Taylor going back to old model names?

[mrgraveline]

A good friend shopping for a Taylor was told today by his local shop that after Jan 1, Taylor would return to the old way they identified models... so no more DN3, but now just a 310. If true, it is a welcome change as I dont' really understand why they use GA/Dn/etc....

Just spreading the gossip. Anyone else hear this?

[thedarkestnight]

Are the GA3 now going to have slotted head stock too? I'm seeing pictures online that seem that way. Not looking for that change if true.

[guitar12]

Originally Posted by thedarkestnight

Are the GA3 now going to have slotted head stock too? I'm seeing pictures online that seem that way. Not looking for that change if true.

Where did you see that?

[thedarkestnight]

Sorry, I meant GA4 but I zoomed in and it defiantly isn't a GA4...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...coustic-guitar

[thedarkestnight]

Musician's Friend error. I think it's a GC8. Maybe I should order it and tell them to send me one.

[RP]

I don't know why Taylor would return to the previous naming system (which I found less confusing). If true, my concern would be that it's part of an overall plan to de-emphasize their pure acoustics (non-cutaways w/o ES system)...

[jalbert]

If this change is true, I don't mind so long as a "ce" means it has a cutaway and electronics. (Over the years, there have been some "ce" models that didn't!) So the possibility of a 310, a 310c, a 310e and a 310ce is a good thing, in my opinion.

[Dru Edwards]

I hope Taylor doesn't change their naming convention. I think it is clear the way it is now, perhaps others don't.

I wonder if this is just bad information coming from an ill-informed salesperson? I googled this and couldn't find anything. Does anyone have any further information on this?

[DenverSteve]

It could be a good choice for Taylor as new lookers/players aren't interested in learning different naming/numbering systems. They just want to know the difference between two guitars and the current system is more difficult to keep up with than before.

[bkharmony]

"...a friend heard from a store..." is not a very good source. Taylor is very open and straightforward with their plans. Until you hear it from them, I wouldn't believe anything "someone told someone else."

[AZLiberty]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

I hope Taylor doesn't change their naming convention. I think it is clear the way it is now, perhaps others don't.

No it really isn't, took me forever to figure out the difference between my GA3 and a 314. (hint - the binding is a different color)

[andyi5]

This may not be as straightforward as it seems. For instance a 114 is clearly a stripped down version of a 114e and a 114ce, but a GA3 has a number of differences from the 314ce. There are several features unique to the acoustic series, for example different coloured bindings, absence of pickguards, a more tailored wood thickness on the back and sides, slotted headstocks on the 5-8 series GC's etc.

Taylor's acoustic series are great bang for the buck though I'd agree that it can be a bit confusing at first where they fit in in the line up.

[AZLiberty]

Originally Posted by andyi5

This may not be as straightforward as it seems.... absence of pickguards, .

I forgot about the ugly pickguards. I'd have pulled mine off anyway, but it was nice not to have to.

[s2y]

I like the idea of simpler names. I have a T5. When ya start throwing in 3-4 numbers and a letter or two, the guitar models seem like just a number.

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by AZLiberty

No it really isn't, took me forever to figure out the difference between my GA3 and a 314. (hint - the binding is a different color)

Well, perhaps I may have "studied" the models a few years ago. I agree about the binding color - I have no idea.