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Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Topic started by: SkyHigh on March 17, 2012, 11:43:26 PM
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What do you guys think of this guitar? Would you buy this or brand new 814ce?
Thanks
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243040
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Pretty nice looking guitar!
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I'd vote for the 714.
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The 714 has some nice features to consider. I don't really know the sound difference between the two, but I'm sure Madagascar Rosewood back and sides would sound fantastic. Do you know the difference in tone? I personally love the tone of the 814. Visually the 714 is nice because of the back headstock, the body looks very similar to any other rosewood body. I prefer the binding of the 814 to the 714.
One thing is for sure you will be happy with either one of them.
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Aside from what has already been said, the thing the 814 has going for it is that you can play it first before buying it.
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My 2006 814ce LTD is pretty special. It is also sitka over Madagascar Rosewood. To me, it has a bit more mids than standard 814's that I've played, that also did not have CV bracing. But I have not played any newer 814's with the CV bracing for comparison.
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Welcome SkyHigh
Between the two I'd go with the 09 714ce Ltd .
But my preference is the 814ce LTD that is for sale over on the AGF:
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244439
I had one and it was magical and besides l like the fret inlays and maple bindings.
Eather way the Madigascar one's is a good buy.
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Welcome ShyHigh
Between the two I'd go with the 09 714ce Ltd .
But my preference is the 814ce LTD that is for sale over on the AGF:
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244439
I had one and it was magical and besides l like the fret inlays and maple bindings.
Eather way the Madigascar one's is a good buy.
Thanks! The only thing about this one is that it does not have CV bracing. I would think that would count for something.
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Welcome ShyHigh
Between the two I'd go with the 09 714ce Ltd .
But my preference is the 814ce LTD that is for sale over on the AGF:
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244439
I had one and it was magical and besides l like the fret inlays and maple bindings.
Eather way the Madigascar one's is a good buy.
Thanks! The only thing about this one is that it does not have CV bracing. I would think that would count for something.
hi SkyHigh,
i agree that CV bracing can bring something extra 'to the table'
out of the 06 814ceLTD madi & 09 spring 710/714/716ceLTD models i tried, i ended up with a 09 716ceLTD -
to me, the 12 814ce i tried recently sounded a little 'flabby' on bottom end (with a 0.88 tortex pick),
but the 12 714ce (engelmann, Standard II) sounded incredible to my ear, especially in the lower mids :o
that being said & tone being subjective, if i were looking in the 714/814 range &
if i was not able to play the actual guitar beforehand, i would consider these
814
http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/products/1110210106.php?CategoryID=122&n=36 (http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/products/1110210106.php?CategoryID=122&n=36)
714
http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/products/1111190106.php?CategoryID=122&n=27 (http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/products/1111190106.php?CategoryID=122&n=27)
used
http://www.guitarrodeo.com/previously-played/used-taylor-gace-limited-cocobolo.html (http://www.guitarrodeo.com/previously-played/used-taylor-gace-limited-cocobolo.html)
to me, examples of models i've played with adi CV (coco & maple) had a bit more
depth & warmth overall & i think that it would 'translate well' to rosewood also
ymmv
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Although the 714 is also awesome, I would pick the 814ce for the 3rd Generation ES, CV bracing, full Taylor Warranty, and the rest of the extra bling that comes with the 800 series.