Members zb0430 Posted June 9, 2006 Members Posted June 9, 2006 I know there are countless "what do you think" topics all over the place here, and I wouldn't dare decide on a guitar based on your suggestions/input, but nonetheless, I'd love to hear anyone's feedback who has heard/owned/played an 814ce with the ES. Any takers would be appreciated. - Zach
Members Queequeg Posted June 9, 2006 Members Posted June 9, 2006 I have an 812ce, zb0430. I really love this guitar, although I don't talk it up much around here, as this place is not always that taylor-friendly. It is really close to the 814ce. It sounds good, looks good, stays in tune. I don't plug in much so I can't speak to the electronics. And mine is a 1999 so it has the older electronics anyway, and I think that generally the newer electronics get higher marks. I don't play the civil war era tunes on it so much, but its great for the 1930s/40s pop/jazz tunes that I like to play. Its a fast guitar with some real pretty wood & nice bling.
Members 57GLDTP Posted June 9, 2006 Members Posted June 9, 2006 I love my 814CE. It is my #1 for live application. Very easy to play & the ES system is the most natural & easiest system to use. Great guitar for both fingerstyle & light-medium strumming. (would not be my first choice for heavy strumming) Unplugged the Taylor doesn't hold a candle to my Martin D41, but when I'm plugging in, I reach for the 814CE..........(or lately my Larrivee SD50 w/ K & K Pure Western Mini.......) 57GT:)
Members zb0430 Posted June 11, 2006 Author Members Posted June 11, 2006 Thanks for the replies. I'm not entirely thrilled with the unplugged sound, but I think it beats a Martin HD-35 with the fishmann electronics when plugged in. It'll mainly be used for live praise and worship, maybe some blues finger-picking. So, I suppose I shouldn't be so caught up on unplugged sound considering its intended use... But man does that Martin sound good on some acoutic blues stuff.... What can I say, guess I'll have to get em both... ;-)
Members 57GLDTP Posted June 11, 2006 Members Posted June 11, 2006 Originally posted by zb0430 What can I say, guess I'll have to get em both... ;-) Go for it.....I couldn't decide either so...................... .............. 57GT:)
Members studyscoot Posted June 11, 2006 Members Posted June 11, 2006 I would strongly suggest trying out a new Taylor GS series. They come in both rosewood, mahogany, and maple tonewoods, and they are priced lower than the 814. Lots of positive feedback, and I haven't heard anything bad about them.
Members hrhodes3 Posted June 11, 2006 Members Posted June 11, 2006 go for the d10 s and buy a used car at the same time
Members zb0430 Posted June 12, 2006 Author Members Posted June 12, 2006 Wow 57, toss in a pic of a clapton style strat and you've got my dream set-up. Is that a D-35? and a D-41? .... I've got some catching up to do ... I'll try a GS as soon as I can find one. That may change my mind.
Members 57GLDTP Posted June 12, 2006 Members Posted June 12, 2006 Originally posted by zb0430 Wow 57, toss in a pic of a clapton style strat and you've got my dream set-up. Is that a D-35? and a D-41? .... I've got some catching up to do ... I'll try a GS as soon as I can find one. That may change my mind. No Clapton Strat but, will this do? Yes, the first one is a D41 & the 2nd a D35. 57GT:)
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