Taylor 114ce - Natural Sitka Spruce Review

Pleasantly surprised

This is really a review for a specific customer. My story: played 62 years. Started as an "acoustic purist;" then much performance as electric guitarist in hot gospel & jazz; came to DISLIKE playing ANY acoustic. Finally hounded by fam friends and band members to get an acoustic. Bought this demo for the price and the Taylor neck. Spent a week successfully setting it up for… read more 10-46 strings.Ok, would I prefer better tone woods —yes. But I can make this work. It's now intonates correctly with the light strings and lowered action. I don't even believe that's even possible with the majority of acoustic guitars no matter how expensive. The Taylor neck and electronics are completely Ok… good, better than I expected. Is it one of my beloved Strats or Teles? No, but it works for a long time electric guitarist who really hasn't preferred playing acoustic guitars for 40+ years. I could take it onstage. Now maybe my family will stop hounding me. Thank you, Taylor.

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One of the Best guitars made.

My 114CE was made in November, 2000, I purchased it new in November of 2008. It has a layered Sapele back & sides (new ones are layered Walnut) and a Sika Spruce top, ES1 electronics. (New ones have ES2 electronics which are better). The 1st chord I played on this guitar had me sold with it's tone. It is very easy to play, looks & sounds great. Intonation is near perfect. The top… read more was a bright, almost white color when new, but has aged to a honey brown over the years and shows the wood grain. It also "Played in" and continues to sound better every year. I use Elixir Nano Web lights & guitar stays in tune better then any guitar I own. One thing I can say about Taylor, is the craftmanship on this model is as good as their high end models. This guitar is a work horse, very sturdy and stable. I own several other acoustics that might be a little prettier but none sound or play as good as the Taylor. If you are looking for a "Lifetime Guitar" this is it. There are 5 other guitar players in my family, most own Martins, but they all reach for my Taylor when we get together & jam. It is not hype, it's a Taylor!

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