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I bought my Taylor 614ce ‘Guitars for the Gulf’ edition from Southpaw Guitars, Houston, Texas in December 2006. It was already in stock so there was no need for a special order.
Headstock Inlay
Between July and December 2006, Taylor guitars could be ordered with a headstock bearing the fleur-de-lis (a symbol of New Orleans) inlaid in genuine mother-of-pearl. The inlay (valued at $100) was free to the customer, but for every Guitar for the Gulf sold, Taylor contributed to The Tipitina's Foundation (for Hurricane Katrina victims), up to a total of $25,000.
Truss Rod Cover
Shortly after I got the guitar I ordered the ‘dove of peace’ TRC from Capt. Bill (Nichols) of Nichols Custom Inlay.
Although maple is considered ‘bright’ sounding, there is definitely a warmth to the overall tone as well as bags of zing and clarity - I love it!!
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