For many years my 2007 514ce has been one of my favorite guitars which include other brands. However the last time(this last week)I pulled out the guitar I had a bit of a ho-hum feeling and have been actually considering a sell-off. I have been reading the pro and cons on this thread and it got me thinking about maybe I should try and different brand.
In the last few years, I have been in a trimming down mode with my guitars, mostly brand X guitars but still, I have been thinning the herd so to speak. Checking out and exploring the new additions that Taylor has been producing the last few years has been intriguing, never enough to pull the proverbial trigger.
I opened the guitar case and was looking at the guitar, contemplating the separation. I noticed that the strings looked a bit tired and I thought this guitar deserved at least one more restring from me, even if I part ways with it.
I pulled out a set of Elixer Nanoweb strings and proceeded to restring. There is something always so satisfying about the act of a completed string change, it is a therapeutic kind of thing.
I played that guitar for a pretty long time to make sure a separation was really warranted. After that night I can say that Taylor guitars still do it for me. I love that 514ce, and there is no longer any desire to sell it off. I did not give that guitar any time off this Labor Day weekend.
So, the answer is YES Taylor guitars still do it for me. From my oldest to the newest Taylors I am still a big fan. I will not allow the forum naysayers to sway my feelings on the brand again. I understand hobbyists tend to buy, sell, and trade to enhance their hobby, but I think I am pretty well set on my flock and although I will end up getting new models I am sure the current inventory will stay with me for the foreseeable future.