2011 Taylor 310ce Cutaway Dreadnought Guitar

How many 310s have I seen? A lot of them! They're popular because they're -- you know -- Taylor's answer to a Martin D-18. Do they sound like a D-18? Well, somewhat, especially in the clean and present lows. Do they handle like one? Nope -- they're a bit faster and more even in tonal response, with a much-more-defined midrange. So are they a D-18's competitor? Sort-of! I think of the tone of these more like a cross between a D-18, Guild dreadnought from the '70s, and a 000-18 sound. It's got a cleaner palette without quite the mids-scoop of a traditional D-style design.

Plus -- that CE is for its cutaway access and its electronics. This guy's plug-and-play ready for stage or DI recording through the pickup.

This one's in fantastic shape and has only been played a lightly. The action had gotten higher on it since it's last setup, though, so half an hour later after checking it out the neck was reset and the action was set low and quick and everything buttoned-up. There's something to be said for the 3-bolt Taylor neck joint. Why doesn't everything have these?

Repairs included: neck reset (easy-peasy) and setup adjustments.

Top wood: solid spruce

Back & sides wood: solid mahogany

Bracing type: x

Bridge: ebony

Fretboard: ebony

Neck wood: mahogany

Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
String gauges: 54w-12 lights

Neck shape: slim C

Board radius: 12"

Truss rod: adjustable

Neck relief: straight

Fret style: medium

Scale length: 25 1/2"

Nut width: 1 3/4"

Body width: 15 7/8"

Body depth: 4 1/2"

Weight: 4 lbs 15 oz

Condition notes: it's clean with only the most minor use/playwear evident. It's had some playing time on it but the frets only show the most minor wear -- not enough to see, really, let alone do a level/dress on. The UV finish has a little "grey ghosting" on the binding at the edges of the body's back and rear of the headstock edges, but if I didn't tell you to look for it you wouldn't see it.

It comes with: its original hard case in great shape.