Taylor 110 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Gig Bag)

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Get Taylor tone and playability in an affordable dreadnought acoustic. The Taylor 110 is a stellar choice for a beginner's first full-sized acoustic guitar.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Dreadnought body shape Traditional shape and sound; familiar feel
Sitka spruce top Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone
Ebony fretboard Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood
Sapele back and sides Rich, warm, and focused midrange; added sustain

The Taylor 110 is where Taylor's long and excellent line of guitars begins. It comes with one of lowest price tags you'll find on any Taylor -- but that name on the headswtock still means that it's one of the better acoustic guitars you'll ever play. The Taylor 100 series is a product of Bob Taylor's long and thorough re-thinking of guitar design, and brings to market an instrument with an impressive cost-to-quality ratio. It makes a perfect instrument for anyone, of any age, who is looking to learn how to play guitar on a solid dreadnought-style instrument that feels and sounds fantastic in your hands.

Dreadnought to Spec

The Taylor 110 comes with the sapele laminate back and sides, just like the guitars in Taylor's wildly popular 200 Series. The body itself is a full-size dreadnought, 16 inches across at its widest point, with a body depth of 4.625 inches. The sapele neck is a familiar 25.5-inch scale, and is slightly more slender than some dreadnought necks, measuring 1.6875 inches wide.

Elegant Taylor Appointments

The Taylor 110 has the same understated grace of the other guitars in the Taylor family. Its ebony fretboard is set with 6mm dot inlays on 7 frets. There is an elegant Indian rosewood overlay on the headstock, which is accented with 6 solid die-cast chrome tuners that hold your stings tightly in tune. The tortoise-style pickguard has a stylish and distinctive cut. A handsome 3-ply multi-tone rosette and a slim black bindingw complete the thoughtful read more detailing on this guitar.

It'll Spoil You

The Taylor 110 is the ultimate guitar for you if you're looking to spend less and get more. But be careful: you'll only want to play nicer and nicer guitars once you get used to what Taylor has to offer! The overall solid tone and construction on this axe make this "starter's guitar" an axe you'll want to keep around forever.

Features:

- Dreadnought Style Body
- 20 Frets
- Sapele Wood Laminate Back and Sides
- 25.5-inch Scale Length
- Sitka Spruce Top
- Indian Rosewood Overlay Headstock
- Black Binding
- Black Bridge Pins
- Die-Cast Chrome Tuners
- Black Plastic Truss Rod Cover
- Tortoise Pickguard
- NuBone Nut and Saddle
- 1.6875 Neck Width
- Sapele Neck/Heel
- Ebony Fretboard
- 6mm Fretboard Dot Inlay
- Indian Rosewood Headstock Overlay
- Three Ring Rosette Size
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Type/Shape: 6-String Dreadnought

Back & Sides: Sapele Laminate

Top: Sitka Spruce

Soundhole Rosette: Wood Fiber

Neck: Tropical American Mahogany

Fretboard: Ebony

Fretboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots

Headstock Overlay: Lexan

Binding: Black Plastic

Bridge: Ebony

Nut & Saddle: Tusq

Tuning Machines: Enclosed, Die-Cast Chrome Plated

Strings: Elixir Light Gauge Strings with NANOWEB Coating

Scale Length: 25 1/2 Inches

Truss Rod: Adjustable
Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16 Inches

Number of Frets: 20

Bracing: Scalloped, X-Brace

Finish: Varnish

Cutaway: None

Electronics: None

Body Width: 16 Inches

Body Depth: 4 5/8 Inches

Body Length: 20 Inches

Overall Length: 41 Inches

Taylor 110 Acoustic Guitar

The 110 is a full-size guitar for the player who wants an affordable way to discover authentic Taylor artistry and playability. The exceptional construction, solid spruce top, laminated sapele back and sides, and lively tone open the door to a truly rewarding Taylor experience. Comes with a custom-fitted gig bag for easy portability and unbeatable value.

An affordable alternative for the beginning guitarist or an 'extra' guitar for the seasoned player, the 110 has an extremely rich and versatile voice.

Laminated sapele backs and sides and a solid spruce top make for crisp and well-defined sound in this versatile mid-priced guitar.

A durable varnish finish offers protection, good looks, and a smooth feel to the touch. Available in natural finish.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (40 ratings)
Submitted August 16, 2015 by Brent B in St Joseph, MO

"Amazing value"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is a very high quality, good sounding basic guitar. It is a great value and in my opinion is better than anything else in its price range. It's also better than a lot of guitars costing significantly more.

Sound
The 110e is incredibly responsive with a very wide dynamic range. It responds to a light touch with plenty of volume and beautiful overtones. It will also stand up to a heavy pick attack without backing down - it simply gets louder without losing its tone. The sound is very well balanced from lows to highs. It isn't a boomy guitar, but the bass is very present with good depth. The highs are bright but also thick - not tinny at all. The mids are also very nice - complex and woody, and not at all nasal sounding. The tone up the neck is round, sweet and woody. If I had spent $2k on this guitar, I would not be disappointed with any aspect of the tone.

Features
All of the components seem to be of high quality. The solid Sitka top shows a little bit of bearclaw, which I find very attractive. The back and sides are a three layer laminate, with sapele veneer over a poplar core. The back is arched a bit, negating the need for back bracing. I think the arched, braceless back also contributes to the guitar's projection. Some back/side laminates deaden the guitar because they are stiff, heavy and not resonant. On this Taylor 110, I can feel the back vibrating as I play. The fretboard and bridge are ebony, which is read more uncommon at this price point. The wood on the fingerboard has a bit of striping and isn't pure black, but is mostly black. The tuning machines are accurate and solid. The finish is a semi-gloss varnish that seems to be very thin, which also helps to make the guitar resonant. Overall, the guitar is lightly but sturdily built. It seems to make for the ideal balance between sound and durability. The neck is slightly narrower than the 1.75" Taylor standard, but is approximately the standard width for most other acoustic guitars. I have fairly large hands and still have enough room.

Ease of Use
Setup from the factory was not ideal. I checked the neck relief and had to tighten the truss rod just slightly, and take the saddle down about an eighth of an inch. Afterward, the guitar plays very easily, even with medium strings installed. The electronics are simple and straightforward, with controls for volume, bass and treble on the bass side shoulder. The battery compartment is integrated with the endpin jack, making battery changes quick and easy. There is also a strap button installed on the neck heel.

Quality
I haven't found any manufacturing flaws on the guitar. Fit and finish is great, and on par with Taylor's more expensive guitars. Tuners are accurate and solid. Frets are perfectly finished all the way up and down the fingerboard. The finish is flawless.

Value
As I mentioned before, I would be happy with the tone if I had spent $2k on the guitar. I have spent that much on guitars in the past and have not been as happy with the tone. I see some people calling this a beginner guitar or an entry level guitar. I disagree with that assessment. It is a high quality instrument suitable for any level player. I personally have been playing for about 40 years, both as a hobbyist and a gigging musician. I never thought I'd buy a guitar this inexpensive again, but the 110 punches well above its weight.

Manufacturer Support
I haven't had any contact with the company other than registering the guitar. I don't anticipate any problems based on how the construction looks. If it does need a neck reset at some point in the future, it's about a ten minute job for a Taylor authorized tech due to the NT neck joint.

The Wow Factor
The wow factor is in the sound. It's a plain looking guitar, beautiful in its simplicity.

Musical Background:
I've been playing guitar since 1971. I'm mainly a hobbyist these days, but still gig on occasion.

Musical Style:
Contemporary folk, bluegrass, rock
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