Why Do Taylor Guitars Look So Gorgeous?

[Steadfastly]

While I prefer the tone of other guitars over Taylor, I find Taylor guitars to be the nicest in looks. I find the same thing with PRS on the electric side. Are there any others that find the same thing with a line whether it be Taylor or others?

[vubui]

I only own Martin guitars, and love the tone (and looks), but last week my girlfriend bought a Taylor 712ce and I’m completely in love with its looks. And feel. And perfect factory setup.

So yeah, I get what you’re saying. Still love my Martins but Taylor makes a beautiful and perfectly put together guitar!

[bluesfreek]

Yes I agree some Taylors are really nice looking guitars. I also like the look of Martin and Gibsons on the traditional side. I love the bling of the Martin D45.

[DenverSteve]

Taylor’s lovely but not more than other makers. I think part of it is their generally flawless poly floss finish. Unfortunately that isn’t why I buy guitars.

[SpruceTop]

To me, the Taylor Grand Auditorium (x14/x14ce shape) is the most gorgeous guitar form I've seen. Its lines and contours just seem to flow into one another and it's comfortable to play, too.

[Dryfly]

for the awful shaped pickguards!

[Dru Edwards]

Is there something specific about the Taylor you like, perhaps a specific shape? The headstock or is it that cutaway?

[guitar george]

Originally Posted by Steadfastly

While I prefer the tone of other guitars over Taylor, I find Taylor guitars to be the nicest in looks. I find the same thing with PRS on the electric side.

I pretty much agree with this statement. Check out the R. Taylor acoustic guitars and the PRS Private Stock electric guitars for some real beauties!

[martingitdave]

I think Martin is taking a page from Bob Taylor's book with the new Modern Deluxe Martins. They are taking some design cues from Taylor in terms of aesthetics. I currently don't own any Taylors, but the GS body shape is one of my favorites to look at and play. Their 800 deluxe appointments are the most attractive to me.

[richpjr]

Originally Posted by Steadfastly

While I prefer the tone of other guitars over Taylor, I find Taylor guitars to be the nicest in looks. I find the same thing with PRS on the electric side. Are there any others that find the same thing with a line whether it be Taylor or others?

I kind of chuckled because I agree 100% with this - love the way Taylor guitars look and love PRS guitars.

[BTkoaplayer]

For me, the short answer is they directly source most of their own wood (especially the exotic hardwoods) and then go through the painstaking efforts to incorporate them into producing a quality instrument.

[Steadfastly]

Originally Posted by guitar george

I pretty much agree with this statement. Check out the R. Taylor acoustic guitars and the PRS Private Stock electric guitars for some real beauties!

Originally Posted by richpjr

I kind of chuckled because I agree 100% with this - love the way Taylor guitars look and love PRS guitars.

It's great to know I am not crazy and others feel the same way.

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Is there something specific about the Taylor you like, perhaps a specific shape? The headstock or is it that cutaway?

No, it's nothing specific. It's the whole design, finish and subtleties I believe that make them stand out for me. Gretsch archtops are another one that stands out for me. There is just something that appeals to my eye about them.

[zmf]

Originally Posted by Steadfastly

No, it's nothing specific. It's the whole design, finish and subtleties I believe that make them stand out for me.

Funny how that works. Someone recently posted a shot of their new D-18, and my immediate gut reaction was that's what a guitar is supposed to look like. But the GA gestalt isn't so bad either.

[SoCalSurf]

Every issue of Wood and Steel I get confirms the beauty of Taylor guitars, particularly those with chosen wood sets suitable for publication in Wood and Steel. Just some wonderful eye candy.

[leew3]

My 2012 814 was beautiful when new with nearly white sitka top that is gradually becoming golden in a way that highlights the bearclaw in the top. It's GA size doesn't limit the wide range of tone as it's got plenty of bottom end.

Before the pile on begins, I also own four lovely Martins as well (but that was not the topic proposed by the OP!)