Thanks for the welcoming responses, this looks like a very friendly forum.
At the moment I'm considering buying a 414ce but I'm waiting to see what the 2012 Fall Ltd versions sound like with cedar on blackwood. I have only in the last couple of years got back into acoustic guitar after many years playing electric guitar in local pub bands and I have to say I'm finding it very rewarding. The problem I have is the age old one of getting the right guitar(s). I started off with a Martin but soon realised it wasn't for me, then I got the 214 which is fine but it's not the sound of solid wood (and I believe there is a diference) and it's a bit metallic to my ear, finally got the Larrivee which I love but I need another sound with a Taylor action and quality. That's where I'm at just now, hopefully I'll get to try the 414 2012 Ltd here in the UK around mid October - I'll post comments once I have tried and hopefully bought one or, just comments if my search continues
