Would you ever trade a Collings for a Taylor?

[SOR]

Originally Posted by Ted @ LA Guitar Sales

Exactly, so it really comes down to what the OP will actually use.

See Ted, that's where you're wrong. It's much better to keep a guitar you don't play and stare at the headstock...

[BrunoBlack]

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Originally Posted by Elmicko View Post

As far as guitars go, both Collings and Taylor are premimum brands so it's not like trading a Mercedes for a Volkswagon.

Originally Posted by Ted @ LA Guitar Sales

Exactly, so it really comes down to what the OP will actually use.

Really? Given that you can purchase a new Taylor for as low as ~$300 I think these 2 manufacturers are positioned to attract different markets. There are many definitions for the word "premium" and I guess it depends on which one you use.

I certainly agree with the comment, play what you'll use. However, I wouldn't trade unless the market value was comparable. It might make more sense to sell a guitar you like less if it has a higher market value and then purchase the favored instrument unless the trade included an offset.

[Von Beerhofen]

I wouldn't trade any of my Taylors for any Collings. I know what I have but I don't know what I'll get.
That doesn't mean I don't want to own a Collings or an Olson or Ryan or whatever else is out there I don't own yet. Sofar I have a SCRZ, 2 Taylors and two Martins and I wouldn't trade any of them really.

Ludwig

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by Kupuna50

I cannot imagine the tone of a Taylor being superior to a Collings, but if YOUR ears indicate so, then trade.
I disagree with Elmicko that both Taylor and Collings are 'premium' builders.
Collings is far above Taylor in build, build quality, and materials.
The result is a superior tone.
Collings are truly 'hand made' whereas Taylors are 'assembly-line' built.
I realize these comments may upset some Taylor lovers, but if you have ever visited the respective factories, you can SEE the difference. (Yes, I have visited both!)
Just my 2 cents.....

You think?

Originally Posted by SOR

Se Ted, that's where you're wrong. It's much better to keep a guitar you don't play and stare at the headstock...

I stand corrected.

[antsdmb]

you ask would any of us do it...my opinion is never in a million years but that doesn't make me right and you wrong. The guitar has to speak to you, so if that's Taylor then go for it. I think Collings makes some of the best guitars on the market, but that's only my opinion. Pick in good health!

[JJO]

Originally Posted by Elmicko

As far as guitars go, both Collings and Taylor are premimum brands so it's not like trading a Mercedes for a Volkswagon.

Have you seen what new Volkswagons cost? I'd almost argue that that's exactly what it's like... except Volkswagons are finicky and sometimes QC challenged, unlike Taylors.

But I agree with the overall point. A high-end Taylor is an extremely nice guitar. Even if it's not in Collings's exact tier price-wise, you're still in high-end production guitar-land. For my tastes, I can't imagine I would ever do it, but for someone else's, if they like the Taylor, it's not insane at all.

[mercy]

As a general statement, No I would not trade a Collings for a Taylor.

[brencat]

Every guitar has a value that can be priced properly by the market. If the trade makes sense financially, and you are not fully bonding with the instrument, and there are no sentimental considerations (inherited, gift from wife, etc), then by all means do the trade!

I'm a bit of a Collings groupie, but if a trade makes sense, it makes sense.

[jmkratt]

Yes. In fact I have done so.

[amyFB]

Originally Posted by SOR

As always on this forum asking others what's right you is...totally irrelevant. Take your Collings with you and compare it to the guitar you are considering. You will answer your own question in short order. Good luck.

+1 ^^^ that's the way to do it.

[Montesdad]

Originally Posted by TrueBaDoor

If I can't get a good trade through AGF, should I do it?

Your wisdom would be much appreciated! Thanks!

I own both Collings and Taylor models, my answer to your question should you trade a Collings for a Taylor would be definitely no.
Unless, you prefer the Taylor over the Collings, then definitely yes.

Hope that helps -

[8bit]

I think people tend to get way too caught up in the name on the headstock. That's not to say that X brand might not generally be regarded better than Y brand but you're talking about two very high quality brands here. And I agree with whoever said that you should be comparing guitar vs. guitar rather than brand vs. brand.

If you own a guitar, regardless of price but particularly a high-end one, that's just not doing it for you for whatever reason then I don't really see the point in keeping it around (barring some sort of sentimental value or something). There are just too many excellent guitars out there for that IMO.

[harmonics101]

No I wouldn't, I'd never own a Collings or a Taylor,

H

[6L6]

IMHO, the best sounding Taylor's are the low end 114 and 214. Get one of those and keep the Collings. Or pocket the change when you sell the Collings.

But to the original question, NO WAY would I trade a Collings for a Taylor. YMMV.

Bill

[rgregg48]

I did exactly that!
I had a 1994 D2H Sitka/Indian sounded fine but had a very stiff feel up the neck,
And I played a lot past the 5th fret...It sounded good but was not really breaking in.
Perhaps Collings tolerances are so tight the wood does not move much, I don't know.
I sold the Collings, and purchased a Buffalo Bros edition Taylor 710 Adi/Indian.
Sounded about as good as the Collings, but plays more easily, and looser.
The only problem was other people saying I was nuts, based mostly on the perception Collings would hold it's value more,