New 514CE in the house...

[6L6]

I've owned three high end Taylors over the years, but let all of them slip away for various reasons. The Taylor I never considered giving up, however, is my incredible 2003 214. The tone and sustain of that instrument still blows my mind every time I play it!

SO...

At a local Open Mic a friend showed up with a new Taylor 514ce and it just KILLED! Next day I ordered one just like it.

Super axe for sure!

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'11 Taylor 514ce
'03 Taylor 214

[Dru Edwards]

Welcome to the forum 6L6. Is your user name based on tubes?

Congrats on the 514. So - do you prefer the 514 to the 214? Or is it like comparing apples and oranges.

Enjoy!

[phil_harmonic]

Congrats! Hope you enjoy it (I think you will)

[6L6]

'Is your user name based on tubes...?"

Yes it is!

It's apples and oranges with the 214 vs 514ce. Both have their place and are simply wonderful instruments.

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[rolleiguy54]

The 514 is very popular with singer songwriters for a good reason.

[Taylorplayer]

Originally Posted by 6L6

I've owned three high end Taylors over the years, but let all of them slip away for various reasons. The Taylor I never considered giving up, however, is my incredible 2003 214. The tone and sustain of that instrument still blows my mind every time I play it!

SO...

At a local Open Mic a friend showed up with a new Taylor 514ce and it just KILLED! Next day I ordered one just like it.

Super axe for sure!

6

'11 Taylor 514ce
'03 Taylor 214

Welcome to the AGForum - and congrats on that new Taylor. Enjoy!!!

[smokerjoe34]

Love the 514's and have played some very good 214's and for the money they r very sweet....gotta play em' though as not all things r created equal in the lower range guitars !! I have a 110-E that rings like a bell and has a tone thats also very special when recording !! It's made in 2003 and can't believe its' tone !!

[slimey]

514's just a work horse, awesome acoustic sound and great plugged in. I use it as my gig guitar and I'll never replace it for that job.