This 914ce sounds just like mine, which I bought in 2005 from Dave's guitars in La Crosse, Wisconsin. At the time I bought this guitar, I had no idea the top was Engelmann spruce. I thought it was a light-colored sitka spruce top. I went around the store trying all the high end guitars I could find, and this was the one that charmed me the most. It was so melodious, it made me close my eyes as if the notes were caressing me. To this day, it is still my favorite finger-picking guitar.
Adirondack or Red Spruce mostly comes from West Virginia now. Originally named for the sawmills in the Adirondack, the species grows all along the Appalachian mountains. Like all trees, some climates are better than others for tone wood quality trees. Thanks Chris and Cooper. Happy owner of a Chris McKee unsigned signature Taylor.
As usual, both Taylor guitars sound great. I think the 914ce LTD sounds a bit better. I have a 2012 Taylor 816ce that I really love. I got myself a Taylor 412ce Special Edition with the V bracing for my birthday in July. It's also an excellent guitar. Maybe I'll get myself a 914ce or 912ce for my next birthday.
Tend towards the 912ce since both your Taylor's are short scale. The 914ce would be a bit longer scale, possibly louder, and may or may not be an issue. However as I've gotten older with fretting hand issues, I find staying with one type of neck (scale length and profile) makes a big difference in how much and long I can play.
@@texhaines9957 The 816ce is not short scale. It has a 25.5 inch scale. I got my first acoustic guitar in 1970. That why I got the 412ce 12 fret special edition with the 24 & 7/8 inch scale. It's real easy to play. I'll probably get the 912ce as it has 14 frets and a short scale.
I have a Martin D35 standard a J45 Gibson standard a 815ce jumbo and a Martin OMJM with Engelmann spruce . That Martin OMJM is just on another level in terms of richness and balance love Engelmann spruce
I was lucky enough to snag a Taylor 2022 Limited-Edition 814ce Honduran Rosewood Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural. I swear this is the best Taylor I have ever owned, and I have had more than a few. If you get a chance, play one.
I think there maybe a little unconscious confirmation bias in the demo. The 914 is played a little higher on the sound hole than on the 814. This would yield the slower or faster attacks. But only a little. The sound of the different spruces is most ably demonstrated in this latest of your most excellent demos. I have a 2019 814ce Dlx with Sitka that has opened up a little since new and can hear the difference between that and the Adirondack and Engleman. Thank you.
Maybe engelmann spruce is better to be paired in rosewood. Because rosewood is already a bass n treble tonewood. If pair with engelmen the sound would be balance like 914ce. Like sinker redwood and macassar ebony. Macassar ebony is harder than rosewood so sitka is not good for this. Then sinker redwood is fit in macassar ebony to balance the tone to perfection 👌
Hi guys both of you. I was just listening to your play on both using my JBL headphones. Let me say for my hearing to both of these guitars . It sounds more or less the same to me but the sound note comes out much broader and loud. Again, I wanna say here that it is all due to the so called V class bracing which lacks the sweet crispy mellowed sound from old Taylor guitars. Anyway, that's my take.
Well, assuming this is a real question, they have perfected the standardization of "playability" and set that as prime goal for production quality and success,. I saw their production first hand in CA. They use a Plek machine to level the frets. The bolt on neck mechanism allows them to fine tune, with shims, to get the neck angle set very accurately. They set the 12th fret action at very precise heights at final assembly , E to E.The neck shape and FB radius may be a better compromise for many players.They do all this across their product lines and prices. That said some of their actions would not be favored by certain styles like Bluegrass. I believe they like higher action to get more volume, for example. I also have a Bourgeois and 2 Collings, in addition to Taylors. The Taylor setups as shipped matched or bettered the other brands.
@@Jeff-mn7cl - I agree. Martin's have a higher action. However, Martin's are worth the extra hassle playing them. The rumble of a Martin dreadnought is cosmic. It's why David Gilmour (HD-35) and Eric Clapton (000-28) use them.
This 914ce sounds just like mine, which I bought in 2005 from Dave's guitars in La Crosse, Wisconsin. At the time I bought this guitar, I had no idea the top was Engelmann spruce. I thought it was a light-colored sitka spruce top. I went around the store trying all the high end guitars I could find, and this was the one that charmed me the most. It was so melodious, it made me close my eyes as if the notes were caressing me. To this day, it is still my favorite finger-picking guitar.
Adirondack or Red Spruce mostly comes from West Virginia now. Originally named for the sawmills in the Adirondack, the species grows all along the Appalachian mountains. Like all trees, some climates are better than others for tone wood quality trees. Thanks Chris and Cooper. Happy owner of a Chris McKee unsigned signature Taylor.
As usual, both Taylor guitars sound great. I think the 914ce LTD sounds a bit better. I have a 2012 Taylor 816ce that I really love. I got myself a Taylor 412ce Special Edition with the V bracing for my birthday in July. It's also an excellent guitar. Maybe I'll get myself a 914ce or 912ce for my next birthday.
Tend towards the 912ce since both your Taylor's are short scale. The 914ce would be a bit longer scale, possibly louder, and may or may not be an issue. However as I've gotten older with fretting hand issues, I find staying with one type of neck (scale length and profile) makes a big difference in how much and long I can play.
@@texhaines9957 The 816ce is not short scale. It has a 25.5 inch scale. I got my first acoustic guitar in 1970. That why I got the 412ce 12 fret special edition with the 24 & 7/8 inch scale. It's real easy to play. I'll probably get the 912ce as it has 14 frets and a short scale.
@@andreapasillas5803 my 816ce Builders Edition has a 24.7 inch scale, 2020, and the sound hole
Great t-shirts, guitars also and review. Always a pleasure. Thanks guys🎶🎶🎶
Yes, the older 700’s were available with Engelmann spruce. My 2001 710ce has an Engelmann top.
I have a Martin D35 standard a J45 Gibson standard a 815ce jumbo and a Martin OMJM with Engelmann spruce . That Martin OMJM is just on another level in terms of richness and balance love Engelmann spruce
I had a limited edition 214ce with engleman top and solid sapele back and sides, and a matching 254ce, awesome guitars
Os 2 Taylor são ótimos. Para o meu gosto eu prefiro o 814ce, mas o 914ce também é bom.
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My word, I wish these were available in Europe...
Keep it up guys!
I was lucky enough to snag a Taylor 2022 Limited-Edition 814ce Honduran Rosewood Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural.
I swear this is the best Taylor I have ever owned, and I have had more than a few. If you get a chance, play one.
So Chris and Cooper , what do you 2 think of different saddle and nut materials, bone vs micarta vs tusq and si on ?
Beautiful.
Wonderful guitars but I think I'll go with my 810 made in 1998. Bob Taylor loves his 810 made in 1978.
I think there maybe a little unconscious confirmation bias in the demo. The 914 is played a little higher on the sound hole than on the 814. This would yield the slower or faster attacks. But only a little. The sound of the different spruces is most ably demonstrated in this latest of your most excellent demos. I have a 2019 814ce Dlx with Sitka that has opened up a little since new and can hear the difference between that and the Adirondack and Engleman. Thank you.
I can’t find anything in the store about this 814ce LTD. I’m interested in more info on this guitar
These are both such great guitars. Please don't do this with the 714ce - my favorite understated line - because my pocketbook isn't quite ready : )
Maybe engelmann spruce is better to be paired in rosewood. Because rosewood is already a bass n treble tonewood. If pair with engelmen the sound would be balance like 914ce. Like sinker redwood and macassar ebony. Macassar ebony is harder than rosewood so sitka is not good for this. Then sinker redwood is fit in macassar ebony to balance the tone to perfection 👌
I'm listening through my TV's speakers. My audio setup is less than ideal and I am amazed at the sound of those guitars!
Hi guys both of you. I was just listening to your play on both using my JBL headphones. Let me say for my hearing to both of these guitars . It sounds more or less the same to me but the sound note comes out much broader and loud. Again, I wanna say here that it is all due to the so called V class bracing which lacks the sweet crispy mellowed sound from old Taylor guitars. Anyway, that's my take.
Can one aquire a Taylor 618 without electronics or any high end Taylor for that matter without electronics?
You can contact Taylor or a dealer to order one without a pickup. If it has the ES2 already it should also be a simple affair to remove.
@@theHSPCproject it's the volume and tone controls sticking out of the upper bout I don't like, would that be eliminated?....and thank you 🙏
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Yes, almost $2000 " a little bit more " for the 914 :)) well, if you have it ... don't think the sound is that much different but it sure looks nicer
Why are Taylor's easier to play?
Well, assuming this is a real question, they have perfected the standardization of "playability" and set that as prime goal for production quality and success,. I saw their production first hand in CA. They use a Plek machine to level the frets. The bolt on neck mechanism allows them to fine tune, with shims, to get the neck angle set very accurately. They set the 12th fret action at very precise heights at final assembly , E to E.The neck shape and FB radius may be a better compromise for many players.They do all this across their product lines and prices. That said some of their actions would not be favored by certain styles like Bluegrass. I believe they like higher action to get more volume, for example. I also have a Bourgeois and 2 Collings, in addition to Taylors. The Taylor setups as shipped matched or bettered the other brands.
I love Martin guitars, however, I feel that Taylors are easier to play (my experience).
@@Jeff-mn7cl - I agree. Martin's have a higher action. However, Martin's are worth the extra hassle playing them. The rumble of a Martin dreadnought is cosmic. It's why David Gilmour (HD-35) and Eric Clapton (000-28) use them.
@@nedludd3641These artists get sponsored by guitar brands so that’s not the way they use them
Beautiful guitars, but too bright for my taste…Taylors usually are….all mahogany is my favorite..nice playing too dude
Heyy nice WORK.❤️❤️❤️👍CAN you give me a help plz?