I just bought a Taylor 814ce deluxe!!! So excited... I have never bought anything so quality for myself... I play my guitars daily... but have never played anything in this class... I’ve been watching your channel for a couple of years now... it was your channel that helped me decide the perfect guitar for me... Thanks 😊
I know it's a year since you wrote this but...I recently picked up a 114ce and feel exactly the same! The quality, the tone, is almost like a different instrument from any guitar I've played.
I bought a 614ce in 2016. I was blown away buy the beautifully balanced tone, and I was comparing it to an 814ce also. I loved the look of it so much more and the playability was the best I’d ever felt on a guitar. But as the years go on and the guitar has aged some, the tone is significantly warmed and I feel like the torifide top is a big contribution to this. I promise you guys, the 614ce is the best guitar of the two and you will love it forever if you get one
@@feliceconte123 Lots of good info. Thank you. I've been looking into buying Taylor and watching comparison videos, either between two Taylor guitars or between Taylor and Martin, the Taylor's don't have the low end my ears wants to hear. I have a Martin GPCPA14 and I love the low full tone, the onboard EQ and tuner (both on the top, NOT in the sound hole which the recent Martins all have now which seems like a ridiculous place to have it) The problem I have with the Martin is the binding has been coming off! I can't believe it. Doing research on bindings separating from there body, they were all Martins! Going on my third repair! So I've been looking to go Taylor but again I need to hear better bass. Do you know which Taylor models have the best low end response? I need Acoustic/Electric with cutaway.
My personal favorite Taylors are the mahogany models, the 314ce and 324ce. But the 614ce is right behind them. One thing that's rather interesting about the 614ce and Taylors is that all Taylors pretty much respond the same to how hard or light you pick them, with the 614ce being largely the exception. It's a bit more picky about how hard you hit it, and where you hit it, so if you are a good player who is used to playing the 614ce, you're going to make it sound good but if you don't know where to pick it or have the right touch, it's going to be the worst sounding Taylor. I was able to get good sounds out of it playing it in a store, but I didn't play one long enough for it to be natural to me.
I just picked up a 22 year old 614CE. I love the sound and I don’t have any newer “V” class Taylors readily available to compare it too - so I appreciate your comments about age and warmer tone.
Thanks for the time references. It perhaps takes more time to record and edit, but it's easier to hear the differences in guitars when played A:B with 10-15 seconds for each 'style'.
I have both models. Rhythm strumming for live gigging at bars and clubs, the 614CE has the widest range of bass, mids and highs when plugged in. When I run open mics, people often ask to use my 614CE instead of their own. The 814CE is very boomy in the lows, especially the E chord. I find it difficult when plugged in to EQ it to the full range I can get with the 614CE. I'm sure I could eventually get it close to the 614CE, but I don't even have to mess much with the Expression system to get a great overall sound on the 614CE. Both play very well mic'd and acoustically. The action on both are great. I would say the 814CE is better suited for someone accomplished with fingerstyle guitar who wants warm deep tones. I've had both guitars for over 15 years. My 614CE is closer to 20 years and just this past month is the first time I've had to have work done on the electronics. So it's pretty duarable with constant use. The 814CE is my fallback. No issues yet with it either.
Maple is the best choice! I have 616 ce and can recommend for everyone 600 series new with V-braising or old with X. To play warm, I play with fingers. To play bright, I use nails. Have fan with Taylor guys!
Have you been able to compare similar Taylor guitars with V-Class bracing against those with Performance X bracing Wladimir? Judging by the sound of the video the 614ce doesn’t sound like the typical Maple backed guitar.
Babur Sherazi Yes I have! I fully agree with you, that 600 series of Taylor songs quite different compared to most maple back guitars. I compared by myself 614ce, 714ce, 814ce and 914ce with V and X braising. On 614ce I cold not identify significant differences, but other guitars with V braising are with much dynamic and overtones. I could listen an feel intensive vibrations on my body. On my humble opinion additionally to 600 series I would prefer 714ce and 814ce with V braising. I would recommend you do test the guitars by yourself in one Taylor shop 😁
I definitely shall. Sadly. I'll have to wait until Taylor bring out a 12-string with V-Class bracing before I'd be able to though. Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts. 😉
So that would be the first version. This demonstration shows the second version from what I understand. I recently bought a 2004 Lakewood M 50 which also has maple back and sides, but European top. It has an amazing projection. Very different from the Lakewood M 32 which has rosewood back an sides. Both beautiful.
I'm ready to buy but I just can't decide. It's been really hard because I live in KC and there are no guitar shops anymore that carry one of each series to compare. I have played several 814 guitars and they just don't give as much response as a player as the 700 or 600 series. But again, I've not been able to compare them on the same day. Those comparisons are years apart. I wish there were a place within driving distance to do a real comparison. Thank you for these videos. I've watched them all and they're helpful.
People who like Classic Rock and Metal music tend to like Maple voicings; whereas Blues people tend to like the Sitka and Rosewood. (Good job with the playing; very nice.)
As an owner of the new 614ce v class I am partial to it sounding better to me but "better" is subjective lol. I played a few 814's at the store I bought mine from and the one thing I kept thinking was the 814's neck felt like my hand didn't want to slide as easy as the one single 614 I played. I don't know if it was in my head but I swear the 614's neck was way smoother.
I liked the 814 more than I thought I would. I’m not a fan of huge bass (I don’t need a D-35) but this 814 was just enough. My experience is that Taylor’s tend to sound more treble-ey and this rosewood box hits a sweet spot.
Both guitars has beautiful sound when you play it. It seems 614 has thin and loud treble, bass it’s fine. And 814 more loud bass and treble sounds stays shorter . This what I found for these two beautiful and nice to play guitar. Thanks bro for comparing
personally prefer the classic rosewood tone. the maple voicing is really special though, perhaps I'd change my mind after hearing some more nice songs on it.
I am looking for a 414 or 614ce . Theres a 614ce for sale now that I'm checking out . Its in excellent condition but its a 2004 model . I guess the bracing is different than what was described in the video since the one I'm looking at is about 17 years old. I like the size .
Hello Chris, would it be possible to re-do this comparison with the more modern, V-class, 614ce and 814ce? You could even do a 4 way shootout if you have the guitars in the shop (614ce, 614ce Builder's edition, 814ce and 814ce BE), that would, not only be awesome content but enormously helpful for people that are torn between these and have no option other than ordering guitars online (I live in a small town). Thank you!
Fair point. The sound doesn’t seem quite right. Not up to Alamo Music Centre’s videos usual standards. May have something to do with ambient acoustics, recording so close to the corner/permieter of the small room or space(?) Still. Impressed how well the Maple backed 614ce sounded in comparison to the Rosewood 814ce.
Hey Paul, Thanks for watching. The song is just a song I heard Andy Powers once play at the Taylor factory. Not sure it has a name but I really enjoy the melody. -Chris McKee
I have a 2001 614-ce and a 2013 914-ce. From other videos, it sounds like the 614 is better for mic'd situations and the 914 for pure acoustic due to the better bass balance on the 914. But these videos are all with V-class bracing. Obviously the wood characteristics remain, but any thoughts on how the X-class bracing changes things in those particular models?
D’adderio phosphor bronze play nice, they won’t last nearly as long though, I get about 3 - 4 months from the coated vs about 2 to 3 weeks with traditional... coated cheaper in the long run, but I do prefer the feel of traditional same as you... I think the nano web sounds a little more even, but it’s very subtle, I wouldn’t put them on just for that... after changing string brands pretty ridiculously I’ve settled on the elixirs nano web, they just sound better for a lot longer... that’s my take on it...
I know this is an old reply, but I thought I'd mention Stringjoy strings. They are the absolute best. I order a custom set with the following gauges: .013 - .017 - .025w .034 - .054 - .056 and tune my 614ce down to D. The deep bass from the increased string size goes well with the bright sound from the maple.
I’m not sure if I’m hallucinating or if the mic placement was dramatically different for the two guitars but the 614 sounds like it has a much bigger sound than the 814.
По мне - так 614 звучит гораздо лучше - насыщеннее, ярче. С удовольствием бы взял именно такой инструмент, но вчера заказал 814 и он уже ко мне едет :(
@@mersindvstries9911 Звук - супер!!! Причем 814-е есть разных годов выпуска. Последняя модель (со скошенным корпусом) проигрывает по звуку 814 2015 года. Много ещё зависит от струн, ну, тут уже, дело вкуса.
As hugely popular as it is, I really don't like rosewood. Too much of a muddy bass. There is a clarity and balance in maple that is beyond compare. My personal favorite is Taylor's GS body size - the 616ce. Perfection!
Hey Andre. Don't Taylor, and other similar established guitar makers, use their proprietary torrefaction processes these days, to help the guitar age and open up more quickly?
I agree about the 16 body size and style. I have a 2017 716e and wouldn’t trade it for the world. It’s a western sunburst and I like it even better than my 2015 814ce Brazilian Rosewood. Wish I could find a buyer for the 814 BR since it doesn’t get used
2 of the very best guitars a man can buy i have a 714 v class so the maple would be a cool addition im pretyy sure my next guitar is gonna be a 614 builders edition
I played a 714 recently and was very disappointed (I had really high hopes too). First, the guitar wasn't set up well. Action was too high. Disappointing. Where are the Taylor reps? Second, the guitar felt stiff which not what I expected from a 12 fret. Finally, the sound just wasn't very rich IMO. I have a Guild F50R which, granted, has a very lush full sound. But I also found that my Guild feels easier to play than the 714. I guess I just fell in love all over again with my old sweetheart.
I have believed before that the instrument cost must match playing ability. In my present state, the thought of strumming some simple open chords on a $4,000 instrument seems like fun.
I don't like either one. They don't have any fundamental note, it's all overtone to my ears. I like Taylor's , they build great guitars but the higher end series I don't like the voicing. They sound thin. That's my two cents.
Get a GOOD 614ce in your hands and you might change your mind. Martins have great fundamental tones, but the overtones tend to be a hair on the flat side. Taylors, OTOH tend to be shimmery because the harmonics are more in tune with the fundamentals and create more resultant harmonics. If you haven't noticed, Martin's NEW D28 is chasing Taylor's sound and feel.
GeroLubovnik they would sound better too if they were finished in nitro instead of polyester. It makes a difference. The other video is better, the one where he has an 814 ce plugged in to a Fishman loud box. I do like the Taylor sound don't get me wrong. They sound so pretty. They did not get to where they are by making junk. They play better than martins too. Guitar building is probably one of the hardest things to be successful at. I believe Robert Taylor came out with the grand auditorium body style in the early 90's. Its the best body style of all. I like the shimmering sound of Taylor. This particular video does not sound right. I'm not hearing enough fundamentals. Perhaps because their not mahogany back and sides.
I get what your saying but it's weird, I heard every note clearly and precisely on the 814 but the 614 did not have that same crispness or singleness of note to my ear. I thought the 8 series sounded great and was quite a bit better tonally than the 6 series.
HEY!!! i bought stuff from y'all off reverb. GREAT!!! people to deal with, above and beyond service, and that was an online order, obviously... i didn't even buy much either, just a couple really small things and they went out of their way. i'll definitely be dealing with these guys more in the future.
I just bought a Taylor 814ce deluxe!!!
So excited... I have never bought anything so quality for myself...
I play my guitars daily... but have never played anything in this class...
I’ve been watching your channel for a couple of years now...
it was your channel that helped me decide the perfect guitar for me...
Thanks 😊
Congrats! Hope someday I’d be able to snag one for myself as well…😊
I know it's a year since you wrote this but...I recently picked up a 114ce and feel exactly the same! The quality, the tone, is almost like a different instrument from any guitar I've played.
I bought a 614ce in 2016. I was blown away buy the beautifully balanced tone, and I was comparing it to an 814ce also. I loved the look of it so much more and the playability was the best I’d ever felt on a guitar. But as the years go on and the guitar has aged some, the tone is significantly warmed and I feel like the torifide top is a big contribution to this. I promise you guys, the 614ce is the best guitar of the two and you will love it forever if you get one
I own a 614 ce vcl and I agree with you.
@@feliceconte123 Lots of good info. Thank you.
I've been looking into buying Taylor and watching comparison videos, either between two Taylor guitars or between Taylor and Martin, the Taylor's don't have the low end my ears wants to hear.
I have a Martin GPCPA14 and I love the low full tone, the onboard EQ and tuner (both on the top, NOT in the sound hole which the recent Martins all have now which seems like a ridiculous place to have it)
The problem I have with the Martin is the binding has been coming off! I can't believe it. Doing research on bindings separating from there body, they were all Martins!
Going on my third repair!
So I've been looking to go Taylor but again I need to hear better bass.
Do you know which Taylor models have the best low end response? I need Acoustic/Electric with cutaway.
我也有这种感觉，2011年买的Ga6，现在声音比原来好听很多
My personal favorite Taylors are the mahogany models, the 314ce and 324ce. But the 614ce is right behind them.
One thing that's rather interesting about the 614ce and Taylors is that all Taylors pretty much respond the same to how hard or light you pick them, with the 614ce being largely the exception. It's a bit more picky about how hard you hit it, and where you hit it, so if you are a good player who is used to playing the 614ce, you're going to make it sound good but if you don't know where to pick it or have the right touch, it's going to be the worst sounding Taylor.
I was able to get good sounds out of it playing it in a store, but I didn't play one long enough for it to be natural to me.
I have a 20 year old 614ce and it has really opened up, balancing the brightness with the expanded bottom end.
Sounds amazing! The torrefied top leaves me a bit skeptical...
I just picked up a 22 year old 614CE. I love the sound and I don’t have any newer “V” class Taylors readily available to compare it too - so I appreciate your comments about age and warmer tone.
Several years ago I looked at both of these absolutely fantastic instruments......I thought 614ce was more balanced and bought it....
6:29 814 chords, 9:20 614 chords
Thanks for the time references. It perhaps takes more time to record and edit, but it's easier to hear the differences in guitars when played A:B with 10-15 seconds for each 'style'.
I have both models. Rhythm strumming for live gigging at bars and clubs, the 614CE has the widest range of bass, mids and highs when plugged in. When I run open mics, people often ask to use my 614CE instead of their own. The 814CE is very boomy in the lows, especially the E chord. I find it difficult when plugged in to EQ it to the full range I can get with the 614CE. I'm sure I could eventually get it close to the 614CE, but I don't even have to mess much with the Expression system to get a great overall sound on the 614CE. Both play very well mic'd and acoustically. The action on both are great. I would say the 814CE is better suited for someone accomplished with fingerstyle guitar who wants warm deep tones. I've had both guitars for over 15 years. My 614CE is closer to 20 years and just this past month is the first time I've had to have work done on the electronics. So it's pretty duarable with constant use. The 814CE is my fallback. No issues yet with it either.
This series is really helpful! I've got a 712ce and its the most important (meaning valuable to me) thing I own.
6:45 814 struming 9:39 strumming
Just played both of these guitars and the playability is unrivaled. The sound is perfectly balanced and they both look gorgeous
Both sound great, 814ce for me
Maple is the best choice!
I have 616 ce and can recommend for everyone 600 series new with V-braising or old with X.
To play warm, I play with fingers. To play bright, I use nails.
Have fan with Taylor guys!
Have you been able to compare similar Taylor guitars with V-Class bracing against those with Performance X bracing Wladimir? Judging by the sound of the video the 614ce doesn’t sound like the typical Maple backed guitar.
Babur Sherazi Yes I have!
I fully agree with you, that 600 series of Taylor songs quite different compared to most maple back guitars.
I compared by myself 614ce, 714ce, 814ce and 914ce with V and X braising.
On 614ce I cold not identify significant differences, but other guitars with V braising are with much dynamic and overtones. I could listen an feel intensive vibrations on my body. On my humble opinion additionally to 600 series I would prefer 714ce and 814ce with V braising.
I would recommend you do test the guitars by yourself in one Taylor shop 😁
I definitely shall.
Sadly. I'll have to wait until Taylor bring out a 12-string with V-Class bracing before I'd be able to though.
Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts. 😉
I bought a 614ce limited addition back in 2002 and I love it,never found a guitar I felt as good with,the neck if fantastic,my guitar for life!
So that would be the first version. This demonstration shows the second version from what I understand. I recently bought a 2004 Lakewood M 50 which also has maple back and sides, but European top. It has an amazing projection. Very different from the Lakewood M 32 which has rosewood back an sides. Both beautiful.
For me no doubt. I find the 814ce more rich and powerful sounding. The 614ce sounds good as well but more restrained.
Some years back, I played both and chose the 614ce. I play mostly folk-fingerstyle stuff. :-)
I liked the 614ce better personally. I felt that the lower tones on the 814ce were a little overwhelming and that the 614 blended more fluidly.
614 ce is simply WOW!
I'm ready to buy but I just can't decide. It's been really hard because I live in KC and there are no guitar shops anymore that carry one of each series to compare. I have played several 814 guitars and they just don't give as much response as a player as the 700 or 600 series. But again, I've not been able to compare them on the same day. Those comparisons are years apart. I wish there were a place within driving distance to do a real comparison. Thank you for these videos. I've watched them all and they're helpful.
Same....I did find one online.but man I ain’t buying anything If I can’t touch it
People who like Classic Rock and Metal music tend to like Maple voicings; whereas Blues people tend to like the Sitka and Rosewood. (Good job with the playing; very nice.)
As an owner of the new 614ce v class I am partial to it sounding better to me but "better" is subjective lol. I played a few 814's at the store I bought mine from and the one thing I kept thinking was the 814's neck felt like my hand didn't want to slide as easy as the one single 614 I played. I don't know if it was in my head but I swear the 614's neck was way smoother.
I think I finally found my guitar... it's the 614!
Man, it's hard for me to tell a difference. Both sound great.
I liked the 814 more than I thought I would. I’m not a fan of huge bass (I don’t need a D-35) but this 814 was just enough. My experience is that Taylor’s tend to sound more treble-ey and this rosewood box hits a sweet spot.
With andy powers revoicing those trembley days are long gone. The bass response, in all the models he’s revamped, is remarkable.
Finally someone gets it. Taylor's are just born to be fingerstyle powerhouse
Both guitars has beautiful sound when you play it. It seems 614 has thin and loud treble, bass it’s fine. And 814 more loud bass and treble sounds stays shorter .
This what I found for these two beautiful and nice to play guitar.
Thanks bro for comparing
personally prefer the classic rosewood tone.
the maple voicing is really special though, perhaps I'd change my mind after hearing some more nice songs on it.
I would like to see a comparison between the Taylor top end 12 string model guitars
Both very nice guitars.
Agreed!
I prefer the 614 too! It carried as much low end (on the recording) as did the 814, but the 614 was crisper and cleaner.
Exactly this.
I like the looks of the 814ce but I like the sound of the 614ce better than the 814ce.
Very nice playing, brother.
rosewood needs 5 to 10 years to open and after it, you will have the best sound
Andre P and what about maple?
@@moscowlyrics3738 Same.
@@zacharypitt1030 Do Maple open up the same way?
I'll take both
Something hit me when you mentioned the bracing on the 614; any body damaged areas from normal handling, around the edges?
What is he playing at 7:17, he plays it in all his videos and I just want to know how to play it
It's probably some original work, to avoid copyright issues
reminded me of John Butler Trio
I am looking for a 414 or 614ce . Theres a 614ce for sale now that I'm checking out . Its in excellent condition but its a 2004 model . I guess the bracing is different than what was described in the video since the one I'm looking at is about 17 years old. I like the size .
Hello Chris, would it be possible to re-do this comparison with the more modern, V-class, 614ce and 814ce? You could even do a 4 way shootout if you have the guitars in the shop (614ce, 614ce Builder's edition, 814ce and 814ce BE), that would, not only be awesome content but enormously helpful for people that are torn between these and have no option other than ordering guitars online (I live in a small town).
Thank you!
Have you ever heard the sound of a Red Oak Dreadnaught? It’s amazing!
Recording quality on this video is not so great. Usually Alamo has excellent sound quality on their vids, but something is off here.
Fair point. The sound doesn’t seem quite right. Not up to Alamo Music Centre’s videos usual standards. May have something to do with ambient acoustics, recording so close to the corner/permieter of the small room or space(?) Still. Impressed how well the Maple backed 614ce sounded in comparison to the Rosewood 814ce.
Watching from Nepal
Much love❤
7:15 to 8:00 i love What u played , can u please address me the chords or a short tutorial would be great🙏❤🌻
Castle on the Hill at 7:00 ?
What is the difference between the regular 814ce and the 814ce deluxe?
What is that cool tune he is playing at 8:30? It sounds very familiar but I cant place it?
Hey Paul, Thanks for watching. The song is just a song I heard Andy Powers once play at the Taylor factory. Not sure it has a name but I really enjoy the melody. -Chris McKee
I have a 2001 614-ce and a 2013 914-ce. From other videos, it sounds like the 614 is better for mic'd situations and the 914 for pure acoustic due to the better bass balance on the 914. But these videos are all with V-class bracing. Obviously the wood characteristics remain, but any thoughts on how the X-class bracing changes things in those particular models?
Any recommendations on strings other than elixirs for the 614. I find that the elixirs are too slippery.
John Pearse or SCGC mid tension
D’adderio phosphor bronze play nice, they won’t last nearly as long though, I get about 3 - 4 months from the coated vs about 2 to 3 weeks with traditional... coated cheaper in the long run, but I do prefer the feel of traditional same as you... I think the nano web sounds a little more even, but it’s very subtle, I wouldn’t put them on just for that... after changing string brands pretty ridiculously I’ve settled on the elixirs nano web, they just sound better for a lot longer... that’s my take on it...
Martin Authentic Superior Performance MA540
They wont be dat slippery after sometime, I got my elixir and it was so slipperly and after 1 month it's better
I know this is an old reply, but I thought I'd mention Stringjoy strings. They are the absolute best. I order a custom set with the following gauges: .013 - .017 - .025w .034 - .054 - .056 and tune my 614ce down to D. The deep bass from the increased string size goes well with the bright sound from the maple.
814 has a little more low end. both sound amazing. not sure if i would go 614 over the 814 though.
10:59
I’m not sure if I’m hallucinating or if the mic placement was dramatically different for the two guitars but the 614 sounds like it has a much bigger sound than the 814.
I like all and now I want both lol
Just picked up the 614ce over the 814ce builders edition (and many other options). The 614ce sounded far more balanced.
По мне - так 614 звучит гораздо лучше - насыщеннее, ярче. С удовольствием бы взял именно такой инструмент, но вчера заказал 814 и он уже ко мне едет :(
Ну и как вам 814
@@mersindvstries9911 Звук - супер!!! Причем 814-е есть разных годов выпуска. Последняя модель (со скошенным корпусом) проигрывает по звуку 814 2015 года. Много ещё зависит от струн, ну, тут уже, дело вкуса.
I prefer the 614 :)
And I'm a rosewood kinda guy
I'm the mahogany-koa-walnut guy then.
I’m a Brazilian/Ziricote/PauFerro Guy then
After listening to the comparison, I think Taylor should try something different like V class bracing
How much diffrent price between ther to 614 & 814
Great comparison
As hugely popular as it is, I really don't like rosewood. Too much of a muddy bass. There is a clarity and balance in maple that is beyond compare. My personal favorite is Taylor's GS body size - the 616ce. Perfection!
Mark Homiak
you have to wait 5 to 10 years to rosewood open the soud
Hey Andre. Don't Taylor, and other similar established guitar makers, use their proprietary torrefaction processes these days, to help the guitar age and open up more quickly?
I agree about the 16 body size and style. I have a 2017 716e and wouldn’t trade it for the world. It’s a western sunburst and I like it even better than my 2015 814ce Brazilian Rosewood. Wish I could find a buyer for the 814 BR since it doesn’t get used
2 of the very best guitars a man can buy i have a 714 v class so the maple would be a cool addition im pretyy sure my next guitar is gonna be a 614 builders edition
8:04
Playing finger style without a thumb pick really sounds bassy.
814ce has better bass lines that 614ce can’t compare with.
I’d go with 814 and I do have one.
I played a 714 recently and was very disappointed (I had really high hopes too). First, the guitar wasn't set up well. Action was too high. Disappointing. Where are the Taylor reps? Second, the guitar felt stiff which not what I expected from a 12 fret. Finally, the sound just wasn't very rich IMO. I have a Guild F50R which, granted, has a very lush full sound. But I also found that my Guild feels easier to play than the 714. I guess I just fell in love all over again with my old sweetheart.
the bass is booming..cannot get the sound correctly bc of miking
I have believed before that the instrument cost must match playing ability. In my present state, the thought of strumming some simple open chords on a $4,000 instrument seems like fun.
funny how my interests are cyclical with a 1-year delay.
814 is nice....but I love my 614
so thin a voice not my fave but love the innovation...still hope that i find the one...
the string maybe cheap but there no so much difference 614
814, no comparison
I think 614 sound is better.
Thanks anyway.
I don't like either one. They don't have any fundamental note, it's all overtone to my ears. I like Taylor's , they build great guitars but the higher end series I don't like the voicing. They sound thin. That's my two cents.
Get a GOOD 614ce in your hands and you might change your mind. Martins have great fundamental tones, but the overtones tend to be a hair on the flat side. Taylors, OTOH tend to be shimmery because the harmonics are more in tune with the fundamentals and create more resultant harmonics. If you haven't noticed, Martin's NEW D28 is chasing Taylor's sound and feel.
GeroLubovnik they would sound better too if they were finished in nitro instead of polyester. It makes a difference. The other video is better, the one where he has an 814 ce plugged in to a Fishman loud box. I do like the Taylor sound don't get me wrong. They sound so pretty. They did not get to where they are by making junk. They play better than martins too. Guitar building is probably one of the hardest things to be successful at. I believe Robert Taylor came out with the grand auditorium body style in the early 90's. Its the best body style of all. I like the shimmering sound of Taylor. This particular video does not sound right. I'm not hearing enough fundamentals. Perhaps because their not mahogany back and sides.
GeroLubovnik: Exactly, Great answer.
I get what your saying but it's weird, I heard every note clearly and precisely on the 814 but the 614 did not have that same crispness or singleness of note to my ear. I thought the 8 series sounded great and was quite a bit better tonally than the 6 series.
I have both. D28 & 614CE. They both have their use. Different, but love them both!@@GeroLubovnik
Dude, if you are going to make a video, take the tags off. Geez.
Horríble sound..
No one who knows guitars cares about Taylors.
mamachip cool story
HEY!!! i bought stuff from y'all off reverb. GREAT!!! people to deal with, above and beyond service, and that was an online order, obviously... i didn't even buy much either, just a couple really small things and they went out of their way. i'll definitely be dealing with these guys more in the future.