Taylor 210 Dreadnought
Construction:
A exceptionally well constructed guitar in a traditional dreadnought shape with laminate Indian rosewood back & sides and solid spruce gloss top, as well as ebony fretboard and bridge. This model features a traditional heel block with strap peg, black fibre binding, Pearloid dot inlays and wood fibre rosette. The intonation on the Taylor 210, like all Taylors, is great.
The scalloped bracing on the 210 model delivers the Taylor’s trademark steel-string tone at an amazing price.
Tone:
The Taylor 210 delivers plenty of volume with a brightness and lively, crisp tone. This full bodied acoustic that has tonal qualities of the more expensive Taylor models and responds well to a lighter touch.
Finish:
This has a smart, natural appearance accentuated by the wood fiber binding.
Alternatives:
If you have scope in your budget, you could also consider the Taylor 210CE if your likely to use an amplifier.
Verdict:
An affordable way to discover authentic Taylor artistry and playability with years of enjoyment to come. Comes with a Taylor gig bag that had thick padding and a large pouch.
Specifications:
Type/Shape: 6-String Dreadnought
Back & Sides: East Indian rosewood
Top: Sitka Spruce
Soundhole Rosette: Wood Fiber
Neck: Tropical American Mahogany
Fretboard: Rosewood
Fretboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
Headstock Overlay: Ebony
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: Forward shifted scalloped bracing with the Taylor patented relief cut on the top
Finish: Varnish
Body Width: 16″
Body Depth: 4 5/8″
Body Length:20″
Overall Length: 41″
Case: Taylor HardBAG
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