Taylor 214 CE
submitted 3/30/2009
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Submitter |
Tunes |
Where Purchased |
Lauzon Music, Ottawa |
Year Purchased |
2009 |
Price Paid |
1,100 (CDN)
historic exchange rates / currency converter
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Sound
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The Taylor sound from these "entry level" Taylors is quite loud (good) and very bright (not so good to my ear). Although the CE comes with the base level Taylor electronics, I did not try through an amp. |
Sound Rating |
7 |
Setup
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The setup seemed OK to me. Reference guitar is my 99 Martin D35. Played well at all frets. |
Setup Rating |
8 |
Appearance
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The appearance is fairly plain, although the wood grain on the particular 214 I found was rather interesting comapred to 2 others on the rack. There is no custom inlay or work of any kind, other than basic binding on the body. |
Appearance Rating |
8 |
Reliability
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Well I only had the guitar for a couple of weeks, as my ear could not get used to the sound. It did feel like a solid guitar and would likely last for a good decade or two. I kind of doubt this is a 40 year stick, and do not think it was designed to be. |
Reliability Rating |
8 |
Customer Service
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Did not try. |
Customer Service |
not rated |
Components
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The entry level Taylor have OK but very basic hardware. The saddle is Tusq (whatever the heck that it, its not bone) and the fret markers are some cheap imitation of MOP. For over a $1,000 you'd think they could put in the read deal.
The laminated rosewood back and sides are well made, and is real rosewood, but lamination does make a sound difference. |
Components Rating |
6 |
Overall Comments
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Overall I can't say I love the guitar, as it only lasted 2 weeks in the house and then I traded it. However, if you do like the Taylor sound, this is a good entry level model.
In a fairly recent Guitar Player review of sticks around $1,000, the Taylor 200 series and Blueridge 160 series rated highest - for what its worth. |
Overall Rating |
7 |
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