Opinion on a second guitar

[Johnny K]

Originally Posted by Willie Voltaire

You really want two Seagulls?

LMAO! I have 5

[DukeX]

I wouldn't buy either unless you go play the Seagull and it suits you.

I like Taylors but would be suspect of an advertised $250 Taylor 110 that I haven't seen and can't be returned.

I have bought used from guitar center with good results. They have a 45 day return policy, and if you have it shipped to a nearby store you pay no shipping.

I like the Taylor Big Baby. It is a lot of guitar and perfect for the workplace: plenty big and loud (but not like a full dread), great tone and playability (IMO, of course), and a 25.5" scale. They also come with a very good gig bag. GC has several of them used in Good-Excellent condition for $300.

Another thing, you can actually call the GC stores that have the used guitars and have the staff there evaluate and describe the guitars for you before purchasing. If you go this route, get the names of the staff you speak with.

[blakey]

I had a 114ce for a while.and I think the laminate Taylors are toneless. Go for all solid wood if you can. The Fender PM1 is a much nicer guitar than the laminate Taylors - all solid wood too. Or a Road series Martin.

[AmericanEagle]

Taylor 110.
I have one, made in 2010. It is my go-to guitar.
I love the thing,
Buy the Taylor,
You’ll love it.

[vindibona1]

Originally Posted by sloar

I guess I should’ve mentioned both are used and in good condition. $200-$250

Based on the price I would change my mind and probably lean toward the Taylor IF you could play it before you bought it. A 110 new is about $800. I use a 60% rule as the top I'll (usually) pay for a used instrument in mint condition. That takes my guesstimate to $480 but $400 at 50% is even better. But $250 is only 31% of new retail which sends up a lot of red flags, just by the price. So if you can't hold it in your hands and play it first, just pass on it. There are lots of used guitars out there.

[BT55]

You can buy a Taylor sight unseen. They’re quality, sound and playability is very consistent. IMO you should wait until you can buy a 3 series all wood model. The exception to that is the 214ce DLX which seems to consistently get great reviews.

[musicman1951]

Originally Posted by sloar

Let me be totally specific, this should change opinions. The Taylor will have to be shipped and the Seagull is 10 minutes away. I know the actions been lowered and a professional setup. I know nothing about the Taylor. Now that I actually wrote this seems like a no brainer

Your wallet is none of my business, but I have a hard time seeing how you can be hurt for $200. Drive the 10 minutes and make sure you play it a little before you buy.

[love the guitar]

I look for comfortable necks first, then it has to sound good.

[Misifus]

Play a Taylor. I have more than a half dozen, three from the same maker, but no two alike. I have one small classical, an OM, a small jumbo, a jumbo, a 12-string, an acoustic bass, and others, but you can see, I seldom want a second of any size or shape.

[sloar]

I may regret this, but I pulled the trigger on the 110. Pretty good opportunity to own a Taylor at a super low price. Hopefully I get lucky, I know its a 50/50 chance but I was willing to risk it. I received extra pics and it appears to be in very nice condition. I'll give a full report when it comes in.

[Thom PC]

Good luck with your new guitar - I bought a s/h Taylor 110 a couple of years ago, and it was a great guitar. Only sold it because my shoulder didn't like the size of the thing.