Great to see you giving a presence to the Nylon Guitars at last. I have the 412 ceN and love its playability, comfort and warm sound. I now prefer it to my previous steel string Taylors. I would love to hear more models put through their paces.
I recently bought the 214 and it's the far best instrument I've had. Was used to cheaper classical guitars and when I finally tried the 214, the difference was profound, so I bought it and I love it
I felt like the differences were more pronounced with finger picking. When finger picking, the 314ce-N added more clarity, resonance, and air around the notes than did the 214 ce-N. The 814ce-N MAINTAINED all of the qualities that the 314ce-N had added, but additionally projected the notes better. On a separate (pardon the pun) note, I learned to play some basic chords years ago, yet never pursued really improving my guitar skills, but now I'm beyond eager to get started. One of the things that has caused me to vacillate is that, aside from the very different demands in techniques of a steel-stringed acoustic guitar vs a nylon-stringed "classical" guitar; there are more importantly really different sounds that each has and I love BOTH sounds, so it's been hard to pick... or should I say choose. I mean, can you beat the sound that Billy Strings gets from his steel-stringed guitars and the genres he plays just seem to beg for tone and sound that steel strings give. On the other hand, what beautiful sounds that Willie Nelson gets from his nylon-stringed "Trigger", right? In my opinion, there is only one set of notes that sound better on one type of strings, regardless of genre or guitarist and those are the very highest notes played on the thinner strings, down near the body of the guitar. By comparison, those notes just always sound thinner on steel strings and sound sweeter and with more body on nylon strings. What was especially interesting about the 314ce-N and even more so with the 814ce-N is that those higher note strings preserved the sweet quality of nylon strings, but did not have that darker tone that most nylon-stringed guitars have, that can have a tendency to almost sound muffled. REALLY lovely sound! I haven't checked out the prices on these guitars yet, so all of my thoughts are based solely on what I heard here, so I have no idea if I can afford any of them. I'll check out pricing now, but either way, this was a treat and thanks so much for sharing this video with us Taylor Guitars!
I hear very little difference between these instruments, all are very nice. Does anyone know how a 212ce-N or 312ce-N would compare to a Cordoba Fusion model?
To me the 314 sounded the best for strumming and the 814 for fingering by a bit. But I don't think the sound difference between the 314 and 814 is worth the near $3000 difference in price in Canada. I am serious in deciding to get a 314CE-N, which would be the most expensive guitar I've ever played let alone owned. If I were good enough to be a talented amateur or professional, I would consider a higher level Taylor N.
Thank you for your video! I would like to know why did you stop the 414ce-n, ovangkol is a lovely sounding wood. I own a 2002 NS-32 and remember the NS-42 I tried in a music shop which had a lovely sound too!
For fingerstyle, I had no doubt: the 824 was the clearest one. Now, for bossa nova, for example, that would be too brilliant, and I would prefer either the 214 or the 314. Thanks for the video. I just would like to hear how they would compare if they had a cedar top.
I recently ordered a Taylor 314ceN and will let you know what I think, I have not received it yet, Thanks for the video I find that all 3 have their qualities and of course, the budget, gets the last word
Let's hope the finish is better than mine. It was badly applied and I have white marks all down one side. Taylor customer service has been terrible. Disinterested is not the word...
@@levbronstein-red wow that's quite astonishing..Thanks for your input I bought mine through Long and McQuade and I'm quite sure that if I'm not satisfied they will take care of the matter. Your dealer should have taken care of your complaint. Good luck
Sorry to hear about customer service I have a K-14 bought in 1998 that developed a small gap under the bridge a few years ago. Customer service was great. - hooked me up with a local luthier and paid for the repair. I had a N-74 I bought around 2004 Great sounding and playing guitar. I traded it to get a Gibson CS-369 electric - love the Gibson but miss the N-74. Very well built
Thought headphones, to me, the 314 sounded most like a classical guitar. The 814 was a little much, maybe not a huge diversion from steel RW models. The 214 acoustically didn’t impress , but was better plugged in.
is a greath please enjoy this Taylor guitars. And i think that depends the way how every one plays . they fall in love to touch, to shape and sound. Taylor acoustic in nylon for me is the best.
hI! I need to know how Academy 12eN compares with the 212ceN. I can see different woods and preamp. It worth the difference of cost? And what is the difference in sound? I have 1 classical guitar and 1 flamenco spanish handmade guitar, but I need some with preamp..
I picked up a 214 ce-N at Guitar center and was a bit disapointed. I absolutely LOVE the balance and sound but the neck needed to be set up and the action was so dam high it was unplayable. When paying over a grand for a guitar you would think that they would be made ready 2 play when put on the rack
Overall I like the sound of the 314ce-N. I loved the warmer tones. If I wanted brighter I would just stick with my steel stringed 314ce-ltd. But the 814cd-N's looks... mmmmm Just give it a soft tobacco burst (heck any of them), Cheers.
I have an 814 ce-N and it is handsome beast. It has absolutely beautiful acoustics, but the electronics have piezo quack that is difficult to EQ out. Love the guitar... love, love ,love. The electronics; not so much. Too much work to get it right.
With strumming I could not detect a big enough difference to justify the $$$ difference. With finger picking, I could hear the difference. But knowing the mic setup can change all that, I think you need to go play for yourself to judge fairly.
Very dry sounds almost dull and slightly bass dominant and despite being spurce the clear brightness doesn't appear at times some sounded plastic like in the strumming parts especially , like a ukulele the overtone of notes was also minimal in my opinion this is a classical for steel string players that want to have a nylon to mess around with and just love Taylor but for anyone seriously playing classical,finger style,and solo jazz guitar ECT.... for the price of these guitars not a smart buy and not the best sound
Anyone else hate the side camera view of the presenter when he’s talking? It’s common practice, but it breaks the connection with the viewer and feels rude somehow. Look at ME please! Grrrr
I just bought a new Taylor Academy nylon string acoustic, absolutely awful action rendering it pretty much useless as a musical instrument. it's going back to the shop for a refund. I do hope they're not all like this!
Mainly comfort. I could never really handle the size of a classical neck. This on the other hand is a very easy guitar to play. You're right though, a good classical would have a lot more sustain which is my main complaint with my (10 year old) Taylor.
@@peterkossits4794 well it took awhile to get used to the classical neck, but it is easy, trust me. I am an Asian which have smaller hand compare to white people and I have no trouble using my thumb to press the E string like on acoustic guitar. Both Martin and Taylor make terrible classical guitar, nothing like their acoustic counterpart. The only brand make good nylon and acoustic, is Yamaha. And they have the NTX series with 48cm nut width and I sm sure better than this, while much cheaper
@@phanhuyduc2395 I love Yamaha nylon string guitars. I have an Eterna ( lower budget ) ,but sounds great & is loud w/ good sustain. Then I have a 1980 G 250 s which is one of the top of the line guitars they made back then. The sound & the craftsmanship is really great. I agree - I'll stick with Yamaha. !
@@phanhuyduc2395 , I have a NTX 900, and it sings, not to loud , but can amplify and stays nylon accoustic sounding with the tone kept down to suit. Not much difference in price to the Taylor 214, would love to try a Taylor. Any crossover would take a bit of adjusting, but I love the nylon tone.
Indeed! Cordoba makes awesome guitars better than these at much lower costs. Heck, if it’s good enough for Tonino Baliardo from the Gipsy Kings, it’s surely almost good enough for most people. Plus, you can get awesome guitars at various price points that can appeal to most people.
I love my Taylor 214ce-N. Almost plays itself, such a natural feeling
The 314 sounded better to me, with nylon I’m looking for a warm sound.
❤ Im planning on buying the 214
No need to convince me, I bought an 814 two weeks ago, it‘s a wonderful instrument.
Great to see you giving a presence to the Nylon Guitars at last. I have the 412 ceN and love its playability, comfort and warm sound. I now prefer it to my previous steel string Taylors.
I would love to hear more models put through their paces.
What do I think? This video was very helpful! …. Helpful for Taylor because now I want a nylon guitar.
Cool demo - neat to see and hear these all side by side..,
Since a year I play on the 214 ce N. The value for money never disappoints; actually I play it more often than my more expensive steelstrings.
Why is that ? I’m the same way as though I’m trying bring out its potential.
I recently bought the 214 and it's the far best instrument I've had. Was used to cheaper classical guitars and when I finally tried the 214, the difference was profound, so I bought it and I love it
did you try the 314? I cant hear the diff...between the 214 314
@@factcheck5017 If you can't hear the difference that means that 214 is amazing for its price. 314 is $1200 more expensive.
I have an 814ce-n and an ns-64. Love both of the guitars.
How well do they stay in tune compared to classical guitars ?
I felt like the differences were more pronounced with finger picking. When finger picking, the 314ce-N added more clarity, resonance, and air around the notes than did the 214 ce-N. The 814ce-N MAINTAINED all of the qualities that the 314ce-N had added, but additionally projected the notes better.
On a separate (pardon the pun) note, I learned to play some basic chords years ago, yet never pursued really improving my guitar skills, but now I'm beyond eager to get started. One of the things that has caused me to vacillate is that, aside from the very different demands in techniques of a steel-stringed acoustic guitar vs a nylon-stringed "classical" guitar; there are more importantly really different sounds that each has and I love BOTH sounds, so it's been hard to pick... or should I say choose.
I mean, can you beat the sound that Billy Strings gets from his steel-stringed guitars and the genres he plays just seem to beg for tone and sound that steel strings give. On the other hand, what beautiful sounds that Willie Nelson gets from his nylon-stringed "Trigger", right? In my opinion, there is only one set of notes that sound better on one type of strings, regardless of genre or guitarist and those are the very highest notes played on the thinner strings, down near the body of the guitar. By comparison, those notes just always sound thinner on steel strings and sound sweeter and with more body on nylon strings.
What was especially interesting about the 314ce-N and even more so with the 814ce-N is that those higher note strings preserved the sweet quality of nylon strings, but did not have that darker tone that most nylon-stringed guitars have, that can have a tendency to almost sound muffled. REALLY lovely sound! I haven't checked out the prices on these guitars yet, so all of my thoughts are based solely on what I heard here, so I have no idea if I can afford any of them. I'll check out pricing now, but either way, this was a treat and thanks so much for sharing this video with us Taylor Guitars!
WHAT ABOUT THE Taylor ACADEMY 12e-N ?!? It sounds great and it is more affordable!
I hear very little difference between these instruments, all are very nice. Does anyone know how a 212ce-N or 312ce-N would compare to a Cordoba Fusion model?
Subtle differences that will cost you thousands. Check out the Academy 12-N. However, it seems the214 has the best $/sound relationship.
Great series of videos. Wondering if you might show off some Grand concert nylon-string models?
What’s the body width compared to steel string (thickness of body)?
To me the 314 sounded the best for strumming and the 814 for fingering by a bit. But I don't think the sound difference between the 314 and 814 is worth the near $3000 difference in price in Canada. I am serious in deciding to get a 314CE-N, which would be the most expensive guitar I've ever played let alone owned. If I were good enough to be a talented amateur or professional, I would consider a higher level Taylor N.
Thank you for your video! I would like to know why did you stop the 414ce-n, ovangkol is a lovely sounding wood. I own a 2002 NS-32 and remember the NS-42 I tried in a music shop which had a lovely sound too!
The 400 series are all rosewood now.
For fingerstyle, I had no doubt: the 824 was the clearest one. Now, for bossa nova, for example, that would be too brilliant, and I would prefer either the 214 or the 314. Thanks for the video. I just would like to hear how they would compare if they had a cedar top.
Are they using their famous V bracing too ?...😮
I recently ordered a Taylor 314ceN and will let you know what I think, I have not received it yet, Thanks for the video I find that all 3 have their qualities and of course, the budget, gets the last word
Let's hope the finish is better than mine. It was badly applied and I have white marks all down one side. Taylor customer service has been terrible. Disinterested is not the word...
@@levbronstein-red wow that's quite astonishing..Thanks for your input I bought mine through Long and McQuade and I'm quite sure that if I'm not satisfied they will take care of the matter. Your dealer should have taken care of your complaint. Good luck
Finally I opted for a Godin Multiac Encore.
Sorry to hear about customer service I have a K-14 bought in 1998 that developed a small gap under the bridge a few years ago. Customer service was great. - hooked me up with a local luthier and paid for the repair. I had a N-74 I bought around 2004 Great sounding and playing guitar. I traded it to get a Gibson CS-369 electric - love the Gibson but miss the N-74. Very well built
Hello folks, what is the mic used for recording ?
Thought headphones, to me, the 314 sounded most like a classical guitar. The 814 was a little much, maybe not a huge diversion from steel RW models. The 214 acoustically didn’t impress , but was better plugged in.
Do you have a 12 fret model. 14 fret with 1 7/8 is big for smaller folks.
is a greath please enjoy this Taylor guitars. And i think that depends the way how every one plays . they fall in love to touch, to shape and sound. Taylor acoustic in nylon for me is the best.
hI! I need to know how Academy 12eN compares with the 212ceN. I can see different woods and preamp. It worth the difference of cost? And what is the difference in sound? I have 1 classical guitar and 1 flamenco spanish handmade guitar, but I need some with preamp..
I cannot find a video that has the electronic plugged in on the Taylor 214ce- N . Not encouraging .
No contest, 814ce-N every time!
I picked up a 214 ce-N at Guitar center and was a bit disapointed. I absolutely LOVE the balance and sound but the neck needed to be set up and the action was so dam high it was unplayable. When paying over a grand for a guitar you would think that they would be made ready 2 play when put on the rack
All the Taylor that I've tried needed a shim reset from new. If you buy from an aproved repairer it will be done free for you, if not, problematic....
I agree. I did the same thing and thought, " HOW the heck can I even check it out with the neck so far out of whack"
That’s Guitar Center for you.
Daniel Fraire is a master!
Such a helpful video!
Will there be a 912ce-N?
Do these guitars use transducer pick up?
Overall I like the sound of the 314ce-N. I loved the warmer tones. If I wanted brighter I would just stick with my steel stringed 314ce-ltd. But the 814cd-N's looks... mmmmm Just give it a soft tobacco burst (heck any of them), Cheers.
This is Daniel Fraire de México, greeting from Colombia.
Going to buy the 214n great guitar for the money.
Nice sounding guitars!!
He likes the 214, he is trying not to be bias😂
Why not playing the 214cen as that's the one most of us can afford/ buy.
I love my 812 ce N 12 fret, it sounds just a tiny bit better than the 814 due to the location of the bridge.
I prefer the sound of the GT K21e over the GS mini. Better overall response and volume. Better lows. Andy did well with the GT series.
Nice guitars. Unique!
I love the 214 tone the most it had that Spanish guitar sound 7:44
I have an 814 ce-N and it is handsome beast. It has absolutely beautiful acoustics, but the electronics have piezo quack that is difficult to EQ out. Love the guitar... love, love ,love. The electronics; not so much. Too much work to get it right.
Pity you didn't include a Grand concert model in the mix.
314 sounds beautiful
I prefer.. 214ce is soft and i like 314ce....i think 🤔
I didn't like the sound of the 814 as much, it's obvious the price reflects mainly the asthetics of the build....
Where are the harmonics demoed? Great video for beginners or intermediates but a waste of time otherwise.
Nylon strings are supposed to have Cedar tops. Taylor tf?
Are there Classical Guitar Virtuosos who HAVE Really put to the ULTIMATATE TEST of what these Classical Taylor Guitars can DO?
Awesome.....
♥️♥️♥️♥️
With strumming I could not detect a big enough difference to justify the $$$ difference. With finger picking, I could hear the difference. But knowing the mic setup can change all that, I think you need to go play for yourself to judge fairly.
Me sorprendes daniel...
214 sounded more classical🤷🏽♂️my opinion
Daniel Fraire, ex guitarrista de Jesus Adrian Romero. Todo un crack.
Very dry sounds almost dull and slightly bass dominant and despite being spurce the clear brightness doesn't appear at times some sounded plastic like in the strumming parts especially , like a ukulele the overtone of notes was also minimal in my opinion this is a classical for steel string players that want to have a nylon to mess around with and just love Taylor but for anyone seriously playing classical,finger style,and solo jazz guitar ECT.... for the price of these guitars not a smart buy and not the best sound
I love the quality and sound of Taylor guitars. But the dialog in this video just sounds like gibberish
Anyone else hate the side camera view of the presenter when he’s talking? It’s common practice, but it breaks the connection with the viewer and feels rude somehow. Look at ME please! Grrrr
I can never believe it’s actually intentional, lol… juvenile editing in some way.
I just bought a new Taylor Academy nylon string acoustic, absolutely awful action rendering it pretty much useless as a musical instrument. it's going back to the shop for a refund. I do hope they're not all like this!
love thi 214 & 314 BUT I cant STAND that guy slapping those strings. He beats on it like a trash can cover
Why spend so much money on Taylor nylon string, while you can buy a proper classical guitar instead. They all sound horrible
Mainly comfort. I could never really handle the size of a classical neck. This on the other hand is a very easy guitar to play.
You're right though, a good classical would have a lot more sustain which is my main complaint with my (10 year old) Taylor.
@@peterkossits4794 well it took awhile to get used to the classical neck, but it is easy, trust me. I am an Asian which have smaller hand compare to white people and I have no trouble using my thumb to press the E string like on acoustic guitar.
Both Martin and Taylor make terrible classical guitar, nothing like their acoustic counterpart. The only brand make good nylon and acoustic, is Yamaha. And they have the NTX series with 48cm nut width and I sm sure better than this, while much cheaper
@@phanhuyduc2395 I love Yamaha nylon string guitars. I have an Eterna ( lower budget ) ,but sounds great & is loud w/ good sustain. Then I have a 1980 G 250 s which is one of the top of the line guitars they made back then. The sound & the craftsmanship is really great. I agree - I'll stick with Yamaha. !
@@phanhuyduc2395 , I have a NTX 900, and it sings, not to loud , but can amplify and stays nylon accoustic sounding with the tone kept down to suit. Not much difference in price to the Taylor 214, would love to try a Taylor. Any crossover would take a bit of adjusting, but I love the nylon tone.
Indeed! Cordoba makes awesome guitars better than these at much lower costs. Heck, if it’s good enough for Tonino Baliardo from the Gipsy Kings, it’s surely almost good enough for most people. Plus, you can get awesome guitars at various price points that can appeal to most people.