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Old 08-21-2012, 10:50 AM
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Default 1997 Taylor 914C Value?

Hi,
A friend of mine has a 914C that he is thinking of letting go and offered it to me. It has the Cindy inlay and is in nice condition. Close to mint.

He is asking around $1400 for it.

What do you think? I haven't bought a Taylor in a long time.
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Old 08-21-2012, 11:06 AM
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I'll take it in a heartbeat if I were you. I love the Cindy inlays and that's a heck of a price. YMMV.
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That's one heck of a deal...
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Old 08-21-2012, 11:37 AM
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That's a terrible deal. As a matter of fact, if you can give me a copy of your friend's phone number and e-mail address, I'm going to get in touch with him and tell him what an awful deal that is.

Killer deal. Go for it if there are no major issues.
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Old 08-21-2012, 11:54 AM
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Thanks for the replies. I think I will take him up on it. It is pretty much mint. I don't remember seeing any blemishes on it.

I noticed that the cindy inlay is also on the headstock. But I have seen a couple of 1996 models that do not have that inlay on the headstock. Maybe 1997 was the first year?
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I'll give you 2k for it right now!!
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I'll give you 2k for it right now!!
OK, I think I get the picture now..
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OK, I think I get the picture now..
was I subtle enough?
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Old 08-21-2012, 01:27 PM
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I recently sold one on consignment and it went for over $2000 I think....
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that is a steal not a deal. Must be a good friend.
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Old 08-21-2012, 02:22 PM
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That's roughly half what you could sell it for on the market!
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Old 08-21-2012, 02:29 PM
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Wow great deal!!!
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Old 08-21-2012, 05:11 PM
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Well I just picked it up. It will need a set up because he likes his action higher than I do. There is a little bit of fret wear and a couple of very tiny blemishes. I don't remember seeing them before but this time I looked very very close it sounds awesome even with old strings on it.
It is not mint. I would say its an 8.5 out of 10. Picked it up for less than the 1400 so I feel pretty good about it.

I will post some pics when I get home.
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Wow. Great friend.
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The shadows are kinda weird when I took the pics. These were taken with a phone so not the best.. But here it is.





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