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ritchie69

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NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« on: November 29, 2020, 11:26:35 AM »
Hi all, it's been a while since I wrote here on the forum, in the meantime I bought several guitars, the last one is this wonderful 814ce LTD sassafras, I am very impressed by the sound, a mixture of rosewood and mahogany, it is the first V-class I own, and I must say that I prefer this bracing over the old advanced performance x bracing, I hear a more resonant and woody sound.  I am really satisfied.  here are a couple of photos!
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Guitar Cowboy

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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2020, 11:49:58 AM »
Well, if it sounds as good as it looks , it must sound fantastic. I too am a fan of the V - bracing and have it in my 814 and E14. I love how the ebony in your fretboard and pick guard play with the sassafras. Congratulations !
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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2020, 11:53:47 AM »
If I may; just to make the photos a bit more viewer friendly, I've taken the liberty of resizing them:







Would love to see the back...
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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2020, 01:20:02 PM »
Gorgeous!

Please tell me it smells like root beer. I so want the insides to smell like root beer.
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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2020, 02:31:05 PM »
Holy cow what a stunner! If I was ever going to go the route of another Taylor, I would absolutely go with sassafras. Any way you could post a photo of the back?

Congrats big time!
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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2020, 02:54:32 PM »
That is an outstanding instrument. I'll bet that the V bracing really enhances the tone that sassafras brings to a guitar. Like others, I'd love to see the back. Congratulations on a unique acquisition!
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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2020, 03:48:08 PM »
Oh myyy - such a looker!  Amazing well done, many congrats and enjoy!
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ritchie69

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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2020, 05:44:27 PM »
Thanks folks! here are some pics of the back!
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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2020, 06:02:33 PM »
Wow, that is one awesome looking beauty! Congratulations!
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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2020, 09:10:51 PM »
Quote from: TaylorGirl on November 29, 2020, 06:02:33 PM
Wow, that is one awesome looking beauty! Congratulations!

What are the main differences between the Taylor 814CE LTD Sassafras and the Taylor 814-BCE like the one that I currently own?  Which one is more expensive?  If you have to pick one, which one would you choose?
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ritchie69

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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2020, 02:51:52 AM »
Quote from: 2002mayerj on November 29, 2020, 09:10:51 PM
Quote from: TaylorGirl on November 29, 2020, 06:02:33 PM
Wow, that is one awesome looking beauty! Congratulations!

What are the main differences between the Taylor 814CE LTD Sassafras and the Taylor 814-BCE like the one that I currently own?  Which one is more expensive?  If you have to pick one, which one would you choose?
Your Taylor is a Brazilian RW, surely most desirable
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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2020, 08:51:13 AM »
Thank you for posting photos of the back. Truly gorgeous and you have landed yourself a winner. I hope it brings you many years of happiness-- I know it has brought many years of GAS to me!
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ritchie69

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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2020, 10:13:09 AM »
Thank you SoCalSurf, and thank you all guys!
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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2020, 10:36:43 PM »
Wow, that is one stunning guitar, will make you smile just thinking about playing! Enjoy.
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Re: NGD - Taylor 814ce LTD Sassafras
« Reply #14 on: December 04, 2020, 07:59:29 AM »
WOW, nice looking guitar.  Enjoy.
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