DOUBLETIME PICKING
My 710 is a perfect match for my 414k, giving me more dynamic and tonal range than I can handle at this time. Its presence has
already increased my practice time, as I can't seem to go through a session without playing both. I feel lucky to get a guitar
that is so representative of mainline Taylor tradition.
When I knew I was getting this guitar, I got one of the ''97 catalogs [John Cephas cover] offered on the website. As that catalog
promises, the 710 is not a stripped-down 810, but a more subtle statement. I think the black binding makes the rosewood stand
out better than does the white. The cedar-topped 710s are sweet, and there was one that had my eye before I bought the 414k, but
spruce/rosewood is "tradition".
I have been using a humidifier on the 414k and I have been pleased at how this has improved the day-to-day performance. Before
using it, I was always chasing the "out-of-case" tuning up and down, but now it is almost constant. The 710 got one straight
away. Once again, thank you
George Wilson
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SORRY, CHIEF
 Just wanted to say thanks for making great guitars.
I own a '97 710 and recently purchased a Taylor
Baby-M to take
with me on my trip to Fiji. The size of the Baby Taylor is great for travel. I had an awesome time playing with the
locals, and they, too, enjoyed playing the Baby Taylor. A soon-to-be chief wanted to buy it from me. I couldn't let
it go, though; I still had another island to visit.
Michael Lande
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"RELATIVELY" REFRESHING
In December 1998, I became a part of the Taylor "family" by purchasing an 810, 710,
(rosewood and spruce), and a 420-R, which was a limited edition, according to the dealer. I foresee another 400 series
for my son, and an 855 for me, later this year. Kudos to Terry Myers, for answering some questions about
my 810, and for promptly sending me some gold-plated truss rod cover screws for the 710.
It is refreshing to call you folks and talk to human beings, as opposed to automated attendants.
Shannon Stith
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DOING FINE, OVERALLS
 Attached is a picture of our acoustic trio, the Overalls. We specialize in rich harmonies, strong melodies, and words that make you sit up and listen.
Jilda [Watson] and I are songwriters from Empire, Alabama, and Steve Norris, who also writes, is from Helena, Alabama. The three of us had so
much fun pickin' and grinnin' at Steve's brother's beach house, performing together was just a natural progression.
To say that the Overalls love Taylor Guitars is an understatement. As you can tell from the photo, we all have Taylors, including our niece,
Samantha Phillips, who is shown holding her Baby Taylor. I have an 810,
Steve a 710, and Jilda a 415. I also have a 410 that I couldn't
seem to turn loose of when I bought the 810. Sam is not an "Overall" yet, but if she keeps practicing, she will soon be.
Jilda and I played several dates in Ireland in May, and we saw Dan Crary there; he was fabulous. Every time we see him, he always plugs your guitars.
Anyway, a self-titled Overalls CD is being recorded and should be released in the fall. In the meantime, we have a website at (www.TheOveralls.com).
Rick Watson
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I am the happy owner of one of the best guitars in the country - a 710 limited-edition Taylor guitar! I use it weekly as the worship
leader in my church, as well as in an emerging band. Very satisfied with the guitar! I would like to recommend Jennifer Knapp for your
["Artists Who Play/Recording Artists"] page. She is an excellent musician, and has won the Dove award for "Entertainer of the
year," as well as a Billboard award for "Best New Artist Video" in Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). She plays and sings like Sarah McLachlan and
Natalie Merchant, and is a good role model. Just wanted to bring this to your attention.
Diana Longwell
Edinburg, Texas
CHRISTMAS IN SEPTEMBER
Last Christmas, my wife and children gave me my sixth Taylor, a black beauty 612-C. Gary Niemchick of R.I.T. Music
Central [in Grand Rapids, Michigan], who's my longtime buddy and the best guitar doctor around, helped them in surprising me.
 Proof of my love for your guitars is my seventh Taylor, a Baby Taylor, purchased at my other favorite music store,
Rainbow Music [also in Grand Rapids], so we would have two of them for a road trip to St. Louis. Owners John Gelderloos and Pete Bardolph are
responsible for turning me on to Taylors. I bought an 810 and a Steven Curtis Chapman Baby Taylor [a 1997 limited edition
that was part of a promotion] from them, and have never looked back.
Rainbow has brought Doyle Dykes here twice, and they actually call to personally invite me to the workshops. I attend them with my daughter
Jessica, and Doyle goes out of his way to make her feel very special. Your choice of Doyle to endorse your guitars makes me feel that much more
pride in owning a Taylor. His guitar playing pales next to his personality and his Christian values. (Wow, what a statement that is!)
Taylor guitars could not have chosen a better dealership in West Michigan or a better ambassador than Doyle Dykes. A few years ago, in my
quest for special Taylors, [Taylor repair and service manager] Terry Myers directed me to his old stomping grounds at Huber-Breese, where
I bought my koa 712 and my Brazilian 710. It was a three-hour drive from Grand Rapids,
so I invited my mom to come along.
As I was trying out the two guitars, my mom asked the salesman if he had any really special guitars, and he showed her the GA-BE
[1995 LTD Brazilian rosewood/Engelmann]. She negotiated with Paul as only she can, and when I went to the counter to ring up my two new
"babies", she said, "we'll take this one, too." Of course, I was floored. She said, "Happy Birthday. This makes up for all the years I
didn't get you anything." Needless to say, I now invite her every time I go to the music store!
Walt Gutowski Jr.
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