(New Member) Need to find a dealer with good selection?

[ijeff]

Hi, I'm new to the forum and will likely be buying a Taylor in the near future (first time buyer).

My local (small) Brookmays dealer has some in stock, but only "one each" of "some" of the models.

Where could I go to find several of each in stock so that I could try out each and hear any differences?

I am intrigued by the Big Baby Taylor, and would also like to see the new 110 models. Other than these, I like the 710 series.

Know of any reputable dealers with a larger selection of Taylors in either Central, North or Western Texas??

Do any "online" shops also carry Taylors? My local dealer here seems a little high in price.

THANKS!!!

[Yoda]

Hey, welcome to the forum....

We have a couple of members from San Antonio, so one should be along shortly to give you ideas on the local dealers.
Otherwise, Larry Morgan Music in Garland (D-FW area) gets very good reviews. There is also a dealer in Wichita Falls that folks seem to like. You can get a list of Taylor dealers by region at the Taylor web-site. Taylor doesn't allow their dealers to advertise or sell over the internet, so you have to do some real-world searching.

If your e-mail is accessible, I'll send you an idea on pricing.

Yoda

[Taylor007]

do a search for Taylor Dealer Hall of Fame here.
Welcome to the TGF!

[ijeff]

Yoda, you can email me with Taylor prices, but I have seen their list online at the Taylor site.
Do have some samples of "real" pricing?

[BigDog]

San Antonio........In the Dealer Hall of Fame Category, Check with Alamo Music when you are in Town, a great Taylor Dealer with good inventory. The Man to see is Maurice, the Guitar Manager and a super nice guy.

There is one in Austin, Strait Music also decent inventory.

But (IMHO) you would get the best price at Alamo with service to match.

[phuufme]

Originally posted by BigDog
San Antonio........In the Dealer Hall of Fame Category, Check with Alamo Music when you are in Town, a great Taylor Dealer with good inventory. The Man to see is Maurice, the Guitar Manager and a super nice guy.

There is one in Austin, Strait Music also decent inventory.

But (IMHO) you would get the best price at Alamo with service to match.

I have been to both Alamo and Strait. I bought my 814cES from Tommy, the store manager at Alamo. Believe it or not, they are the largest Taylor dealer in Texas. Alamo has a great stock of Taylors, and the best service I have seen in a retail environment in a long time. Tommy and Maurice will work with you within your budget to get what you want -- they did for me.

I know that San Angelo is about 230 or so miles from San Antonio. I don't know what is in between for you. Good luck.

[Greg10is]

Welcome to the forum! There are three Taylor dealers here in Wichita Falls. Each has two to eight each, so not a huge selection. Each seems to have a variety though. I've heard good things about each. If you're interested. I can visit the stores and let you know what's in stock.

I've really enjoyed my Big Baby. Its hard to go wrong with that guitar. I haven't seen the 110 in person yet but I am looking forward to it.

Enjoy your search. Glad to have another Texan. Looking forward to playing the "do you know so & so...." I have a few San Angelo friends.

GW

[phuufme]

Also, I just went in to Alamo today, and Tommy has discounted all of the 2002 Taylors (i.e. pre-ES) to move them out. Some are 50% off of list (hmmm, can I say that?).

[ShueztheScribe]

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