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anyone know about taylor guitars?

I’m debating between two acoustic guitars; they are both Taylors of course!
One is a Baby Taylor, but its the Big Baby Taylor (size 15/16). It is a dreadnought with solid sitka spruce and sapele laminate for back and sides for $459. This isn’t so bad because im smaller due to I’m a girl.

On the other hand, there’s the dreadnought acoustic with solid sitka spruce and sapele laminate for back and sides. This is for $649. They both include gig bags, but they don’t feature pickups. What do you think?

Taylor guitars are awesome. They sound great and are very well built. One will last you a lifetime if you keep it. I have a Taylor 214 and I love it. I installed a condenser pickup in it. You don’t have to have a pickup though. Just get a good microphone and place it in front of the guitar if you need to be amplified through a sound system. Good luck with your choice.

Alvarez Regent Series RD12VP Dreadnought Guitar Value Pack in Natural

$290

The RD12VP is a great sounding dreadnought that comes with everything you need to start playing the guitar! It has a spruce top and mahogany back and sides, classic tone woods that generate a warm and well-balanced tone. We have made the neck profile on Regent Series a little finer so they’re easier to play and every model is constructed using a dovetail neck joint that optimizes the transfer of energy between the neck and body. The pack consists of a padded gig bag, guitar strap, tuner, picks and polish cloth.

BadAax 266CE AC/EL Cutaway Guitar Package

$399.99

One of the very best guitar packages on the market today! This full-size acoustic electric cutaway is made from only the most select tone-woods and produces a warm, full-bodied tone with a smooth easy playing feel. The BadAax Model 266CE features solid mahogany back and sides, a spruce top and is finished with a polished, high gloss lacquer. A three band EQ with volume control and a deep cutaway that makes it easy to hit all the notes are just a couple of the things that make this guitar so special. Other features include a mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge, pearloid dot fingerboard inlays, body and neck binding along with die-cast metal tuners that make it easy to tune and to stay in tune. The package also offers a 10 watt amp with volume, bass, treble controls, gain button with headphone jack and 6.5” speaker. There’s a 10 foot cable, gig bag, tuner and even an extra set of strings! All these high quality features at a price you’ll appreciate!

Becker 375D Cello 4/4

$1209

Crafted in Romania of well-seasoned woods with laminated spruce top, laminated maple back and sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, maple bridge, four string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings and nylon tailpiece adjuster. Polished red-brown satin finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications.Includes: Deluxe fully padded nylon backpack bag, wood horsehair bow, rosin.

Becker 4000F Cello 4/4

$2289

Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with choice of graduated solid or laminated spruce top, laminated maple back and sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings and Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Choice of red-gold polished lacquer or gold-brown satin finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes: Deluxe fully padded nylon backpack bag, Glasser horsehair bow, rosin.

Bedell Heritage Series HGD-28-G Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar

$519

The Bedell Heritage HGD-28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar continues the tradition at Bedell for producing affordable and great-sounding guitars. The HGD-28 features a solid A Sitka spruce top, one of the most popular woods for guitar tops today. Sitka spruce produces an even, clear response from low to high tones. Known to improve with age, a Sitka-top guitar should make a great companion for your musical journey. Bedell uses laminated indian rosewood for the back and sides. This works well for a dreadnought guitar with a spruce top to generate a balanced tone with lots of resonant bass. Comes with gig bag.

Jay Turser JJ-43PAK Nat 3/4 Size Ac Guitar Pack

$169.99

The Jay Turser JJ-43PAK in Natural has a 3/4 size acoustic dreadnaught guitar that features an adjustable truss rod, die-cast tuners, rosewood fingerboard and decorative rosette. Included in the package are a gig bag, tuner, picks, strap and instructional DVD. As with all Jay Turser instruments, super high quality, at prices you can afford!

Jay Turser JJ-43PAK TSB 3/4 Size Ac Guitar Pack

$169.99

The Jay Turser JJ-43PAK in Tobacco Sunburst has a 3/4 size acoustic dreadnaught guitar that features an adjustable truss rod, die-cast tuners, rosewood fingerboard and decorative rosette. Included in the package are a gig bag, tuner, picks, strap and instructional DVD. As with all Jay Turser instruments, super high quality, at prices you can afford!

Jay Turser JJ-45PAK RSB 4/4 Size Ac Guitar Pack

$169.99

The Jay Turser JJ-45PAK in Red Sunburst has a 4/4 size acoustic dreadnaught guitar that features an adjustable truss rod, die-cast tuners, rosewood fingerboard and decorative rosette. Included in the package are a gig bag, tuner, picks, strap and instructional DVD. As with all Jay Turser instruments, super high quality, at prices you can afford!

Jay Turser JJC-HRTKIT-PK Powder Pink Ac Guitar

$249.99

Concert style acoustic guitar, basswood back and sides, adjustable truss rod, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, die cast tuners, decorative heart shaped sound hole with faux abalone inlay. Includes picks, extra set of strings, strap, gig bag with stickers.

Knilling Bucharest Solid Carved European Cello Outfit

$2199

European instrument, with solid carved seasoned spruce top and maple back, and ribs, and inlaid purfling. Ebony fingerboard, nut and tailpiece. Knilling Custom Shop adjustment, with Perfection planetary pegs and four Buschman tuners, German maple bridge, and D’Addario Prelude strings. Outfit includes Glasser fiberglass bow and nylon oxford bag.

Oud, Egyptian Teak with Gig Bag

$719

Oud, Egyptian Teak with Nylon Gig Bag. Teak staves are used to construct the body of this beautiful Egyptian oud. The soundboard is solid spruce. The decorations can vary from those photographed; they may include 3 wooden rosette holes outlined with mother of pearl and a small diamond shape of inlay at the base of the neck. Gross measurements are 30″ X 14″ X 9.5″. Includes nylon gig bag and pick. SPECIAL NOTE: No Warranty on Strings: Whether you purchase an instrument on-line or in a neighborhood store, manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey to your home. During this time the strings WILL oxidize and this may shorten their life expectancy and may reduce their sound quality. On occasion instruments may arrive with a broken string, therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings as soon as it arrives. Learning to change strings should be the first lesson learned when embarking on the journey of playing a new instrument.

Paco Acoustic Guitar Pack in Natural

$169.99

Get everything you need to start strumming with this Paco Acoustic Guitar Package, which includes a full-sized guitar (41”), pitch pipe, carrying bag with shoulder straps, an extra set of strings, picks and a guitar strap. This steel string, dreadnought-style acoustic guitar has a deep, large body that helps to produce a big sound. Offering a good balance of tone and playability, it features a natural gloss Linder spruce top with pearloid sound hole, black pick guard, die-cast tuning gears, fully bound birch neck with maple fingerboard and bridge. The Paco Acoustic Guitar Package is perfect for beginners, as well as the seasoned player who wants a great playing, inexpensive guitar for trips or the beach. Take it from me John Boles, with over 40 years of guitar playing experience, you will not find a better sounding or playing guitar for the money!

Paco Classical Guitar Pack

$135.99

The Paco Classical Guitar Package includes everything you need to get started playing the guitar. Perfect for the beginner or the classroom. The nylon strings are much easier on the fingers and makes learning the guitar more pleasurable. The guitar itself is a full size 39” nylon string guitar, constructed of Linder spruce with a maple neck and bridge. Very well balanced with the traditional warm tone that only a classical guitar can produce. Also included is a gig bag with shoulder straps for easy and safe carrying, pitch pipe and an extra set of strings.

Sewing Projects in an Afternoon

$7.55

New – Even if you have only a few hours to spare, you can create unique and stylish accessories to wear or to decorate your home. Each of these more than 30 fabulous projects is classified by difficulty level and shown in beautiful full-colour photographs. Spruce up your decor with throw pillows, place mats, curtains, chair covers, and other items. Package a bottle of wine in a luxurious gift bag. Make stylish and beautiful totes, purses, jewellery bags, sachets, and more. Stitching basics and g

Sewing Projects in an Afternoon

$6.98

New – Stitch unique gifts and home accessories in just a few hours. Each of these more than 30 fabulous projects is classified by difficulty level and shown in beautiful full-color photographs. Spruce up your decor with throw pillows, place mats, curtains, chair covers, and other items. Package a bottle of wine in a luxurious gift bag. Adorable baby bibs and burp cloths are perfect for welcoming a new addition. Make stylish and beautiful totes, purses, jewelry bags, sachets, and more. Stitching

The JinYin Model E800 3/4 String Bass with Gig Bag, Bow

$3599

The JinYin Model E800 3/4 String Bass, outstanding workmanship is the hallmark of this instrument. This violin-shaped bass features aged spruce and seasoned maple construction. The tone is dark and sonorous with a smooth and robust performance. The perfect bass for that serious student in your household. Comes with bow and gig bag. Front: Spruce, Back: Maple, Scroll: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, Tailpiece: Jujube.

The JinYin Model M700 3/4 Cello with Bag, Bow

$999

The JinYin Model M700 3/4 Cello, is an intermediate instrument, with ebony pegs, that offers a full, rich, forward sound, without the brittle edge so often heard in lesser instruments. Offers full projection, and a complex, balanced sound. Handcrafted from select, high quality 10 years aged, spruce and maple. Comes complete with bow and gig bag. Front: Spruce, Back: Maple, Scroll: Flame Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, Tailpiece: Jujube with ebony stain.

The JinYin Model P300 4/4 Cello with Bag, Bow

$1999

The JinYin Model P300 4/4 Cello, is an advanced/intermediate instrument that has all the attributes of the M700, plus a broader range of tone and faster response. The P300 also has increased volume for ensemble playing. Hand crafted from high quality, 20 year old aged spruce and maple. Comes with bow and gig bag. Front: Spruce, Back: Flame Maple, Scroll: Flame Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, Tailpiece: Ebony with inlay.

Yamaha C40 Classical Guitar Package

$219.99

An affordable, all-in-one package for beginners, the Yamaha C40 guitar package includes a Guitar Method book and DVD, digital tuner, and padded gig bag for transport and storage. Offering exceptional playability and superb tone, this C series classical guitar is a full-sized instrument and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. It’s constructed of Indonesian mahogany on the back and sides and spruce on the top, and it features a Javanese rosewood fingerboard with 19 frets.

Yamaha FG JR1 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar with Gig Bag

$209.99

Built with the legendary quality and playability the FG Series, Yamaha designed the JR1 for the younger player or anyone who is more comfortable with a smaller-bodied acoustic. Carefully selection of woods goes into the building of every single Yamaha guitar and the JR1 is no exception. Features include a spruce top, nato neck, rosewood fingerboard and meranti body for solid, bright tonality and great looks, and chrome hardware. Includes gig bag. The JR1 is great as a travel guitar, or a first guitar. Easy and fun to play!

Yamaha Gigmaker Standard Acoustic Guitar Package

$259.99

Yamaha Gigmaker guitar packages are the result of Yamaha’s 30-plus years of experience making fantastic, affordable guitars. Yamaha is one of the most respected names in the industry and they have proven that you don’t need to spend $1,000.00 or more to own a very playable instrument that sounds great. This special package includes an F325 spruce top acoustic guitar with Yamaha’s comfortable FG body style, a rosewood fingerboard, meranti wood back & sides, chrome tuners, plus the easy playability and full tone quality that you expect – and always get – from Yamaha. The package also includes a guitar gig bag, an electronic tuner, an instructional DVD full of lessons, a guitar strap, an extra set of guitar strings, picks and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Why spend hours shopping for individual components? Just grab a package that fits your budget and needs, and use your valuable time to begin playing guitar!

Spruce Up a Tired Closet

If your closet is in need of attention, you are not alone. Many people dream of that organized closet that always seems just out of reach. There are some easy, inexpensive and creative things you can do to have your closet looking its best in no time.

Most people keep some things in their closet that they never intended to. For example, sports equipment, linens, suitcases, a tripod, hidden birthday gifts, photos and much more. These things can be kept in your closet, but you have to make space for them. You may not think that you have space in your closet, but chances are that you do. You just might need help finding it.

Of course, you will need to thin the herd. Get rid of the junk and things that do not fit, are out of style or are just too worn out. Put really bulky items that are not moisture or temperature sensitive in the garage, basement or a spare bedroom. This includes things like sports equipment and suitcases. They take up so much space and really do not have to be in your closet. If they really do, consider putting suitcases inside of each other or under your bed. Organize sports equipment into individual duffel bags so that they are contained and malleable. A sports equipment organizer is a good idea if you have a lot, then you can put it in a mudroom, garage or child’s room.

If you have a lot of small items taking up space and creating disarray, you may be able to build a small, one foot wide cubby system up the front corner of your closet. Most people have about a foot of space between their clothes and the front wall of the closet. You can build them to the ceiling, insert storage bins for small items, use shelves for electronics storage, shoe shelves, sock and tie storage, out-of-reach storage for firearm cases, whatever you need them for. Put one on each side if necessary.

If you keep your winter and summer wardrobes in the closet at the same time, you should invest in a large plastic container or storage bags. Get the out-of-season clothing away from your clothing that you could be using right now. This can free up a lot of space. Large containers can usually stow away on the top shelf, underneath hanging clothes or in a garage. If you do put them in the garage, make sure that you include cedar products to protect your wardrobe from moths, mildew, moisture and odors.

Lastly, invest a little in some specialty hangers. Skirt hangers and cascading pants hangers can help you free up lots of room on your hanging bar. Cascading hooks allow you to pair up garments that go together. Utilizing these items can actually reduce the amount of bar space you are using by up to seventy-five percent! Plus, you will know right where everything is. No more digging through packed in clothes.

Upgrade your old wire and plastic hangers to wooden cedar hangers. Cedar hangers will deodorize your closet, keep clothing slightly separated to avoid wrinkles, absorb moisture and look great to boot. You will have a nice, organized, clean-smelling, beautiful closet when you are done.

About the Author

Ron Maier is the manager of EverythingHangers, a leading online resource for metal hangers and cedar hangers. Find the highest quality metal hanger or cedar hanger at http://www.everythinghangers.com.

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