When I demoed the V-Class bracing in 2018, I didn't find it an improvement over my current (at that time) 814, or the other initial models. Until recently, I hadn't found myself needing another Taylor but, that changed in June. I was on the road in Sacramento and San Francisco and finished up heading to Phoenix to relax for a month. I shipped my gear home and got to Phoenix only to find I had the possibility to book a large fund-raiser I had missed playing during the COVID-19 break. I immediately found myself in need of a local guitar so I, of course, headed to GC to see what they had in stock. In the better-guitar-jail I played several guitars not wanting to spend a lot on something I didn't need once I got home. I reluctantly picked up a 314CE V-Class and it surprised me. Now I've owned and gifted several 314/GA3 guitars that were all very-good guitars. But this particular V-Class 314 was excellent. I, of course, purchased it and it performed without an issue and was a pleasure to play as well.
So, I don't know if all the new 314s are this good but, I've owned 912s, 914s, 814s, 312s, a GS Mini or two and this is, by far the best of the lot except, maybe, for my 912 that's angelic. But, if you get in the need of a guitar, I would suggest trying out the 314 V-Class and give her a spin.
