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Old 05-30-2012, 12:04 AM
egkor egkor is offline
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I have owned both.

I love the 3XX tone (Sapele/Spruce), however in the 314ce (GA shape) IMHO it lacks bass.

I also love the 4XX tone (Ovangkol/Spruce). Yes a more balanced sound, and more bass (in a GA shape) than the 314ce.

What I would *really* be looking at is the 316ce vs. the 416ce (GS shapes), now *that* would be an even tougher choice.

You've got to play them for yourself, listen with your ears (not the specs), and see which tone signature inspires you to pick up the guitar and play it. You might find a really good example of either one that "speaks to you". I thought I would not ever get a 414ce but I found one that was exceptional and took it home.

Either way (314ce/414ce) you can't go wrong.

-Gary K
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