3quartertime Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I have to admit that I have a new obsession. I'm the proud owner of a Taylor 410R. For the masses it's basically Taylors version of a Martin D-28. Classic dreadnougth with rosewood sides and back, sika spruce top. It is a beauty and I can't believe the sound this box makes!!! My old plywood beater is gone!!! I wish all could hear how beautiful this thing sounds. It makes a hack like me sound good!!! A few pics for the stringy types... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Well - play something for us! NICE Looking fersure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Nice, but it's no Esteban! (I've been watching too much late night TV infomercials.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Nice Axe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3quartertime Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 I can't believe the bass this thing gives. I've found a new love for low chords!!! Yea I know it's not a custom, but it was what I could afford. I think of it as a stock SVI. It is a sweety but I think I can make it better!!! LOL,,, James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3quartertime Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Gotta go over to the Acoustic Forum now and bragg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tee Hee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Anderson Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I have a Martin Koa wood that sounds like God himself playing the piano...bet yours is similar. Enjoy, SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianH Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 And you didn't have to mortgage the house for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Does it have a winchester in it like Roys did? Really nice, wish I could play.-----Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Neat. But, wouldn't it look better if all those wing-nuts on the end of the skinny part where twisted so that they lined up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Just trying to figure out what does that "Santa" tape on the turtle means???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalmas Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Neat. But, wouldn't it look better if all those wing-nuts on the end of the skinny part where twisted so that they lined up? How many hours are you going to play before you get it hard chromed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Just trying to figure out what does that "Santa" tape on the turtle means???? Looks more like a metric to me... and methinks that Santa did NOT bring him the axe, hence the naming of the target. BTW, nice block o' wood, 3QT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Looks more like a metric to me... What's that? Never seen one here! 3QT, what springs are you running into it, and how flat does it shoot? Wait, I don't see the sights on it, is this the reason why it's so close to a target? Point shooting only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 James, Turn around, look into the light!!!!!!!! come back to us!!!!!!!!!!! Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3quartertime Posted January 13, 2005 Author Share Posted January 13, 2005 Thanks for the compliments and suggestions all,,, It sure is a nice sound box. It's kind of like a well made blaster/rig. It just calls me to practice. But I haven't given up on shootin', just making some changes and improving the quality of what toys I have left!!! Send me a pic of that Koa Martin Steve, I'd like to see it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 "Careful with that axe, Eugene" ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3quartertime Posted January 13, 2005 Author Share Posted January 13, 2005 Nice, but it's no Esteban! (I've been watching too much late night TV infomercials.) Ok,,, Finally took a few and looked up Esteban Guitars. That's a good one. I just assumed it was a custom luthier that I hadn't heard of, (there are lots!)... To let the others in on the joke,,, Your Esteban Guitar Package Includes: * Full Size Acoustic/Electric Steel String Guitar, * All Wood with on Board Equalizer (on board electronics), * Esteban's Powerful Amplifier with Master Controls plus an overdrive Button (with ten foot guitar amp cable), * Deluxe Hard-sided Nylon Case with interior storage compartment, * 2 DVD's: Instructional Lesson - three hours of instruction, * 2 "Instructional Method for the Guitar" Lesson Books, * 1 Esteban Polishing Cloth, * Extra strings, picks, straps and alien key. * Plus: Esteban's poster size Chord Chart Only 3 Payments of $66.00 Unfortunetly I had to pay a few more pesos than that, and I didn't even get an 'official' polishing cloth!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 I'll bet anything the Esteban package is Made in China. But man you really need to see the infomercial. The guy dresses like Zorro, with sunglasses. And I think the amp's "Overdrive" button is equivalent to "Eleven!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Esteban was just on a Gieco commercial. Funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Esteban was supposed to be this bad boy of the classical guitar world that studied under Segovia. Now he is a media whore. The Geico commercial is funny as hell though. -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Nice Axe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old shooter Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I learned long ago that you can't go wrong buying the most expensive toys that you can afford. I looked long and hard before deciding between a Taylor and Martin. I chose Martin, because of volume and tone, but the Taylors played easier. Now....what kind of music are you going to play.... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3quartertime Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 Now....what kind of music are you going to play.... Mike <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well I've had my 'new' guitar since January. ( Notice the thread start date). But I'm not an expert by any stretch. I play mostly bluegrass stuff. Not because I'm a big fan, but it's the funnest to play on a good acoustic. After I got the Taylor I took it to my dad's a few times. He was playing a real nice cut-a-way Grand Auditorium sized Takamine. He messed with mine a while and decided it was time for a new sound box. It's a common thing for our type. It's called GAS. Guitar Aquisition Syndrome!!! Anyway he was looking at different models and ended up with an HD-28. I'm not the fancy type so when I got my 410R I was comparing it with a D-28. After playing his for a few months now. ( Actually when I go to his house to visit I usually mutter a quick Hi or something as I'm heading for the case!!!) I know my next guitar with be a Martin. I normally play fingerstyle if I'm learning a new song or riff. Then when I start using a pick I tend to get kinda agressive. That's why I use a classic drednought. They take a beating beautifully!!! The huge difference between Taylor and Martin is the bone shattering growwwwlll when you hit the low E hard. There is no substitute for the Martin sound... I really love the sound my Taylor makes, heck as a limited rosewood model it's basically the exact same materials as a D-28! But it aint no Martin!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liota Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 3QT, Nice piece. Looks good. There is no substitute for the throaty sound of an acoustic guitar. Beautiful stuff. I'm jealous you can play. I always wanted to. No rhythm. It affects my shooting too. Steve Anderson, Show pictures! I bet it's gorgeous. I love Koa. Liota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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