Apparently not all Taylors are of superior quality, so I can only speak for this one. I started playing guitar when I was 16, and I have played or owned some of the best. Larrivee, Collins, Santa Cruz, Martin, Gibson, Mossman and Guild.

I don't care for the sound of any small body guitar no matter who made it.( One exception, my friend, Bernie in Moncton has a beautiful Martin. I don't know the model, but it's not a Dreadnaught) If your budget calls for an inexpensive guitar, pass over the little ones and get a full size Larrivee. Consider a used one, that's what I did. I paid $900.00 for a Taylor 810 that sold new for $2800.00.

In the end, it's just a matter of opinion, but,trying to match a plywood copy with a real instrument, remember this, No mule ever won the Kentucky Derby.