What's your favorite Taylor for strumming??

[llew]

If it has to be a Taylor I'd vote for the x10 (dread), x16 (GS), or x18 (GO). But a nice D-18 would cover all these bases too?

[BigToeify]

Originally Posted by llew

If it has to be a Taylor I'd vote for the x10 (dread), x16 (GS), or x18 (GO). But a nice D-18 would cover all these bases too?

Those are the three models I’ve been specifically looking at. Funny. Also the
D-18 is my choice in Martin maybe the d-35.

[semolinapilcher]

If you’re looking used, consider Taylor’s X15 (jumbo) size.

[llew]

Originally Posted by BigToeify

Those are the three models I’ve been specifically looking at. Funny. Also the
D-18 is my choice in Martin maybe the d-35.

BT...the D-18 is a wonderful guitar. Nothing it can't do for me. From fingerstyle to flat picking to heavy strumming. In my opinion it's Martin's best value in a dread...hands down! You really should audition one?

[Tnfiddler]

Originally Posted by BigToeify

I’ve looked at the new V-class bracing system but it appears they haven’t made it available in the dreadnought size. Just the auditorium I believe. The idea that intonation can be better with the new bracing intrigues me.

I don’t think I’d want the V-bracing. I’d stick with a 2017 or 18 810e or 810e dlx and you’d be set!!

[PorkPieGuy]

Taylor DN8.

No cutaway. No factory electronics. Great price for a no-frills guitar with excellent build quality and wood.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/m...619576286.html

https://eastnc.craigslist.org/msg/d/...593854347.html

[ataylor]

I really think that pound for pound, the 310 — and earlier equivalents like the DN3 and the USA-made 210 — is the best all-around, do-everything guitar Taylor offers. I think all their dreadnoughts are underrated, but the spruce/sapele combo from Taylor is particularly nice, and also happens to be the best bang for buck.

[RussL30]

Originally Posted by PorkPieGuy

Taylor DN8.

No cutaway. No factory electronics. Great price for a no-frills guitar with excellent build quality and wood.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/m...619576286.html

https://eastnc.craigslist.org/msg/d/...593854347.html

I agree. I’ve had mine for 7 years now. Great guitar and a great strummer.

Wow, prices have really gone up. I had to sell mine (sunburst like the one in the link) about 5 years ago (thankfully it didn’t sell and I was able to sell a non guitar related item) and I tried to sell it here for $1300 in excellent condition and couldn’t even get a nibble. I think someone finally offered $1000 but I wasn’t going to give it away.

[BigToeify]

Originally Posted by Tnfiddler

I don’t think I’d want the V-bracing. I’d stick with a 2017 or 18 810e or 810e dlx and you’d be set!!

The 810 is top of my list right now. I own a spruce/hog OM so I want something a bit bigger and fuller sounding. Why not the V bracing?

[DukeX]

My ears (tinnitus) cannot handle big body strummers anymore, but my 324 (GA model) is my main guitar for strumming and does a great job. It is an excellent fingerpicking guitar as well. Very versatile.

While you are looking at other brands, don't forget Larrivee.

[flaggerphil]

My 528e, followed by my 710e SS, followed by my 524e SEB.

Really, though, all my Taylor guitars are great strummers.

[Brucebubs]

You could start from the right and work your way down to the left.

[DupleMeter]

My 1996 510. It's a cannon. Light as a potato chip and probably the loudest guitar I've ever played in my 33 years of playing guitars.

[Tnfiddler]

If I didn’t already have my 1995 model 810, I’d be snatching this one up!!
https://nashville.craigslist.org/msg...612669778.html

[AmericanEagle]

Originally Posted by llew

If it has to be a Taylor I'd vote for the x10 (dread), x16 (GS), or x18 (GO).

I have a Taylor 110, and it can handle easily all the strumming I throw at it.