Gear Review Taylor 114CE Acoustic Guitar
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Today we check out the Taylor 114CE acoustic guitar. If you like the recorded tone and own a Helix be sure to check out the patch in my Helix 101 section for free patches.
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after 2 years watched you review, finally I got my 114ce , so excited with the very 1st taylor guitar
You're not going to regret it. I had mine for about 7 years. I have the 2014 version.
Just picked up a used lefty version of this guitar and couldn't be more thrilled with how it sounds and plays. It's really an excellent value especially now that the cutaways are only in the 200 series and higher.
Thanks for the review! You helped me pull the trigger on the best acoustic I've ever had. Great, great player. Love the neck.
That sounds good man. I actually like the Taylor electric system. I know there are some who don’t but I think it sounds more true to tone than most under-saddle pickups
Very nice guitar just bought today and I'm very happy with it :)
I love the satin finish. It's a must have guitar.
I have the 114ce special edition. It has a high gloss finish. Couldn't be happier with it. It plays so much easier compared to the cheap acoustics I owned in the past. I never really liked acoustics because of that, and thought that acoustic were just hard to play. This guitar proved me wrong!
This thing is so good, it will probably be my acoustic for life. since I mainly play electric.
Wicked tone and playing man, love what you’re jamming. Well done.
Appreciate the vid, brother. It’s so hard to tell if some of these reviews are honest. You seemed like just a regular guy giving an honest review. Think you’ve convinced me.
I really enjoyed the guitar playing in this video. This review illustrates the (excellent) bass response of the 114 series better than any other I've seen on CZcams. Well done. I have a walnut 114e (no cutaway) and I love it.
Just bought mine this past weekend. Knew my next guitar had to be a Martin or a Taylor and at the price match plus trade in deal with guitar center, was well worth it.
I just bought one .. I absolutely love it
how much sir
900
I stereotyped your beard, and said "I know this guys gonna play something cool" You delivered with some ominous acoustic jams. Thanks for the demo.. highly considering this one
Love your review man, awesome job. I thought that you had like 10k subs but when I saw the amount of subs you really had I was like “ no way” you should be at at least 10k. Keep up the good work!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎸
Digging that riff, sounds very “Tool”.
I got my 114e a couple of weeks back and I am yet to unbox and play. Just waiting for the right time. :)
Sounds amazing, I’ve been going back and forth on actually breaking the bank and buying one. But wasn’t really sure what series to get, you sold me on the 114. Good playing and good review. Will for sure be getting one in the coming weeks.
Those songs you have played were amazing
I got it bro! I got the caramel sunburst too. It looks awesome. I just got mine yesterday. 114ce-SB. Dude! I love it!
😬
I live in India and picked up the guitar when I was in Seattle last year. The guitar sounds amazing , but the humidity is unmanageable here. I keep it in a hard case and try to regulate the humidity but now I see that the bridge has just begun peeling off - I showed it to a local music store - he said that I should play it till it gets really bad.
I also do encounter minor jarring sounds while playing closed chords up the fretboard - 9th Fret onwards. I am working on the fretboard by adjusting the truss rod to see if it’s an humidity issue.
Another thing that I have noted is that one or two strings continue to vibrate for a long time after the open chord is played.
Apart from these issues, the guitar is awesome and sounds really great when plugged in :)
Im also from India. And now in Europe. I tried this guitar today in a shop and just loved it over martins (below 1500€ bucket). Is the humidity factor a showstopper when i get this back to India??!! M really worried now! (Even if kept in hard flight case)?
Hi Soumya, I live in Kolkata which is pretty humid. Where do you live in India ? If you live in a place like Bangalore or Pune it should just be fine. If it’s a dry place you can buy humidifiers to ensure that the instrument is within the prescribed 45-50% RH range. Also if you can keep it in an AC room then it won’t have an issue anywhere in India :)
@@christysunny m from Kolkata too. n dats y the worry is :).. m confused between 2 models ,,taylor 114ce and martin drs1
Ahhh Kolkata seems to be a tricky place for the taylors and martins - that’s what I have also heard from Braganza - the music store in Kolkata. But if you are planning to cope with the humidity with AC and proper temperature regulation mechanisms , it
should work just fine :)
Also I haven’t played the Martin DRS1 , so wouldn’t be able to guide you there :) at the end of the day it’s your decision in terms of the sound and playability
Looks like you got lucky too; the backs and sides look very nice on your's as well and I like the lighter stripe going right down the middle of your Spruce top. I don't know about you but I've found it hard to find a 114ce where the particular Walnut pieces of wood used to make the laminate back and sides of the guitar doesn't look like furniture wood. Walnut can be very a beautiful wood to use to make guitars but it's hard to find something really unique and interesting in Walnut, in my opinion; but I guess that's just about true for any tone wood. I didn't know what to look for when I bought my 2012 114ce - it was my first acoustic guitar - so it's not book matched very well; especially on the Sapele back and the top was too light in color at the time for me to capture the attention of my fastidious eye. That said, it's still really beautiful with it's balanced bear claw markings in the Spruce top. I don't think I'll sell it.
Beautyfull guitar man, I wish that some day I can have one of this
Your video was a big reason why I ordered my 114e. Mine is without the cutaway. I love the shape and sound of the auditorium body. My only complaint is regarding visual esthetics. Mine has little marks on the top wood. One very noticeable one right next to the sound hole. It's does bug me a little bit on a $800 guitar, especially because I have never seen these marks even on the cheaper Taylor's like big baby or an Academy or a gs mini, certainly not on any 300 series or higher. So why did they decide to snub the 100 series when it comes to cosmetics. I don't mind the barebones look of the satin finish with no gloss, I actually prefer it. But the little imperfections on the top wood to me is not right on a $800 guitar. Hell my $200 Yamaha is flawless as far as looks go. Cmon Taylor
I have the 114e and I love it. I went between the 114e, 114ce and 214ce. You are right the 114 series sounds way better than the 214. The Koa just sounded a little too bright. The 114 has way better bottom end and has a better balance over all. Great video!
Ahh cool! I just got a 114ce on sale at GC. I was trying to decide if I should have gotten a used 214ce. I had a 314ce a while back but I cant afford that right now. lol
I just recently bought one of these but the woodgrain pattern in the Walnut on mine looks like Rosewood - but without the reddish hue to the color. The back of the neck has a very distinctive, very detailed woodgrain pattern that looks super amazing! And the Spruce top has several slightly bending 3/4 inch variegation lines that they make their way down toward the lower bout; it's really beautiful. I got super lucky to find this one! Originally, I had a lefty version of this 114ce guitar from the 2012 era with Sapele back and sides but my new right handed Walnut 114ce sounded way way way better! I recently installed a Micarta saddle on my old 2012 lefty and this really helped to bring out the bass a bit more and some of the other tones. Next I will switch back to Elixir strings and then compare them again. I am hoping that it will sound just as good (or almost just as good) but maybe just a little bit different because of the Sapele.
Awesome review, I just subb'ed....thinking of buying a used one of these for $550....
man, i had one for about a week then my fuckin ol lady and i got in a fight and she smashed it while i was locked up- oh i was gonna forever sleep her ass for that homie! my god, she don’t know how close she fuckin came.. but, maybe i was being a lil bit of an asshole and was doing crazy drugs.. but been sober a couple months and i forgave her.. but she just told me she bought me a new one because she finally got me back sfter a couple years of being lost in a haze of craze so bro,i am super fuckin stoked now!! be here in 48 hrs and im pacing like an expectant father! i loved this guitar! was one of the best i ever played and i’ve had 5,6,7,000$ guitars throughout my time and this one was my favorite acoustic ever! i fucking can’t wait!!
thx for the post!
oh, by the way- i think that bridge is ebony,isn’t it?
Good review, Bro...I'm with you 100%, that guitar sounded amazing. I do own a Taylor (Big Baby, non-electric). That guitar sounds very good, too. I just want to upgrade to a bigger Taylor like the one that you just played.
all the walnut I've seen are more gray with blackish striping...looks amazing...want to buy one but I need somebody to buy my yamaha a3r first.
Great video man. Actually after seeing this video you really convinced me to buy this guitar! I really like it sounds great! Will you consider making a tutorial of that song you’re playing in the video? that sound very tool love it!!
I'll try to remember it. I was just messing around for the most part. Its catchy though if you ignore the mistakes lol
The walnut does sound better than the 214
Good video, great song, excellent guitar! Been wanting this specific model for years and finally took one home today. I agree that it sounds better than than the bigger models and not only that, this sounded better than every guitar in the acoustic room at GC. I have a 1941 Martin D and I would 114ce over it any day. What's that song you're playing? Sounds phenomenal!
Just something I came up with. Thanks
I had the same experience. Tried guitars from $500 to $6000, and couldn't believe this was one that pleased my ears the most.
Recently bought one used from 2018. Honestly can't tell if its the Sapele or walnut. The wood's color tone seems to sit right in the middle of those two tones so its really hard for a newbie like me to tell.
Nice guitar the sound is fucking good.
You should have bought a Merida Extrema Poison ce instead. I have both and the Merida compares well to any Martin, Gibson etc.. ever made. Around 1200. and all solid wood. Engleman AAA Spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides plus the electronics are much better. The guitar is beautiful too. Seriously no comparison even with high end Taylors.
thinking about getting one
How are you finding the nut width? The one thing that concerns me about this model is the 1 11/16 inch nut which I think is shorter than usual?..and does it have a nice action? And do the strings bend well? Sorry for all the questions dude but I'm almost sold on this model and just have to be certain y'know
I love it, but I'm primarily an electric player. sorry for the delay, its been crazy at work
Nice review! Is it in standard tune?
Really enjoyed your playing dude, regards!
Can't recall. I'm usually half step down and dropped on the top string
What does the black 2 position switch, on the circuit board, near the neck inside the guitar do?
I wasn't aware of it. I've already sold the guitar.
Nice Michael Hedges.
How’s the guitar holding Sir? Planning to get me one of that guitar
Beautiful tone, ur playing did justice! Which processor were you using if i may ask?
I am using the line 6 helix floor and a patch I created
@@ZellarsCustomStudioI am finally down to taylor 114ce and Martin DRS1 to pick one. any lead?
@@soumyahere5251 just let your ears do the deciding. Haven't heard the Martin, but they're great guitars.
@@soumyahere5251 I just so happened to have tested the Martin D-10e today against this 114ce.
Personally I enjoy the warm Martin sound over the brighter Taylor, but the Richlite fingerboard was a no-go for me. It felt like rubber and plastic had sex and their baby was now the fingerboard of the Martin :(
Both guitars are very well built and crafted though!
Yeah fellow Hoosier
Care to share your Helix Preset?
But, does it djent?
What song you play in the video?
Just a bunch of my stuff.
Is this guitar heavy? Thank u :)
I dont feel like it is. It might be lighter than some actually.
how much sir
7-800 I believe.
Crap music !
assholish comment !
If you didn’t like it then why are you still here?
K Smith crap comment
From someone that can only play the radio