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Old 05-12-2019, 07:04 AM
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I have a Grand Pacific 517, spruce top and mahogany back and sides, and it is not lacking in bass. On the contrary, for flatpicking/folk/bluegrass, I'd characterize the bass as full-sounding without being boomy/boxy.

But the GP is a different body shape from the other Taylor models, and I would not rule out varying bass results in other shapes that are best heard in person.
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Old 05-12-2019, 07:36 AM
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I recently played the 414ce V class at GC. The only V class braced Taylor I have played. I thought it was a nice sounding guitar and I didn't think it lacked bass, but was not bass dominant. My overall impression was that it sounded a little more "metallic" than I prefer but I don't think that's the best description. Almost like it was amplified without amplification. All in all a nice guitar.

The most annoying part was when the GC employee who was getting it down for me to play said out loud to the guitar, "I know you will be going home today."
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Old 05-12-2019, 07:49 AM
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All I can say is......I have one and love it!
Same here ... I'm happily ignorant of the shortcomings of my V-braced Taylor!

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Old 05-12-2019, 07:52 AM
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Taylor V brace has less low end (by design) than the same model with X brace. Whether that is good, bad, or indifferent is up to the player. I owned several of the Taylor 2014-2017 models and enjoyed them thoroughly. I’ve played a number of V class but don’t own any. Being a Martin fan, you can guess my opinion.
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Old 05-12-2019, 09:24 AM
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It's almost as if this conversation has been had, before......

Weird.

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Old 05-12-2019, 09:57 AM
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It's almost as if this conversation has been had, before......



Weird.



Deja vu, all over again!
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Old 05-12-2019, 12:32 PM
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It's almost as if this conversation has been had, before......



Weird.





Is there a topic on AGF that hasn’t been beaten to death? :-)
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Old 05-12-2019, 01:29 PM
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Is there a topic on AGF that hasn’t been beaten to death? :-)
Not that I'm aware of. This one certainly ranks right up there with any of them.
One thing is for certain, everyone sure has a different opinion of what bass is or should be in a guitar.
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Old 05-12-2019, 06:53 PM
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Is there a topic on AGF that hasn’t been beaten to death? :-)
Multi-port vs. direct fuel injection?

Oh - you mean a guitar topic.
Uh, in that case the answer is probably "No."



About those V-braced Taylors...

I don't own one. I've never played one. It's quite possible I've never even heard one in the real world. Still, I have strongly held opinions about them.

I don't have to be logical, reasonable, or well-informed.
I'm a guitar player!


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I think for now i will try my luck and try to find a non-vclass 414ce.
I’ve played several non-V class 414ce’s, and would not turn to that model if I was looking for more bass. Maybe try a 416 instead?
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Old 05-12-2019, 08:55 PM
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Well, my 324ce v class has more than enough bass AND is unbelievably balanced. It's an amazing guitar. As are my 528e and 710e...both standard braced...and have bass to loan out.plan

Maybe they don't have as much bass as some want, but they all have bass to spare. Far more than my '02 510LTD and my '03 600SPEC.
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Old 05-12-2019, 09:02 PM
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Is there a topic on AGF that hasn’t been beaten to death? :-)
Well, there's brass bridge pins.
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Old 05-12-2019, 09:23 PM
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Here we go...again. Time for some popcorn.


LOL!!!!! Amen brother!! At least once a month a big martin vs. taylor thread takes off. Glad i didnt start this one!!!
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Old 05-12-2019, 09:58 PM
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Old 05-13-2019, 12:02 AM
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