I Purchased my first Taylor this year. It is a 2008, 814ce and was in new condition when I got it. The sound is fantastic and I am playing gigs with it on a loudbox acoustic amp and they sound great together. This week I could not resist buying a Koa GS mini e that I will use for practice sessions and travel. It is very light weight and has a big sound, really nice. I have always enjoyed playing those smaller guitars. My other main guitar prior to my 814ce is a '83 Ibanez 205AM artist model and It has better sound than than the George Benson GB10 and Gibson es175 that I own. I play my electrics thru a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe and a Fender Hot Rod Deville. I do a regular gig at a small bar/restaurant and have a lot of fun doing that as well as just playing at home for hours on end.