• Just A Perfect Guitar

  
  As reviewed by BL on 5/16/2010

  I have a Martin HD-28 and a Taylor 814 CE. The GC8 is not like either. The sound is crisp and bright but without a great deal of bass or volume of the hd28 or 814ce. I purchased the guitar for intimate personal use and it fills the bill perfectly. The GC8 is a beautiful guitar with a very comfortable size and I love the looks of the slotted head. Although I have strummed the guitar with a pick playing an assortment of songs, I prefer to fingerpick with it most of all. This is my go-to guitar when I'm home and just want to relax, think, and play. I used to have a classical guitar for this use but the GC 8 gave me the sound and comfortable size but with the steel strings that I prefer on a 1 3/4" nut. I love this guitar and I am considering purchasing another for the road. My disappointment is the Taylor guitar case. The tolex seams are separating and pealing and for the price I expect better than what I got. But, I don't play the case so I'll give the guitar 5 stars. Add this guitar to your collection.

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• Perfect voice and action

  
  As reviewed by e j on 1/13/2012

  Went in to GC seeking a a playable couch guitar. I picked up and played at least a dozen different guitars from several makers. When I got around to picking up the GC8....it simply felt just right in my hands and had a perfect voice and i fell in love with it. It is extremely playable, perfect for fingerpicking as well as strumming. It is not suited for hard pounding strums like a dread, so understand that. I do strum it, which it loves..and it really excels when it is fingerpicked.... The GC8 is simply one of the best sounding and most playable guitars you could select. It has extended my playing time versus my dread. The 1.75 inch wide nut is a feature I love. The mids, highs and sustain of of the guitar are exactly what you ears long to hear. The action and playability of this guitar inspire to practice and play every day and longer each time. The workmanship is impeccable. After having it now for a few months and changing strings, I find the sound as perfect and even richer as i continue to break the GC8 in. The folks at GC were very friendly and their professionalism during the entire purchase process was excellent. Good luck on your search...and if you are looking for a very playable, sweet sounding guitar, give the Taylor GC series a test drive.

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• Outstanding Guitar

  
  As reviewed by Andy on 2/11/2008

  I am not a highly experienced player who can necessarily discern subtle variances in tone or construction like more experienced and fanatical enthusiasts. However, this is my second Taylor guitar and I absolutely love it. [1] I am a smaller person and the body of the concert model is perfect and comfortable. I have noticed that I remain more comfortable for longer durations as compared to my Taylor 314 (auditorium). [2] The volume, tonal quality and clarity are surprising for a smaller body guitar (probably the best point of this guitar). [3] The styling is great. It has some serious extras at the price point, including vintage looking hardware, some inlays, etc.

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