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Title: anybody play/own the new 700 series nylon models?
Post by: darylcrisp on April 22, 2012, 04:32:49 AM

must admit the vintage burst catches my eye immediately-and being a nylon string sound lover, i'm interested in these.

the sound they offer, is it basically like the nylon guitars of recent years taylor has offered(N72, etc)or do these have a different sound?

and if you've played the 712ce-N and 714ce-N, which did you like best-and why?
any other info welcome

d

Title: Re: anybody play/own the new 700 series nylon models?
Post by: Gutch on April 22, 2012, 10:22:59 AM

Played the 712-cn at NAMM.  From what I could hear in a very noisy environment, I liked it a lot.  Obviously not as bold as a full bodied classical but, if you are at all familiar with Taylor nylon tone, you can discern through the din that itwas a good one. 

Physically, it's  very comfortable to play and an absolute knock-out in the looks department.  I love the throw back design and the use of ivoroid for the detail work in combination with the heavier sunburst.  It just screams retro sexy in a Bette Davis / Marlene Dietrich kind of way, without being too Mae West...   ;)

Title: Re: anybody play/own the new 700 series nylon models?
Post by: mgap on April 28, 2012, 10:31:58 PM

Quote

It just screams retro sexy in a Bette Davis / Marlene Dietrich kind of way, without being too Mae West...   ;)

That conjured up a very nice mental image, thank you Gutch, haha

Title: Re: anybody play/own the new 700 series nylon models?
Post by: Gutch on April 28, 2012, 10:52:14 PM

Happy to help out...  8)

Title: Re: anybody play/own the new 700 series nylon models?
Post by: Montaramike on May 19, 2012, 10:44:58 AM

Hi,  I pulled the trigger on  714 CE-n a couple of weeks ago.  I opted for the cedar top as I always like a little more warmth.  My initial impressions....dark, warm sound (obviously different with the spruce), incredibly easy to play, a bit on the quiet side, incredible looks, an amazingly balanced sound plugged in.  I gig a lot and I needed a nylon thst would "maintain it's dignity" plugged in at high volumes.  My flamenco and classical guitars are great but become pretty squirrely played thought my L1 at high volumes.  Big surprise?  The low E is an absolute beast adding a lot of depth to the sound.

Overall, I'm very happy although I do miss the K20c i sold in order to get it!  :(

Hope that helps...

Mike

Title: Re: anybody play/own the new 700 series nylon models?
Post by: Montaramike on May 19, 2012, 12:20:52 PM

I just created a short clip with the 714 ce-n and a Yeti Pro.  Hope this helps!

http://montaramusic.com/HillsofMontaraclip714cen.mp3 (http://montaramusic.com/HillsofMontaraclip714cen.mp3)

Title: Re: anybody play/own the new 700 series nylon models?
Post by: mgap on May 19, 2012, 12:37:25 PM

Nice tone Montaramike, That is a tone I would like to play with, very smooth.  8)

Title: Re: anybody play/own the new 700 series nylon models?
Post by: Go Navy on May 21, 2012, 05:39:29 PM

Quote from: Montaramike on May 19, 2012, 12:20:52 PM

I just created a short clip with the 714 ce-n and a Yeti Pro.  Hope this helps!

http://montaramusic.com/HillsofMontaraclip714cen.mp3 (http://montaramusic.com/HillsofMontaraclip714cen.mp3)

Thanks for the clip.  I love cedar, and you play it beautifully...with your "bone tone". By the way, what is a "Yeti Pro"?  Is that a Yeti who turned pro?

Title: Re: anybody play/own the new 700 series nylon models?
Post by: Montaramike on May 21, 2012, 06:15:35 PM

Thanks, GN! 

Yeti Pro is a USB Mic.  I just had it shipped with the 714 cen.  So far, I'm pretty impressed.  Pretty good sound quality although obviously, I'm still experimenting!

http://www.bluemic.com/yetipro/ (http://www.bluemic.com/yetipro/)

Title: Re: anybody play/own the new 700 series nylon models?
Post by: Montaramike on May 27, 2012, 12:34:30 PM

I hope this works.. I finally figured out (maybe) how to post pics!  My new 714 CE-n (nylon)

(http://www.montaramusic.com/images/Taylor714_1.jpg)
(http://www.montaramusic.com/images/Taylor714_2.jpg)
(http://www.montaramusic.com/images/Taylor714_3.jpg)
(http://www.montaramusic.com/images/Taylor714_4_.jpg)
(http://www.montaramusic.com/images/Taylor714_5.jpg)

Title: Re: anybody play/own the new 700 series nylon models?
Post by: cigarfan on May 27, 2012, 09:06:12 PM

Beautiful guitar Mike. Love those 700s.