Can I trust..

[Musicianized]

I'm buying a 814ce Sunburst online without playing it from sweetwater music. Am I stupid for not playing them first? They show they have 3 in stock and the salesman said he would play them and pick out the best one for me.

 Can I be faithfull that there wont be much of a difference between them and whichever one I get will be totally awesome?? lol

 Such a stupid question I'm sure...

[egkor]

Doesn't Sweetwater have a return policy?  If you are not happy then return it?

This is one reason to deal w/ the Forum vendors (Guitar Rodeo, LA Guitar, etc.) as they have a proven record, they work hard to get you the guitar you want at a great price and to make sure that you will be happy. Plus "what ifs" like, what if I am not happy with the guitar?

-Gary K
 

[Musicianized]

I didn't realize there was forum vendors...

[jjrpilot-admin]

We do have vendors here...

1. Guitar Rodeo
2. LA Guitars
3. Northeast Music Center Inc
4. My Favorite Guitars

[Montaramike]

I bought my 714 CE-n from Sweetwater and couldnt be happier with the experience.  I'm sure the form vendors are great as well.

[michaelw]

there are other exceptional authorized Taylor dealers that are active here also
Jon & Sharon

there are also dealers that members here have been very happy with as well
Marty & Don
Steve & Lance
Eric
Dave
Bryan, Dave & Dan

i'm sure that any of them would be more than happy to answer any questions
you may have to help put your mind ease, in terms of ordering a guitar on-line -
i've heard good things about Sweetwater too &
i'm sure others will chime with other suggestions also

good to see you here
WELCOME!glad you found the place -
please make yourself comfortable

[gerald germany]

Sweetwater and Taylor are two names I would have no problem trusting. If there's an issue, they'll make it right.

[Cooperro]

I bought my ES-345 from Sweetwater - perfect guitar, great salesman. I would trust them again when I'm ready.

Also bought From Jim - great experience there too!

[e8n]

Over the years on various forums I have never heard a bad word about Sweetwater.  I think you are quite safe.

-Dave

[BigSkyTaylorPlayer]

Santa got my GS Mini from Sweetwater last Christmas.  Brad Moline was my sales guy and he spent time with me by phone and email both before and after the purchase.  Once I picked the one I thought I wanted I asked him two things - I didn't want the one off the showroom floor and if there was a nicer looking one feel free to substitute.

The one I got is really nice and their 55 point inspection is a bonus.  Of course Taylors come out of the box well but it never hurts to have one looked over, especially if you can't play it first.  They have a good reputation and return policy so I felt very comfortable using them, I would buy from them again.

The other vendors here have very good reputations both here and over at AGF so you wouldn't go wrong with any of them.

[pottski]

I have had several good experiences with Sweetwater. I don't shop there as often as I'd like to though because they are located in Indiana and I have to pay sales tax if I order through them. Their return policy is top notch. A friend of mine at work ordered a Gibson ES-339 from there and it had terribly high action due to a defective neck. I believe they sent him a new one before he even got the original one shipped back to them. The new one was perfect. I think you might be able to get a better deal from some of the Forum vendors, but I think you'll be happy either way.

[Iplay2]

Taylor has built a reputation on innovation and consistency.  If you line up 10 814ce’s fresh from the factory, 1 might stand out a little from the others.  But all in all, you will have 10 fantastic guitars in your hand.  I wouldn’t worry about ordering a high end Taylor from a great shop like Sweetwater without playing it first.

[Scriptor]

Taylor's consistency plus Sweetwater's great reputation and customer service ... if you must order online, this is about as good a combination as you can get ... I also have dealt with some of the businesses on the forums that were mentioned in an earlier post and have found them to be great folks ...

I do like to test drive any acoustic before I buy but it is rare that an 814 will not be satisfactory.  Now, I do believe there are 814's once in a while that have a little something extra just like any acoustic of any brand.

[Edward]

Huge +1 on Sweetwater.   And you already know that Taylor is known for their consistency ...that, and yes, I would trust that the salesman will take the time to pick out what he thinks is the nicer guitar (do let him know what you're looking for, though) ...that outfit and the folks there are topnotch!

That said, in fairness, I'd definitely give vendors who support this Forum an opportunity on a sale.  Enough cannot be said for stellar reputation Jim at Guit Rodeo and Ted at LA Guitar have built on this new forum and the AGF over the yeeeeaaars.  There are sure to be other venders, but these two get consistent high marks with the added benefit of supporting us folks here ....just sayin

Edward

[Musicianized]

Thanks for the input everyone. I'm glad I got a heads up on the site vendors. I talked to Jim at Rodeo Guitars today and he is selling 814ce's in sunburst at an awesome price that blows everyone else out.. He also seems like a straight up guy and was a pleasure to talk with. I'll be ordering my new 814 tomorrow!!