This is to sad.

[kwakatak]

Your comment brings up a good question...Can this be adequately repaired??  I was told by Taylor that the whole neck would need to be replaced.  I didn't check with any other sources to confirm (or refute) this.

Addendum:  I forgot to mention that Taylor quoted me $1000 USD to replace the neck, which seemed a bit steep to me.

jmhyer, this isn't the first time I've heard of this about Taylor guitars. There was a thread at Harmony-Central (now deleted at the original poster's request due to personal reasons) that documented a similar situation with one of their higher-end Koa models. Does it really cost that much to unbolt the old borken neck and bolt on a different one that's in pristine condition?  :huh:

[Calvin]

jmhyer, this isn't the first time I've heard of this about Taylor guitars. There was a thread at Harmony-Central (now deleted at the original poster's request due to personal reasons) that documented a similar situation with one of their higher-end Koa models. Does it really cost that much to unbolt the old borken neck and bolt on a different one that's in pristine condition?  :huh:

Of course not, especially if you are looking for one with no inlay.  I think a realistic cost to Taylor would be under $100, assuming processing fee is another $150 (that's a typical artisan working 1 entire day) they price would still only be $250.  But then again, name me a Taylor that isn't over priced.