Taylor 814CE Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood back & sides. Grand auditorium size.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

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"Taylor-made sound with beautiful rosewood back and sides."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
Top quality guitar case, guitar cable (1/4" plug for guitar and XLR for PA/amp), and Expression System DVD. This cable makes the guitar sound much better than a double 1/4" cable.

Quality:
Top quality rosewood back and sides. My sitka spruce top has several "bear claws", but Bob Taylor insists this does not affect the tonal quality of the guitar. I believe he is right. Some people like the looks, while others think it looks defective.

Desirability:
I traded my Santa Cruz Tony Rice guitar for this one. I had to have the E.S. and I love the rosewood. Taylor necks are the best. They are easy to play and just feel good.

Sound:
Has a nice, well-rounded, deep tone when it's not plugged in. The expression system does a nice job balancing all the strings, especially when it's plugged directly into a P.A. You can really tell the difference when it's plugged in next to a Fishman pickup. The people at Taylor did a real nice job on the E.S.

Support:
Taylor is very responsive. They call back the same day and have useful information.

Overall:
I'll supplement this guitar. My next purchase will be a grand concert, all koa Taylor (K22ce).

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"Love this thing"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
For the price could have more inlay etc., but that is not why I bought this one.

Quality:
Fit and finish tops. Love this thing.

Value:
Price is high, but I think you do get what you pay for.

Desirability:
Would but it again if it was stolen. Would by another if I had the cash in a different wood just for fun. The only bad thing is I don't want to hurt it because of the replacement cost so I need a beater around for more harmful environmnets

Sound:
Excellent sound quality - a Taylor so no surprises

Ease of Use:
I have not found a guitar that is more comfortable in my hands. In fact, it has spoiled me in that when I play others I wish I was playing this one.

Support:
I had a couple guestions about strings and they were very helpful. I don't know anyone who has had to get work done on theirs so I guess that speaks to why they can get back to you so fast when you call them.

Overall:
Can't think of a better guitar for me

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"Taylor, what else!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Expression system is the best accoustic pickup available

Value:
little pricey, but worth it

Desirability:
after researching, (don't know anyone else with one) I knew I had to have it.

Sound:
got rid of the Elixers, and put on Blue Steel acoustic, Big difference

Ease of Use:
free dvd helps on setting up the expression system to get the sound you want. I had to take to to a local guitar shop for some final set up, but it all but plays itself.

Support:
haven't had a problem

Overall:
I'll never replace it, I may add another later.

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