Should I Buy? Taylor 214 - $475

DMBpgh · Post by **DMBpgh** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 3:55 pm

Had a friend of mine offer me his Taylor 214 since he is low on cash for $475. It is about four months old and scratchless. I am pretty much a beginner and this would be my first acoustic guitar purchase (my first guitar was a lotus electric.) I thought it sounded great, but people on this board don't seem to think the low-end taylors are worth it; but at $15 more than an Alvarez MD80 should I buy? Is this a great Deal? Thanks for help guys.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:37 pm

having never played a 214 i cannot say id buy it over an alvarez which i know are beautiful guitars. they Taylors ive experienced are incredible, but ive heard good and bad of the 214.

isaac · Post by **isaac** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 11:18 pm

alvarez, i'd say. low-end taylors aren't worth it. seagulls and takamines are all right, too. try a lot of guitars out and find something comfortable. make do with what you can.

Beauford33 · Post by **Beauford33** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 11:23 pm

a 214 for that low, this incredible. GO FOR.....IT!

phatnev · Post by **phatnev** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:01 am

Buy the fucking 214!!!

Beauford33 · Post by **Beauford33** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:03 am

soem people cant stand low end taylors but I love them. besides, it helps to have a brand name if you sell it

DustyDave · Post by **DustyDave** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 9:10 am

Its a matter of personal preference , see what you like and buy what you like

Snyder · Post by **Snyder** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:07 pm

Looking back, I would have loved a taylor as my first guitar, that would have kicked booty. But on the other hand, I'm glad I learned on a cheap guitar with HIGH action so it conditioned my hands. Taylors are cheating for beginners, if you ask me.

Now that I can play, I can skip the 200's and get my 914ce or 814ce (haven't decided yet) that I want so badly.

DustyDave · Post by **DustyDave** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:09 pm

Word brother Snyder

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:12 pm

Snyder wrote:Looking back, I would have loved a taylor as my first guitar, that would have kicked booty. But on the other hand, I'm glad I learned on a cheap guitar with HIGH action so it conditioned my hands. Taylors are cheating for beginners, if you ask me. Now that I can play, I can skip the 200's and get my 914ce or 814ce (haven't decided yet) that I want so badly.

get a 914ce with a sitka top

DustyDave · Post by **DustyDave** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:15 pm

shane wrote:get a 914ce with a sitka top

This brother knows

Beauford33 · Post by **Beauford33** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:33 pm

hey man, that is one nice guitar. though I didnt get it when I had the chance, well, I wish I did get it. but hey, my hd-28v is still damn awsome

Snyder · Post by **Snyder** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:43 pm

shane wrote:
Snyder wrote:Looking back, I would have loved a taylor as my first guitar, that would have kicked booty. But on the other hand, I'm glad I learned on a cheap guitar with HIGH action so it conditioned my hands. Taylors are cheating for beginners, if you ask me. Now that I can play, I can skip the 200's and get my 914ce or 814ce (haven't decided yet) that I want so badly.
get a 914ce with a sitka top

Word to you!

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:44 pm

Snyder wrote:
shane wrote:
Snyder wrote:Looking back, I would have loved a taylor as my first guitar, that would have kicked booty. But on the other hand, I'm glad I learned on a cheap guitar with HIGH action so it conditioned my hands. Taylors are cheating for beginners, if you ask me. Now that I can play, I can skip the 200's and get my 914ce or 814ce (haven't decided yet) that I want so badly.
get a 914ce with a sitka top
Word to you!

and cocobolo back and sides

Snyder · Post by **Snyder** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:54 pm

Shane, give yourself 5 more moints.