Acoustic/Electric - Guild DCE vs. Taylor 314/414

[futbol1097]

I was wondering if anyone has opinions on Guild acoustic/electric guitars? I know someone selling their '99 Guild DCE5 for a reasonable price. How do these compare to the Taylor 314CE and 414Ce models (two Used for sale near me as well)? I would like to find something with a big sound and strong mids and lows since I play some bluegrass and flatpick as well as standard rock stuff. I've heard that the Taylors don't project well unless they are plugged in due to the smaller body.

 

Thanks,

R

[TeleFromHelly]

Taylors are pretty quiet if you fingerpick not plugged in but they get a pretty decent volume with a pick. It's loud enough for recording but if you wanted to play outside or something to a crowd you would need a pa

[EvilTwin]

I'd probably end up choosing almost any Guild instead of a Taylor, but that's just me.

 

If you're a bluegrasser who wants stronger lows, though, I don't think a Taylor will be your cup of tea. They fill a different sort of niche. But OTOH, you'd certainly stand out tonally in a bluegrass jam if you were playing a Taylor.