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February 09, 2004, 07:45:30 PM
I bought the spruce/koa Parlor. The price was just too good to pass up, and I really wanted one of the no frills old style parlors to replace the Taylor Big Baby. Now I just have to wait for its arrival...

Deb :P  
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February 09, 2004, 07:47:54 PM #1
Good move.  It is always wise to buy when someone makes you a very good price.  That way later on in life you won't have to say "I had a chance once to buy this Koa parlor, and I don't know why I didn't" :rolleyes:  I love the parlors also, and the koa ones are not easy to get.  Enjoy the guitar!  Jason
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February 09, 2004, 09:25:10 PM #2
Congrat's Deb,I've got a friend that has an all Koa and love's it.ENJOY!!!!
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February 09, 2004, 10:54:28 PM #3
Wow, congrats Deb...i have been considering a parlor too since it should fit my hand size better...please give us a review of how you like it...
B) poki


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February 09, 2004, 11:51:05 PM #4
QuoteI bought the spruce/koa Parlor. The price was just too good to pass up, and I really wanted one of the no frills old style parlors to replace the Taylor Big Baby. Now I just have to wait for its arrival...

Deb :P
did you get rid of the Big Baby?  i really like BB's for some reason.  this may be hard to believe, but i like them better than most of the "real" Taylor's i play.  they are truly a unique guitar.  when you find a good one, it's awesome. there are some duds out there though. i'm not crazy at all about the original Baby, but the BB is something i want to get one day.  it would be so cool to take on trips and stuff.  i like the parlors too, but i don't like that they are only 12 frets clear.  i do lots of stuff up higher than the 14th and the parlor would never work for me.  
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February 10, 2004, 10:25:44 AM #5
Quotedid you get rid of the Big Baby?  i really like BB's for some reason.  this may be hard to believe, but i like them better than most of the "real" Taylor's i play.  they are truly a unique guitar.  when you find a good one, it's awesome.
Nope. I lost it to my oldest daughter who's learning to play. It plays well--wonderful action. I've taken it on several trips and it's fun to have along. I just have never been crazy about the tone. It's why I got my OM--roughly the same size, but much deeper, more complex sound. I know the parlor won't be the same as the OM, but I still need a travel guitar, and I'm hoping the solid wood will open up in a way the BB never will.

Deb
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February 10, 2004, 11:14:13 AM #6
I can tell you that My Rosewood parlor has already started to open up after about 30 hours of play.. she sounds more balanced and deeper than mnay of the OM series guitars i played before buying her,, including the Breedlove Atlas I did buy and return....Robb
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February 13, 2004, 09:33:47 PM #7
Scheduled to arrive on Monday :P
My OM is making jealous noises.

Deb
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Taylor 412e-R
February 13, 2004, 10:14:27 PM #8
What a coup. Hope you enjoy!
February 15, 2004, 07:56:07 AM #9
Congrats Deb!

Can't wait to hear your reviews on it.  I am seriously interested in purchasing a Koa Larrivee and would be keenly interested in your description of the sound in comparison to rosewood or mahogany.  

Do enjoy, :)

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February 17, 2004, 03:32:08 PM #10
QuoteWow, congrats Deb...i have been considering a parlor too since it should fit my hand size better...please give us a review of how you like it...
B) poki
Poki,

I would say that if you can locate one, go for it!! The only thing would be if the 1 3/4 neck would be difficult if your hands are smaller. My teenage daughter (whose hands are smaller than mine) loves it. Now she wants me to find one for her. She has a Taylor Big Baby with the smaller nut width, but finds the parlor easier to play.

Mine is strictly no frills (2001, no body binding, no abalone, satin finish), but it is lovely in its simplicity. I can't believe all of the sound coming from such a small instrument! I bought it sight unseen (although I trust the seller), and never having played one. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

Deb
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