This or new 814CE?

[SkyHigh]

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

[tnfiddler]

Pretty nice looking guitar!

[M19]

I'd vote for the 714.

[mgap]

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.   

[DennisG]

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.

[cjd-player]

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. 

[Redwood Tree]

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.

[SkyHigh]

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.

[michaelw]

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

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
714
http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/products/1111190106.php?CategoryID=122&n=27
used
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

[Fire]

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.