Taylor 814ce vs Furch Red deluxe - purchase advice?

[sford52]

Originally Posted by canoninseattle

Thanks for the reply. Thats exactly what I was feeling when I first played it. Btw do you think the armrest will worth the extra $ to upgrade?

For me, yes. For you, only you can really answer.

I have seen some threads regarding armrests you can attach to a guitar, they look just fine and are praised by those that have gone that route.

Still, for me, I would select the guitar with the designed and built in arm rest.

[canoninseattle]

Originally Posted by sford52

For me, yes. For you, only you can really answer.

I have seen some threads regarding armrests you can attach to a guitar, they look just fine and are praised by those that have gone that route.

Still, for me, I would select the guitar with the designed and built in arm rest.

Thank you so much

[MikeMcKee]

Originally Posted by canoninseattle

Haha I wanted to try the new K14ce and K24ce but unfortunately they do not have one in stock ( Do you mean you prefer the sound of Furch or the Bevel?
Thank you

Both bevels are very nice and comfortable. I prefer the tone on the Furch.

[PeteD]

Originally Posted by canoninseattle

Oh man I'm so jealous of you right now haha. Lucky for you to find a used one! Is it a Red deluxe?

It's the Master's Choice model with the Baggs. I really wish they had done something different on the fretboard markers for the Deluxe. I don't like the look of the Roman Numerals at all. But that's just me!

I actually didn't want the Baggs...just wanted the Master's Choice. I don't play out at all and would have preferred not to have the controls on the side with the Baggs. But it was good price on a used one, and I really wanted to try this out! Maybe someday I'll trade for the model I really wanted as more hit the used market.

It's really a great guitar.

[Mak2525]

From someone who acquired a 2018 Furch G23SR(basically a yellow / orange level) about 6 months ago, the sound is definitely a modern sound, but a step above any Taylor I have owned or played! For the record, I have owned an '02 814 cocobolo limited (best Taylor I have ever heard), an '03 814 Brazilian (worst Taylor I have ever heard - sounded like it was stuffed with old socks - a true DUD), an '87 510, a '00 910, an '04 810, and an '05 514.

The Furch, to me, is much more Goodall like - having owned a Rosewood / Sitka CJ that I foolishly sold about fifteen years ago. The Furch build quality, note articulation, and dynamic response is amazing, especially when you consider the price. I feel like I got 90% of the Goodall sound and quality for 1/3 the cost. That being said, you can't go wrong with either choice!

[TBman]

The OP's initial reaction was to buy the Furch because the OP liked the tone better. That's the way to go IMO.