I own a 414ce. I have been considering purchasing an 800 series, but after listening to your comparison I think I'll stick with my 414ce. Thanks for your informative program.
I have four 414’s from the 2017 “special custom” run of 462 pieces … as this lot was the first 414’s to have the Victorian inlay markers and holds binding up the neck (matching the binding of the body) ❤… a feature that not all 414’s have on examples of the model after this date and application of the new style fret markers… as earlier 414’s almost always held bound necks from prior to 2016 installments, where the “2017 special custom” group additional carry Engelman spruce over the later Sitka spruce that followed future 2018 builds and beyond as they released additional “special custom” pieces… but that 2017 run (per Taylor representative email confirmation)… was a more rare construction as being the launch of the model to carry the Victorian markers and matching binding along the neck 😊
An extra grand for minute changes is crazy. If there is a significant tonal difference, thats a diffrrent story. Is there a significant tonal difference? No.
Both guitars dont appeal to me in terms of sound quality & price. Nothing will please with a cheap hand made acoustic guitar from China with fantastic deep holistic sound !
That armrest will make me get the 814ce every single time. It’s so comfortable and game-changing for how long I play acoustic
I own a 414ce. I have been considering purchasing an 800 series, but after listening to your comparison I think I'll stick with my 414ce. Thanks for your informative program.
Is that microphone not backwards? The TLM 103's logo should be on the front.
If I’m not mistaken, Taylor also uses a higher quality spruce and rosewood on the 800 series.
I have four 414’s from the 2017 “special custom” run of 462 pieces … as this lot was the first 414’s to have the Victorian inlay markers and holds binding up the neck (matching the binding of the body) ❤… a feature that not all 414’s have on examples of the model after this date and application of the new style fret markers… as earlier 414’s almost always held bound necks from prior to 2016 installments, where the “2017 special custom” group additional carry Engelman spruce over the later Sitka spruce that followed future 2018 builds and beyond as they released additional “special custom” pieces… but that 2017 run (per Taylor representative email confirmation)… was a more rare construction as being the launch of the model to carry the Victorian markers and matching binding along the neck 😊
That 814 is a good-looking guitar. I had a 722ce Koa Taylor with a beautiful abalone sound-hole, but gave it away to a close friend recently.
Taylor hooked me with that beveled armrest on my Academy 10.
Could you do a 814ce vs 816ce Builder's Edition? I'm saying 814ce Standard and not the Builder's Edition just to use it as an etalon.
nice demo song
An extra grand for minute changes is crazy. If there is a significant tonal difference, thats a diffrrent story. Is there a significant tonal difference? No.
Both guitars dont appeal to me in terms of sound quality & price. Nothing will please with a cheap hand made acoustic guitar from China with fantastic deep holistic sound !