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ronmcc4

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NGD - Taylor 614ce
« on: July 26, 2015, 05:18:42 PM »
Remember that Taylor 812ce I had as an NGD about 3 weeks ago?  Well it wasn’t playing quite like I thought it should so I took it back to Gruhn in Nashville for a setup.  They agreed – it needed a setup.

While I was there I spent lots of time looking at other guitars – naturally.  A Taylor 614ce in particular just wouldn’t let me alone.  I really liked the dynamics of it, the responsiveness, the fantastic sound – it just rings when you want it to, and, of course the looks.  Long story short – I traded the 812ce back to them for the 614ce.  I’m very happy with my choice. I think for the type of playing I do the 614ce will indeed be mu “go to” guitar.  It’s very versatile; good fingerstyle responsiveness and when you flatpick or strum and really dig in the volume and tone are definitely there. It can be quite and thoughtful or really get loud – your choice. Yep – I’m loving it!










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Re: NGD - Taylor 614ce
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2015, 05:27:27 PM »
Nice brown sugar, Ron. Congrats!
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Re: NGD - Taylor 614ce
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2015, 06:36:05 PM »
Gorgeous guitar.  Mazel tov!
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Re: NGD - Taylor 614ce
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2015, 09:22:21 PM »
Quote from: ronmcc4 on July 26, 2015, 05:18:42 PM
A Taylor 614ce in particular just wouldn’t let me alone.  I really liked the dynamics of it, the responsiveness, the fantastic sound – it just rings when you want it to, and, of course the looks.  Long story short – I traded the 812ce back to them for the 614ce.  I’m very happy with my choice. I think for the type of playing I do the 614ce will indeed be mu “go to” guitar.  It’s very versatile; good fingerstyle responsiveness and when you flatpick or strum and really dig in the volume and tone are definitely there. It can be quite and thoughtful or really get loud – your choice. Yep – I’m loving it!

Funny, I've reached exactly the same conclusion. Except I went the 616ce route. Perfect for fingerstyle and flatpicking, strumming, responsive, great volume, can't be overdriven, awesome sound, one stop shopping. Made me sell my K24ce and my Custom GC is very likely next on the block to be sold.
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Re: NGD - Taylor 614ce
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2015, 09:23:29 PM »
Wow - Ron, somehow I thought you were more of a GA guy anyway. So glad you found a guitar that fits your true needs. Congrats - she's a beauty!
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Re: NGD - Taylor 614ce
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2015, 09:42:13 PM »
Gorgeous Guitar Ron. I am glad you found the "right" one! Things work out in the end. Enjoy!
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Re: NGD - Taylor 614ce
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2015, 07:12:37 AM »
Quote from: Guitarsan on July 26, 2015, 09:22:21 PM
Quote from: ronmcc4 on July 26, 2015, 05:18:42 PM
A Taylor 614ce in particular just wouldn’t let me alone.  I really liked the dynamics of it, the responsiveness, the fantastic sound – it just rings when you want it to, and, of course the looks.  Long story short – I traded the 812ce back to them for the 614ce.  I’m very happy with my choice. I think for the type of playing I do the 614ce will indeed be mu “go to” guitar.  It’s very versatile; good fingerstyle responsiveness and when you flatpick or strum and really dig in the volume and tone are definitely there. It can be quite and thoughtful or really get loud – your choice. Yep – I’m loving it!

Funny, I've reached exactly the same conclusion. Except I went the 616ce route. Perfect for fingerstyle and flatpicking, strumming, responsive, great volume, can't be overdriven, awesome sound, one stop shopping. Made me sell my K24ce and my Custom GC is very likely next on the block to be sold.
        me Too! I just a/b my new 616ce and my 1997 414ce and there is quite a difference!
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Re: NGD - Taylor 614ce
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2015, 02:09:50 PM »
Congrats! I just got to play a 614 this morning. I would have never guessed it was maple. Fantastic tone and bass like a dread. I'm a dreadnought guy, but I could fall in love with that 614. They did a really nice job with the new voicing.
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Re: NGD - Taylor 614ce
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2015, 03:19:47 PM »
Amazing back...and I know they sound amazing, too. The new 600 and 800's are hard to beat, IMO. Congrats!
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Re: NGD - Taylor 614ce
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2015, 04:24:13 PM »
Wonderful guitar Fletch. Congrats!
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Re: NGD - Taylor 614ce
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2015, 09:31:02 PM »
Congratulations, Ron!  I'll grant you:  the look of the new 600's is very striking; yours is no different!  Glad you finally found the right guitar!
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Re: NGD - Taylor 614ce
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2015, 05:13:33 PM »
Beautiful Ron, enjoy.

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Re: NGD - Taylor 614ce
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2015, 06:21:51 PM »
Enjoy your new-fangled 614--from an old-school 614 owner
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