[Cadgirl]

I was on the JMG site and I really think I’m going to like it. I’ll go on again today to look around. As for Tony’s site, it is still a benefit. He gives us little chunks and we can do what you want with them. We can use it as a challenge or use it as a little riff for a song. I think he wants us all to become our own guitar hero. Thanks for your input.

[Cadgirl]

Yes, it was the best thing I have done on my guitar journey. 🙂

[Cadgirl]

I was leery of the cutout. I thought a smaller guitar and then removing more of the space in it? Just sounded like trouble to me. But, alas, it sounds great. Since it’s attached at the 12th fret I might need that cutout to get to those higher strings. All in all, it was a good choice for me. Thanks

[Cadgirl]

I really like it. I can’t believe how much easier it is to play. I have a Taylor GS mini and the T-812 is easier on my fingers than the mini. The neck of the guitar is real smooth and it seems the strings hold down better. So very happy.

[Cadgirl]

I have always held Martins on a pedestal since I was a kid. That’s why I bought the Martin D28. I should have done my homework and realized that it was not going to be a good guitar for me or for finger picking. I looked at the Martin line and I didn’t see anything that I really liked or that was suited to me. I investigated guitars before buying the Taylor 812. Also made sure I went to guitar stores trying guitars out this time and was able to do comparisons. I paid more than I wanted to, but, the plan is not to get rid of it. 🙂

[Cadgirl]

Yep, it’s happy guitar day in this house. Thank you. 🙂

[Cadgirl]

Really like the Taylor 812ce. Now I’m thinking i’m going to use my Taylor GSmini for open D tuning and get myself familiar with that. I just saw ‘Man of Constant Sorrow’ in a tutorial in Open D. Give me something new to try. Just started the Strumming course with Tony. Glad you have yourself a favorite. It’s always nice to have a spare 🙂

[Cadgirl]

It was a touch decision to trade in the Martin. It’s a nice guitar and lot of sound to it. But, it just wasn’t my fit. Now, I know better.

[Cadgirl]

The best thing I started doing was researching on-line for guitars best for finger-picking. Then I googled what stores had what I wanted to look at ‘in stock’. That was the best thing I could have done. Nothing like actually sitting down and playing the instrument before laying down your cash. The store I used also has a 45 day return policy. That nailed it for me. I can’t go wrong with that.

[Cadgirl]

Thanks, I am really surprised how much easier this guitar is to use. Super easy on my finger tips.

[Cadgirl]

Thanks, I am really enjoying it so far 🙂

[Cadgirl]

Thank you, I really do see a good relationship between the 812 and myself. Many years 😉

[Cadgirl]

It is a much better fit for me. So comfortable to hold. Thanks

[Cadgirl]

Thank you, love the new guitar. I should have taken the Martin back after the first week but I didn’t want to admit defeat (like @Loraine said). It had a lot of sound to it, but I finally had to admit it was too big for me. I’m not a heavy handed player and I finger pick mostly. So it was the wrong guitar for me. Besides, if I want it louder I’ll buy an amp. 🙂

[Cadgirl]

Thanks, it really is a nice guitar. It cost a little more than I wanted to pay but it was well worth it. For a smaller guitar it has a lot of sound to it. So easy to play. It’s so beautiful. Now, I need a Taylor T-Shirt. 🙂