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10-19-2020, 05:11 PM
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Purchased my first high(er) end guitar - 1995 Taylor 510
Hey everyone, this is my first post here, so I thought i'd show my first high end guitar purchase that I acquired yesterday.
My 10 year old Epiphone PR-150 is pretty rough around edges and won't stay in tune anymore. This led to me perusing Craigslist for the last few months looking for a used guitar that I could upgrade to until yesterday, when this good-looking 1995 Taylor 510 dreadnought popped up. It immediately caught my eye, so I contacted the owner and within an hour or so became the new owner. The guitar is gorgeous with a solid englemann spruce top, solid mahogany sides, one piece mahogany neck (this was made pre-NT necks), ebony fret board and bridge, star-shaped abalone fret inlays and abalone rosette, along with a tortoise pick guard and binding. There are a few nicks, dings, and scratches around the guitar, which is to be expected with a 25 year old guitar, but nonetheless, is in excellent condition. It also came with the infamous "pink poodle" Taylor-made (pun intended) original hard shell case which really sweetened the deal for me. But what really grasped me was the sound. The mahogany back and sides paired with the englemann spruce top along with being aged a fine 25 years provides such a full, deep, and rich sound that I instantly fell in love with. I think this is a guitar that will stay by my side and age in my hands for years to come.     
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10-19-2020, 05:24 PM
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 My favorite is still my '95 510. Great choice! I've had mine since...1995. My pickguard was curling up around the edges so I got a Tortoguard for an old-school look.
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#5
10-19-2020, 05:29 PM
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10-19-2020, 05:34 PM
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Welcome to the AGF and congrats on your classic Taylor. I bet it sounds great!!
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#7
10-19-2020, 05:37 PM
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Hi Mezner!
Very nice find! Those old Taylor 510 guitars have a great sound! And welcome to the AGF! Glad you are here! - Glenn
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#8
10-19-2020, 05:40 PM
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At multiple jam sessions I've heard other players say mine was the best sounding Taylor they've heard. I'm betting yours is just as nice!
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10-19-2020, 07:44 PM
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Welcome, and congrats on the 510!
That TRC is too cool for school 
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10-19-2020, 08:13 PM
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Congratulations on a fine guitar and welcome to the AGF!
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#12
10-19-2020, 09:42 PM
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the 90's Taylors are the best for sure
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10-19-2020, 10:09 PM
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Big time congrats! There's nothing like your first high-end guitar. My first high quality guitar was also a Taylor. She was good to me. She took care of me for 17+ years!
 Play her in good health!
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