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[KCGuildPicker]

Seems like this is the right spot to post this. Picked up a 1997 Taylor 510 Dread w/ Spruce over Mahogany. Got it in a trade. I don’t normally vibe with the typical Taylor voicing and I wasn’t really setting out to buy a Taylor but with the exception of Guilds, i try to not look at the name on the headstock! What I really like about it thus far is that - like the other Taylor I owned back in the day - this one doesn’t sound like a Taylor (if that makes sense). So it’s the craftsmanship of a Taylor without the typical voicing of a Taylor. Will post pics later if anyone is interested.

Edited to attach some pics - It's pretty clean for a 1997. From what I gather there are a bunch of different 510 wood configurations and even one with a slotted headstock and 12 frets to the body. Apparently, they are no longer in production. I think I jumped at it as I've heard from numerous places that the late 90's were the peak in quality for Taylors (FWIW!) As always, quality of pics demonstrate by dedicated amateur status!

 

[GGJaguar]

Congrats! Yes, post some photos!

 

[Cougar]

Well, can't argue with an ebony fretboard and abalone rosette! Congrats!

 

[Westerly Wood]

Seems like this is the right spot to post this. Picked up a 1997 Taylor 510 Dread w/ Spruce over Mahogany. Got it in a trade. I don’t normally vibe with the typical Taylor voicing and I wasn’t really setting out to buy a Taylor but with the exception of Guilds, i try to not look at the name on the headstock! What I really like about it thus far is that - like the other Taylor I owned back in the day - this one doesn’t sound like a Taylor (if that makes sense). So it’s the craftsmanship of a Taylor without the typical voicing of a Taylor. Will post pics later if anyone is interested.

Edited to attach some pics - It's pretty clean for a 1997. From what I gather there are a bunch of different 510 wood configurations and even one with a slotted headstock and 12 frets to the body. Apparently, they are no longer in production. I think I jumped at it as I've heard from numerous places that the late 90's were the peak in quality for Taylors (FWIW!) As always, quality of pics demonstrate by dedicated amateur status!

congrats, these are great all around workhorse dreads, and a 1997 too boot so pre-NT neck! nice score.

 

[davismanLV]

Taylor makes some mighty fine guitars. I love mine. That thing is CLEAN as can be for it's age!!

 

[KCGuildPicker]

i don’t know much about Taylors, but it kind of sounds like a stumbled upon a keeper! Thanks guys!

 

[crank]

I know what you mean about not liking the taylor sound. I've played a bunch and the few I liked I liked a lot probably because they were easy players and sounded more Martinish to me.

 

[KCGuildPicker]

I know what you mean about not liking the taylor sound. I've played a bunch and the few I liked I liked a lot probably because they were easy players and sounded more Martinish to me.

This Taylor is extremely warm sounding with a fullness and nice projection - nice surprise for sure.