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Matt23

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NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« on: August 24, 2016, 02:20:20 PM »
I was in the market for a 3rd acoustic guitar (not a Martin or Yamaha which I already have) and after playing many new guitars, I bought a new 414ce. The moment I picked it up and played it, I knew it could be the one. It has such an "alive" tone and plays effortlessly, I love the neck on it; very smooth and easy to handle.
Some of the other makes I looked at were Breedlove, Takamine, Blueridige and Lowde.

I'll repost pics when I figure out why they got turned sideways when I posted them here  8)
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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2016, 02:57:16 PM »
Congratulations Matt23 .  The 414e is such a great guitar.  May you play it for many years to come.
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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2016, 02:57:29 PM »
First, welcome to the UTGF.
Second, welcome to the Taylor family.
Third, congrats on a beautiful 414ce. The woods on that guitar are gorgeous.
Fourth, enjoy!!!
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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2016, 03:17:43 PM »
very nice.
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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2016, 03:41:20 PM »
Quote from: Matt23 on August 24, 2016, 02:20:20 PM


I'll repost pics when I figure out why they got turned sideways when I posted them here  8)

That's ok--I'll just turn my computer monitor sideways. ;)

I've told this story before, but I can't help but tell it again--a friend of mine bought a brand-new 414ce and immediately took it to "a guy" to have some modifications done. When he got it back it was nearly unplayable because every string buzzed under even the lightest strumming. Not only that, he had him drill another hole in it for another endpin jack because he didn't like where the other one was. Now not only does he have an unplayable guitar, but it also has an extra hole in it and also now the electronics cut in and out whenever he plugs in.

It upsets me knowing what a great guitar that is and how he messed it up. It also makes me laugh just a little because my friend can be kind of an a-hole sometimes.

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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2016, 06:01:57 PM »
Congrats. Welcome to the Taylor family, and the 414 club. What a great guitar. Is it Ovangkol or Rosewood? They just switched to doing Rosewood but I think it would have an R designation? Anyway, looks great and I hope it sounds even better.
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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2016, 08:42:10 AM »
Thanks, everyone, for the replies!

It's an Ovangkol model. At frist, I was leaning towards getting the Rosewood version since I'm more familiair with Rosewood, but when I saw and heard the Ovangkol model in the store, it was a done deal. The Ovangkol 414ce sounds great and the Ovangkol grain looks kewl! My guitar is a 2 piece bookmatched back, it looks nice. imo
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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2016, 02:06:47 PM »
Hey Matt-

That is one beautiful ovangkol back - love the color variation - so much more interesting than most  Indian rosewood backs out there. I agree that the ovangkol sound is something special. I will miss it when Taylor stops using it. Glad you were able to get one of the last ones - a hearty congratulations to you!
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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2016, 03:34:09 PM »
Hi Matt,
If I had seen that back I would have known it was Ovangkol. Enjoy.
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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2016, 08:59:57 AM »
Thanks Guys.
I'm especially enjoying the neck profile and it's finish. It's a bit beefier than my Martin, which I like; it's fast and the satin finish is smooth as silk.
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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2016, 12:14:54 PM »
Nice guitar. I really like the 414ce and am sure you will also. Congrats.
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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2016, 05:50:42 PM »
Matt23 - congratulations on the 414ce -- I have its illegitimate younger brother (314ce)!!!
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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2016, 07:29:44 PM »
Congratulations! I recently picked up one of these myself in ovangkol.  They are great guitars. Nice grain on the back of yours.
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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2016, 11:35:49 AM »
Thanks!

Your signature's a good one, made me laugh  ;D
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Re: NGD - Bought my first Taylor, a new 414ce
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2016, 12:31:23 AM »
Cool! You will love it! I have a 2006!
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