 09:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
studio1087 Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 44 Posts: 3,782 36 Photos	They're nice guitars but I just don't get very fired up when I'm around them. I've played several of them. Only the older farts will remember this...... The Ovation Viper Solid Body cicra 1978....I was a freshman in high school and I had a Viper for about 4 months. I see the Taylor and I see my old Viper. I have Viper issues. __________________ JLG Carry On

July 2nd, 2008, 09:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lance Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,164	I really like my walnut top taylor electric with the minibuckers. The in between positions actually sound very stratty. Anyway - a great guitar. __________________ Lance "not very good...but I make up for it by playing loud"

July 2nd, 2008, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
mogascreeta TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 18 Posts: 38	i saw an eastwood guitar that looked just like that __________________ All Tele, All The Time

July 3rd, 2008, 08:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
reverbbb Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Just Plano, Texas Age: 50 Posts: 3,688 33 Photos	The T-5 was a guitar that I wanted to like. But I couldn't appreciate the tones enough to fork out $2.5K. Then came the new solid body electrics from Taylor. I hope he does well with this line because he is a great guy and a great guitar builder. But for me, I just don't see the need to buy into mix match of other classic designs with a new brand. The T-5 was more innovative, although some pointed to some similarities to some older guitars. I learned a valuable lesson on a couple of Schecter California Custom guitars. It don't matter how great they are or how rare, if people don't want them, then you are positioning yourself to loose a lot of money - been there, done that. __________________ "I come here to reflect a little."™ http://www.myspace.com/reverbbb2 Guitarist Praise & Worship Forum

July 3rd, 2008, 08:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
studio1087 Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 44 Posts: 3,782 36 Photos	I do love my 214. I have never played a Taylor 214 that was a dud. Taylor does build remarkable guitars and I think that all the planets lined up when they built the humble 214. I've always been drawn to the tone on a 214 and one day I exited the freeway to stop for gas and to pop into a nice guitar store in Oshkosh WI....there was a perfect used 214 hanging all minty. The 214 must have called to me from the freeway......I'm in here.....stop the car. The rest was history. __________________ JLG Carry On

July 2nd, 2008, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
romo Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 203	I think I'd rather have one with humbuckers. I used to really want one, then I bought a tele :) It looks a little strange with the 3 singles I think. I have yet to actually play one though....no Taylor dealers in my area have ever had any.

July 3rd, 2008, 12:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
beach bob Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 447	Geez do I have to?? Last year's Taylor model with the soapbars was bad enough ... And yes I DO remember that Ovation hideousness... hard to tear away one's mind from that model. Eck.