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Old 07-27-2014, 06:37 PM
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They annoy me because they're way overpriced for the materials, but they sound so daggone good...
agreed on the price. sometimes you can find a used 110 for under 350 though.
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Old 07-27-2014, 06:42 PM
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Not the GS-mini . . . . unless you plan on playing guitars of that scale most of the time.

I'd learn on something with a more "normal" scale . . . . between 24.5" to 25.5"

The 23.5" is just short enough that it can cause problems when switching to other guitars of a longer scale length.

As to the dreadnought or GA body style, I would base that on which feels more comfortable to you when playing it sitting down. Most people would opt for the GA (114), IMO.
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Ouch. If you want to buy an S6 for $499, please send me $100 and then go to the guitar store and give them the other $400.
You are correct. I have seen them at $499.
I'd not pay that for one. Particularly, with my love of played in guitars.
Not to mention "played in" prices.
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As a beginner I would stay away from the mini because of the medium strings. Harder on the fingers. You can string with med lights and they still sound good but I don't think lights do justice to the mini. I think any of the 100 series is great for a beginner. As is also the Big Baby...it may not look as cool without a cutaway but it's not very much money, sounds good and is easy to play.
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You will get more for your money with an Eastman, Yamaha, Seagull, Crafter, Blueridge, Sigma etc etc... but an entry level Taylor is certainly a decent enough guitar for a beginner if that's what you want.

Don't let anyone tell you that an entry level Taylor is more guitar than you need to start out, it would also make a nice beater or travel guitar if you decide to pick up something a little nicer further down the road.

One of my mates just bought a Collings D3 as his first guitar (can't even play a D chord) solely because he "liked the look of it" so its all relative! I certainly wouldn't advocate this approach but he certainly has a nice guitar to start out with and can't blame his tools!

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