Topic: Taylor /washburn guitars
considering purchase of new guitar any feedback on the attributes of either a Taylor 301 or a Washburn acoustic ??????? mostly playing folke country and rock
Re: Taylor /washburn guitars
Both companies make excellent products and I guess the best way to make the decision is to examine and play each one! Some of the Washburns are Chinese Imports and are very good guitars, but I would definately choose the American made Taylor.
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Re: Taylor /washburn guitars
As long as you are buying, get the Taylor.
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Re: Taylor /washburn guitars
If price is no object, I don't think you'd find anyone who wouldn't give the nod to Taylor. They are fine instruments. Washburn is not crap but Taylor is a cut above
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Re: Taylor /washburn guitars
Welcome to CHORDIE ycart2. I agree with geo.
I have both a Washburn D100CE and Taylor 413CE and though I love the Taylor, and it's prob worth 6 times as much the Washburn has gotten nearly as much playtime. Washburn heavier, thicker body, wider neck and deeper louder voice. The Taylor more finesse, delicate tone, and of course everyone raves about Taylor. I do regret not buying a Washburn with Rosewood back and sides on Craigslist recently for about $275....that was dumb.
Bottom line, you'll get a decent guitar from Washburn, but if you can afford 6 times as much and buy a Taylor that will be a lifetime guitar. Good luck. I think both are nice guitars. Let us know.
Steve
Re: Taylor /washburn guitars
thanks for the feedback although i found the washbyrn to have a slightly tinner neck i think ill go for the taylor