"Apparently not all Taylors are of superior quality"

That statement can be applied to all mass manufactured brands. Don't forget Martins, Gibsons and Taylors are mass manufactured in factories.

You can find some very exceptional sounding laminated guitars (a solid top is what really does the talking). Case in point Seagulls, and Blueridge.

A mule would not win the Kentucky Derby ... that's for sure as it is not a horse ... but there have been surprises when it comes to winners such as Seabiscuit and Secretariat.

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