How much is a new 914ce?

[everydayDMBfan_18]

Amen Snyder. Don't bitch about Taylors with one in your avatar.

Uhmm...I'm not bitching about Taylors you boob.

Edit....And you're damn skippy I'd take a W65 anyday

[Snyder]

Amen Snyder. Don't bitch about Taylors with one in your avatar.

And for the record, Taylor's signature Models were always in line with their wood/appointments on price. For example the JKSM, which was Jewel's sig, went for less than a thousand because it was made of inexpensive wood with no elaborate inlays. It was comparable to the 300 series at the time. The Kenny Loggins signature model, in comparison, was upgraded with the highest grade koa Taylor offers and an elaborate neck inlay, so it was closer to five thousand (which is $3,000 after the standard Taylor discount.)

If Jewel's sig would have been a Martin it would have cost five grand. Just like that POS John Mayer Model.

References:

Kenny Loggins Sig: http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/models/klsm.html

Jewel's sig:
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/models/jksm.html

And for the record: Martins are Ugly (Herringbone? Who likes Herringbone?) Have incredibly high action (two hundred years, a million guitars, and they still can't get 4/64 neck action down.) and they all sound like they were designed to play back up for Willie Nelson. Nothing against Wille.

Ditto.

[whatshername]

Amen Snyder. Don't bitch about Taylors with one in your avatar.

And for the record, Taylor's signature Models were always in line with their wood/appointments on price. For example the JKSM, which was Jewel's sig, went for less than a thousand because it was made of inexpensive wood with no elaborate inlays. It was comparable to the 300 series at the time. The Kenny Loggins signature model, in comparison, was upgraded with the highest grade koa Taylor offers and an elaborate neck inlay, so it was closer to five thousand (which is $3,000 after the standard Taylor discount.)

If Jewel's sig would have been a Martin it would have cost five grand. Just like that POS John Mayer Model.

References:

Kenny Loggins Sig: http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/models/klsm.html

Jewel's sig:
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/models/jksm.html

And for the record: Martins are Ugly (Herringbone? Who likes Herringbone?) Have incredibly high action (two hundred years, a million guitars, and they still can't get 4/64 neck action down.) and they all sound like they were designed to play back up for Willie Nelson. Nothing against Wille.

Call me crazy, but I think you're being quite ridiculous and over-dramatic. The kid said he thought Taylor's were priced more for beauty, and I think that's an accurate assumption. I agree with that. And to call a Martin guitar ugly is a big of an exaggeration. Relax, someone expressed their opinion..you obviously don't agree with it, hey..it happens.

[charliemike]

List on the 914ce is $5218 ...

*Faintes*

Hell even the 514ce is like $3200 list

I like my LoPrinzi but it's annoying that I can get the same sound like Dave has ... so I think I'm going to buy another guitar

[Snyder]

List on the 914ce is $5218 ...

*Faintes*

Hell even the 514ce is like $3200 list

I like my LoPrinzi but it's annoying that I can get the same sound like Dave has ... so I think I'm going to buy another guitar

Yeah, that's what Taylor says, but you won't pay that much at a retailer. Sheesh people!

[charliemike]

List on the 914ce is $5218 ...

*Faintes*

Hell even the 514ce is like $3200 list

I like my LoPrinzi but it's annoying that I can get the same sound like Dave has ... so I think I'm going to buy another guitar

Yeah, that's what Taylor says, but you won't pay that much at a retailer. Sheesh people!

Even a 40% discount is still $2k for a 514!

[Snyder]

List on the 914ce is $5218 ...

*Faintes*

Hell even the 514ce is like $3200 list

I like my LoPrinzi but it's annoying that I can get the same sound like Dave has ... so I think I'm going to buy another guitar

Yeah, that's what Taylor says, but you won't pay that much at a retailer. Sheesh people!

Even a 40% discount is still $2k for a 514!

My brother got a 615ce, tabacco sunburst for $2k even. You are allowed to talk them down. Personally, I think it's worth every penny.

[Beauford33]

Got mine new and with crappy piclkups for 2500. Awsome guitar.

[incubusdmb5]

Taylors are alot nicer looking than a Marting IMO.

i dont really know about sound all cause i havent tried so many. ive have kind of a low end martin i guess in the DCX1E. only 700

[crowdedstr]

And for the record: Martins are Ugly (Herringbone? Who likes Herringbone?) Have incredibly high action (two hundred years, a million guitars, and they still can't get 4/64 neck action down.)

martins come with a high action cause a number of bluegrass players use martin dreads. they need the big sound associated with both martin guitars and a higher action.

when you're buying a guitar that costs 1500+, you may as well have it suit your playing style exactly. if you bought a martin and you thought the action was a bit high, tell your dealer you'd like a professional setup. many places will do them for free when you buy the guitar.

you can easily lower the action of a guitar, but it takes a lot more labor and parts to raise the action on a guitar (well, unless you're just doing minor adjustments that tweaking the truss rod can accomplish).

[onesweettaylor]

when you're buying a guitar that costs 1500+, you may as well have it suit your playing style exactly. if you bought a martin and you thought the action was a bit high, tell your dealer you'd like a professional setup. many places will do them for free when you buy the guitar.

What exactly is a professional setup?

[DMBFan63]

And for the record: Martins are Ugly (Herringbone? Who likes Herringbone?) Have incredibly high action (two hundred years, a million guitars, and they still can't get 4/64 neck action down.)

martins come with a high action cause a number of bluegrass players use martin dreads. they need the big sound associated with both martin guitars and a higher action.

when you're buying a guitar that costs 1500+, you may as well have it suit your playing style exactly. if you bought a martin and you thought the action was a bit high, tell your dealer you'd like a professional setup. many places will do them for free when you buy the guitar.

you can easily lower the action of a guitar, but it takes a lot more labor and parts to raise the action on a guitar (well, unless you're just doing minor adjustments that tweaking the truss rod can accomplish).

did you mess up qouting? I don't remember whitney ever saying that about martins

[ShawnRT]

when you're buying a guitar that costs 1500+, you may as well have it suit your playing style exactly. if you bought a martin and you thought the action was a bit high, tell your dealer you'd like a professional setup. many places will do them for free when you buy the guitar.

What exactly is a professional setup?

Taking it into a shop and having the truss rod adjusted, the nut slots cleaned, trimmed and lubed, the bridge checked out, the frets leveled and polished if they need it, etc...

You can also have a bone nut/saddle put on amongst other things. Basically they tweak the guitar for your playing style.

[tjmac66pc]

Anyone know? Can't find a price on the net.

i went to guitar center last week and the 914ce that they had, was listed at $3,588

[whatshername]

And for the record: Martins are Ugly (Herringbone? Who likes Herringbone?) Have incredibly high action (two hundred years, a million guitars, and they still can't get 4/64 neck action down.)

martins come with a high action cause a number of bluegrass players use martin dreads. they need the big sound associated with both martin guitars and a higher action.

when you're buying a guitar that costs 1500+, you may as well have it suit your playing style exactly. if you bought a martin and you thought the action was a bit high, tell your dealer you'd like a professional setup. many places will do them for free when you buy the guitar.

you can easily lower the action of a guitar, but it takes a lot more labor and parts to raise the action on a guitar (well, unless you're just doing minor adjustments that tweaking the truss rod can accomplish).

hey, i didn't say that!

i'm a martin lover!