The 110e is incredibly responsive with a very wide dynamic range. It responds to a light touch with plenty of volume and beautiful overtones. It will also stand up to a heavy pick attack without backing down - it simply gets louder without losing its tone. The sound is very well balanced from lows to highs. It isn't a boomy guitar, but the bass is very present with good depth. The highs are bright but also thick - not tinny at all. The mids are also very nice - complex and woody, and not at all nasal sounding. The tone up the neck is round, sweet and woody. If I had spent $2k on this guitar, I would not be disappointed with any aspect of the tone.

All of the components seem to be of high quality. The solid Sitka top shows a little bit of bearclaw, which I find very attractive. The back and sides are a three layer laminate, with sapele veneer over a poplar core. The back is arched a bit, negating the need for back bracing. I think the arched, braceless back also contributes to the guitar's projection. Some back/side laminates deaden the guitar because they are stiff, heavy and not resonant. On this Taylor 110, I can feel the back vibrating as I play. The fretboard and bridge are ebony, which is uncommon at this price point. The wood on the fingerboard has a bit of striping and isn't pure black, but is mostly black. The tuning machines are accurate and solid. The finish is a semi-gloss varnish that seems to be very thin, which also helps to make the guitar resonant. Overall, the guitar is lightly but sturdily built. It seems to make for the ideal balance between sound and durability. The neck is slightly narrower than the 1.75" Taylor standard, but is approximately the standard width for most other acoustic guitars. I have fairly large hands and still have enough room.

Setup from the factory was not ideal. I checked the neck relief and had to tighten the truss rod just slightly, and take the saddle down about an eighth of an inch. Afterward, the guitar plays very easily, even with medium strings installed. The electronics are simple and straightforward, with controls for volume, bass and treble on the bass side shoulder. The battery compartment is integrated with the endpin jack, making battery changes quick and easy. There is also a strap button installed on the neck heel.

I haven't found any manufacturing flaws on the guitar. Fit and finish is great, and on par with Taylor's more expensive guitars. Tuners are accurate and solid. Frets are perfectly finished all the way up and down the fingerboard. The finish is flawless.

As I mentioned before, I would be happy with the tone if I had spent $2k on the guitar. I have spent that much on guitars in the past and have not been as happy with the tone. I see some people calling this a beginner guitar or an entry level guitar. I disagree with that assessment. It is a high quality instrument suitable for any level player. I personally have been playing for about 40 years, both as a hobbyist and a gigging musician. I never thought I'd buy a guitar this inexpensive again, but the 110 punches well above its weight.

I haven't had any contact with the company other than registering the guitar. I don't anticipate any problems based on how the construction looks. If it does need a neck reset at some point in the future, it's about a ten minute job for a Taylor authorized tech due to the NT neck joint.

The wow factor is in the sound. It's a plain looking guitar, beautiful in its simplicity.

I've been playing guitar since 1971. I'm mainly a hobbyist these days, but still gig on occasion.

Contemporary folk, bluegrass, rock

the sound is sweet! great when playing light or hard. it has a great sound whther it's run throught my amp, my Shure TGD or unplugged.

comes with a gig bag which is really nice. I have since found a Taylor hardshell case to go with it.

it was perfect for my taste right off the wall at the store!

what can I say - it's Taylor quality through and through!

this guitar is well worth the price. I played other guitars at higher prices and kept comig back to this one.

it's easy on the eyes. the natural finish is simple but hot

Active Musician

Christian

For the price one of the best sounding guitars I have played. Sweet sound

Excellent low action playing, plays great with light or medium pick or finger.

its a taylor, what can I say it's extremly well made and looks great.

For the price, its a great guitar

Never needed to use support

This guitar is my away from home ax. I leave it at my vacation home and I love playing it, thinking of buying another one for my son who is in the process of learning

Hobbyist who has played for over 25 years

Rock, Jazz, Blues

Fantastic. I love playing it.

It's not electric so features are limited by its own nature.

Taylor is right up there with any other acoustic guitar manufacturer. I think they are the best. I have liked Taylor over Martin ever since I started playing.

Well I think its the best guitar you can get for 500 bucks.

Haven't called them yet.

You can serenade your best woman with this guitar.