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Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Taylor Acoustic & Electric Guitars => Topic started by: byrd on December 28, 2011, 02:39:24 PM
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So I've finally gotten around to taking a few photos of my new 714ce-SD. When I was looking at this guitar, there didn't seem to be a lot of pictures out there, so I thought I'd post mine. Although I've had it for a little over 2 weeks, it was actually my Christmas present, so I suppose posting the photos now is appropriate. ;D
I'm no pro photographer, and my little Canon point and shoot leaves a lot to be desired, but hopefully these will do. The photo of the back is the only one that was taken indoors because I could never get a good photo of the back outdoors that wasn't entirely reflections.
One thing to note, is that I removed the original tortoise pickguard, and replaced it with a clear pickguard that I ordered from Taylor. I just installed it the other day. I think it looks much better now. If you look closely, the clear pickguard is somewhat visible in the third photo. Otherwise, it's essentially invisible in the other photos.
I think most folks already know this, but just in case... the 'SD' is a Guitar Center "exclusive" with a Sitka Spruce top (instead of the standard cedar) and diamond fretboard inlays. It was a great middle ground between the 414ce Fall LTD and the 814ce. Not quite as modest as the 414 but not as decked out as the 814. The biggest difference is that it lacks the CV bracing, which for some might be a deal breaker. Non the less, I'm absolutely loving it!! ;D
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa67/dtruss/714ce-sd_01sm.jpg)
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa67/dtruss/714ce-sd_03sm.jpg)
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa67/dtruss/714ce-sd_02sm.jpg)
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa67/dtruss/714ce-sd_04sm.jpg)
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa67/dtruss/714ce-sd_05sm.jpg)
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa67/dtruss/714ce-sd_06sm.jpg)
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa67/dtruss/714ce-sd_08sm.jpg)
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Wonderful looking guitar Byrd! The grain on the back!! Beautiful!
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Stunning looking guitar and I bet it sounds just as nice as it looks! Congratulations! :)
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byrd,
I'd say you have a winner there. You have a very good looking guitar and that is definitely a nice Christmas gift :).
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Beautiful guitar.
Congrats.
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Very nice guitar! I love the woodgrain on the back of it. Play it well!
Congratulations and Merry Christmas!
Jim
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Very nice Byrd. Really like the grain on the back. I hope that you enjoy playing it.
Gary
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Nicely done Mr Byrd!
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Very nice.....I have a Custom GA that is almost identical.....you are going to really enjoy it.
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Congratulations!! That is a beauty. I've got a sitka top on my 714 LTD and just love the tone it produces. Enjoy!!
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What a fine Christmas present - I'm envious! That guitar is the epitome of the term "understated elegance". I wish you many years of happiness with your new baby!
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Wonderful looking guitar Byrd! The grain on the back!! Beautiful!
I wish I could have taken a better picture of the back. I'm quite pleased with it. It's well book matched, and the grain makes a subtle 'V' that comes to a point dead center at the bottom edge of the guitar. About 5 or so inches up from the bottom there's a subtle symmetrical flare that branches out from the center purfling in a second 'V' that is opposite to the 'V' made by the grain (It's tough to see in the photo, but you can kind of make it out).
Thanks for all the well wishes everyone! It's definitely made for one of the best Christmas gifts in recent memory! :D
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congrats, byrd & thanks for sharing the pics :)
i really like the aesthetics of the 700 series &
i miss the 09 Spring 716ceLTD madagascar i had very much :(
i'll bet your guitar has the tone to match it looks ... very nice 8)
play on :D
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Really nice guitar, Byrd! Also, thank you for explaining what makes up the "SD" model as I hadn't known about this before. Also, I noticed the nice green color of your rosette. You have yourself a real beauty there :)
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Congrates on your new guitar, i almost bought a 714 earlier this year had a very nice tone.
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Sweet mercy!
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I've got a sitka top on my 714 LTD and just love the tone it produces.
I actually had the 314ce for a couple weeks, but I kept going back to play the spruce/rosewood combos (714 and 814). After a 3 return visits, I knew I had to make the swap. There is a little fret buzz that I need to get checked out, but I'm absolutely dreading having to leave the guitar at my local luthier for ANY length of time.
Also, thank you for explaining what makes up the "SD" model as I hadn't known about this before. Also, I noticed the nice green color of your rosette. You have yourself a real beauty there :)
I thought the SD was a great option. Too bad it's not a little more widely available. In my area it was priced smack dab in between the 814ce and 414ce Fall LTD so it was a nice compromise (especially since no one locally could tell me when or if a 414ce Fall LTD would be available). I'm glad I didn't hold out for the 414.
You know, I didn't even pay to much attention to the green hue until I read the Rosettes 101 thread (http://www.unofficialtaylorguitarforum.com/index.php?topic=674.0). Then I took the pictures and it really stands out in a couple of them. The rosette also stands out much more now that the tortoise pickguard has been replaced.
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Sweet guitar man! If you ever get bored with it let me know. :)
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I had the chance to A/B one of these against a standard 714ce at a GC today. Although I'm a huge cedar fan, the 714ce SD won my heart today. I don't know if this will make any sense to you, but to me, it just sounded the way a guitar is supposed to sound. Again, congratulations and happy new year!
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Beautiful Taylor.
Thanks for sharing.
Solo :)
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Beautiful Guitar !!!!!!!!! Congrats !!!!!!
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That's a good looking guitar! I've been toying with the idea of adding a 714 to my collection, but haven't found "the one" yet. Congrats on the new guitar.