Quote from: Strumming Fool on January 26, 2014, 03:24:23 PMI'd like to try the new 814ce, but I'd only consider buying an 814e version with the standard "modify a model" options. Hope Taylor offers that, so if I fall in love with it, I may finally have a rosewood keeper.There will be an 814e and 814.
I'd like to try the new 814ce, but I'd only consider buying an 814e version with the standard "modify a model" options. Hope Taylor offers that, so if I fall in love with it, I may finally have a rosewood keeper.
Quote from: Shannon McGlathery @ Taylor Guitars on January 28, 2014, 04:34:32 PMQuote from: Strumming Fool on January 26, 2014, 03:24:23 PMI'd like to try the new 814ce, but I'd only consider buying an 814e version with the standard "modify a model" options. Hope Taylor offers that, so if I fall in love with it, I may finally have a rosewood keeper.There will be an 814e and 814. Love this. I used to only be a CE fan...but then something just snapped...and I only see myself buying non "CE" guitars.
I played the new 814ce as well today. As someone who is normally less than impressed with rosewood guitars, I have to say that this one is a winner. Wonderful depth and increased volume. The brilliance is still there - it's just fatter. As far as balance, rosewood's characteristic midrange scoop was not evidenced in this specimen. A fine guitar that has given the 814ce a quantum leap in tone and looks. The subtle streak in the ebony fret board actually worked well with the inlays. Very classy...not a fan of pick guards in general, and the satin finish on the rosewood guard did not appeal to me. Anyway, for 814ce fans, it's just gotten a lot better. More to think about as I plan a BTO for later this year ... with that bracing, I might be persuaded to build with rosewood this time, although I still have my heart set on ebony. Maybe that bracing with ebony (if available) is the thing to do....
Quote from: Strumming Fool on February 10, 2014, 03:41:55 PMI played the new 814ce as well today. As someone who is normally less than impressed with rosewood guitars, I have to say that this one is a winner. Wonderful depth and increased volume. The brilliance is still there - it's just fatter. As far as balance, rosewood's characteristic midrange scoop was not evidenced in this specimen. A fine guitar that has given the 814ce a quantum leap in tone and looks. The subtle streak in the ebony fret board actually worked well with the inlays. Very classy...not a fan of pick guards in general, and the satin finish on the rosewood guard did not appeal to me. Anyway, for 814ce fans, it's just gotten a lot better. More to think about as I plan a BTO for later this year ... with that bracing, I might be persuaded to build with rosewood this time, although I still have my heart set on ebony. Maybe that bracing with ebony (if available) is the thing to do....Played my sinker/ovangkol GA later in the day and decided that I don't need the new 814 as they sound quite similar....
