Best Beginner Taylor Guitar?

[sbeirnes]

I would find nice Taylor 110 if I was set on Taylor. Otherwise I would check out some Simon and Patrick models.

The Taylor is made in Mexico while the S&P is made in Canada. I agree that the gs mini is not a great guitar to start off with.

Another good place to start is with a Larrivee.

[mr. beaumont]

I think you'd be fine with either the 114e or ce.

And yeah, the new sunburst looks soooo good.

Why talk him out of a Taylor, guys? Its not like he's a beginner looking to spend thousands on a 9 series...the 100 series Taylors are well made, good sounding guitars that benefit from being shipped out with a very "easy to play" setup. I think it's a great choice for a beginner, and he won't outgrow it in a year.

[dodge]

Today 09:07 AM
mr. beaumont I think you'd be fine with either the 114e or ce.

And yeah, the new sunburst looks soooo good.

I agree my 16 year old stepson has been getting serious about guitar recently and it's time to upgrade from the cheap $200 Giannini guitar he has been playing and the new 114ce is an excellent choice plays good, sounds good and as you say looks great at a price that won't break the bank.

[bentay]

214 no C and no E.

[sbeirnes]

Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

I think you'd be fine with either the 114e or ce.

And yeah, the new sunburst looks soooo good.

Why talk him out of a Taylor, guys? Its not like he's a beginner looking to spend thousands on a 9 series...the 100 series Taylors are well made, good sounding guitars that benefit from being shipped out with a very "easy to play" setup. I think it's a great choice for a beginner, and he won't outgrow it in a year.

Not trying to talk anyone out of anything, but as the person is a beginner I thought I would give them some other options.

There are so many great guitars out there that I would hate to see someone miss something good.

[Tobias Music]

Originally Posted by IheartNY

Which Taylor guitar is best for a beginner playing Dave Matthews music- GS mini-e, 114ce, or 114e?

Getting back to your original question, the 114ce is an outstanding beginning guitar. They sell very well. Taylor quality at a reasonable price. If you saved a few more bucks, the 214ce or 214ce Deluxe are also a good value.
You won't be disappointed with a 114ce. Good luck with your search.

[gip111]

Any love here for the Big Baby Taylor?

[TBman]

Here is an online link to the 100 series with prices for comparison.

Taylor 100 series

And here is a link to the Martin DX series

Martin DX

I would stay away from a mini anything for a first guitar.

[bentay]

A used Big Baby would be at the top of my list for a low-cost guitar. I've seen them for $250 and sometimes less. Great guitar.

Originally Posted by gip111

Any love here for the Big Baby Taylor?

[Guitar1083]

get 000 or XX2 size guitar

[AusSi]

It took me 3 years to discover how amazing a taylor is, i just never got one in my lap somehow.
I think a 114 is going to be just amazing. As for the cut away, if you can afford it get it. It does not seem to effect the sound at all and when your learning scales, mode shapes and stuff it is helpful to be able to reach up higher (not essential though).
I have a 312 taylor and personally prefer the size, not so much for sound but for comfort. If they make a 112 then have a play if you can. Like someone else said the comfort and playability and pure love for your guitar can make a big difference in how much you play it.

[Jamos5790]

If for some reason you are set on Taylor I would go with the cut away or the Mini. Get the cut away if you want a larger guitar and the Minie if you like a short scale or are going to be traveling a lot. I wouldn't rule out some other nice guitars Yamaha, Breedlove, Seagull, Washburn, and there are others too. I would suggest playing a bunch of different ones to see which you think feels best and sounds best no matter what's on the headstock. If you can't play take a friend that can or ask the saleman to play some for you on different guitars, then hold them to see how the feel to you. Just finger 1 chord and see how the neck is, check the body, is it too big or too small, is the neck too long or on a smaller scale is it too short? Things like this.

Just my .02

[Captain Jim]

My first Taylor was a 114ce - it was a delight! It would be a wonderful beginner guitar that the player wouldn't necessarily grow out of.

Quite a few guitars since then; mostly Taylors, because that 114ce played and sounded good. (and that was after I'd been playing for over 45 years)

Good luck with the hunt.

Captain Jim

[TwoStep2000]

100 series taylors are the only taylors i do not like.

not sure what it is about them.

[Diamond Dave]

Originally Posted by TwoStep2000

100 series taylors are the only taylors i do not like.

not sure what it is about them.

They annoy me because they're way overpriced for the materials, but they sound so daggone good...