Taylor 210

[dmb2191]

Im debating between getting the Taylor 210 and 110. The 210 is all solid wood and comes with a hardshell case for $200 extra. Would I be stupid to not spend the extra $200?

[Taylor614]

I wouldn't say stupid, but foolish yes. Nothing beats the sound of a solid wood guitar. Trust me, you won't regret spending the extra 2 hundred.

[sunglassesatnight]

But you might regret buying a Taylor 210.

[Coldchillin]

But you might regret buying a Taylor 210.

[Speenis]

I wouldn't buy a Taylor unless it was the 300 series or higher. I had a 310 before and loved it.

[ut4ever8]

I wouldn't buy a Taylor unless it was the 300 series or higher. I had a 310 before and loved it.

I'll raise, i dont think i'd buy any less than a 400 series, my roommate has a 410 and im not a big taylor fan but its alright, not worth the money he spent though in my opinion

[Kahn]

I support all of these posts. Especially:

not worth the money he spent though in my opinion

[mangold]

i dont like any taylors, especially the low level ones

[Kahn]

Mangold, it is ok. You cannot expect everyone to have seen the light. Sigh, another wasted guitarist

[Grachi]

i haven't played the 210, but I have the 214 and love it.

Definately go for the 200 series; nothing lower trust me the solid wood is worth it.

[libertas08]

what about if you have $500 or less to spend on a guitar? i kinda thought my choices were limited to cheap martins or taylors. i tried out a 110 at a local store, and for $450 i thought it sounded pretty decent. What are other guitars i should look at if $500 is THE MOST i can possibly spend?

[sunglassesatnight]

110 is junk. Check out Takamine in that price range. Lots of good Taks at good prices.

[myxomatosis]

you can get a larrivee 03 series on the larrivee boards for about $625 - $650 shipped... if that's in your price range I'd do that

[iha]

Yes... if that's all you have I would definitely look at getting a used guitar. If you check different forums you will be able to find a good deal I'm sure.

My brother and I both just bought guitars off the internet. I was a little nervous, but at most message boards you can tell who is trust worthy (many of them have sold on the boards before so you know it will work, and a lot of them have good ebay feedback too)

I couldn't be happier with my guitar

I played a Taylor 210 when I was looking for guitars and I was not impressed. I played a 310 that was alright, but not as good as Larrivee.

[sfmartins]

Yes... if that's all you have I would definitely look at getting a used guitar. If you check different forums you will be able to find a good deal I'm sure.

My brother and I both just bought guitars off the internet. I was a little nervous, but at most message boards you can tell who is trust worthy (many of them have sold on the boards before so you know it will work, and a lot of them have good ebay feedback too)

I couldn't be happier with my guitar

I played a Taylor 210 when I was looking for guitars and I was not impressed. I played a 310 that was alright, but not as good as Larrivee.

or probably save a little bit more to buy something that will last...

Anyway, check the usual thread (thanks mangold!):

http://www.dmbtabs.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=28021

As you can see, <$500 there are no Taylors or Martins better than other brands. These are best for medium-high end guitars.

Good luck man!