Who here has the oldest Taylor

[ebick]

I don't think I have ever seen this come up here, but with the 40th anniversary coming up, it finds me wondering who might have a year one guitar.  So, I'll start and ask that you only post if you have one older than the previous...

2011 814ce

[R1balla]

2003 312CE Fall Limited Edition
2001 (?) Baby Taylor

[Happypicker]

I know this is far from the oldest, it's a 1987 510 serial # 5292, one of the last ones made at the old plant.

[michaelw]

77 710 here, but Redwood Tree trumps mine with a 76 815
http://www.unofficialtaylorguitarforum.com/index.php?topic=4539

[Jersey tuning]

I've got a 1970 Taylor Fladgate port in my wine cellar.

[michaelw]

from the 20s, with just under 19 hours to go
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1920s-TAYLOR-ORAL-THERMOMETER-METAL-CASE-ROCHESTER-NY-/221365001122?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item338a61dba2

precursor to the hygrometer
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-USA-Made-Taylor-Instruments-Sling-Psychrometer-for-Relative-Humidity-/251440736664?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8b092998

[The Doctor]

from the 20s, with just under 19 hours to go
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1920s-TAYLOR-ORAL-THERMOMETER-METAL-CASE-ROCHESTER-NY-/221365001122?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item338a61dba2

precursor to the hygrometer
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-USA-Made-Taylor-Instruments-Sling-Psychrometer-for-Relative-Humidity-/251440736664?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8b092998

There is always a wise guy



 

[michaelw]

There is always a wise guy
 

"guitar" was not specifically stated in the title, although it was in the post -
fyi, the design of the headstock logo took some inspiration from the style that is on the thermometer

the original Taylor Instrument company, founded by George Taylor in 1851
http://www.taylorusa.com/taylor-about

[Jersey tuning]

There is always a wise guy
 

"guitar" was not specifically stated in the title, although it was in the post -
fyi, the design of the headstock logo took some inspiration from the style that is on the thermometer

the original Taylor Instrument company, founded by George Taylor in 1851
http://www.taylorusa.com/taylor-about

There is always a Taylor ham in the bunch.

[cpmusic]

It's not the oldest, but my 615 was built in 1983.

[Jersey tuning]

May be the oldest 615 on the firum?

[Redwood Tree]

 I own Serial #253,  I was told that Bob started the numbering system with #100 ? So if thats true mine is the 153 Taylor.
 The 815 is a 1976.    38 years old now and sounds amazing. Is in excelent condition for it's age ,and this 815 was very well constructed.  I know there are some American Dreams Guitars out there,  Please speak up 

[cigarfan]

I've got a 1970 Taylor Fladgate port in my wine cellar.

I've got some really good cigars to go with it.

[Redwood Tree]

Make mine a Toro please. They are my second addiction    I've  a couple more Grand Habano Vintage 2002s here, They go well with The Taylors also.  But always keep the Gits cased when not in use.

[michaelw]

so far ...
11 814ce
03 312ceLTD
01 BT
87 510
83 615
77 710
76 815

looks like this thread has stalled, unless someone pipes up with a 75 or 74 model

how about the oldest Taylor guitar in series & shape
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