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Taylor 214ce Koa
I am interested in opinions on a Taylor 214ce Koa B/S Spruce top compared to a Guild GAD F40 Maple B/S Spruce top
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I haven't played that Guild but own a Taylor 214ce-k dlx and a Westerly Series (GAD) Guild F2512e (12 string)
- Right off the bat there's a big difference. The Guild is all solid while the Taylor has layered (laminate) back and sides. It's up to you how important this is. To this point, I believe that Taylor makes a great sounding, laminated B/S guitars. - Guild is made in China (I believe) while the Taylor is made in their Mexico factory (30 minutes from their American factory). -I don't see that the Guild has electronics while the Taylor has the ES-2 system, which I love but some don't. It's hard to compare for me because I love my Taylor and have never played that Guild. Of the Guild GADs I have played, I've been impressed. I don't love the gloss on the necks but the overall construction is very solid and the sound is quite good. I've been dying to play one of their new US made D-20s. You're best bet is to play both and pick a winner for you. |
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I'm asking for your opinions because I have the Taylor 214ce Koa plus a 214ce DLX and a 414ce so I am thinking about getting rid of the 214ce Koa and buying a Guild GAD F40, but I have no idea how they are for I have no way of playing one I have only seen it on line so your input would help a lot. Thank you
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If you do go online for the Guild make sure there's a great return policy. |
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Thanks Dru good info.
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I've owned and played several GAD Guilds and they did sound good. I have Martin, Yairi, and Taylor guitars and Taylors have a better resale. I like the 214ce koa better than the 214ce dlx I had before. I gig with a band and it sits in the mix better with the mids of the Koa wood.
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Thanks Rocker
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I think the 200 series are fine guitars. I can't vouch for Koa, but they are good guitars nonetheless.
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Thanks Shade
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Since the B/S are lam. would there be much difference in the sound of the 214's?
The Koa model is very nice looking though. |
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The Koa wood guitars I've played have more midrange which I like for playing in a band. The 2017 214ce koa has the ES2 system like the high end models. Of course you'll pay for the price increase.
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Rocker, to be honest I already have the Taylor 214ce Koa and I'm trying to make up my mind if I want to sell it and buy the Guild GAD F40 maple in it's place. Thanks for all of your input.
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Thanks all for your input
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Sold the Koa
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Did you buy the Guild? Inquiring minds...
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