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Old 04-12-2008, 03:04 PM
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Thanks for the review. I may change my order.
I suspect the 416 with the spruce top is a better strummer, while the taz top may work better for fingerstyle...I basically chose the GS4e (non-cutaway 1st cousin of the 416) for strum-ability.

If at all possible, I'd recommend playing them side-by-side. You'll know which works best for your application...

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Old 04-13-2008, 01:04 PM
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You agree with my guitar salesman(and friend). Also someone at Taylor had the same observation. I think I'll stick with the 416.

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Old 04-19-2008, 09:47 PM
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I'll stand by what I said earlier about the (You-tube video on) 426. I got to play one yesterday and all I can say is oh...my...goodness. I think the most balanced tone I've heard on a Taylor yet. I would agree about taz top being better for fingerstyle as I observed it was very sensitive to the touch. But I tend toward that style.

I didn't do much strummy stuff, so I'll have to go back and try some agressive strumming patterns to see how it reacts. My guess is that the taz top might overdrive more easily compared to sitka.
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Old 04-20-2008, 06:08 AM
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Hope my 416 is here this week. I'll report when it does.
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Old 05-25-2008, 11:47 AM
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Do you mind me asking how much the 416ce goes for?
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Old 05-25-2008, 02:10 PM
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p.m. sent on 416 ce
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Old 07-14-2008, 12:38 AM
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Any updates from new 416 or 426 owners? I had a chance to play a 426ce and really liked the tone and look. I haven't been able to find a 416ce to check out locally. I was able to A/B the 426ce with a 414ce and they had much different sounds. To me, the 414 was much brighter and straight forward while the 426 had a darker, more deep and complex sound. Is the 416ce kind of in between since it combines the top of the 414 with the back/sides of the 426? Any other opinions on the 16 vs 26? Thanks!
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