Taylor 310 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)
With a dreadnought body of solid African mahogany, solid Sitka spruce top, and ebony fretboard and bridge, the 310 acoustic exemplifies Taylor craftsmanship.
Overall User Ratings (based on 23 ratings)
Submitted March 10, 2005 by a customer from utk.edu
"Beauty is in the materials, craftmanship and sound"
I bought a beginner's Yamaha thirty years ago. This guitar is all the six string acoustic I will ever need.
Sound
The sound is very bright with warm mid tones and good bass. I was looking hard at mahogany Martins, but this Taylor had better range and more sustain. It's great for strumming, but it sounds great for picking and melody. What is nice is how it responds to varied sound levels. It loves to whisper, but it excels when you play it hard.
Features
This is Taylor's entry level premium guitar, so don't expect any bells and whistles. Inlay is at the minimum, but evrything that is there is top quality and perfect. The ebony neck is what wouldn't let me put this thing down, and it stays in tune forever.
Quality
This guitar is like a piece of Stickley furniture. There is little ornamentation, but the quality of the materials and the constuction gives it a beauty no low resolution screen image can capture. Everyone who has seen it is surpised at just how beautiful it is in person.
Value
One can get a Takamine with a cutaway and built-in pickup for less, but it doesn't sound the same, and it won't be a classic thirty years from now.
Manufacturer Support
None needed so far.
The Wow Factor
When in a quiet showroom to sit and play this guitar in comparison to others, its hard to choose another.
Musical Background:
hobbyist
Musical Style:
americana, rock, folk, country
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Submitted August 5, 2014 by Al B in Atoka, OK
"Got me a Taylor finally!"
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This Taylor 310 Acoustic is awesome! It doesn't have all the bells and whistles...who needs all that. (Maybe next time) This Taylor sounds beautiful, I play acoustic and with out a small mike set up I came up with. I'm telling you this guitar sounds amazing, I highly recommend this Taylor if you don't want the electronics... The tone is so deep and perfect, I'm really glad I picked this particular Taylor 310 Acoustic and yes it comes with it's own case! zZounds has always done me right in all my purchases!
Sound
The sound is amazing!
Features
The truss rod cover didn't match, not a big deal... there is really not much to complain about! I love it!
Ease of Use
No problems
Quality
Yes! It's made very well! no complaints
Value
Yes! The price is right for the quaility
Manufacturer Support
no, I haven't had the need
Musical Background:
I have played bass in several types of bands over 40 years. I have a music store currently
Musical Style:
All music is good, I play by ear.
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Submitted April 20, 2015 by Louis O in Chicago, IL
"A great guitar"
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I am first and foremost a bass player. I tried the 110 series but I soooo prefer and can hear the solid wood body tone. This guitar is basic, no frills. but it sounds great and Im very happy with it. Excellent playability
Musical Background:
Guitar, bass 20 years
Musical Style:
Rock and funk
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Submitted July 5, 2013 by Roy H in Greenwich, CT
"The Taylor 310... a superb guitar!"
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Just received my Taylor 310 this morning and I am extremely pleased with it! The only thing is that the factory set action is way too high for my taste, but a professional setup will cure that with no difficulty.
This is an instrument of the highest quality and extraordinary workmanship... you won't be sorry! And... it's made in America, not in some distant land where workmanship is always questionable!
This model is hard to find... get yours while you can! For the price, you can't beat this dreadnaught!
Musical Background:
40+ years; 5 yrs. as a touring professional and now a guitar teacher.
Musical Style:
Blues, folk, rock
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