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2015-09-09 12:52:43 UTC
Can it be true?! Are Taylor guitars god's gift to humanity?
I've been out of the acoustic market since the 70's, but happily playing acoustic and electric, folk
and blues. Now, through hard work, sacrifice and some luck, I find myself in a position where the
purchase price of my dream guitar may not be out of my reach. The trouble is, twenty some years
later, that mythical Martin I've dreamt of has a new, and respected competitor-Taylor.
I've read the sales brochures, "Wood & Steel" and other persuasive and informative booklets put out
by Taylor. I've played several, spanning the 400 - 800 Series and like what I hear. So what's the
problem, you may ask? Well, my mama always said, if it's too go to be true it probably is. So I turn
to my trusted newsgroup..... Do all of you folks really like Taylor's as much as this newsgroup reads?
I'm interested in resale value too, if there comes a time to sell. For the prices I'm seeing
($2300 list for an 815-C) that's quite a risk to take! Also, these guitars have been on the market
for only 20 years. Has anyone actually heard/played/know of one that old? How has it held up?
I would think that the scrutiny these beauties have gone through, there would be some room for
improvement. Have all the Martin lovers converted?
I'm just looking for the whole story - I don't want mama to be right this time.
If I may post one more question..... Does anyone know where I can find the list prices for
Taylor guitars? Boston has one dealer so retail competition is not on my side.
I've got to get a much better price for that 815-C if I'm ever going to own it.
-Dave
Hello. I've had my Taylor 710 since 1995. It just keeps getting better with age. I play hard with medium gauge strings. I've always kept it in its case. The case alone is pretty darn good. So, It's held up for 20 years so far. It's in great shape, and the tone is out of this world.I've been out of the acoustic market since the 70's, but happily playing acoustic and electric, folk
and blues. Now, through hard work, sacrifice and some luck, I find myself in a position where the
purchase price of my dream guitar may not be out of my reach. The trouble is, twenty some years
later, that mythical Martin I've dreamt of has a new, and respected competitor-Taylor.
I've read the sales brochures, "Wood & Steel" and other persuasive and informative booklets put out
by Taylor. I've played several, spanning the 400 - 800 Series and like what I hear. So what's the
problem, you may ask? Well, my mama always said, if it's too go to be true it probably is. So I turn
to my trusted newsgroup..... Do all of you folks really like Taylor's as much as this newsgroup reads?
I'm interested in resale value too, if there comes a time to sell. For the prices I'm seeing
($2300 list for an 815-C) that's quite a risk to take! Also, these guitars have been on the market
for only 20 years. Has anyone actually heard/played/know of one that old? How has it held up?
I would think that the scrutiny these beauties have gone through, there would be some room for
improvement. Have all the Martin lovers converted?
I'm just looking for the whole story - I don't want mama to be right this time.
If I may post one more question..... Does anyone know where I can find the list prices for
Taylor guitars? Boston has one dealer so retail competition is not on my side.
I've got to get a much better price for that 815-C if I'm ever going to own it.
-Dave