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taylor 214ce nylon
hi guys ,any love for this guitar?I am not really a classical player but I want to dabble. Is good for that kind of playing? Thanks.
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It's easy to play, that's for sure. The plugged in sound is pretty good but the acoustic sound is blah. You can get much better sound for much cheaper.
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If you just want to dabble, try the Taylor Academy nylon string...I have one for the same purpose...well constructed, plays well, and--to me--sounds good, too...
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I am not a classical player ,so I really am unsure of nylon string guitars . What would you suggest ? I am a fingerpicker but steel string only. Thank.
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Whatever you choose, you will be better served by looking at a crossover, which will have a much narrower and radiused neck, adjustable truss rod and other features that are normally associated with steel strung acoustic guitars. Those features will be paired with a guitar that is built to respond to the lower tension of nylon or synthetic strings. |
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One more question about this guitar . Does anyone know if it has an adjustable truss rod?
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The Taylor Academy 12-n also has an adjustable truss rod. Last edited by Rudy4; 12-02-2022 at 02:06 PM. |
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Thank you sir!
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One thing about the 214 ce N I like is that it has a full sound in the bass and sounds better than some more expensive Taylors to me, i.e., not too bright (but I like to really dig into the strings).
This video was made on a Taylor 214 ce N, all acoustic: https://youtu.be/8R9I-q0qkTs These videos were also made with the 214 ce n, but plugged in, and were mic'd to pick up sound from both the guitar and the amp: https://youtu.be/CHqv_cNl6T0 https://youtu.be/sMLhTwSZMUo
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YouTube channel Last edited by Mortimer Nelson; 12-08-2023 at 07:20 PM. |
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I looked at the Taylor 214ce-n when I was looking for a new classical guitar about 10 years back. Things may have changed, but I was not impressed. I thought it sounded kind of 'flat' - did not have much resonance or subtlety of tone.
I went in a different direction... ended up buying a handmade double-top classical from a luthier, which has amazing sound. |
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A second hand 314 nylon would sound nicer at the same price. USA built, all solid wood. Proper back bracing. Probably a hard case with it.
I had a 12n academy thing for a while and thought it played and sounded like a toy. But I've played a 314 nylon and thought it played and sounded really nice and felt a much more pro instrument |
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I had a 214 CEn a while back. It was a totally underwhelming guitar IMHO.
Didn't keep it long
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I like the Cordoba Fusion 12, Orchestra CE Nylon String guitar better, and it’s cheaper. YMMV
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I have been looking into Kremona guitars now. I found a shop in Philly I may visit after the holidays.
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For "dabbling" I'd keep my eyes open for a second-hand classical on Craigslist of Facebook Marketplace. I have a Cordoba Orchestra Fusion, but to be quite honest, I've spent the majority of my nylon time on a Karl Hauser that my daughter rescued from a dumpster at the university dorms.
I had nothing to lose, so I narrowed the neck and replaced the fret board and bridge. It astounds me how much better this guitar sounds than my Cordoba. |