NGD: Taylor 914ce with cedar top!

[zeebow]

Zeebow:  when you get tired of that 914ce, I'll buy it from you so don't bother to advertise it!

thank you, those are very kind words.

hopefully, i wont tire of the 914ce, i've been dreaming about it since i saw taylors for the first time.

if i do, i promise that you will be the first to know.

[zeebow]

I concur with your observation about cocobolo... I recently test drove one of the '11 Fall GS limiteds and was completely underwhelmed by it.  It lacked volume & had zero low end.  Also, last Nov I got to play a $5k+ Custom Coco Dread at a Road Show.  Again, beautiful to look at, but nothing impressive about the tone... just, meh.  My GA4 sounds waaaaay better & boy does it have plenty of volume!

Im not sure you can judge all Cocobolo based on the ones you played.. Guitars are like cars, some examples of the exact same model same just seem to be better.. The GA Fall Limited I picked up has ridiculous tone, volume and bass.. It convinced me right on the spot, in a shop with all the highest end stuff you could want.. But I played a few other ones elsewhere first that didn't do it for me either, though..
I happen to like a GA4's as well, but wound up returning one I bought online during Amazons Black Friday sale (for a super cheap price), just because it wasn't a very "special" one at all, either..

tone and looks are so subjective. it's really all about what guitar "speaks" to you. that's why i made it a point to say, "in my opinion" in my post. (at least, i think i wrote that, it was in my head at least!)

my friend loved the 614ce, i wanted to put earplugs in.

when i played a 914ce sitka/rosewood - someone else next to me said "wow that guitar sounds amazing". i was taken aback, b/c my guitar playing doesn't necessitate that type of response but seriously, i disliked the percieved mid range dip (which actually is shown as a tonal property of rosewood on taylor's page).

i think it has to deal w/ what type of music you enjoy.

i agree not all of the same series guitar sound the same, but it's fair to say that there is a substantial difference in sound from series to series.

i'm always confused about the lure of koa - it just doesn't sound that great to me, but i have never heard one that has been opened up. but i'll never tell someone they shouldn't buy koa, i would only suggest they play it until they find the sound they're after.

[cotten]

My 2000 914c has the Englemann top, which fits my needs quite nicely. But if I were ordering a new one today, I'd certainly be temped to go with cedar, mainly for its tone, but I also love the look.

The one pictured here is amazing!

cotten

[zeebow]

My 2000 914c has the Englemann top, which fits my needs quite nicely. But if I were ordering a new one today, I'd certainly be temped to go with cedar, mainly for its tone, but I also love the look.

The one pictured here is amazing!

cotten

thanks!

oh, just looked at my serial number and my guitar was actually made in 2011

so I guess it's a really a 2011 not 2012 914

[Go Navy]

Zeebow:  when you get tired of that 914ce, I'll buy it from you so don't bother to advertise it!

thank you, those are very kind words.

hopefully, i wont tire of the 914ce, i've been dreaming about it since i saw taylors for the first time.

if i do, i promise that you will be the first to know.

That's all I can ask.....you made my day!  Meanwhile, enjoy that beauty!

[Reviveourhomes]

I bet it sounds amazing!

[zeebow]

I bet it sounds amazing!

sure does!

[sachi]

Beautiful guitar! The cedar top is amazing.

[Cindy]

Beautiful guitar! I love the striped look of the cedar, too! If you want a little more volume, try a set of Elixir PBs on it. Those boosted the volume of my engelmann topped 914ce. Enjoy the new addition to your family!

thank you, taylor did a fantastic job.

i will look into PB's - i have never heard of them until this forum. what differentiates them? i have only played on lights.

my friend had elixir mediums, and i had a hard time (relative) applying proper pressure to get consistent clean chords

The Elixir Phosphor Bronze come in the same Light gauge as their 80/20s. They are somehow different possibly with the coating used. Mine actually feel a little thicker than the 80/20s and at least are stiffer. This adds to their volume. Overall these strings warm up the tone more than the 80/20s. They tend to cost a couple dollars more than the 80/20s, too. D'addario also makes their own brand of coated phosphor bronze strings which are the same gauge as Elixirs. I believe I used them on an Ibanez guitar years ago, but I don't remember them feeling thicker or being stiffer. Some members prefer them over Elixirs. There are other brands of phosphor bronze strings, too. My point was that the Elixir phosphor bronze strings added more volume and more noticeable bass to my 914ce with an Engelmann top compared to the Elixir 80/20s. Fortunately strings are a relatively inexpensive way to alter your tone.

[zeebow]

Beautiful guitar! I love the striped look of the cedar, too! If you want a little more volume, try a set of Elixir PBs on it. Those boosted the volume of my engelmann topped 914ce. Enjoy the new addition to your family!

thank you, taylor did a fantastic job.

i will look into PB's - i have never heard of them until this forum. what differentiates them? i have only played on lights.

my friend had elixir mediums, and i had a hard time (relative) applying proper pressure to get consistent clean chords

The Elixir Phosphor Bronze come in the same Light gauge as their 80/20s. They are somehow different possibly with the coating used. Mine actually feel a little thicker than the 80/20s and at least are stiffer. This adds to their volume. Overall these strings warm up the tone more than the 80/20s. They tend to cost a couple dollars more than the 80/20s, too. D'addario also makes their own brand of coated phosphor bronze strings which are the same gauge as Elixirs. I believe I used them on an Ibanez guitar years ago, but I don't remember them feeling thicker or being stiffer. Some members prefer them over Elixirs. There are other brands of phosphor bronze strings, too. My point was that the Elixir phosphor bronze strings added more volume and more noticeable bass to my 914ce with an Engelmann top compared to the Elixir 80/20s. Fortunately strings are a relatively inexpensive way to alter your tone.

o, sweet - i have never even looked for elixir PB's. i'll give it a shot on whichever guitar needs string changed out next.

also, i notice that picks alter the sound, my fav "snarkling dogs" brain pack in purple (med gauge) - they have a part that allows your fingers to grip the pick so it wont fly out your hand.

[Satsuki]

I have never play a Taylor with a cedar top. After this thread I am going to try a couple.

[zeebow]

I have never play a Taylor with a cedar top. After this thread I am going to try a couple.

def worth checking out, the 714ce is an outstanding guitar. (2011 model)

i didn't read up on changes on the 2012.

or you can get a 914ce w/ cedar

[Go Navy]

I am on the verge of ordering a 712ce, rosewood body and sides (standard) but with a cedar top and natural gloss finish (don't care for the new sunburst finish). I'm really on board with the merits of the rosewood/cedar combo.  Had a long talk with L.A. Guitars about the concept today.  I played a 714 rosewood/cedar at Guitar Center and l really like the tone of the cedar top. 

So, I'll probably join the cedar club here pretty soon. This whole discussion has been really helpful.

[zeebow]

I am on the verge of ordering a 712ce, rosewood body and sides (standard) but with a cedar top and natural gloss finish (don't care for the new sunburst finish). I'm really on board with the merits of the rosewood/cedar combo.  Had a long talk with L.A. Guitars about the concept today.  I played a 714 rosewood/cedar at Guitar Center and l really like the tone of the cedar top. 

So, I'll probably join the cedar club here pretty soon. This whole discussion has been really helpful.

wow, so does that mean you're not going to buy my 914ce anymore? i was just going to sell it! j/k

i'm really glad that someone got something of the discussions, i know i relied on forums and other outlets to learn about the many aspects of guitars. that being said, nothing beats going out and playing.

i know cedar tops are for fingerpickers, but i'm a flatpicker and strummer, and it sounds fantastic to me.

just finished playing for the night, and it sounds heavenly

712 is smaller body.

i'm w/ you - i dont like the sunburst top.

let me know if you get it, i'd love to see pics

[Igniten]

Hi Zeebow. Still happy with this i guess?

This could very will be my next guitar. An absolute beauty.

 What was the delivery time on this?