Taylor Guitars 410 Acoustic

I bought this '92 model in 1993 at Nadine's in LA. It's got the satin finish, dreadnaught body, grover tuners, flat radius neck, 20 frets and no electronics. Its pine top with mahogany back and sides, and a peg-less bridge. It's and acoustic guitars--so it has all the features I want in one--which is that it sounds great.

It's austere--like I want a dreadnought to be.

I've played a lot of guitars. I worked on the guitar floor at Guitar Center in the early 90s and worked as a guitar tech. I've played everything I could get my hands on. I have to say, that this is really one of the best sounding dreadnoughts that I have ever heard. I've heard it for 15 years now ;-) It has an incredibly deep, warm tone with incredible punch, but with whispy tones when I pick softly next to my girl at night. Great boom when I'm jammin' with the boys and stays in tune through anything.

You hear the timber of the wood, rather than the bronze of the strings--really amazing.

The action on this thing is ridiculously low. I've got to say, with 10's on it, I play it like an electric. I've had to redo the frets twice, because I can get Gilmour bends, SRV licks and Cray arpeggios on this thing.

The fit is perfect, the only problem I have is when I've mutilated the first 10 frets or so playing it like a Strat, I get a little buzz. All set after a redressing or fret replacement.

Finish. What can I say. I have the satin finish, and Taylor doesn't use it anymore. It looked nice initially, but a few years after I bought this guitar, I moved back to Boston from LA and humidity wasn't an issue. Yet, the satin finish still gums up and scratches WAY TOO EASILY. The satin finish takes absolutely no bumping. This is a house guitar (I have other guitars I gig with) and it looks like its been on tour with Aerosmith or something. Every touch leaves a mark on it.

However, given how excellent the fit and action are, I still love the guitar. The terrible finish should garner this rating a 2, but since it's paired with the perfect action, it gets a 6.

Never failed me yet. I always break the g-string, but frankly, usually change my strings before they break.

The hardware is fine, bridge and nut have held up nicely. Frets have been replaces a couple times, but I play it hard, to spite finger-style and extra thin picks (when I use one).

Then there is that finish problem. I'm a nervous wreck with I have students, novices of kids around my taylor because of the ultra fragile satin finish.

Because of the finish, I fear that this guitar will end up being a 15 or 20 year guitar instead of an heirloom. I'm already beginning to look at Martins and Gibsons as replacements when it is finally too beat up and needs to be refinished.

Can't get them to return my calls. I've called several times over last few years (when I start fretting all of the scratches and gouges that it accumulates because of the tissue-soft satin finish).

I would love to find out what they recommend for refinishing the guitar, if it will affect the sound quality, value, etc. But... no calls back.

I've played a bunch of Taylors from the Baby to the high-end concert series. I used a much newer 410 CE for a bunch of gigs and they all sounded great and played perfectly. However, I have only my own experience to go by and that is that Taylor is a really great sounding and playing guitar that simply won't last. I've played gorgeous 50 y/o Martins and 80 y/o Gibsons that sound incredible and have stood up to the years.

That is not the case with Taylors. At $700, this guitar can't be beat, however. Problem is, you can't get a 410 for that price anymore. I want a guitar that I'll leave to my kids in my will. Unfortunately, that isn't a Taylor, because of the disintegration of the satin finish and the very nice sounding (but real life-averse) tone wood.

I have recommended Taylors to students (I'm a music teacher) and others who were able to find a 410 or one or even a 310 for under a grand. I wouldn't recommend paying more, though--not for a guitar you'll need to replace within a generation.

However, this guitar is like a drug. It sounds and plays sooooo nicely, it's hard to imagine staying away from it.

My 410 was built in 1993 in Taylor's El Cajon factory, although I bought it new in 1994. It is a Grand Concert type body - back then the 410 was the least expensive Taylor available.

It is mahogany back and sides, sitka spruce top. Grover chrome tuners, pinless bridge, dot pearloid neck markers. It has a satin finish. The guitar came with a hard case that weighs a ton (I since purchased a styrofoam and canvas hard gig case). Came without a pickup or neckheel strap pin. I had Gryphon String Music in California put in the strap pin (they are Taylor dealers). Later on I had a Thinline pickup installed by Alto Music.

There is nothing fancy about this guitar at all, no abalone inlays or exotic binding or rosettes. But it has a nearly Shaker simplicity to it that I loved from the start. It's all about the neck and the sound with a Taylor anyway, everything else is just window dressing.

It has the typical nice thin Taylor neck with an 1-11/16" nut. Feels more like an electric than an acoustic neck. I had been used to an old Gibson J-45, which was like playing a tree trunk compared to this guitar.

This guitar has a surprisingly full sound for a moderately priced Grand Concert. Very clear and crisp on the highs and mids - especially if you keep the strings fairly new - but also quite satisfactory bass sound, surprisingly full.

I fingerpick and flatpick, and this guitar has a very good sound. I am a songwriter who plays folk and country style, and this guitar suited me well when I bought it. Probably a better fingerpicking guitar all in all, it has nice projection and does not sound harsh.

I had played a few different guitars of the same model, but this one won me over with its sound. It's a nice piece of spruce on the top, so maybe that's why.

12 years later, I am finding myself wanting a more deeper and rounded sound, so am stepping up to a Martin J-41. But for many years, this guitar suited me fine.

This guitar was set up perfectly from day 1. The low action was a dream and the neck just felt great. I was sold on this guitar by its neck. It was just a particularly well made 410, and as I said before, I had tried out a few.

The guitar had no flaws when I bought it. At this point, the action feels quite a bit higher and it probably needs some neckwork, but nothing serious. Not bad for the first time in 12 years!

While the 410 is not fancy, I was won over by how well put together it was. Finished to perfection, no rough edges anywhere, not a discernible drop of glue on the inside - it was built with care, despite being the lowest price Taylor at the time. It had the feel of a much more expensive instrument.

I've taken this baby on gigs, to song circles, camping and everywhere. It has been a real workhorse. It always sounded and played great, and was not so fancy that I had to worry about it constantly.

12 years later, the satin finish on the top has allowed for a few dings and nicks. The frets have not worn down, and I have played it quite a bit over the years. As I said, the neck needs some adjustment, but still very playable.

This guitar has been totally dependable and was my only guitar on gigs for many years.

While under warranty, the music store bozo who installed my Thinline pickup popped a piece of binding by the endpin. It was sent back to Taylor, who fixed it very nicely.

What's amazing about Taylor is that I have moved 3 times since buying this guitar, and they always find my new address to send me their very informative magazine. I would imagine that if I had a real problem, they would be responsive. They fixed the binding problem relatively quickly, and the repair has held up nicely for 12 years.

I am 46 years old and have been playing since age 12. The Taylor 410 was the first acoustic guitar I bought that was a really reponsive guitar. I've had Guild D-25s and D-40s, a Gibson J-45, an Ovation (don't remember much about it, except I hated it!), and lower priced junk before then. The dreadnaughts I had were more hard strumming type guitars, suitable to playing in bands, kind of loud and thuddy. The Taylor really had its own voice, and was a dream to play from the start.

I loved the fact that it had a big sound for its size. I was used to dreadnaughts, but they were starting to bother my neck and shoulders (I have disc and nerve damage). The Taylor 410 was much kinder on my body, and had a far more playable neck than the dreadnaughts. It also had a much better sound in the mid and high range, especially in the upper frets.

As my experience with guitars broadens, I'm looking for a more complex sound and feel from an acoustic, and have just purchased a Martin J-41, which of course is a far more expensive guitar (cost me $2400 used). But I will never forget the first time I played my Taylor 410. It was like meeting a great love! I just knew this guitar was for me. It made me a better player and we have had a great relationship for many years.

I was contemplating selling the 410 to help pay for the Martin, then felt incredibly sad about the prospect. I think I will keep it, and have some work done on the neck. I still need a guitar for knocking about, and I could never get the value for this guitar that I feel it is worth.

If you find a used Taylor 410 from the early 90s, then jump on it. It is a little-heralded guitar that plays and sounds great.

Taylor 410 made in 2001 in the USA. It is all solid wood with a spruce top and ovankol back and sides. This is a basic dreadnought with no cut-away or electronics and no fancy embelishments although, contrary to the Taylor brochure it has white binding on the neck as well as the body.

The ovankol gives a beautifully balanced sound with lots of bass but also a surprising amount of highs for a dreadnought. Several people have commented on how bright it sounds. It has terrific projection and is a delight to listen to. The sound is ideal for fingerstyle work.

The finish is superb and it came with a nice low action. I get all my guitars professionally set up and the luthier I use was very complimentary of the finish of this guitar. He did however say the spruce used on the top wasn't the best he has seen although it is very attractive and is starting to age very nicely. This guitar basically has no flaws.

It is now 4 years old although I haven't used it a lot. It is therefore in better than new condition and will probably last for generations.

I have had no need to get repairs or parts.

I have been playing for 1 1/2 years and own 2 other acoustic guitars and 3 electrics. This is my best acoustic but not my most used as I find the size is just too big for comfortable "sit down" playing, which is what I do. This guitar would be better for stage use.
If it were stolen I would buy another Taylor but I would go for a 414 or 514 because they are more comfortable.
I love the sound and the finish of this guitar. I don't like it's large size. I wish it had a cut-away.

1995 Taylor 410
Spruce top,mahogany back & sides,mahogany neck and satin finish and Grover tuners. Great case, I took it all ove the world and it held up for a long time. I had a Fishman ThinLine Pick-up installed in it a couple of years after I bought it.

The sound on this guitar has gotten better every year. I been playing it live every week for 11 years and it never dissapoints. Since the guitar I bought did not come with a pick-up I had a Fisman Thinline put in right under the sadle. It does not have any EQ adjustments on it, but it does not need any. For strumming and finger picking the sound of this guitar is brilliant.

The action, fit & finish are great. The finish is simple so there is no worry about damaging a piece of art work like some higher end guitars. The finish around the sound hole has worn a little bit over-time, but that is to be expected.

I have taken this guitar with me everywhere. All methods of transportation; boat, train, car, airplane and it has with stood them all. I replaced the frets a few months ago because they had worn down from so much playing. I will have this guitar until the day I die and then I will pass it on to my kids.

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I have been playing for 13 years and had this guitar for 11 of them. If this guitar was stolen it would be impossible to replace. It has so moany memories attached to it.
I bought this guitar because it was the only Taylor I could afford and I am so glad that I did.

2005 USA MADE,1295.00 DEADNUT SIZE 410 BOUND NECK SOLID SITKA SPUCE TOP SOLID BACK AND SIDES

NO BUTTONS AND WHISTELS ON THIS ONE JUST A STANDARD GUITAR THE SOUND IS VERY PUNCHY CAN WE SAY LOUD IF YOU WANT IT/ BUT THEN AGAIN ITS A FLAT TOP LOL SOUNDS GREAT IM A GIBSON AND FENDER MAN HAD MANY NICE GUITARS GIBSON J200 /GIBSON HUMMINGBIRD/ MAND MADE YARIE/GIBSON CUT AWAY FLATT TOP VINE OF LIFE FRETBOARD. THIS SOUNDS JUST AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER.I PLAY CLASSIC ROCK BLUEGRASS ROCK JAZZ AND BLUES

ITS AMAZING IM A THIN NECK MAN MYSELF SO WHEN I SEEN THIS I WAS LIKE HMMMMMMM BUT THE BACK OF THE NECK IS THIN THE FRET BOARD IS AMAZING.WIDE ENOUGH SO YOU DONT THUMP THE WRONG STRINGS AND THIN ENOUGH SO YOUR FINGERS DONT FEEL BAD AFTER AN HOUR OR SO OF PLAYING I REALLY CANT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THE NECK ITS BEAUTIFUL.THE BOOKMATCH IS THE BEST IVE SEEN.THE SET UP WAS OK BUT I ADJUSTED IT TO MY PLAYING, AND BY THE WAY I DONT HAVE LONG LONG FINGERS.THE REST OF THE GUITAR IS NICE NOTHING BUT SOUND IS WHAT I WANTED BUT I WILL SAY THIS. THE QUALITY OF THIS GUITAR, THE WAY IT IS BUILT IS THE BEST IVE SEEN YET.AND THE CASE IS UNREAL NICE JUST GOES TO SHOW YOU THE QUALITY OF THE COMPANY.

OFCOURSE IT WILL WITHSTAND LIVE PLAYING. VERY GOOD QUALITY PARTS. AND SOUND IS SWEET

DUNNO NEVER CALLED UM

OVER 20 YEARS OF PLAYING. ITS JUST WHAT I WANTED. IF IT WERE STOLEN I WOULD GET A NEW ONE. NOTHING I REALLY DISLIKE ABOUT IT. I JUST LIKE THE SOUND ITS NICE VERY NICE.WELL I WILL SAY THIS IF YOUR REALLY LOOKING FOR A NICE GUITAR WITHOUT ALL THE FANCY CRAP AND IF WHAT YOU WANT IS SOUND THEN BUY THIS ITS A GREAT GUITAR FOR JUST OVER A GRAND.

2004 Taylor 410 drednaught acoustic/electric guitar with with the new Expression system Pickup. Spruce top with Ovankol sides and back. Short scale neck that's made of ebony. I give it an 8 only because the feature reflect the price. very nice features; but you definetily pay for them!

I've really been searching around for a good all around Electric/acoustic guitar for about a year. . My criteria has been weighing the differences between sound quality, craftmanship, wood types, warranties etc; all of that boring but necessary stuff that go into trying to decide the guitar that was right for me. I should mention that my budget was around $1500-$2000.
I instanly noticed how the majority of the companies were all shooting for a general Status quo sort of sound that most would expect out of an accoustic Guitar. I also feel that most companies spent way too much money on asthetics and looks, sacrificing innovations and playablillity and passing on the lack of savings to the customer. I played on all different models of Gibsons, Alverez, Johnson's breedlove's, Larivee`, Martin, Deanmarkley etc.

The taylor's did not fit into this Catergory! The instant I pick one up I didn't want to put it down. The action was uncommonly good, the sound was symphonic in nature. It was a very piculiar sound indeed; Very full and bright. Almost too bright, but as long as plan on using this guitar for acompanyment style of strumming through the high's and lows you'll thoroghly enjoy the well blended sound.

I wouldn't reccomend this guitar for upper register playing, for the high end is too high and the low end is boomy low. A very extreme and user specific guitar. Very great for finger picking. Clarity drivin but not for a soloist; a real studio sounding chord strummer and and rhythmic style instrument. I would have gone witha a larivee` but the price was too high for what you get.

The Expression system is a true innovation in accoustic amplification designed by the man who basically invented the Mixer. Three pickups that are strategically placed throughout the guitar; each one having a specific frequency pick-up pattern and then blending the frequencies together for a fairly authentic sound. This is the real bread and butter of the 300-900 series Taylor guitars. It is the most realistic accoustic sound I have heard to date when amplified!!

If you want to have an accurate live accoutic sound without the use of a mic or a lot of equipment, then this is the guitar for you!!
For my playing style I give it a 10, but taking into considerations for how a lot of other people play the guitar I give it an 8, because this sound wouldn't work well for everybody.

The 410ce is very well set up as far as action and playabillity. The body is a little bulky, so I preferr to stand up while playing. Very easy to adjust for the action style that best suits you. The "short Scale" resized neck reduces the tention of the strings giving them a not too tight but not too loose sort of feel.
the spruce top is coated but the ovakol sides and back are not. I am a little fearful on the ovankol getting scratched up, but so far it seems durable enough....so far. The tuners are very smooth. There are no weakness' here in this catergory so I will splurge and give the praticallities a 10! What can I really say I don't want to stop playing this guitar because of this catergory. Although my fingers give it a 1 because they hurt from playing too much! lol

its durable but sort of expensive guitar for whats there mainly because of the cut away, expression system and the wood that they use. Get the Case. It's built like a brick shit house. It does stay in surprisingly good tune out of the case. I have bumped it on some hard surfaces a couple of times, but after screaming obscenities and uncurling my asshole I found that there wasn't any scratchs that have been produced as of yet! so it's rather durable. I'll give it an 8 Mainly because of all the warning papers reguarding cracks. evidently due to too much moisture or not enough moisture. Such as the nature of the acoustic guitar beast. But no problems so far!

So far everything is very solid and working correctly. The only dealing I've had to have with the company is sending in the warranty card.

Over all, I give this guitar a 9. It has expensive innovations and wood. The sound is un matched in my opinion, or at least it suits my cravings for the sound I want perfectly. But one side note or tip -I'm not sure which- is all of the 300-900 series guitars sound almost identical. So if you are not particualar on fancy inlays and exotic wood opt for the 300 series. It will save you a good chunk of change!!! For the price curve elevates quickly... The only reason I bought the 400 series is the 314-ce got bought out from under me and the sales guy felt bad and gave me the same price as the 300 series!

2004 spruce and ovangle back & sides.good finish,comfortable neck.

Has a nice sound.bright and buzzy sounding.not as rich sounding as my gibson hummingbird or martin d35.But a nice sounding instrument all the same.

action is a little low for me but this was an easy fix.Looks like a fine instrument nice woods.noticed some glue streaks inside but afterall this is a mass produced instrument.Not a problem for me

looks like a very durable guitar thats why i bought it.I didn't want to take my nicer gibson and martin to the park/beach/mountains etc...

30 years. Gibson,epiphone,martin,rickenbacker,hofner,vox and fender amps.I would buy it again if lost or stolen.Compared it with ovation,tocama and guild and every taylor from 300-900 series.the 400 sounded the best out of all the taylors i played.This is a good guitar for the money in my case this is my beater upper don't care if it got scratched guitar.I take this on trips everywhere.It does not come close to my Gibson Hummingbird as far as sound and quality but my handmade gibson doesn't leave the studio. this guitar works well as a good sounding travel guitar.The only negative thing i can say about Taylor is all there instruments sound similar from the 300-900 series.some tonal variations due to different wood configurations and cosmetics but for a factory made guitar (non handmade) these guitars in my opinion are way over priced.The top of the line taylor sounded not much better than the bottom of the line 300 model.But they do have a unique sound unlike any other guitar.Bright and buzzy!Ilove it for what it is.

The features of this 410 is like every other review of a '95 410.
Spruce top,mahogany back & sides,mahogany neck and satin finish and factory supplied tuners.

I have been playing for 40+ years and sound is all I really care about anymore.Pretty does absolutely nothing for me anymore.
I am at the age that $$$$$ has nothing to do with my decision to buy a guitar.
Any guitar can be set-up to personal playing preference but superior sounding "acoustic" guitars are few and far between.Every once in awhile however,no matter the make or model,all the wood,glue and craftsman ship comes together to produce something special.
When ever I visit a guitar store I will walk down the guitars [new or used] hanging on the wall and will open strum each guitar with a .80MM pick just to hear what it has to offer.
This 410 is an absolute "clarity cannon".It has the balance,"big" volume and sustain that matches the Larrivee '00[I think] L-01,Gibson '55 J-45 and Guild '74 D-50 I own and it has earned its place on the wall next to them.
This '95 410 took the place of a Martin CEO-4 on the wall.

Typical Taylor magnificent fit and finish.
Just a real nice "plain jane" guitar with a satin finish.
The action was magnificent when I bought the guitar.It is low and fast.I prefer "Elixir" Nanoweb lights and there is no string buzz no matter where I play on the neck.I have no idea if this is the way it came from Taylor or if a very good luthier has had his hands on the guitar.

Haven't heard anything bad about Taylors reliability or durability.
All the hardware is solid and very functional with no hysterisis.

Not a clue,never tried to deal with Taylor.

At the moment I own [8] acoustic guitars a Dobro and a Mandolin.
I also have an older Strat.I am a recycled '50-'60's rock n' roller.
I have played and owned very expensive guitars and I have found that $$$$$ and sound have very little in common.I am always looking for that "big sound" that raises the hair on the back of my neck.

2003 left handed model 410 dreadnought, solid sitka spruce top and Ovangkol back and sides(satin finish). Mahogany neck and crome plated taylor tuners. standard stuff here

I play any/all rock types and some country stuff. this guitar is a classic to be. beuatiful sound.(traded a Martin D-15) for this and I will never go back! honestly cannot find any faults here.

Action is a little high, i am thinking of getting it lowered a bit, This guitar seldom needs tuned. I do it once a week for the hell of it but its always in tune. The big fault here is that the top two pieces do not match at all, i can live with that but it does bug me. I got it a little cheaper cause of it so i cant complain to much.

I've only had the guitar for 3 months so i cant really comment much here. theres nothing to indicate that this guitar won't last a lifetime. I do not play gigs but if i did this would be the only one i would bring.

No problems as of yet.

This is my third guitar and i have no plans on getting rid of it. I would like to get a cheaper model for camp trips. I baby this one way to much. I have tried most of the higher end guitars and my personnle choice is taylor. I used to be a big Martin fan till i played this one and i was hooked. the only real knock is the cosmetic stuff. tuners are fabulous and so is the sound. If you can afford to spend a grand then do it. do not go cheap if you can help it. If it means saving a while longer then do it, you'll be glad you did!

Hand made in the USA (2004)
Dreadnought body style, backs and sides of solid ovangkol, solid gloss-finished Sitka spruce top, white fiber binding, an ebony fretboard inlaid with pearl dots. Grover tuners, Taylor case.

This has every feature that an acoustic guitar needs.

I went to the music store to buy Jackson Soloist custom. This guitar doesn't look much like it but this is what I got when i came out! I stopped to play the guitar for a second and it took me. I just couldn't stop playing and so I had no other option than buying this tremendous instrument. This guitar fits nearly every music style and there is nothing in the sound I do not like.

Smooth and low action, no flaws.

This is a guitar I can depend on in every situation. Well made and i'm sure that this will last and last...

Lifetime warranty!

I've been playing for over 10 years and I own Fender American Stratocaster, Ovation Celebrity, Ibanez JEM 7V & 555, Gibson SG, 2x Fender Hot Rod Deluxe and Boss GT6.
If this guitar would be stolen or lost I would definitely buy a new samekind of guitar. I just love the whole guitar, there is nothing that I hate in it. Beats Martins, Gibsons and Ovations 100-0 (price < 3000?).