Launch Sequence Re- Activated - NGD: MISSION FAILURE

[guitarsrsoawesome]

The worst part is all the terrible guitars in your stable that you'll have to keep playing in lieu of this one.  I mean, your list of GA's, I bet they all sound horrible.  Depressing, really.

Kidding! LOL!

On a side note, I am very interested in how your 514 with engleman top sounds.  You wouldn't have any clips I could listen to of this one, do you?  (I have a 514 cedar top that sounds outrageous, but I recently heard a rosewood with engleman that I was amazed with and would like to hear the tone of your hog with engleman if you have the recording.)

[Strumming Fool]

I am very interested in how your 514 with engleman top sounds.  You wouldn't have any clips I could listen to of this one, do you?  (I have a 514 cedar top that sounds outrageous, but I recently heard a rosewood with engleman that I was amazed with and would like to hear the tone of your hog with engleman if you have the recording.)

My 514 actually has a European spruce top, and the guitar has plenty of clarity, bass and sweetness that rounds out its characteristic midrange response. I did own a 514 with an Engelmann top, which I traded in for this one. It was a beautiful example of what Taylor can do with this wood combination. I do not have a recording handy, but I will tell you that Engelmann provides that perfect balance between cedar and Sitka, possessing the best qualities of each.

The 514 I did own was traded in for my current 514, but it was a close call. That 2001 514 is still for sale at Martin Music for a very decent price. If I had to name its major drawback, it would be that it had the Fishman barn door opening (which I later upgraded to an ES1.3, along with a complete refresh package at Taylor in 2010). Here's the link in case you're interested.

http://www.martinmusicguitar.com/store/acoustic-guitars/taylor/used-2001-taylor-514ce-engelmann-spruce-mahogany-mahogany-burst-9106.html

[guitarsrsoawesome]

That's really interesting how they resolved where to put the knobs for the new ES, right in the barn door!  Amazing.

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[Strumming Fool]

That's really interesting how they resolved where to put the knobs for the new ES, right in the barn door!  Amazing.

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Yeah, it's actually got a lower profile than the Fishman as well, so it looks less obtrusive. By the way, that honeyburst finish looks less brassy in person than in the photos. I should  mention that this same shop also has a brand new 2013 FLTD (like mine- European spruce/figured mahogany) for sale that's also worth your consideration. Have fun!