Members Cldplytkmn Posted July 11, 2006 Members Share Posted July 11, 2006 Originally posted by t60 fan Dang, I always log off at the wrong time. I'll go to Sam's Club right away for an industrial sized box of Twinkees. You don't none of this. hey T... check my new thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hbrector Posted September 15, 2013 Members Share Posted September 15, 2013 I do not see anyone referencing the difference in the construction, tone woods or style of the instruments. There is more to it than just opinions. The Larrivee is a Canadian Spruce and Rosewood combination while the Taylor 414 is Sitka Spruce and Ovangkol. Both use ebony for the fretboard and bridge, however the bridge of the 414 is much more substantial. Both list a Tusc nut and saddle, however the Larrivee claims theirs is from Graphtec. I think the key to the improved sound of the Taylor 414 over the Larrivee lies in the Ovangkol tone woods used. The increased mid range from this wood and the Grand Auditorium style make for a more balanced instrument. Clearly, the increased price is occasioned by the finer tone woods in this comparison. Also, there is a video on YT that is indicative of the difference.....while the 414 is crisp, balanced and responsive to force and delicacy, the Larrivee responds muddily to force and fades away when delicately picked or strummed, clearly unable to compete with the sheer volume and presence of the Taylor. As usual, you get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ronners Posted December 19, 2013 Members Share Posted December 19, 2013 I know this is old but I thought I would answer anyway. I had a Taylor 414ce (Ovangkol back and sides) and traded it in for a Larrivee L03RE (Rosewood back and sides). I really like my Larrivee and wouldn`t trade it for the world and glad I did the trade...but....the Taylor 414 is and was a beautiful sounding and looking guitar as well as it was really nice to play. I just wanted a guitar with more bottom end and mids. I would not hesitate to buy a Taylor...as a matter of fact, I bought a Taylor GS mini mahogany for traveling and love it! Larrivee rocks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Etienne Rambert Posted December 20, 2013 Members Share Posted December 20, 2013 No contest. I'd take the Larivee any day. But I'd want to swap out the bridge pins.I want Ebony bridge pins. And if Bob Taylor doesn't approve,he can contact my agent and arrange to pay me money NOTto use Ebony bridge pins. If he gives me an 814ce or a T5, I would sign an agreement w/Taylor Inc.never to use Ebony bridge pins - unless they come from a forest that Bob Taylor has already bought. That would be a win-win for both of us. (But FWIW, I've heard Ebony bridge pins sound better if they come from forestsBob Taylor hasn't bought yet. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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