I've played others that sound warmer, but they were classical guitars and my hands simply can't handle the size of the neck and fretboard.Īgain, just my opinion, with no offense intended to anyone. As for nylon string guitars, I own a Taylor, I like it a lot, it's spruce top with sapele back and sides. I play mainly Taylor's because of the comfort factor and the open sound they have, I also enjoy the performing artist model Martins. I happen to really like the 816 (grand symphony) sound, others like Gibsons, others swear by Martins. I haven't spent much time with the cedar top models, which is why I was comparing the spruce top models to higher end spruce top steels. The Taylor is a beautiful guitar, it's true but there isn't anything about those models that is worth the money.Īgain, not a personal attack just my opinion based on playing all the Taylor cedar tops (nylon and steel string).No personal attack taken, everyone is fully entitled to their opinion! No disrespect intended whatsoever but I have a 180 degree opinion FWIW. You could spend half as much and get 3 times the tone.Īgain, not a personal attack just my opinion based on playing all the Taylor cedar tops (nylon and steel string). Even the recording posted above by nbarker204 illustrates that very clearly. The sound is cold, sterile and thin, the last thing you want from a nylon string guitar. The cedar top should impart warmth to the tone and it doesn't. The Taylor is a beautiful guitar, it's true but there isn't anything about those models that is worth the money. You get a lot for your money, from the $1600 314 to the $5000 914.No disrespect intended whatsoever but I have a 180 degree opinion FWIW. Simple thing to keep in mind for any Taylor that's not built to order - they're made for intonation, comfort and playability with the best sound possible from the materials used. They aren't "classical" guitars in the strictest definition, but they're easy for a standard guitar player to pick up and play, unlike the "true classical" guitars. There are also koa nylon strings to be found, rarely.K-24ceN, k-26ceN are two I've played. They're similar in sound to a spruce top 814/914, same basic materials. NS-24's are really nice, cedar or spruce top with Brazilian rosewood back and sides, no frills or fancy inlay.
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