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Taylor Guitars 310

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Similar Products Taylor 310-CE Left-Handed Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar @ Musician's Friend
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Manufacturer URL http://www.taylorguitars.com/
Features 9.1 (54 responses)
Sound 9.6 (56 responses)
Action, Fit, & Finish 9.3 (55 responses)
Reliability/Durability 9.3 (50 responses)
Customer Support 9.4 (35 responses)
Overall Rating 9.6 (53 responses)
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Product: Taylor Guitars 310
Price Paid: US $700 used
Submitted 08/29/2003 at 09:56pm by Jacob
Email: mynameisjacob<at>hotmail dot com

Features : 10
I bought mine used off ebay. It is a 2002 model so it was fairly new. Had no defects, came in a mint condition.

Awesome, humble and sturdy features. Basically the same deal as all the other reviews below me(or above me) list... Solid Sitka Spruce Top, Saeple sides...yada yada.. a basic 310.

Sound : 9
When it comes to sound, I am the most anal person in the world. It has to be perfect. While waiting for my guitar to be shipped, I visited a local Sam Ash to check out what my 310 would be like. After a couple of minutes of course, I had managed to forget my mission objectives and wandered my way to the 810 and the 910. They even had a Koa Concert that I managed to play. After hours of fiddling around with top of the line Taylors, I remembered why I originally came to Sam Ash. I sat down with a 310 and did the same testing routine. To my surprise, the tone and volume and the overall quality wasn't that far off from the 810 and the 910 I played. The sound was crisp, loud and had that trademark Taylor tone. The couple of things it lacked from its big brothers were the boomier bass and a more clear and a unified sound along with many fancy-shmancy inlays and glossing. I was pretty impressed that a model almost a thousand less sounded this great.

I received my own personal Taylor 310 via UPS a couple of days later. The sound was great, similar to the 310 I played with at Sam Ash. The only problem my anal ear had was when I lowered the action (My anal fingers had a problem with the action.), the sound sort of deteriorated. The bass wasn't as sound and I experienced slight buzzing. But I was able to find an equilibrium to fit the action and sound and now it sounds great.

Minus one point though, for not satisfying my lust for a breathtaking bass.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
Remember now I bought mine used. When I received the guitar I found that the action was pretty high compared to other Taylors. I lowered the action and it seemed reasonable, though I'm considering having the saddle lowered as well after getting some consultations.

Absolutely no flaws in the construction... except there was a small miniscule speck of saw dust that was lodged inside one of the bracing rods that I managed to pick out with a needle. I like my guitars owning the title of perfection.

The finish was great. I personally like having just the top glossed and the sides and back with satin finish. I love how the satin back slides across my chest when Im playing it without a shirt on. Its hot up here in NY this month.

Minus one point for the action problem.

Reliability/Durability : 10
I think this guitar looks very durable. It is very solid and well constructed that I feel like I can render a man unconscious if were to smack his face with the saeple back. Especially with that barkskin of a case that Taylor gives you. Its like Iron-Man armor for my guitar, it is very well made and it weights a ton. I know if I smacked a man with the guitar in the case I can be looking at manslaughter charges. I really love the case of the guitar. Its the one with the golden Taylor logo badge on the side, not that cheap SKB case with "Taylor Guitars" engraved on the top. Reliability and durability is a 10.

Customer Support : 10
I called their toll free number to ask about the action problem. The guy was so friendly it seemed like he didn't want me to hang up. Seemed like he enjoyed helping people and conversing about Taylor guitars all day. I ended up asking him questions about humidity and the truss rod and all sorts of stuff. Awesome Customer support... or should I say Customer Companionship. :o)

Overall Rating : 10
I own a Fender Strat, a handmaid classical guitar from somewhere and an Epiphone acoustic guitar. Compared to my Epiphone, the Taylor blows it away in construction, sound, appearance and value. I am planning to cultivate the value of this guitar and resell it. Then I shall hopefully be able to afford an 810/814 or maybe even a Koa once I graduate college and find a job. For the price I paid for it, it is an awesome value.

For those of you who might not be familiar with acoustic guitars or just guitars in general, you might say: $1000 dollars for pieces of wood that makes sound?! These guitar makers are robbing us!

I used to think that too but then I saw how they were made. So much procedures, man hours, care and technology are put into making these Taylor guitars, I now wonder: Man, how is Bob Taylor feeding his family? Taylor guitars are great and you should go buy one now.

I give it a 10. I am willing to look past the 9s I gave in the previous categories. This site doesn't offer a 9.5 and I can't dare give it an overall score of 9! So a 10 it is. I hope this review will be helpful to anyone shopping for a guitar. Goodbye.


Product: Taylor Guitars 310
Price Paid: US $850 used
Submitted 08/23/2003 at 06:15pm by Allan

Features : 8
Basic 310 dred specs, great silk on spruce top. came with medium elixers, which i had thought were too heavy but now like a lot. 2000 guitar, so it's played in. Asked reliable Phil at Phil's Guitars in South San Francisco (great store) to play best acoustic in store from 800-1000 and this one beat Guilds, Martins, Takamines hands down. Incredible sound.

Sound : 10
incredible. First thing that jumps out is that the neck, intonation, trueness of notes and pitch run right up the neck. basic guitar, incredible sound. was worried that the bolt on, etc. would dampen bass but the playability of the neck actually enhances your ability to modulate volume and overall sound. very clear and crisp with fingers or pick, obviously strong treble and mids, but will growl and can be very very loud with sharper attack. a very very percussive guitar. simply, have owned lots of acoustics but never had one with this expressive/emotive range.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
Phil's Guitars setup was excellent.

Reliability/Durability : 9
3 years old, a nick but holding up well.Neck is true, frets wearing well.

Customer Support : No Opinion
no opportunity to try

Overall Rating : 10
Been playing and writing for 30 years. This guitar has got me writing, playing better, with greater range and sensitivity. Simply, a true instrument - I've played others, the 510 is slicker, and yields quicker results, but the 'work' you put in to mastering the 310 - especially with the medium strings, will pay off. simply, wouldn't swap it for a martin or gibson of twice the price.


Product: Taylor Guitars 310
Price Paid: US $925
Submitted 07/12/2003 at 07:24am by Anonymous

Features : 8
2002 Solid Sitka Spruce top, solid Sapele back and sides. No laminates on this puppy. This guitar has a gloss finish on the top, satin finish on the back and sides. Grover tuners, black fiber binding, dreadnought body, no electronics. Basic guitar with basic features, but one still gets the full Taylor experience. This is not a cheap guitar by any means. Comes with a hardshell case that will probably last longer than I will.

Sound : 10
Play electric mostly (have eight of 'em) but had been jonesing lately for a good, clean-sounding acoustic with steel strings. Didn't care whether it had electronics or not, just wanted good tone.I know its a dred and you're supposed to get a concert or grand auditorium if you do mostly finger picking (which I do) but you know what? This thing sounds fantastic! The notes ring clear and separate and, having noticed some comments about the lack of bass in Taylor dreadnaughts I have to say one of the things that drew me to my instrument was the full rich bass response. I don't plan to do much rhythm or strumming with it which is what dreadnaughts are supposed to be best for so the bass response (or perceived lack of it) in that regard doesn't matter. Have been playing for 41 years, my hands are strong and I spent several years playing classical so I know what separate lines are supposed to sound like and I can say this dreadnaught has a better tonal balance than many might think.

When I bought my 310 I was looking at guitars in the $300-$400 price range and they were okay. During the hunt I did try all different price ranges and types of guitars just to see the differences in tone. One fact I came up with is that in a steel string acoustic just because a guitar is expensive doesn't mean it has great tone. You can find lower end models that sound nearly as good, you just gotta look. When I bought mine it was Father's day and had my wife with me. I was trying the less expensive guitars and she took a $1000 off the wall and said "try this". It was nice, a Takamine if I remember but it didn't ring my bell. I said to her "if you'll let me spend that kind of money I've gotta try a Taylor". Had them take the 310 down and in fifteen minutes I knew what I had to do, more expensive or not this was the guitar I had to have.

Since I've gotten it I've tried all kinds of songs out of it from Led Zep to Beatles to Windham Hill, to jazz chord-melody, etc. What REALLY blows me away is the way that some of the Renaissance and Baroque classical pieces I play sound on it. Just something about the steel string sound as compared to nylon strings.

I played some of the mondo expensive Taylors, Martins and Gibson, etc. As far as sheer beauty of tone there was NOTHING that really sounded any better than my 310.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
Taylors are famous for their playability and mine is no different. It was one of the key factors in my decision to purchase this guitar. Intonation is spot-on and the bridge, saddle, nut, tuners are all the way they should be. The satin finish on the sapele (to me) looks a bit cheesy but the tone on this puppy is so great I can overlook just about anything. Besides, its a way to keep the cost down.

Reliability/Durability : 10
Its an all-solid wood dreadnought with a bolt-on neck. With reasonable care I should be able to pass it on down to my kids.

Customer Support : 10
Taylor is the king of customer support. They send their publication, "Wood and Steel" to purchasers of their guitars and they are constantly educating their customers about humidity or lack thereof and how it affects guitars.

Overall Rating : 10
What I love about this guitar is its TONE. It is loud, well-balanced, clear and beautiful. My overiding consideration when looking for an acoustic was how it sounds first and playability second. This 310 fills the bill. I would put it up against far more expensive guitars anytime in the tone department. As a matter of fact I did when shopping, tried dozens of different guitars and NOT ONE, regardless of price, sounded any better than this Taylor. Coupled with its fantastic playability and it is a winner.


Product: Taylor Guitars 310
Price Paid: US $925.00 plus tax
Submitted 03/10/2003 at 10:25pm by D. R.
Email: dr6786 at yahoo<dot>com

Features : 9
Made the very day Taylor's staff returned from their Christmas break of 2002-03, in El Cajon, CA. Standard Dreadnaught size and scale. Like all Taylor's (310 and up), the 310 has solid wood's throughout. No laminates here! Sapele back and sides, with sitka spruce as the soundboard. The neck is mahogany, and the bridge, pegs, and fretboard are all ebony. Gloss top, with satin back and sides. Chrome Grover tuners with Elixir strings round out the package...of course, comes with a beautiful hardshell case.

Sound : 10
I tend to lean toward late sixty, early seventy's acoustic rock and the tone I might say is mind-blowing. If there's a (10) to be given in any category, it would have to be the tone!!! Clear resonant sound. Just simply beautiful to listen to.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
The gentleman at the store where I purchased it, asked me to allow him to check the set-up. So, I browsed the store and he returned within what seemed like 2-3 minutes to inform me that it needed no additional set-up. He said it was perfect. I know that's not what we're supposed to put in this review, but..............Well, he said it was perfect, not me. The finish did have a couple of tiny finish bubbles. Which, I might add...can barely be seen or felt.

Reliability/Durability : 9
This guitar can take a beating, but so could Heather Locklear! Does'nt mean I'm going to beat her now does it? Seriously, I know this guitar was built last a lifetime.

Customer Support : 10
I've owned (2) Taylors now and I can say that the company is a joy to deal with.

Overall Rating : 9
It truly is hard for me to rate anything a (10) and I won't in this category, but it's close my friends. It's real close! If you are looking for a beautifully constructed acoustic guitar, stop wasting your time with Korean's, Taiwanese, or Chinese made pieces of junk!!!
Buy a 310. And no, I don't work for Taylor. Humm, that's not a bad idea now is it?


Product: Taylor Guitars 310
Price Paid: US $950.00
Submitted 02/12/2003 at 12:14am by MARTIN WEIT

Features : 9
THIS 310 WAS MADE IN 2002 IN EL CAJON, CA. IT HAS 20 FRETS AND HAS A SOLID SITKA SPRUCE TOP. THERE ARE NO CONTROLS SINCE IT IS A NON-ELECTRONIC MODEL. IT HAS SAPELE BACK AND SIDES AND A TROPICAL AMERICAN MAHOGANY NECK. THE NECK, BACK AND SIDES HAVE A SATIN FINISH, AND THE TOP HAS A GLOSS FINISH. IT HAS A DREADNOUGHT-STYLE BODY. TUSQ BRIDGE AND NUT. GREAT CHROME GROVER TUNERS. IT HAS AN EBONY FRETBOARD WITH A FAST TAYLOR-ACTION NECK. A BEAUTIFUL HARDSHELL CASE WAS INCLUDED(BROWN WITH GOLD HARDWARE). CAME STANDARD WITH ELIXIR MEDIUM STRINGS.

Sound : 10
THE SOUND SUITS MY MUSIC STYLES JUST FINE(EVERYTHING FROM BLUEGRASS AND COUNTRY TO ROCK AND POP). I THINK THAT IT IS SYNONYMOUS THAT ALL TAYLORS HAVE A RICH/FULL SOUND. THE 310 IS NO EXCEPTION TO THIS RULE. IF I COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT THIS GUITAR, IT WOULD BE FOR IT TO COME STANDARD WITH ELIXIR LIGHT STRINGS INSTEAD OF THE MEDIUMS. ANOTHER THING WOULD BE TO HAVE AN OPTION OF TAYLOR DELUXE GIG BAG OR HARDSHELL CASE. ONCE I GOT THE GIG BAG FROM THE TAYLOR WEBSITE, I DIDN'T USE THE HARDSHELL ANYMORE. ONE TIME IT FELL OVER IN THE GIG BAG, AND IT SOUNDED LIKE AN EMPTY SUITCASE HAD TOPPLED OVER. NO DAMAGE, GREAT BAG---$84.00 FROM TAYLOR.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
MOST TAYLORS COME WITH A PERFECT SET-UP FROM THE FACTORY. THIS 310 WAS NO EXCEPTION. THE TOP WAS, OF COURSE, PROPERLY BOOKMATCHED, AND THERE WERE NO FLAWS THAT I HAVE FOUND IN THE FINISH OR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GUITAR. THE CASE IS BEING REPLACED FOR FAULTY FASTENERS...ONE FALLS LOOSE AFTER FASTENED. OTHERWISE, GREAT.

Reliability/Durability : 10
I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT THIS GUITAR WILL WITHSTAND LIVE PLAYING FOR DECADES TO COME. EVEN THOUGH TAYLOR ONLY HAS 29 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE ACOUSTIC INDUSTRY, HIS TRACK RECORD IS PRETTY GOOD SO FAR. I BELIEVE THAT THE FINISH WILL LAST FOR AS LONG AS I TAKE CARE OF IT. THE STRAP BUTTONS ON MINE ARE VERY SOLID. I HAVE NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT I CAN DEPEND ON IT FOR ANY PLAYING SITUATION I MAY ENCOUNTER, AND IF I WERE TO GIG WITH IT, I WOULD HAVE ANOTHER 310 AS A BACKUP(ONLY FOR STRING BREAKS!).

Customer Support : 9
I HAVE DEALT WITH TAYLOR MANY TIMES NOW, SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ORDERING MISCELLANEOUS STUFF(LIKE THE GIG BAG, ROADIE T-SHIRT, ETC.)FROM THEM. THEY ARE AS FRIENDLY AS THEY CAN BE WITH THE VOLUME OF CALLS THEY GET. I ADMIRE THAT IN A GUITAR COMPANY. WITH THE CASE PROBLEM, THEY SENT ME A NEW ONE RIGHT AWAY AND SAID THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR SHIPPING THE DEFECTIVE UNIT BACK TO THEM WITHOUT PROOF OF AMOUNT. THEY SAID THAT A TAYLOR PLAYER'S WORD IS GOOD ENOUGH.

Overall Rating : 10
I HAVE BEEN PLAYING ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT 16 YEARS. THE ONLY OTHER GEAR I OWN RIGHT NOW IS A YAMAHA KEYBOARD AND A SHURE SM-58 MIC. I USE THE MIC AND KEYBOARD THROUGH A PEAVEY KB5 PA AMP. THERE WAS NOTHING I WISH I HAD ASKED BEFORE BUYING THIS GUITAR. IF IT WERE LOST OR STOLEN, I WOULD DEFINITELY BUY 2 MORE TO REPLACE THIS ONE. THAT WAY, THE NEXT TIME, I WILL HAVE AN IMMEDIATE BACKUP! I BASICALLY LOVE THE SOUND AND THE.....WELL, IT'S A TAYLOR...FIGURE IT OUT FOR YOURSELF....IT'S GREAT OVERALL. MY FAVORITE FEATURE, THOUGH, IS THE EBONY FRETBOARD. I ONLY COMPARED THIS MODEL TO HIGH-END TAYLORS, BUT I DECIDED THE FINISH ON THEM WOULD REQUIRE TOO MUCH MAINTENANCE FOR AN "AROUND THE HOUSE" GUITAR. ONE SIMPLE THING TO REMEMBER: IF YOU BUY A TAYLOR, NO MATTER WHAT MODEL, IT WILL ALWAYS BE A "QUALITY TAYLOR GUITAR."


Product: Taylor Guitars 310
Price Paid: US $870
Submitted 07/02/2002 at 09:24am by Anonymous

Features : 9
2001 MADE IN USA SOLID SITKA SPRUCE TOP, SOLID SAPELE BACK AND SIDES
EBONY BRIDGE AND FRETBOARD, PEARL DOT FRET MARKERS, NO ELECTRONICS
JUST A BEAUTIFULL, WELL CRAFTED DREADNAUGHT WITH GLOSS FINISH TOP
AND SATIN FINISH ON SIDES AND BACK AND NECK, GREAT GROVED TUNERS,
CAME WITH A TAYLOR HARDSHELL CASE THAT HAS A VERY VERY VERY TIGHT FIT
I DONT KNOW IF THAT IS NORMAL, BUT YOU ALMOST HAVE TO SIT ON THE
GUITAR TO GET IT INTO THE CASE. THE GUY AT GUITAR CENTER SAID THE
CASE WILL BREAK IN AND THE FIT WILL LOOSEN OVER TIME, IT DIDNT BOTHER
ME TO MUCH BECAUSE THIS GUITAR NEVER LEAVES THE HOUSE AND IS RARELY
IN THE CASE.

Sound : 10
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP REVIEW FROM A REVIEW IN FEB WHEN THE GUITAR WAS ONLY FIVE DAYS OLD, IT SOUNDED GREAT THEN, BUT FIVE MONTHS OF PLAYING
LATER ALL I CAN SAY IS, TOTTALLY UNBELIVEABLE SOUND, IT IS THE LOUDEST
CLEAREST, MOST BRILLIANT, VIBRANT SOUNDING GUITAR I HAVE EVER PLAYED
SOME SAY THE TALYOR SOUND IS TO BRIGHT, BUT IT IS BRIGHT IN A GOOD
WAY, NOT A THIN AND TINNY BRIGHT, BUT A VERY VIBRANT LOUD BRIGHT
STILL NO BUZZES WITH THE GREAT FAST TALYOR ACTION, I HAVE NO DISLIKES
SO FAR, A GREAT VALUE FOR 870 BUCKS.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
THE SET UP WAS GOOD DID NOT CHANGE A THING, WORKMANSHIP IS FLAWLESS
NO VISABLE DEFECTS ANYWHERE.

Reliability/Durability : 10
DURABILITY WILL NOT BE A PROBLEM FOR ME, THIS GUITAR WILL ALWAYS BE
BABIED, AND STAYS IN THE HOUSE.

Customer Support : 9
THEY WERE VERY FAST AND HELPFULL WHEN I CALLED ABOUT THE TIGHT FITTING
CASE, THEY ALSO SAID THERE CASES ARE CUSTOM MADE AND THE FIT SHOULD
BE SNUG, I GUESS I AM JUST NOT USED TO THE TIGHT FIT, AND IT DOES SEEM
TO BE GETTING A LITTLE EASY TO GET THE GUITAR IN THE CASE.

Overall Rating : 10
I HAVE BEEN PLAYING OFF AND ON FOR 12 YEARS, I ALSO HAVE A GUILD D15
ACOUSTIC AND A GIBSON ES 165 HERB ELLIS, THE THING I LOVE THE MOST IS
AN EASY QUESTION "THE SOUND" THATS ALL THAT MATTERS IN A ACOUSTIC
GUITAR


Product: Taylor Guitars 310
Price Paid: US $850.00
Submitted 05/30/2002 at 09:19pm by DW

Features : 8
This is a 2001 Taylor 310-drednaught, solid sapele mahogany back and sides, solid sitka spruce top & no cutaway. I had a Fishman "Acoustic-matrix I" pick-up installed by an authorized dealer. Although it's pretty simple as far as features go, it has all I need. A beautiful guitar.

Sound : 9
I usually play this one unplugged. I have a Blues Deville 212 that I use when I do plug in-almost always with no effects. The Fishman pick-up gets the job done, and I prefer it greatly to the soundhole pick-up I previously used. However, I do have to be careful about feedback. Unplugged it's a dream---clear and bright(but not overly so). It has good volume too, but it seems to get lost in the mix when I'm playing with other non-guitar instruments like my baby grand piano or even violins. I wish it would cut through the mix better. Anyway this guitar has a superb tone. I played most of the Taylors(400, 500, 600, 800, and koa series), and the only one that I thought sounded better was the koa one(but not $2500.00 better). I prefer the sound of the dreds to the auditorium or concert series, but I almost bought the auditorium series because I liked the size and sounded almost as good to my ears. I believe that I chose wisely in this purchase. I'll give it a 9 only because I wish it would cut through the mix better.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Perfect!

Reliability/Durability : 9
I've had it exactly a year and I haven't dinged it yet, but I know I will. I hate that I'm being so anal about a $850.00 guitar-I'm normally not that way. I need to get the big picture and not worry about such stuff. I'm quite certain the satin finish will ding pretty easily-I just haven't done it yet. I would definitely use it without a back-I do all the time.

Customer Support : 10
The people at Taylor seem to be great. I've called them about a couple of things and they seem genuinely glad to talk to me.

Overall Rating : 10
I'm normally an electric guy but this Taylor has become my hands down fave. I also have 2 strats (1977 and tex-mex), a tele, an old univox hi-rider, an old yamaha classical, and a washburn 12 string. I play through a Blues Deville or a Laney LC-15 (I love this little amp). If it were stolen I don't think I'd sweat it. Sounds like a great excuse to splurge for the Koa Taylor.


Product: Taylor Guitars 310
Price Paid: US $800
Submitted 04/28/2002 at 06:48pm by Doug
Email: none

Features : 9
First off, I have not ever been a big fan of acoustic guitars, until I played a Taylor. I have been looking to get away from playing electric, and after buying the 310, I sold my fender strat and amp. The top is sitka spruce, and the back and sides are listed as sapele.
Grover tuners are included and work well, but can be a little over-
sensative when tuning. The case that comes with the guitar is of the highest quality, and will provide great protection. One of the best features of this guitar is the easy access to the truss rod. It is located on the headstock, similar to an electric.

Sound : 10
I tend to play "classic rock" style and some blues, and this guitar does well for both. The sound does lean more towards a bass sound, so if you are looking for a brighter vibe, you might want to consider a different body style. Overall though, it does sound very nice if you're an at home player, which I am.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 8
One reason I never liked playing acoustic guitar, was the action on acoustics seemed always higher than I liked. The Taylor is very comfortable, and was set up perfectly. The top is lacquered, but the sides and back are done in a satin finish. It would have been nice if the whole guitar had been finished in a lacquer finish, but then you're moving into a higher price range. I'm really picky about flaws in new instruments, and I haven't come across any. I have read a couple of reviews that state that the finish on this guitar chips easy, but I have not experienced any yet.

Reliability/Durability : 8
I have had my Taylor for over a month and all is well so far. The strap button on the neck is metal, and sized well. The strap button on the bottom of the guitar is plastic, and rather large. This is good because you won't lose the guitar when playing, but it can be a problem slipping a strap on. It's a small gripe, but I have a fear of pulling the button out of the body if to much pressure would be applied.

Customer Support : 8
I have not dealt with the company, but it does have a lifetime warranty. However, they are very picky about what the warranty covers. If your guitar cracks, and they determine it's your fault(lack of using a humidifier), you may be out of luck. I was told this by someone who had dealt with Taylor in the past. I did receive an invite to a guitar clinic in my area soon after I sent in my warranty info, pretty cool.

Overall Rating : 9
I've been playing for several years, and it took a Taylor to seriously get me playing an acoustic. It sounds great, and is really fun to play. For the price, you're getting a great guitar.


Product: Taylor Guitars 310
Price Paid: US $800.00
Submitted 03/10/2002 at 12:13am by shad
Email: shad10 at gte<dot>net

Features : 9
this is one high quality "entry level" acoustic. made in usa, solid top, sides and back put this guitar head and shoulders above the similarly priced models from guild and martin. beautiful light gloss solid spruce top, unique "sapel" solid back and sides, black binding on body, very smooth grover tuners and ebony fingerboard and bridge. comes with a very deluxe hardshell case. no flashly inlay or binding here, just attention to detail where it really matters. construction, playability, and SOUND!!!

Sound : 10
i bought this guitar from jim's music in irvive california (just want to plug these guys..... they are awesome!!) and was able to try mine and one other 310 model. while both sounded excelent, mine had a richer quality and more depth. this guitar is so well balanced! bass notes ring out clear and pronounced, high notes are crisp and clear without being tinny or shrill. this guitar is very vibrant and shimmers when strummed with a light gauge pick. when fingerpicked, the guitar has just the right amount of sustain and each note rings clear. i play mostly folk rock / bluegrass / alt. country type music. i can't believe how "big" this guitar sounds! taylor has hit a home run with this guitar. if you are looking at the entry level martins, guilds, larivee, ect, make sure to try the taylor 310. you'll most likely end up with one.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
right off the wall the action was as low as most electrics. i searched the neck, note by note, to find a fret buzz.... none here. construction is flawless. no excess glue, no finish flaws, ect. this one looks to be just as well made as it's more expensive taylor brothers which cost double to triple the price. it's quite obvious that the people who build these 310's take as much pride in them as the more expensive models. i doubt anyone involved with the building of these guitars thinks of them as the "entry level" model.

Reliability/Durability : 10
just got it, so i'm not sure on this yet. as well as it's put together, i doubt there is any need to worry about it falling apart. the lifetime warranty speaks for taylor's faith in their craftsmanship.

Customer Support : No Opinion
have not had to deal wiht them, not sure i'll ever have to. the web-site is very informative.

Overall Rating : 10
i've been playing for about 10 years now and i've gone through a lot of guitars, both acoustic and electric. i've owned acoustics from yamaha, epiphone, ibanez, alvarez and ovation. all of these guitars were priced between $300 and $500 dollars. this is the most i've spent on an acoustic. i can really see the difference between mid level and high end acoustics. this is truely the best sounding acoustic i've heard or played. if stolen, i'd sell other gear to get another one right away. this guitar makes me want to play and has inspired my songwriting so much. in my humble opinion, you can't find an acoustic in the same price range that even comes close for sound, playability, and workmanship.


Product: Taylor Guitars 310
Price Paid: US $870
Submitted 02/18/2002 at 05:10am by Anonymous

Features : 9
2001 MODEL MADE IN USA SOLID SITKA SPRUCE TOP, SOLID SAPELE BACK AND
SIDES, CAME WITH A GREAT SNUG FITTING TAYLOR HARD CASE.
NO FANCY FEATURES ON THIS MODEL, JUST A VERY SOLID DREADNOUGHT MADE
WITH TOP QUALITY WOODS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP .

Sound : 10
GREAT FOR MY STYLE WHICH IS MOSTLY STRUMMING WITH A LITTLE LEAD IN
BETWEEN, THE SOUND FROM
THIS THING IS INCREDIBLE, CRISP CLEAR LOUD WITH EACH NOTE DEFINED
CLEARLY, CHORDS RING FOR A LONG LONG TIME. I WONT GO ON AND ON
ABOUT HOW IT SOUNDS BETTER THAN GUITARS COSTING FIVE TIMES THE PRICE
JUST TRY ONE OUT IF YOU GET THE CHANCE.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
THE ACTION RIGHT OUT OF THE CASE WAS GOOD, IAM NOT THAT FUSSY ABOUT
HAVING A PERFECT SETUP, IF THERE IS NO BUZZING, AND THE SOUND IS CLEAR
I DONT MESS AROUND TO MUCH WITH THE SETUP, AND THERE WAS NO PROBLEM
AT ALL WITH THIS GUITAR, IT SOUNDED GREAT SO I DIDNT TOUCH A THING.

Reliability/Durability : 9
A JUST PLAY AROUND THE HOUSE, SO THERE SHOULD NEVER BE A PROBLEM WITH
DURABILITY FOR ME, I HAVE ONLY HAD THE GUITAR FOR FIVE DAYS SO I DONT
KNOW ABOUT RELIABILITY, BUT I CANT SEE THAT BEING A PROBLEM FOR
ANYBODY WITH THE WAY THIS THING IS BUILT.

Customer Support : No Opinion
NO REASON TO CALL YET.
BUT I HEAR THEIR THERE VERY RESPONSIVE TO ANY QUESTION OR PROBLEM.

Overall Rating : 10
I HAVE BEEN PLAYING ON AND OFF FOR 12 YEARS, I OWN A GUILD D15 (1992)
AND A GIBSON ES165 HERB ELLIS, I LOVE THE SIMPLICITY AND QUALITY OF
THIS GUITAR, YOU GET EVERY THING YOU NEED IN AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR
WITHOUT SPENDING YOUR LIFES SAVINGS, I COMPARED TO MARTINS (D28) AND
GIBSON HUMMINGBIRD/SONGBIRD/WM45, I PICKED THE 310 BECAUSE IT FLAT OUT
SOUNDED JUST AS GOOD. ITS PERFECT AS IS

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