OLD TAYLOR VS NEW TAYLOR. WHICH ONE?

[Guitarplayer_PR]

I was an owner of a DN3, which I needed to sell; but suddenly it popped up another DN3, but with electronics. The price is great, but then I remembered I want a 317e. Of course, the Grand Pacific will be much more expensive; but, regardless of price, if price isn't an issue, which would you prefer? And no, playing both is a copout answer

[jklotz]

This topic, or at least the gist of it, has been discussed many times over here. If you really want an answer, maybe try a search of V vs X bracing.

My personal preference is for X bracing with relief route. I think they called that "performance bracing" or something like that. The one exception is the GP series which was (so I'm told) designed around the V bracing.

[RussL30]

The DN3 was one of the best Taylors ever made.

I haven’t played the 317, but I’m still bitter toward Powers doing away with the dreadnought bodies.

[Guitarplayer_PR]

Originally Posted by jklotz

This topic, or at least the gist of it, has been discussed many times over here. If you really want an answer, maybe try a search of V vs X bracing.

My personal preference is for X bracing with relief route. I think they called that "performance bracing" or something like that. The one exception is the GP series which was (so I'm told) designed around the V bracing.

Read again. This is not just X vs. V bracing. This is a certain model vs another model.

[Dbone]

Originally Posted by Guitarplayer_PR

Read again. This is not just X vs. V bracing. This is a certain model vs another model.

X vs V is a part of the conversation. Sorry.

Only saving grace is that the implementation of V in GP is decent compared to others in the Taylor line.

Can’t play them, can’t consider bracing...lol...focusing on all the right things there ;-0

[kcnbys]

I'm a former DN3 owner/player (had three), and I believe it to be one of Taylor's best models ever; certainly of their dreads. After playing some 317's, which are very nice, I'd opt for a DN3.

[boneuphtoner]

I briefly owned a 310 (essentially a DN3) and a 317. If you like a bigger bass with more brilliance in the trebles, the 310 would be a great choice. But the 317 has a more balanced overall tone with the bass being less overwhelming, and a darker sounding treble response.

[zoopeda]

Originally Posted by jklotz

My personal preference is for X bracing with relief route. I think they called that "performance bracing" or something like that. The one exception is the GP series which was (so I'm told) designed around the V bracing.

I couldn't agree more. The best thing Andy P did for Taylor was the refining of the X bracing with relief route several years ago. Too bad he axed it shortly thereafter. I only appreciate the V bracing on the GPs.

If someone put a gun to my head and made me buy a brand new Taylor, it would be a new GP. If they said it could be used, it would be an 814 or 16 from several years ago just before the switch to V bracing. Or a Taylor Mini (or Baby or whatever it's called) is a cool guitar, for what it is.

[Scotso]

317...all the way

[FOG01]

I had a GA3 once upon a time and very much liked it, but moved it as I was more about sampling than collecting. You can go wrong either way of course but the DN3 appeals more to me.

[srbell]

Originally Posted by zoopeda

I couldn't agree more. The best thing Andy P did for Taylor was the refining of the X bracing with relief route several years ago. Too bad he axed it shortly thereafter. I only appreciate the V bracing on the GPs.

If someone put a gun to my head and made me buy a brand new Taylor, it would be a new GP. If they said it could be used, it would be an 814 or 16 from several years ago just before the switch to V bracing. Or a Taylor Mini (or Baby or whatever it's called) is a cool guitar, for what it is.

I prefer the X braced as well, and last year did exactly as you described. I bought a 2017 814ce DLX instead of going for a new V braced one. Couldn't be happier with my choice!

[DukeX]

My choice would be the GP, except I'd get the 327 Mahogany/Blackwood. No on the "E" part.

[RP]

Given those choices, I'd opt for a 327....

[Br1ck]

D 18. Oops, wrong thread.