Unofficial Taylor Guitar Forum - UTGF
Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Topic started by: JWComo on February 10, 2018, 06:03:09 PM
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I have a 310CE that I bought about 15 years ago. I was looking at the Taylor pamphlet that came with it regarding the effects of humidity. The back is not flat but is bowed out. Is this normal? I places some desiccants in a nylon and put it inside. Did not make a difference.
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Welcome JW. None of mine are Dreadnaughts, although my first Taylor was a 1991 510. A picture might go a long way to being able to help you. If you are in a dry climate then I would highly doubt that you are over humidified. A slight bow in the back is common on some “flattop” guitars, but if you just noticed it it must not have been like that for 15 years.
So, maybe a pic, and consult a local luthier unless you have reason to believe it really is over humidified.
Good luck.
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JW,
Humidity notwithstanding, there may very well be a built in arch or 'belly' on a given guitar. More info in thread titled "R Taylor BTO sheet", starting with reply #5:
http://www.unofficialtaylorguitarforum.com/index.php?topic=6862.msg77671#msg77671
So there may be nothing 'wrong', unless the guitar has an excessive 'belly'. If you are still uncomfortable with it, call Taylor and/or take it to an experienced Taylor dealer for a check-up.
Don
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To my knowledge that is normal on the dreads. My 2016 110e is just as you described. But on your 15 yr old 310, I dunno.
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To my knowledge that is normal on the dreads. My 2016 110e is just as you described. But on your 15 yr old 310, I dunno.
That's different, the 100s, 200s and Minis are made with laminated backs so they build in the bowed back for strength that way they don't need as much bracing.
Craig