1993 Taylor 410e

In the early '90s, Taylor Guitars was still honing their craft. Later on, they would dive into alternative body shapes, cutaways, new bracing designs, and intricate inlay patterns, but in the '90s their approach was more traditional. Nevertheless, Bob Taylor's guitar designs have always been cutting-edge, so even these more straightforward guitars are impressive in their own right. This Taylor 410e was made in 1993 in El Cajon, California. Its spec sheet is straightforward: a 14-fret dreadnought with a Sitka Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides. But relative to dreadnought's from other builders, its body seems bigger and more exaggerated with big square shoulders. The lower bout is 16" across, and the waist is 11-3/8" while the upper bout measures 12-1/4" across. As expected, the tone it produces is big, too. This 410e has strong, throaty output that more closely aligns with the traditional dreadnought EQ and sound than many modern Taylors. Unlike guitars from other builders, this 41