Dealers in the Midwest (Ky, Ind, Oh, etc.)

RHS1 · #1 11-10-2002, 06:14 PM

What are some good Taylor dealers in this part of the country that have good selections and offer the best pricing?

TaylorBear · #2 11-10-2002, 06:48 PM

I have only heard good things about Wildwood music. Although I have never purchased from them, I recently got a price from them and it was exceptional. They go XX% off list, as a rule.
www.wildwoodmusic.com

**NOTE: Edited to remove the pricing percentage.**

Engineer · #3 11-10-2002, 07:28 PM

Nothing good up here in the Cleveland area. Goose Acres is about it, but they are very pricey. I believe getgo has found a good collection of Taylor guitars at Elderly's up in Lansing, MI.

joe white · #4 11-10-2002, 09:24 PM

Elderlys has a great inventory of Taylors as well as many other fine acoustics. Quite a ways from Louisville though. Don't you wish First Quality carried Taylor?

rcoolz · #5 11-10-2002, 09:33 PM

try C. A. HOUSE music in St Clairsville Ohio. which is on old st 40 which runs parallel with Interstate 70. aprox 5 miles west of Wheeling West Va . Great Taylor dealer and usually has a great supply on hand No high pressure and they will let you alone to try out models I have purchased 3 Taylors from them

newman514ce · #6 11-10-2002, 11:51 PM

I recently bought a 514ce from Wildwood Music in Cochocton. Not only was the price exceptional, the service was the best I've ever received in a music store. Don and Marty are the best!

Eric

Taylorplayer · #7 11-11-2002, 02:25 AM

Hi to all:

Elderly Instruments in Lansing is really an incredible shop. They have a huge amount of instruments in stock, are very knowledgable, and do excellent repairwork. I believe they are one of the largest Taylor dealers - so their selections run deep.

Just my thoughts on the matter!

dave hiwatt · #8 11-11-2002, 03:48 AM

Greetings all,
I have to second Wildwood Music. Great store all around. Also Backstage Music in Jeromesville, OH. They are a great little Mom and Pop operation. Although they don’t have a selection as vast, the prices are right with Wildwood and they too have great service.

510picker · #9 11-11-2002, 09:23 AM

There are a couple of good places in Greenwood, Indiana....about a 2 hour drive up I-65 for you. Guitarworks has a good selection of Taylors, but high prices. Pretty good staff.

IRC Music has a much smaller selection of Taylors, but they have better prices.

Also in Greenwood is Guitars and More which has some awesome PRS electrics and a nice selection of Seagull guitars. They also carry Rainsong acoustics which I like.

GTomcan · #10 11-11-2002, 09:49 AM

Not much Great to report here in the Indianapolis area .The one larger taylor dealer in greenwood is Way out of line on price !.But you can fine a fair to good deal from IRC music on 82nd st . in Indy, But a smaller selection. And a Fair selection at the Guitar Center in Indianapolis .I thought about opening my on shop ,and sell Taylors Only!

stratokatsu · #11 11-11-2002, 10:23 AM

Isn't Guitar Emporium in Louisville a Taylor Dealer?

RHS1 · #12 11-11-2002, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Taylorplayer
Hi to all:

Elderly Instruments in Lansing is really an incredible shop. They have a huge amount of instruments in stock, are very knowledgable, and do excellent repairwork. I believe they are one of the largest Taylor dealers - so their selections run deep.

Just my thoughts on the matter!

How come they don't list Taylors in their catalog or on their website?

Yoda · #13 11-11-2002, 07:53 PM

Yo RHS...

Welcome to the forum.

Taylor has a 'different' advertising policy than most. They don't allow their dealers to advertise that they carry Taylors in media ads. Sounds strange, and drives some folks crazy. But it seems to work well...... look how fast the LTD's sell out.

This seems to be a particular sore spot with folks at the Martin forum, for some reason.....??

Anyway, Taylor lists all their dealers on the taylor web-site, so they're not that hard to find.

Yoda

saleenegene · #14 11-11-2002, 08:18 PM

Have you tried the Music Shoppe in Harrison, OH? I recently bought a 2002 710-LTD there. Nice folks and good service and prices! (Also one very nice guitar.) They probably have one of the better selections of Taylor guitars in Cincinnati area.

Guitarjonze · #15 11-11-2002, 08:42 PM

I'll toss in for Mass Street Music in Lawrence KS. Big selection nof Taylors, Huss & Dalton. Goodall, Martins. Lawrence is kind od western midwest. If you are ever in Eastern KS it's worth the trip.