Advice about a Guitar Trade

dmbvideos · Unread post by **dmbvideos** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:42 pm

Hey all,

I have a 2006 Martin D35, and am in talks with a guy with a 2004 Taylor 714ce.
The Martin doesn't have electronics, whereas the Taylor has the ES.
Both are in great condition. It would be a straight up trade.

The Martin sells for about $2100; the Taylor for $2749.
Those prices are based on Sam Ash online.
I know you can probably get them cheaper elsewhere.

Does this sound like a good trade? Who's getting a better deal? Equal?

Any advice would be great.

Thanks,

Tony | dmbvideos.com

Willin · Unread post by **Willin** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:05 pm

I'm not an expert but I know that some early 2000ish models of Taylors were having issues with their Expression System pickups. The 2004 models perfect... I just wanted to give you a heads up about it so you can check for yourself.

Beyond that, it sounds like a fairly incredible trade if you like Taylors.

Oh, i'm sure you are aware of this fact but due to the Taylors nature and body style its going to have a thinner and considerably less "boomy" sound than the Martin... but if you played them already i'm sure you know that.

Kahn · Unread post by **Kahn** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:06 pm

Taylors are garbage. Martins aren't. Keep your Martin.

nate · Unread post by **nate** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:55 pm

I have a Taylor 614CE and I love it, but there is no doubt that if I ever buy another high end guitar it will definitely be a Martin. There is no substitute for that thick Martin bass. Everytime I go to my guitar teachers house I always pick up his old Martin and just bang away on it. Love that sound, sounds like a cannon. So that's just my 2 cents take it for what's it's worth. I guess it's just a matter of preference to the player.

RunsWithBuffalo · Unread post by **RunsWithBuffalo** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:57 pm

Taylors are alright in a band setting...but only if you want your instrument to stand way out. If you are recording or playing solo, keep your martin. You can get a martin to sound like a Taylor with eq and preamps anyways but you really cant make a Taylor sound like a martin.

Based on numbers alone, it seems you are getting a good deal if you decide to go through with it. Just make sure to test out the electronics on the Taylor.

AlpineValley · Unread post by **AlpineValley** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 3:54 pm

keep the martin

markTR · Unread post by **markTR** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:10 pm

AlpineValley wrote:keep the martin

dmbvideos · Unread post by **dmbvideos** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:46 pm

Thanks for your advice. I think I'm gonna keep it (for now).
I got a great quote on a custom 614ce right from the factory.
I'll keep the Martin for recording. Maybe I'll sell it one day.

RunsWithBuffalo · Unread post by **RunsWithBuffalo** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:47 pm

Good Man.

nxthendrix10 · Unread post by **nxthendrix10** » Tue May 01, 2007 9:15 pm

Ilove my guitar

EZakre · Unread post by **EZakre** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:05 pm

[quoxxx

Coldchillin · Unread post by **Coldchillin** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:24 pm

sunglassesatnight · Unread post by **sunglassesatnight** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:14 pm

My Dad can kick your Dad's ass.

charliemike · Unread post by **charliemike** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:47 am

Kahn wrote:Taylors are garbage. Martins aren't. Keep your Martin.

Gee, I don't think Larrivee would be happy to hear that you aren't trashing EVERY other guitar that's not theirs. :roll:

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