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Always wanted a Martin-guitar when I was young(er). Even when I bought me a Gibson Mark-72 at the age of 23 or so. Finally I bought a Martin D-1 (Thanks Dad !). Later, after reading about Taylor-guitars, I had to try one of those. It was in 2002 or so when I played on a used 410-CE (the 1998-model, still with mahogany back and sides instead of ovangkol).

I was blown away by the sound and playability. Sold my Martin and Gibson and since then I'm a Taylor-fan. Tried most models, but finally ended with the guitars you see here on the page.

In small venues I don't like bringing in expensive guitars but in my opinion playing Taylor makes you want no other brands. Especially when you play a lot of 12-string guitar in your performances (like I do). I own a great Taylor 555-CE that I play on every stage. My right hand is not listening to my brain (my thumb is playing the bass notes behind my fingers) so playing other 12-string brands mostly means a maximum of 10 minutes of playing.

Also owned almost all brands in acoustic amps, even the famous ones like various AER's and Fishmans. Trace Elliot and Schertler are unbeatable in my opinion.

I'm not much of an electric guitar player but there are times that I really like playing it. Also in the electric world it's all a matter of personal sound and playability. And breaking backs while carrying Fender Twin Reverbs around, right ?

Not that I'm right in my choice of course: all guitarists have different opinions about the best guitar gear.

Acoustic guitars and amps:

Taylor 414-CE (USA, 2008) - 6 string guitar

Taylor 314-CE (USA, 2001) - 6 string guitar

Aria 920 (Japan, 1974) - 6-string guitar

Taylor 555-CE (USA, 2001) - 12-string guitar

Taylor 354-CE (USA, 2005) - 12-string guitar

Landola JE-85-12 (Finland) - 12 string guitar

2 x Trace Elliot TA50R (UK) - acoustic amp

Trace Elliot TA60CR (UK) - acoustic amp

Schertler Unico Classic (Swiss - 2010) - acoustic amp

Electric guitars and amps:

Fender American Series Standard Telecaster (USA, 2004)- 6 string guitar

Fender Standard Stratocaster (Mexico, 2002)- 6 string guitar

Fender DeVille (Mexico) - electric amp

Taylor 555-CE

Solid Sitka Spruce Top, Solid Tropical American Mahogany Back & Sides

Taylor 354-CE

Solid Sitka Spruce Top, Solid Sapele Back & Sides

Aria 920

Spruce Top, Mahogany Back & Sides