I have a 114e that I acquired 10 years ago and it has been an outstanding stage guitar. It really is a lot of guitar for the money. Interesting short story...A single Mom attended a Taylor seminar where Bob Taylor was present, and while he was taking some questions, the Mom explained that her teenage son wanted a Taylor acoustic very much, and she was on a very limited budget, so which Taylor would be the best option for her to purchase? Mr Taylor replied "the 100 series"...Then she asked him which guitar would he recommend for down the road when she can afford something else...Again he replied, "the 100 series". That tells me a lot about the guy and how much he believes in his products, from top to bottom. To be clear, I'm not a Taylor fan boy at all, but I do like them, and their 100 and 200 series are really good guitars, no matter the price. Sorry for writing a book. I thought it was a story worth sharing. Rock on, Jeremy!
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I dropped $1200 on an almost new Taylor 214ce BLK DLX (I call her Black Beauty) and I do not regret it for a second. I used to play a Seagull and all I did was strum 4 dumb chords to accompany myself leading worship at church. I never played it just to play guitar, and never tried to learn anything new. Since I bought my Taylor, all I want to do is learn new songs, new chords, new styles, write new songs, etc etc. I have branched out SO much in my playing in the past couple months since I got this thing! I’m so much more confident in my playing, too. It just sounds SO good and I love it more every day. And all of a sudden I’m collecting and playing other instruments, too. Like a cello, ukelele, and U bass (the cutest little thing ever). This Taylor took me from a very basic church worship leader to feeling like an actual musician. I also switched churches and had a bunch of other big life transition happen in between guitars, so that contributes, but I have to say, this guitar has been a very good companion to me.
Love it. Thus is how I get inspired. I believe you just made my decision for me on which Taylor I want. I am moved and motivated and inspired in the way you are so thus sounds like a match for me that's for sharing live your spirit. So.. if I get this guitar I will play better and write songs as well lol kidding aside I get what you say
I have had a 214e DLX for 4 years and love it. There is no other guitar that has the sounds quality for the price. Honestly, there are a lot of solid body guitars that don’t sound as good.
I just bought my first Taylor a month ago. The 214ce-k. I usually prefer Martins in the store as a side by side comparison but this one spoke to me loud and clear. I couldn’t forget it and had to buy it the next day. Fortunately, I had some trade ins that helped. It’s far better than any acoustic I’ve had or thought I’d own. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying it daily and don’t see that changing. It makes me want to play more and create new songs. Glory to God. Jesus is Lord. Amen.
@@BlaineOI paid $1200CAD for my 214ce-k sunburst in Canada. Which equates to just under $900USD. Its in perfect condition and I feel I got a great deal
I just bought my first Taylor last month. A 414 ce with a sinker redwood top. I have not touched any of my other guitars since this guitar came into my playing world
I’m a Martin guy. As in... I own a D18, D28 and HD28. That said, get your hands on a new V class 614ce. Best Taylor ever made and man does it sound amazing. Taylor has a few guitars now that Martin guys can love (324, 614 and 714, all V class).
So one thing that is throwing me is the satin back & sides. I bought a new 214e SB DLX in March 2020 and mine has gloss back & sides. I think all the DLX’s have gloss back & sides. The inlays on the fretboard are definitely like the deluxe but the satin back & sides seem out of place. Is there another model I don’t know about?
@@oldtimesound They actually vary the Tobacco Sunburst Finish. Mine is a 2008 and has a gloss side and back. I like the finish in this one cuz it looks darker. It could be the lightning though cuz in the beginning of the video it looks more reddish.
For what it's worth, the Taylor family are very close family friends of mine. They are phenomenal people and truly practice what they preach. They have worked tirelessly to ensure sustainability with the materials they use and they bring their their standards and principles into the instruments they make.
@@JeremySheppard They also force their dealers to stock all their models whether they sell or not......fascists! My friend has a guitar shop and they dropped him because he refused to stock models that didn't sell! If you have a small shop you know what sells and what doesn't you shouldn't be forced to sell slugs. Martin pulled the same raw deal on him. FYI he was selling the models that he knew would sell. So Martin and Taylor shot themselves in the foot.
@@EB_musik It's called "being greedy assholes" but I don't care anyway....Taylor will never see a penny of my money lol! And you and they can take that to the bank!
Glad to see a Taylor video. Good one. I’m an old guy. I play fingerstyle only. Mostly Fahey type stuff and have been hooked on 12 fretters forever. I have two Taylor 12 fret guitars. 312ce and 322e. They play so easy.
Funny...I just asked about Taylor's and "Voila", a Taylor! I have an 810, K26CE and a Martin D42. I love them all, but I have to say I play the D42 (most recent) most of the time. They are all wonderful and have different playing characteristics...can't imagine selling any of them.
4-time Taylor owner here. 114e very first guitar...still own and LOVE...could never understand the 200 series for my next buy...too close to the 100 series...both Mexican built...leaped to Taylor's 300 series, U.S. made, all wood, never looked back. That said, evidently many like those 200s...so...whatever floats your boat! Love your channel!
I had my heart set on getting a Martin until I went and played them all and ended up with this guitar. 214ce deluxe. I believe I paid 1299 for it brand new with the really nice case
I bought the exact same guitar a couple of months ago. It was 6 months old at the time and I paid the same as you. Great guitar, much more than I need for the guitarist I am right now.
You'll grow into it, Max. I recently started growing into an Academy 12 and 12e, A Breedlove Pursuit Exotic Concert E, and for variety, an Ibanez Artcore. Motivation to learn while maintaining them all!
@@charlesbranch4120 Yes, buying a quality guitar for more money shouldn't be reserved to experts. A great guitar helps you play better usually and sound better as a rule. Plus, if it is quality constructed, last you a lifetime.
I have a pair of Taylors that I picked up used and have played for a couple of years, an 856ce 12-string, and an '03 814ce 6-string. I got the 12-string first and loved it so much, I picked up the 6 string when the right used one came along. A super easy to play guitar, with a pickup system that was head and shoulders over the entry level piezo pickups I'd tried before them. That Taylor 814 was my main guitar until I since found a couple of used Larrivee guitars, a '97 D-03 which is my campout guitar, and a '15 L-03RE which has that great LR Baggs Anthem soundhole mounted pickup, which is my new favorite amplified acoustic sound. All fine guitars, and they all have their strengths for sure. Right now I'm occasionally scanning the local shops for a good used Martin D-18 or D-28, I've played a couple of nice new ones, but they're a little out of my price range new. I'd have to thin out the stable if so, and even though I only have so many hours in the day for playing, I'm going to have a hard time letting go of one of the Taylors or Larrivees.
I may be one of the rare ones that like Martin and Taylor. They are both fine instruments. As I have mentioned previously, I have a 1974 D-35, that I gigged with for years and would never part with. I also have a couple of Taylors, a GAMC, which is a fantastic finger style guitar with a cedar top and mahogany back and sides and a 914c, which has an Englemann spruce top and rosewood back and sides. I love all three guitars. I also have a Strat, 1960 Les Paul Special and many older Paul Reed Smith guitars. Why limit yourself in the tools you use for making music?
A fair review. It would be good to hear it after a truss rod adjustment and with some PB strings, though. Seems like you got a good deal and I think this would be a really nice guitar for fingerstyle playing.
I have a 214ce that I bought in 2009. I had to send my D-28 HD to the Martin Factory for some warranty covered issues. I needed a guitar to play in the mean time. Still really like it a lot. It’s the guitar that I play out at Farmers Markets during the summer.
Jeremy I played a 214 at Guitar Center a few years ago. It is an amazing guitar for the money. This guitar is great. I would buy a 214 any day. The larger depth guitars are too head on my shoulder since I had a fall a few years ago. I love them,also if you ever get the chance tour the Factory in El Cajon it is well worth your time.
I can’t afford the expensive Taylor’s but I have a 114ce and love it and stands out. People at church somehow know I’m playing Taylor just from listening. Definitely a acoustic I plan on keeping for awhile.
Very nice looking and sounding guitar man! As soon as soon as you hit that open E chord I thought of "Open the Eyes of my heart" from back in the day haha
Hey Jeremy! I'm a left handed player. I've purchased 3 Taylors in the last few years,( 150E 12 string, 322ce12 fret, and a GS Mini rosewood) I still have all of them because they always sound great and the playability is awesome! I have purchased 4 used guitars in my lifetime.(1976 Martin D41, Guild D4, Epiphone FT145, and a Gibson J100) I still have 3 of them. I'm 65 years old. I sold the right handed D41 I had converted to a lefty because in my younger years, I needed the money. When I retired in 2017, I replaced it with a new left handed Martin D41 because I regretted selling the old one. I will buy other guitars in the future, however, the guitars I have now all sound great to me, and have a story. And that story is always positive! The honesty with which you do business when you buy and sell guitars is why I subscribed to your channel. Please continue. It will help to make everyone's guitar stories better.
U hit a jackpot i got my taylor T5z same color it is georgous enjoy the most of it taylor guitars are the best i also own a taylor T3B in orange its a beauty now im looking for a nylon taylor
I have had numerous guitars over the years. I also love Taylors forward thinking and I love my 214. I have others I play, but it is one of the ones I pick up and play and go "oh yeah that's nice" every time i pick it up.
I tried this guitar today at GC in Hollywood. A Beautiful amazing guitar, sounds excellent, sustain and bass. Sadly, the 1 11/16” nut is too tight for me. I went ahead with the 314, so much more comfortable, but both sound amazing. If the nut width isn’t an issue for you, go with the 214e
I just bought my First Taylor a couple weeks ago. Sounded great Acoustic so I put some new strings on it and went and gigged it. I messed with it for my first hour an half trying to get a good sound. I just and went and got my back up Martin out of the car and was immediately happy. Put the guitar back on Facebook market place and sold it the next day. The guitar was pretty and sounded good acoustically and was easy to play. But I could not get a good sound out of it at my gig.
Another good episode! Love the colour scheme. Don’t own a Taylor or a Martin but enjoy learning from you about some of the differences that exist. Thanks 🙏
I skipped around your video so I missed it if you said it, but it should be mentioned that the 214s are made in Mexico. That should not be a factor. I've had my 214ce since 2020 and it's awesome. You got a great deal.
For what it's worth,, Before adjusting that truss rod it would be a great idea to put a humidifier in the box for a few days and check it again. Make sure the buzz isn't coming from the first 3 frets. Then if you still have to adjust the truss it should be a minute amount. Taylor uses coated elixir strings from the factory. Personally I like Martin SP for sound but the Elixirs last a little longer due to corrosion resistance from the coated strings.
I paid $700 for mine and was super stoked! You got a great deal! I put in a lr baggs anthem in and itssssssss amazing plugged in. Never letting this one go
Bob Taylor mentions often that it was a good thing that when he started building guitars, he hadn't learned about the set necks, so he figured, "Why not a bolt-on neck like the electric guitars?" So we have the Taylor NT neck that is matched at the factories, playability adjusted with CNC-machined shims, and if the neck ever needs to be re-set, it's a five-minute job for a technician at a Taylor Service Center (silver or above), rather than hours for the removal and re-set of a glued neck. Jeremy definitely got a great deal! I've found enough of those on Reverb to last me awhile... Nice people that I've dealt with, too.
@@charlesbranch4120 When Taylor first introduced the bolt on neck, they offered free VHS videos detailing how they do it. Still have mine. LOL Totally innovative and very interesting. Yes, cost efficient to adjust as well-a bonus for the customer.
Actually own a Furch Orange GC-SR, Spruce, Indian Rosewood, compared it with some Taylors in the same price range(2600€) it is way better and it feels like the guitar is alive in comparison
I am the bass player in my band but like to play a 6 string for song ideas and just to mess with. I received a Taylor GT Urban Ash for Christmas and love it. Nice size and easy to play. Good find on the 214 and it sound great. The GT is Taylors new mid scale and it's a solid wood guitar for $1300. Also comes with a nice soft case that is very sturdy. I'm in the northeast and have to keep it from drying out. I using the Planet Waves Humid packs for now. Again nice find and great playing.
Fret buzz is because the guitar is too dry. It needs humidified. It should have relief in the neck for sure, but it also needs to be between 40-60% humidity. This is the same range Martin recommends.
We have one in our band it sounds brilliant and never feeds back. The tone is sweet. It is an older version of this model,same shape I don’t believe it’s laminated either,if that makes any difference. Just has T on top for a logo.
Bought a 210ce a few weeks ago. Got a great deal on it as well, $879 brand new! I must say (being a Martin fan for years now) that it is an excellent guitar and the brightness of it definitely makes it unique amongst my Martins!
@Papaw richard yeah man, they are great guitars. Amazing value for money. I have a ac422ce that blows my mind. I had a Taylor 810ce. That was the most expensive acoustic I have owned. This is a third of the price and just as good. Better even. Nitro finish and impeccable build quality. I’ve never owned such a balanced string to string acoustic before. I had a sb57 and I have a sb59 on the way. Fantastic guitars and the semi hollow stuff they make is amazing too. I love Eastman. I’m trying to scoop up as many as I can afford. If they would make a s-type I would only own Eastman guitars.
Not a Taylor fan, don't misunderstand they are very good. For me however I have to say I like the Martin sound much more. Truth is there are a lot of great guitars out there. Gibson, Guild, Eastman, and many more. You really can't go wrong with and of the top brands.
Love your videos man. You helped me price a Martin D19 earlier this year that I bought. I got to play it for a few months and made a couple hundred bucks on it. Thanks for responding to the fb message I sent!
Just bought a 224CE-K DLX (Koa) Taylor. Owned a Martin OOO-15M and it had neck separation issues (after some research, wasn’t too happy with how Martin attaches some of their necks). Was looking at a Martin OM-28 or OMJM until I saw the Taylor Koa for $850 mint/used (the Martin’s were all over $3000 used so I figured I would wait on those). The market is telling me Martin’s are better (and I like the tradition of Martin) but every time I spend time playing different brands in guitar stores, my brain/hands gravitate toward the Taylor’s. Also, all reviews say Koa is bright (maybe too bright) but I find the Koa is just right (between the mahogany & maple). I hope it ages well with me - we will see. 👍 Played the new MIM Martin SC-13E and it was a bit funky but pretty damn nice too.
Went from a 15 year old all solid Martin to the 224ce-K DLX Special Edition and I LOVE it honestly. Still have the Martin but the Taylor is my daily driver and worth every penny.
I can add another reason to buy a Taylor for you. I am left handed. Taylor will make any guitar in their lineup for a lefty, with no additional cost. My semi hollow body is a Taylor T3/B. No one else that I know will do that for you.
Re your comments at 9:41: Martin Retros aren’t nickel bronze, at least as D’addario makes it. They are Monel, which is a different composition. I like them on my Taylor also, a GS mini, because I like a more fundamental sound for strumming. Friendly explaination why one might put “retro” strings (which to me is more marketing than description) on a “forward” designed guitar.
I’m here because I just picked up a new 214-E. Very excited and loving its sound and feel, was wondering what others thought because I picked it up purely on instinct based on its sound when I played it. Looks like I made a good choice here.
@Evil Rev I’m from Australia. Most people I know aren’t religious. But frankly over here people couldn’t give a shit what you believe. The power of the ultra religious right in the US is quite frightening in my opinion.
Hello Jeremy I really loved and was encouraged by your video on the Taylor 214EDLX! I'm considering the Taylor 214 CEDlX (lefty) from Alamo music in Texas It was great to hear it played and also the information about the truss rod too. Thanks. Greg
I’m not sorry about the fact that I’m a Martin player!!!!!! Always have been and always will be, but that Taylor you’ve got is the best one I’ve ever heard. I would have a hard time selling it if it were mine. For the price it looks and sounds like one of their more upper echelon guitars. Thanks again for a great show, and putting another guitar on my wishlist/radar!!!!! Have a very Merry Christmas and you and your family stay safe!!!!!!!
From my experience listening to Taylor vs Martin, besides the general Martin for the low end and Taylor for the bright notes, when you strum a Taylor, you really hear all 6 strings individually, which may make them want you to play open chords on them. Probably why they are "preferred" for P&W as well, although our WL always plays a Martin, while his primary rhythm guitarist plays a Taylor (but also owns a number of Martins). Just a thought.
That's an awsome guitar... I bought a new 214ce cf dlx (copafferra deluxe) a year ago and paid way more in Canadian dollors.... but still never had any regrets. It sounds beautifull on it's own but I can play and sing and it just blends perfectly. From country to pop, it just seems to fit well... I also love the grand auditorium body size, very confortable! If this guitar gets ajusted properly, I'm sure it will make someone happy.
I used Taylors for 20 years but had to abandon them because of repeated problems with dissonant overtones. After the third one I went to Martin and never looked back. The first Taylor I had, a custom 510, had no dissonant overtones but started cracking in multiple places despite my maintaining perfect humidity. If that guitar were more stable I would have kept it.
Jeremy: when I look at guitars under $1,000 I evaluate guitar and case separately. If you got a nice OHSC included in this purchase, that’s worth $150-$200 all day long. Take that from $ 625 and you only paid $425 to $475 for the guitar. Great job!
I purchased this a few months ago. Its become my go to. I used it at church this past Sunday, and the other guitarist told me "You need to stop it with that fire right there. You're going to make me sin"
You should try a Taylor with a mahogany top like a 324. The Hog top lessens the jingly jangly sound of the top strings, increases the bass response, and warms up the sound.
Jeremy....i stumbled across this vid of you purchasing the 214e and enjoyed it....however i have a few questions.... I am a 71 yr. old "beginner" of guitar playing and started 2 yrs. ago.... I have a Taylor 214ce DLX that I simply love however I don't really care for cutaways... guess i am more traditional... I have been searching for a NEW 214e and found that they have been discontinued by Taylor...seems Taylor is predominantly CE now....I also have a Martin Dreadnought Jr. that is my Travel guitar that I also love....anyway I digress... were you impressed enough by the 214e to say it could be a mainstay guitar for someone like myself? thanks....ps I have been searching for Worship group that would accept a beginner since us Catholics only believe in the Organ...
I have a Taylor T5 that has really shaped my sound, and just got the Academy 10e after falling in love with the neck and sound at that price point... but, my dream Taylor is the 814ce. I haven’t played the 714, tho. The 214’s seem to hold up incredibly well, but there’s something magical about that 814.
Ahh my friend, I know this is an older video. But because it doesn’t say Martin or Gibson on the neck you discount it. Discount in the sense that it’s not on the same level as these vintage guitars you buy and sell. Although phenomenal how much money is spent on neck resets. And refrets? I’ve been playing for over 30 yrs. I have yet to see a Gibson out of the box that can even begin to compete with a Taylor. With that said most martins don’t compete either. I just bought a 214e dlx just like the one you bought in this video. Trust me I’ve played countless Gibson’s and actually passed up a j45 for this one. These guitars are phenomenal and will serve you for years relatively cost free as compared to neck resets and repair costs associated with the older martins and Gibsons, as well as the more expensive boutique builders. I appreciate what your doing and I do love your videos. But don’t discount these guitars
Jeremy you got a lot of guitar for the money. So get that guitar humidified in a case ASP then it wouldn't dry out. If the fret ends are still in the wood than the fret board hasn't shrink yet which is a good sign. After make the truss rod adjustment and then let us hear it again. Thanks!
I had a1997 510 for years and it was a great guitar. I stopped playing for a while and sold off all my instruments. The 510 was one that I would buy again but that era of Taylor is very difficult to locate. I don’t like the new ones as much but they are still a quality instrument.
Back into guitar after 25 years...bought a Taylor 114e demo off the floor from a retailer for $599 and I just love the feel and the tone... next step is an electric, anybody out there have any suggestions? Just stumbled on your site Jeremy, and dig it... you have a new subscribe!
I have a 114e that I acquired 10 years ago and it has been an outstanding stage guitar. It really is a lot of guitar for the money. Interesting short story...A single Mom attended a Taylor seminar where Bob Taylor was present, and while he was taking some questions, the Mom explained that her teenage son wanted a Taylor acoustic very much, and she was on a very limited budget, so which Taylor would be the best option for her to purchase? Mr Taylor replied "the 100 series"...Then she asked him which guitar would he recommend for down the road when she can afford something else...Again he replied, "the 100 series". That tells me a lot about the guy and how much he believes in his products, from top to bottom. To be clear, I'm not a Taylor fan boy at all, but I do like them, and their 100 and 200 series are really good guitars, no matter the price. Sorry for writing a book. I thought it was a story worth sharing. Rock on, Jeremy!
Glad you shared! Love it.
I thought you were going to say he handed her one and said keep it!
Played a 114e years ago and was really initially impressed with the playability and the crisp brightness of the tone. Well made guitars.
I really like the Taylor 214ce Dlx Koa, really good balance in lows, mids and highs I thought. Was better or just as good as a Gibson J45
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I dropped $1200 on an almost new Taylor 214ce BLK DLX (I call her Black Beauty) and I do not regret it for a second. I used to play a Seagull and all I did was strum 4 dumb chords to accompany myself leading worship at church. I never played it just to play guitar, and never tried to learn anything new.
Since I bought my Taylor, all I want to do is learn new songs, new chords, new styles, write new songs, etc etc. I have branched out SO much in my playing in the past couple months since I got this thing! I’m so much more confident in my playing, too. It just sounds SO good and I love it more every day. And all of a sudden I’m collecting and playing other instruments, too. Like a cello, ukelele, and U bass (the cutest little thing ever).
This Taylor took me from a very basic church worship leader to feeling like an actual musician. I also switched churches and had a bunch of other big life transition happen in between guitars, so that contributes, but I have to say, this guitar has been a very good companion to me.
That's amazing! Well done.
Seagulls are fuckin sick
@@davidrodriguez894 sick in the head yes
Nice man I just ordered a 214ce Koa SB it looks so good I hope it plays as good as it looks!!
Love it. Thus is how I get inspired. I believe you just made my decision for me on which Taylor I want. I am moved and motivated and inspired in the way you are so thus sounds like a match for me that's for sharing live your spirit. So.. if I get this guitar I will play better and write songs as well lol kidding aside I get what you say
I have had a 214e DLX for 4 years and love it. There is no other guitar that has the sounds quality for the price. Honestly, there are a lot of solid body guitars that don’t sound as good.
I just bought my first Taylor a month ago. The 214ce-k. I usually prefer Martins in the store as a side by side comparison but this one spoke to me loud and clear. I couldn’t forget it and had to buy it the next day. Fortunately, I had some trade ins that helped. It’s far better than any acoustic I’ve had or thought I’d own. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying it daily and don’t see that changing. It makes me want to play more and create new songs. Glory to God. Jesus is Lord. Amen.
Just curious but I bet you paid a lot more than $750-$850. He is talking about finding them for $750 but I never find these for less than $1,000.
@@BlaineOI paid $1200CAD for my 214ce-k sunburst in Canada. Which equates to just under $900USD. Its in perfect condition and I feel I got a great deal
I own a 214ce-k-dlx, I like it a lot but I love my 2020 326ce. My 326ce is the best guitar I've ever played.
I just bought my first Taylor last month. A 414 ce with a sinker redwood top. I have not touched any of my other guitars since this guitar came into my playing world
That's a keeper for sure. (Had one.....got stolen :-( ) Enjoy your new AX ! !
I just got my first Taylor last January! Well my first acoustic. I love this thing. I got the 314ce V brace. Beautiful guitar
V brace.....hubbuh hubbuh
I’m a Martin guy. As in... I own a D18, D28 and HD28. That said, get your hands on a new V class 614ce. Best Taylor ever made and man does it sound amazing. Taylor has a few guitars now that Martin guys can love (324, 614 and 714, all V class).
Jeremy, that's a 214e deluxe. $1299 new. Used they usually get about 900 in my area. The non deluxe used go for about 650-700 with a taylor bag
That's what I thought seeing the inlay
So one thing that is throwing me is the satin back & sides. I bought a new 214e SB DLX in March 2020 and mine has gloss back & sides. I think all the DLX’s have gloss back & sides. The inlays on the fretboard are definitely like the deluxe but the satin back & sides seem out of place. Is there another model I don’t know about?
Taylor made a 114 Grand Auditorium model without pickup. I really don't understand why they don't make it anymore.
I was gonna say the same thing, the case the deluxe comes with sells for 200 dollars lol
@@oldtimesound They actually vary the Tobacco Sunburst Finish. Mine is a 2008 and has a gloss side and back. I like the finish in this one cuz it looks darker. It could be the lightning though cuz in the beginning of the video it looks more reddish.
For what it's worth, the Taylor family are very close family friends of mine. They are phenomenal people and truly practice what they preach. They have worked tirelessly to ensure sustainability with the materials they use and they bring their their standards and principles into the instruments they make.
That's amazing! I'd love to meet them some day.
@@JeremySheppard They also force their dealers to stock all their models whether they sell or not......fascists! My friend has a guitar shop and they dropped him because he refused to stock models that didn't sell! If you have a small shop you know what sells and what doesn't you shouldn't be forced to sell slugs. Martin pulled the same raw deal on him. FYI he was selling the models that he knew would sell. So Martin and Taylor shot themselves in the foot.
They also force their dealers to stock their entire line whether they sell or not. Not very phenomenal of them, eh?!
@@dietersdawgs that’s business Randall… get used to it.
@@EB_musik It's called "being greedy assholes" but I don't care anyway....Taylor will never see a penny of my money lol! And you and they can take that to the bank!
Jeremy I have a 2001 Taylor 310 love at first strum!!! Also used mostly for worship !!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Glad to see a Taylor video. Good one. I’m an old guy. I play fingerstyle only. Mostly Fahey type stuff and have been hooked on 12 fretters forever. I have two Taylor 12 fret guitars. 312ce and 322e. They play so easy.
Great video 👍🏻 I have a 214ce. Just a correction: All 214's have 1 11/16" necks and the 1 3/4" neck starts at the 300 series 🤓
My wife has a 314ce. Loves it!
NOW WE ARE TALKING
Funny...I just asked about Taylor's and "Voila", a Taylor! I have an 810, K26CE and a Martin D42. I love them all, but I have to say I play the D42 (most recent) most of the time. They are all wonderful and have different playing characteristics...can't imagine selling any of them.
I tried a used 214ce today and absolutely loved it. Thanks for the videos and answering my question on the live chat.
4-time Taylor owner here. 114e very first guitar...still own and LOVE...could never understand the 200 series for my next buy...too close to the 100 series...both Mexican built...leaped to Taylor's 300 series, U.S. made, all wood, never looked back. That said, evidently many like those 200s...so...whatever floats your boat! Love your channel!
I had my heart set on getting a Martin until I went and played them all and ended up with this guitar. 214ce deluxe. I believe I paid 1299 for it brand new with the really nice case
I did the same thing. Guess we’re both idiots with guitars we love 🙂
@ipmala What the hell are you talking about? You sound incoherent.
I bought the exact same guitar a couple of months ago. It was 6 months old at the time and I paid the same as you. Great guitar, much more than I need for the guitarist I am right now.
You'll grow into it, Max. I recently started growing into an Academy 12 and 12e, A Breedlove Pursuit Exotic Concert E, and for variety, an Ibanez Artcore. Motivation to learn while maintaining them all!
@@charlesbranch4120 Yes, buying a quality guitar for more money shouldn't be reserved to experts. A great guitar helps you play better usually and sound better as a rule. Plus, if it is quality constructed, last you a lifetime.
I have a pair of Taylors that I picked up used and have played for a couple of years, an 856ce 12-string, and an '03 814ce 6-string. I got the 12-string first and loved it so much, I picked up the 6 string when the right used one came along. A super easy to play guitar, with a pickup system that was head and shoulders over the entry level piezo pickups I'd tried before them. That Taylor 814 was my main guitar until I since found a couple of used Larrivee guitars, a '97 D-03 which is my campout guitar, and a '15 L-03RE which has that great LR Baggs Anthem soundhole mounted pickup, which is my new favorite amplified acoustic sound.
All fine guitars, and they all have their strengths for sure. Right now I'm occasionally scanning the local shops for a good used Martin D-18 or D-28, I've played a couple of nice new ones, but they're a little out of my price range new. I'd have to thin out the stable if so, and even though I only have so many hours in the day for playing, I'm going to have a hard time letting go of one of the Taylors or Larrivees.
That 12 string! I'm jealous!
I bought the cut-away version of this two years ago. Love it.
I may be one of the rare ones that like Martin and Taylor. They are both fine instruments. As I have mentioned previously, I have a 1974 D-35, that I gigged with for years and would never part with. I also have a couple of Taylors, a GAMC, which is a fantastic finger style guitar with a cedar top and mahogany back and sides and a 914c, which has an Englemann spruce top and rosewood back and sides. I love all three guitars. I also have a Strat, 1960 Les Paul Special and many older Paul Reed Smith guitars. Why limit yourself in the tools you use for making music?
Just bought a 414 series model. Love it!!!!!!!!!!!
Loving the 'burst on that Taylor. It makes it look really classy IMO.
A fair review. It would be good to hear it after a truss rod adjustment and with some PB strings, though. Seems like you got a good deal and I think this would be a really nice guitar for fingerstyle playing.
I have a 214ce that I bought in 2009. I had to send my D-28 HD to the Martin Factory for some warranty covered issues. I needed a guitar to play in the mean time. Still really like it a lot. It’s the guitar that I play out at Farmers Markets during the summer.
Jeremy I played a 214 at Guitar Center a few years ago. It is an amazing guitar for the money. This guitar is great. I would buy a 214 any day. The larger depth guitars are too head on my shoulder since I had a fall a few years ago. I love them,also if you ever get the chance tour the Factory in El Cajon it is well worth your time.
Have you seen the the Taylor GT?
@@charlesbranch4120 no Charles I have not seen it yet in person. They really are amazing instruments!
i wasn't big fan of Taylor sound ,but new V bracing 414ce rosewood turn out to be one sweet guitar.
Your channel just continues to get better. Always appreciate your honesty re these deals.
Love your stuff, man. You’re one of the reasons I got a 114e. Keep up the positive work!
114e...my first guitar...still love it!
I can’t afford the expensive Taylor’s but I have a 114ce and love it and stands out. People at church somehow know I’m playing Taylor just from listening. Definitely a acoustic I plan on keeping for awhile.
Great video. This is the exact guitar I’ve been looking for. If you ever sell it, I’m here! Thanks for the video.
For acoustics, all I have are two Taylor 210s (one is a DLX) and I could not be happier.
Very nice looking and sounding guitar man! As soon as soon as you hit that open E chord I thought of "Open the Eyes of my heart" from back in the day haha
Hey Jeremy! I'm a left handed player. I've purchased 3 Taylors in the last few years,( 150E 12 string, 322ce12 fret, and a GS Mini rosewood) I still have all of them because they always sound great and the playability is awesome! I have purchased 4 used guitars in my lifetime.(1976 Martin D41, Guild D4, Epiphone FT145, and a Gibson J100) I still have 3 of them. I'm 65 years old. I sold the right handed D41 I had converted to a lefty because in my younger years, I needed the money. When I retired in 2017, I replaced it with a new left handed Martin D41 because I regretted selling the old one. I will buy other guitars in the future, however, the guitars I have now all sound great to me, and have a story. And that story is always positive! The honesty with which you do business when you buy and sell guitars is why I subscribed to your channel. Please continue. It will help to make everyone's guitar stories better.
Just bought a new Academy 20e... It makes the difference, outstanding guitar.
I had a Taylor 214 k deluxe it was a great guitar
Just received my 224ce and I couldn't be happier. Everything I dreamed and more.
I have a 414ce Taylor I bought new 24 years ago . I have 2 Martins and a Godin and I love them all but the Taylor is my go to always.
U hit a jackpot i got my taylor T5z same color it is georgous enjoy the most of it taylor guitars are the best i also own a taylor T3B in orange its a beauty now im looking for a nylon taylor
I love the ring of the top end of my 214ce. Such a nice combo of Rosewood and Sitka and at a killer price. Good luck beating it.
I have had numerous guitars over the years. I also love Taylors forward thinking and I love my 214. I have others I play, but it is one of the ones I pick up and play and go "oh yeah that's nice" every time i pick it up.
I tried this guitar today at GC in Hollywood. A Beautiful amazing guitar, sounds excellent, sustain and bass. Sadly, the 1 11/16” nut is too tight for me. I went ahead with the 314, so much more comfortable, but both sound amazing. If the nut width isn’t an issue for you, go with the 214e
I just bought my First Taylor a couple weeks ago. Sounded great Acoustic so I put some new strings on it and went and gigged it. I messed with it for my first hour an half trying to get a good sound. I just and went and got my back up Martin out of the car and was immediately happy. Put the guitar back on Facebook market place and sold it the next day. The guitar was pretty and sounded good acoustically and was easy to play. But I could not get a good sound out of it at my gig.
Another good episode! Love the colour scheme. Don’t own a Taylor or a Martin but enjoy learning from you about some of the differences that exist. Thanks 🙏
I skipped around your video so I missed it if you said it, but it should be mentioned that the 214s are made in Mexico. That should not be a factor. I've had my 214ce since 2020 and it's awesome. You got a great deal.
For what it's worth,, Before adjusting that truss rod it would be a great idea to put a humidifier in the box for a few days and check it again. Make sure the buzz isn't coming from the first 3 frets. Then if you still have to adjust the truss it should be a minute amount. Taylor uses coated elixir strings from the factory. Personally I like Martin SP for sound but the Elixirs last a little longer due to corrosion resistance from the coated strings.
I paid $700 for mine and was super stoked! You got a great deal! I put in a lr baggs anthem in and itssssssss amazing plugged in. Never letting this one go
That sounds like a monster! So good!
I love Taylor guitar necks. I think you id alright on that one Jeremy!!
Bob Taylor mentions often that it was a good thing that when he started building guitars, he hadn't learned about the set necks, so he figured, "Why not a bolt-on neck like the electric guitars?" So we have the Taylor NT neck that is matched at the factories, playability adjusted with CNC-machined shims, and if the neck ever needs to be re-set, it's a five-minute job for a technician at a Taylor Service Center (silver or above), rather than hours for the removal and re-set of a glued neck. Jeremy definitely got a great deal! I've found enough of those on Reverb to last me awhile... Nice people that I've dealt with, too.
@@charlesbranch4120 When Taylor first introduced the bolt on neck, they offered free VHS videos detailing how they do it. Still have mine. LOL Totally innovative and very interesting. Yes, cost efficient to adjust as well-a bonus for the customer.
Great review. Thanx for the positivity!
I have a 214ce k DLX. Love it.
Hey Jeremy, have you tried Furch yet. Holy smokes - the Blue series with Western Red Cedar and Mahogany!!! Worth 3 times the price!!!
Actually own a Furch Orange GC-SR, Spruce, Indian Rosewood, compared it with some Taylors in the same price range(2600€) it is way better and it feels like the guitar is alive in comparison
Great video, just bought a 214ce open box for $675
I am the bass player in my band but like to play a 6 string for song ideas and just to mess with. I received a Taylor GT Urban Ash for Christmas and love it. Nice size and easy to play. Good find on the 214 and it sound great. The GT is Taylors new mid scale and it's a solid wood guitar for $1300. Also comes with a nice soft case that is very sturdy. I'm in the northeast and have to keep it from drying out. I using the Planet Waves Humid packs for now. Again nice find and great playing.
Look at Guitar Centers used acoustics for sale. There are always several for sale. FB market place is covered in Taylor used guitars too.
Fret buzz is because the guitar is too dry. It needs humidified. It should have relief in the neck for sure, but it also needs to be between 40-60% humidity. This is the same range Martin recommends.
We have one in our band it sounds brilliant and never feeds back. The tone is sweet. It is an older version of this model,same shape I don’t believe it’s laminated either,if that makes any difference. Just has T on top for a logo.
Bought a 210ce a few weeks ago. Got a great deal on it as well, $879 brand new!
I must say (being a Martin fan for years now) that it is an excellent guitar and the brightness of it definitely makes it unique amongst my Martins!
Yeah...thought of getting one just for contrast styles
I had the same guitar traded it for an Eastman E-8D very happy I traded
I have an Eastman E-8D as well, great guitar!
Eastman for life bro.
@@guyfromnj me to!
@Papaw richard yeah man, they are great guitars. Amazing value for money. I have a ac422ce that blows my mind. I had a Taylor 810ce. That was the most expensive acoustic I have owned. This is a third of the price and just as good. Better even. Nitro finish and impeccable build quality. I’ve never owned such a balanced string to string acoustic before.
I had a sb57 and I have a sb59 on the way. Fantastic guitars and the semi hollow stuff they make is amazing too. I love Eastman. I’m trying to scoop up as many as I can afford. If they would make a s-type I would only own Eastman guitars.
Glad to hear your FB marketplace is still working. Mine is filled with ads and things that can be shipped to me, it went downhill fast
You're not alone, you have to turn off all of the shipping options and only select local pickup. It's frustrating, but you can find stuff.
Not a Taylor fan, don't misunderstand they are very good. For me however I have to say I like the Martin sound much more.
Truth is there are a lot of great guitars out there. Gibson, Guild, Eastman, and many more. You really can't go wrong with and of the top brands.
Love your videos man. You helped me price a Martin D19 earlier this year that I bought. I got to play it for a few months and made a couple hundred bucks on it. Thanks for responding to the fb message I sent!
Just bought a 224CE-K DLX (Koa) Taylor. Owned a Martin OOO-15M and it had neck separation issues (after some research, wasn’t too happy with how Martin attaches some of their necks). Was looking at a Martin OM-28 or OMJM until I saw the Taylor Koa for $850 mint/used (the Martin’s were all over $3000 used so I figured I would wait on those). The market is telling me Martin’s are better (and I like the tradition of Martin) but every time I spend time playing different brands in guitar stores, my brain/hands gravitate toward the Taylor’s. Also, all reviews say Koa is bright (maybe too bright) but I find the Koa is just right (between the mahogany & maple). I hope it ages well with me - we will see. 👍 Played the new MIM Martin SC-13E and it was a bit funky but pretty damn nice too.
Went from a 15 year old all solid Martin to the 224ce-K DLX Special Edition and I LOVE it honestly. Still have the Martin but the Taylor is my daily driver and worth every penny.
Excellent presentation and playing. Appreciated your insight and knowledge share. Have you done a review of other Taylors? Specifically the 322ce?
I can add another reason to buy a Taylor for you. I am left handed. Taylor will make any guitar in their lineup for a lefty, with no additional cost. My semi hollow body is a Taylor T3/B. No one else that I know will do that for you.
Thanks for the videos, Jeremy 🤟🏼
I love my Taylor, I had a 110e and then upgraded to 418e, so beautiful sounding
The 418 is such an exciting choice! Well done!
Re your comments at 9:41: Martin Retros aren’t nickel bronze, at least as D’addario makes it. They are Monel, which is a different composition. I like them on my Taylor also, a GS mini, because I like a more fundamental sound for strumming. Friendly explaination why one might put “retro” strings (which to me is more marketing than description) on a “forward” designed guitar.
I’m here because I just picked up a new 214-E. Very excited and loving its sound and feel, was wondering what others thought because I picked it up purely on instinct based on its sound when I played it. Looks like I made a good choice here.
Jeremy good video I appreciate the way you deal with people I have a Taylor not sure what model very playable
Have a merry Christmas
I love the comment on shape, I basically agree completely.
Glad I'm not the only one that associates Taylor's with praise and worship music.
@Evil Rev only in the USA could such an insane comment be made about a guitar.
@Evil Rev I’m from Australia. Most people I know aren’t religious. But frankly over here people couldn’t give a shit what you believe. The power of the ultra religious right in the US is quite frightening in my opinion.
Hello Jeremy I really loved and was encouraged by your video on the Taylor 214EDLX! I'm considering the Taylor 214 CEDlX (lefty) from Alamo music in Texas It was great to hear it played and also the information about the truss rod too. Thanks. Greg
Merry Christmas Jeremy! I hope you have a good one. Looks like you got a good start. Enjoy the Taylor!
I’m not sorry about the fact that I’m a Martin player!!!!!! Always have been and always will be, but that Taylor you’ve got is the best one I’ve ever heard. I would have a hard time selling it if it were mine. For the price it looks and sounds like one of their more upper echelon guitars. Thanks again for a great show, and putting another guitar on my wishlist/radar!!!!! Have a very Merry Christmas and you and your family stay safe!!!!!!!
From my experience listening to Taylor vs Martin, besides the general Martin for the low end and Taylor for the bright notes, when you strum a Taylor, you really hear all 6 strings individually, which may make them want you to play open chords on them. Probably why they are "preferred" for P&W as well, although our WL always plays a Martin, while his primary rhythm guitarist plays a Taylor (but also owns a number of Martins). Just a thought.
I don't have a lot of money to play with when it comes to guitar hunting, but it's very fun to live vicariously through you buddy.
Lacks a little bass
But sparkles..
My go to gigging guitar is a 114 a Baggs Element...sounds great
That's an awsome guitar... I bought a new 214ce cf dlx (copafferra deluxe) a year ago and paid way more in Canadian dollors.... but still never had any regrets. It sounds beautifull on it's own but I can play and sing and it just blends perfectly. From country to pop, it just seems to fit well... I also love the grand auditorium body size, very confortable! If this guitar gets ajusted properly, I'm sure it will make someone happy.
Great job, Jeremy. Love your videos. To God be the glory.
Love that sunburst. I’m with you on what Taylor reminds me of mid 2000s worship music.
I used Taylors for 20 years but had to abandon them because of repeated problems with dissonant overtones. After the third one I went to Martin and never looked back. The first Taylor I had, a custom 510, had no dissonant overtones but started cracking in multiple places despite my maintaining perfect humidity. If that guitar were more stable I would have kept it.
I thought the 200 series has 1 11/16” on them?? Maybe you got a custom built?? Either way beautiful and sounds great!!
Jeremy: when I look at guitars under $1,000 I evaluate guitar and case separately. If you got a nice OHSC included in this purchase, that’s worth $150-$200 all day long. Take that from $ 625 and you only paid $425 to $475 for the guitar. Great job!
And the Taylor hardshell cases are fantastic.
I purchased this a few months ago. Its become my go to. I used it at church this past Sunday, and the other guitarist told me "You need to stop it with that fire right there. You're going to make me sin"
You should try a Taylor with a mahogany top like a 324. The Hog top lessens the jingly jangly sound of the top strings, increases the bass response, and warms up the sound.
You are a gentleman my friend, thanks for this review, I've just bought one.
Jeremy....i stumbled across this vid of you purchasing the 214e and enjoyed it....however i have a few questions.... I am a 71 yr. old "beginner" of guitar playing and started 2 yrs. ago.... I have a Taylor 214ce DLX that I simply love however I don't really care for cutaways... guess i am more traditional... I have been searching for a NEW 214e and found that they have been discontinued by Taylor...seems Taylor is predominantly CE now....I also have a Martin Dreadnought Jr. that is my Travel guitar that I also love....anyway I digress... were you impressed enough by the 214e to say it could be a mainstay guitar for someone like myself? thanks....ps I have been searching for Worship group that would accept a beginner since us Catholics only believe in the Organ...
I have a Taylor GS Mini -e Mahogany and I love it!
Me too. Great little guitar
I have a Taylor T5 that has really shaped my sound, and just got the Academy 10e after falling in love with the neck and sound at that price point... but, my dream Taylor is the 814ce. I haven’t played the 714, tho. The 214’s seem to hold up incredibly well, but there’s something magical about that 814.
I've had my 814 for a few years now and I can confirm it is magical...
I’ve had a Taylor 110e for a year. To me, it sounds better than it’s supposed to.
Ahh my friend, I know this is an older video. But because it doesn’t say Martin or Gibson on the neck you discount it. Discount in the sense that it’s not on the same level as these vintage guitars you buy and sell. Although phenomenal how much money is spent on neck resets. And refrets? I’ve been playing for over 30 yrs. I have yet to see a Gibson out of the box that can even begin to compete with a Taylor. With that said most martins don’t compete either. I just bought a 214e dlx just like the one you bought in this video. Trust me I’ve played countless Gibson’s and actually passed up a j45 for this one. These guitars are phenomenal and will serve you for years relatively cost free as compared to neck resets and repair costs associated with the older martins and Gibsons, as well as the more expensive boutique builders. I appreciate what your doing and I do love your videos. But don’t discount these guitars
Jeremy you got a lot of guitar for the money. So get that guitar humidified in a case ASP then it wouldn't dry out. If the fret ends are still in the wood than the fret board hasn't shrink yet which is a good sign. After make the truss rod adjustment and then let us hear it again. Thanks!
I got mine on eBay 214 ce!! Love it. Yours sounds great!!
I had a1997 510 for years and it was a great guitar. I stopped playing for a while and sold off all my instruments. The 510 was one that I would buy again but that era of Taylor is very difficult to locate. I don’t like the new ones as much but they are still a quality instrument.
slotted head stock?
@@staleyexplores no it was the standard headstock, (thank goodness)
Back into guitar after 25 years...bought a Taylor 114e demo off the floor from a retailer for $599 and I just love the feel and the tone... next step is an electric, anybody out there have any suggestions? Just stumbled on your site Jeremy, and dig it... you have a new subscribe!
Dude, Jeremy, you crushed it for that price.
Great deal on that Taylor!
Great video man. I really hope you get the chance to review an eastman e2d! They're great and I got mine for $460 new.
Congratulations! Enjoy it!