[JustaCowboy90]

I found a Taylor 214 for $650 at my local music store today, looks brand new, Should I buy it? I don't really have the $ but I could probably scrounge up enuff to put it on lay away...

[JustaCowboy90]

yes i played it, it is sexy

[guitarstrummin63]

the taylors below the 300 series have a laminated top, which means it won't sound as good

i'd look at entry level martins if i were you, you should be able to find an entry level one with a solid top

[brethren]

Get the Taylor.

[PingerFicker]

i wouldnt play any taylor below a 300 series to be fair. did you try it out?

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I agree. The 100 and 200 series taylors only have a 1 11/16" nut. If you are a fingerstyle guitarist, or a person who plays really complex or tight chords, a 1 11/16" neck just doesn't cut it. It is blatantly just uncomfortable. The 300 series and up, though, they all have a 1 13/16" nut, which makes for more comfortable playing. Also, like someone else said, the 100 and 200 series have laminate tops, which means they do not mature the same way solid top guitars, like the 300 series and up do. If you really like the guitar though, get it. Although, I think that you could probably haggle with the dealer and get the price down more. If you really like the guitar, and you don't believe you will have any regrets, then I would say go for it. Because everything that I have said is mostly my opinion. But I know many other guitarists who feel the same way about the 100 and 200 series.

Hope this helps.

[knot4reel91]

i wouldnt play any taylor below a 300 series to be fair. did you try it out?

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I agree. The 100 and 200 series taylors only have a 1 11/16" nut. If you are a fingerstyle guitarist, or a person who plays really complex or tight chords, a 1 11/16" neck just doesn't cut it. It is blatantly just uncomfortable. The 300 series and up, though, they all have a 1 13/16" nut, which makes for more comfortable playing. Also, like someone else said, the 100 and 200 series have laminate tops, which means they do not mature the same way solid top guitars, like the 300 series and up do. If you really like the guitar though, get it. Although, I think that you could probably haggle with the dealer and get the price down more. If you really like the guitar, and you don't believe you will have any regrets, then I would say go for it. Because everything that I have said is mostly my opinion. But I know many other guitarists who feel the same way about the 100 and 200 series.

Hope this helps.

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Actually the Taylor 200 series does have a solid spruce top.