Taylor AD17 and color evolution

[jaytee32]

Hi,

So today I spent quite a while playing three guitars : the AD17 and AD27, and the 517. The AD17 just blew me away. I liked both the other ones, but the notes just seemed to jump out of the AD17.

I was ready to buy, except I like sunburst. There is a blacktop version of the AD17, both guys at the shop thought it was ugly (they did not have one in stock, but they did a while back). So I am hesitant to buy this without seeing it first.

The one they have in the shop is sweet! But man that spruce is so white. I am wondering, how do Taylors evolve as far as the top color goes, as the guitar ages?

JT

[dnf777]

You can find lots of those answers on Taylors website. They actually brag that their current polyester finishes will NOT yellow with time.

Im not a fan of black guitars….until I got a AD17e. Its so thin, you can see the grain through the finish. Really did a nice job. I do prefer nitrocellulose, but definitely understand and appreciate Taylors finishing choices. I am forbidden from spraying lacquer in my basement shop. Whole house smelled like a high-volume nail salon!

I wouldnt but sight unseen if you have doubts, but wouldnt dismiss them either until you lay hands on one.

[guitararmy]

I wonder if that particular guitar would look less anemic under different lighting.
It sounds like it’s a winner to your ears, so I would wonder if they all sound that good. Taylor guitars as a rule are pretty uniform but you may still have found the diamond in the rough!

I have a Larrivee D03 with a very pale top and it still looks pale after 25 years.

[sstaylor58]

My 2012 314ce is aging nicely to a warm golden color, but it is a slow process. I believe the finish is the same as they use now.