Who owns a 20 year old Taylor?

[Quake17]

Zombie Thread!

I could not post originally but my PS-10 turns 20 this month! Bought from the original owner.

[Yamaha Man]

I bought my Taylor 450 12 string new in 1997 so it's 19 years old now. It plays and sounds just the same as it did when I bought it. Very nice guitar !!

[David M123]

I have 2 which qualify under the 20 year rule.

A 1983 615, which I bought new and have now had for 33 years.

A 1992 412, which I bought used a couple of years ago.

Here they are for your viewing pleasure:


and the amazing quilted maple back of the 615. It is actually much more 3-dimensional than the photo brings out.

[cotten]

Originally Posted by catndahats

I have a '95 Taylor 612 Cotten Special. It was my first good guitar, has traveled all over the states, and still sounds and looks amazing. When other fine guitars have come and gone, this one is still special.

My '95 Cotten 612c is in my lap at this moment. (5-yr. old threads are like old friends!)


cotten

[Carmel Cedar]

I love my 1995 Taylor 512c Engemann/Mahogany. Not the original owner, but it has been refretted, refurbished and sings like new. Almost made a mistake and sold it a few weeks ago, but came to my senses in time. Love it...

[LindaW]

I own a Lemon Grove era 12 string.

[Earl49]

My oldest Taylor's are a 414ce and a 410 dating from 2001. Only 15 years old now, but they will be 20 when this thread resurrects again in five more years.

[SMan]

Well I still own 2 of the three I had when this thread started. A 31 year old 550 12 string and my 27 year old K22. Both still in great shape with no issues.

[Finger Stylish]

I am the original owner of these.

[taylor96]

Have a 1996 510 bought new in 96.. Plays like a dream... would never part with it..

[ljguitar]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

…I've never played a Taylor that's pre-2000 (at least I don't think I have).

Hi Dru

I owned a 1979 Taylor Dreadnought (built in 1978), Mahogany/Spruce which I sold to a student who needed an upgrade. I played it a few years back, and it is a really awesome acoustic guitar. It's owned by the sister of my former student (she inherited it when he died) and she won't sell it back to me.

Actually, had a friend's 1970 Martin D-28 here at the time, and played them side by side, and they were very similar in every regard, including the deep rich bass, and great projection. The fit-n-finish on the Taylor was every bit as good as that on the Martin.

[L20A]

My wife's 410 is a 1991 if I remember correct. It is a pin less bridge mahogany model. Great sounding guitar.
The satin finish has become more of a sweet looking semi gloss over the years.
The guitar is a real beauty.

[Craviola]

Got a 1991 855c Koa top, sides and back, wish I could post a pic as its beautiful wood. bought it in 1992 and have loved it tremendously. Wouldnt part with it.

[Rick Shepherd]

Still have my 1979 855 with mustache bridge 12-string. But now it is 37 years old. I am the original owner.

[jacksonad]

My parents took a chance and bought me a birth-year 1981 Taylor 510 from shopgoodwill.com. It has a lot of scars and dings (just like its owner), but it is one of the best guitars I've ever played. The neck feels like it's right off an electric guitar.