12 String Guitar Heaven

Taylor 355 Super Deal

Yeah, we had to throw in a few free guitar lessons, but we love teaching guitar so it was not an issue.

Now this particular guitar student claims to have bought it originally through Craigslist for less than $100.

While this is not verifiable, we have no reason to doubt the story because we also have been the beneficiaries of incredible Craigslist deals.

This Taylor Model 355 is no longer in production, just like the Fender GN-45SCE reviewed on our site.

Again, that works in your favor when cult-status has not yet been achieved with the model.

This 12 stringer is another prime example of why this site exists.

Why Buy Used
# 1: prices for brand-new Taylor 12 stringers start in the over $1000 range.

# 2: Net forums and chat rooms are indicating that the older Taylor 12-string models had higher quality manufacturing methods.

# 3: the instrument was flawless when we bought it and came with the high qualty Taylor hard case, 2 sets of strings and all the paperwork.

Our 355 model features an ebony fretboard and bridge, which is common for most Taylor models, but a bonus in our eyes.

High-quality Grover tuners keep all the 12 strings in tune.

Strap buttons were installed from the factory.

The included Taylor hard case is second-to-none in quality and durability, adding at least $250 to the value of this instrument. Click the player above to hear this 12-er in action. The riff is a Latin flamenco-type rhythm recorded using a cheap microphone and Garageband.