Taylor 110 or Ibanez AW100

[TrippingBillie]

yea if you are gonna get a Taylor, you definately should get a 300+ series. But for the money get the ibanez.

[myonlybliss]

Let me explain my dilemma in a little more detail.
First off---yes, most of the 110's were like the one I described---but they all came straight out of the box. I had the guy unpack them brand new. Now another thing, I have noticed reviews of this guitar from other people (not same store necesarrily) who described similar problems. However, I have gone to stores where the neck and frets were smooth as silk. The action being high just seems universal for this model for some reason no matter where I go. I agree with you totally that it is insane for me to pay money to set-up a brand new guitar that should already be set up. But---as far as the action goes--I called Taylor and they are willing to pay Guitar Center to set it up to spec for me! Now that's customer service! But I am glad you told me not to let them file down the frets. I am waiting on one to come in that is smooth. The reason I am not simply going to another store and buying one that is in good condition to begin with is because I am only paying $435 for this guitar brand new with a $70 hardshell case for free, if I buy from this particular guy at this particular store. Saving about two hundred dollars. Then again--I could get the Ibanez AW100 new for only $200. And it plays perfect straight out of the box. But the Taylor sounds much better. Thus my current dillemma.

What are your thoughts on comparing these two and/or my situation as descibed above. Thank you for your help,

Brandon

[Beauford33]

Seriously, for that kind of a deal on a taylor, you shouldnt pass it up. Besides, that is probably how much the Taylor should probably cost. Get the Taylor, itll probably last you longer. I played one at guitar center and I thought about getting it, its a real nice guitar

[TrippingBillie]

Yea, I got a Taylor... and I love it to death.