Regarding the Taylor matte finish and durability, I've recently acquired a 214ce and a 110e. I don't beat my guitars, but I am a moderately heavy strummer. In less than 20 hours on each, I've noticed wear into the top wood between the pickguard and the bridge on both. It's a little unnerving. I have several poly finished Yamahas that have hundreds if not thousands of hours on them, and there is no sign of wear into the top wood.
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As my username suggests, huge fan of Yamaha products. Own many acoustic-electric models from 2009-present and a couple electric. Lots of PA too.
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