9:16 Taylor PS14ce (expensive) fingerstyle 10:41 Taylor 114e (cheap) fingerstyle 12:06 Taylor PS14ce (expensive) strumming 13:06 Taylor 114e (cheap) strumming I use these timestamps to compare the guitars side by side, hope this helps someone.
@@MaxShpil Not calling you out, but based on the video, theres no way its deeper, nor easier to play. There would be an uproar if a guitar of that price sounded worse
For my amateur musician opinion, the more expensive have a really really better sound and "punch". No doubt. But it isn't 10x better than the ship one. One more: this ship one costs like $ 1,400.00 here in brazil. My acoustic 15 years old Eagle (about $200) have a great sound and i don't change it for this. Because the difference in the sound is so tiny for the great gap in price
I'd never knock a person for what they choose for a guitar, what they're willing to pay is their business and not mine. For myself, I've been fortunate enough to own some pretty nice instruments through the years and they do continue to inspire me and make me happy. 20+ years ago I shelled out big money for a one-off custom Gibson, all these years later I still smile every time I open the case. What I paid back then seems small considering all the years of enjoyment I've squeezed out of that guitar.
This video makes me feel proud of my cheap... I mean affordable Taylor. I went to the store meaning to buy a Martin but went home with a Taylor. Their entry level ones are more bang for the buck than Martin's version.
LOL. Just the opposite for me. I've twice went to buy a Taylor, but bought a Takamine, then a Martin instead. By real guitar standards, they were both what is being called "affordable". (I thought it was a lot of money. All relative.) I like the Taylor sound, but prefer the warmth of the Martin. So awesome to have different options available.
I totally agree. I bought a Baby Martin and it had bad fret buzz. My luthier said he could fix it but it would be a recurring problem with the ridge lite fingerboard. So I took it back and bought a Taylor GS mini mahogany. I've had it since November and I love it.
My 2006 Taylor 110 El Cajon has served me beautifully the last decade, and has even impressed my guitar tech to the point he’s insisted I do all in my power to keep her going.
It's always a pleasure to hear Cooper play. It seems any guitar sounds like a premium guitar when he's playing it. Well done a thanks for another good video!
Wow! The presentation Taylor exudes quality in both sound and appearance as you would expect but the 114 does not let you down in any way and has it's own more direct and immediate sound which I liked a lot!
I liked the brighter and louder cheaper one for some reason. I really wanted to love the expensive one but after hearing both of them over and over, I found myself really liking the cheaper one more. It seems that you played slightly better on the expensive one. I found that interesting and I wonder why that happened. Was it more comfortable? Or was it more inspiring? Either way, you're an wonderfully talented guitarist dude.
I honestly think a lot of that is just down to RUclips sound compression. If you play a 100/200/300 vs a 800/900 side by side you’ll be blown away by the different presence they have.
@@facelessandnameless I agree. But is it 9 grand better? I'm thinking for a lot less, like Cooper said, you can get pretty close to the PS14CE that has a lot less artwork. Maybe, around 7 grand less.
For my amateur musician opinion, the more expensive have a really really better sound and "punch". No doubt. But it isn't 10x better than the ship one. One more: this ship one costs like $ 1,400.00 here in brazil. My acoustic 15 years old Eagle (about $200) have a great sound and i don't change it for this. Because the difference in the sound is so tiny for the great gap in price.
Beautiful playing on both! Surprising warmth on the 114, but oh my the PS is sublime with sophistication and nuance. The 114 has some of the plinky sound of a lower priced guitar but still a truly solid choice for the beginner or intermediate guitarist. There is an amazing guitar between these price points, 814ce, my personal favorite Taylor.
Great job Cooper! I bought the 414 Sinker Redwood.It was a limited edition and I love it. The tone in this PS is a much higher quality than mine. Spruce is louder than Redwood. But the PS has a beautiful tone with subtle clarity and nuances.
Agreed. I just bought a 414ce and absolutely love it! Paid $2,500 (when I was expecting to buy something in the $1,500 range)but I don’t regret it for a minute. That being said, I don’t think I’ll be buying another guitar for quite awhile. LOL
@@treymerrillmusic I recently bought a 714ce Sinker Redwood. Great guitar but cost me more than I wanted to pay for it as there aren't many out there on the market.
I agree. Taylor guitars are fantastic from their cheapest to their pricey ones. Really comes down to what you like to look at as well. I know there are subtle differences in wood and sometimes even big diffs, but I think for the most part it's relative, especially when plugging in. It's the same exact pickup.
I think is not only the guitars expensive vs. cheap who makes the difference. Also is the player and Cooper is a master on a guitar! Thank you for the video!
from working in FA and string up at Taylor so far I can say from the 300s to the 900s they all play great and feel amazing, tone can vary guitar to guitar but we set them all up exactly the same so they all feel great. def love the 800s the most though, just an insider tip 800s get pick of the litter on fretboards and they all look really good
I agree. I have an 0-18 Martin which is my most expensive guitar. To me it is worth every penny, it sounds & plays amazing! I also have an all mahogany Orangewood guitar... is it as good as the Martin? Hell no, but for what it cost it plays and sounds ok. The difference and reason for owning it is, I'm not afraid to leave the house with the Orangewood!
I have five Taylors, a Baby, 514ce, 810 Brazilian, 956ce, and a PS14CE (Brazilian). I previously owned a 655, a 955 and a 914CE. Just like my sons, they are very different but I love them all. Taylor’s design and construction is such that you have a great guitar whether it be a 100 series or a PS model. They all have their own sound and personality and they are very different. My PS14 is clearly the best sounding and looking guitar I have had, but the 914 was very, very close in sound. Is the the sound and look worth the extra thousands? That’s an individual question.
Great job Cooper. Very good assessment of the Taylor line and explanation of the market for the 914 series. I have A k14ce Builders Edition and an 816ce Builders edition among my 7 Taylor’s. As far as the 914 up I could never justify owning one for my skill level, but if I had unlimited funds I would definitely own one. I wouldn’t play any better, but it would seem to me that I was much more skilled. I would also own a Martin D45 or. D42. Bragging rights more than anything else.
This very good comparison video brought up some very valid points. Once you reach a certain price point you really are paying largely for pretty frills. Quite often it's an apples and oranges situation where guitars sound different but not better in any real way.. I bought a 314ce after trying a bunch of Taylors right up to the 800 series and I couldn't be happier about it. Try out several guitars and buy the one that sounds good to you. You likely won't have to break the bank.
Need to listen with headphones as the PS sinker redwood has a lot more to say if you can hear it. Chris sold me on Sinker Redwood years ago, a 914ce. Way to much glitz but the tone is incredible. Taylor also uses better grade wood in the higher end guitars. Yes I have high & low priced guitars but all good to great sounding. Especially the Chris McKee signature model. Thanks Cooper
Great video Cooper. Nice playing! I own a Taylor 414rcer, 618e ( x-brace ) and a 114e. I am not a fan of those who say " I have this, I have that. I just happen to own these three Taylors. The 618e is a very nice guitar and I love it. The 414cer is nice but I'm not in love with it. The 114e is a go-to for me. I feel it is the best acoustic for under $1k. Great, great guitar. The presentation Taylors are geourgeous but 10k?...I have no qualms about taking the 114 anywhere. The Presentation is a museum piece showcasing fine craftsmenship and beauty for sure. For me? 114 all the way
The more expensive one sounds more “glittery” it has more of a pyaz to it, but otherwise they both sound great. I picked up a 114e in a guitar store and played a few other more expensive Taylor’s and they all sounded just as good as the 114e. While it doesn’t look “showy” it certainly makes up for it with the amazing sounds you get out of it.
I honestly can tell a difference. I have the 114e and I love it a lot. Seems like a more tangy high pitch noise than the expensive ones having a more mellow
Nice video. I always appreciate comparisons like this. I bought a Taylor 112 CE recently and have been VERY pleased with it. While I was looking around for a new guitar, I played a 814 Taylor side by side with a 114. I am an intermediate level guitarist, and I'm not sure I could tell much difference. Certainly NOT several thousand dollars' worth of difference. Maybe the 814 was a little more "full" or "rich"-maybe? They both have that clean, Bell-like chime, which is a Taylor signature, and a terrific sound. However, I would venture to guess that if you are performing live with an acoustic guitar, virtually no one in the audience will be able to tell the difference. The top end Taylors are great, but so are the low end Taylors. The major differences are visual-there is more adornment on the top end Taylors. Conclusion: If you are buying a $3000+ Taylor guitar, you are buying an art piece, in addition to a musical instrument, as Cooper suggests..
Wonderful playing. It makes both guitars shine, but especially that PS14ce. It sounds incredible! I've been playing a 110ce and GS Mini koa for many years and recently was fortunate enough to be able to afford a beautiful all-walnut 424ce. I always slightly preferred the 400 series over the 300 series but they're all wonderful.
Hi Cooper, Great demo!! The Presentation is gorgeous and sounds crsip. I have a 114e and love it. I bought it at a Taylor Road Show on Long Island and got a fantastic deal. I totally agree with you on who expensive guitar is made for. I really enjoy watching you and Chris review and demo for Alamo. You are a great guitarist, I am a novice, older and it is taking a while to learn. I can do some play alongs with basic easy chords so far. Watching you is an inspiration, keep up the good work. By the way, Great beginning and hilarious ending to the video, really cracked me up! Thanks, Brad Maier Babylon, NY
Very very similar sound wise. As others have stated, whether buying a higher end or lower end taylor its so much guitar for the money. The only difference I heard was the PS was a little deeper sounding and a little more robust but both have a huge amazing sound. So awesome the guitars that come from Taylor. Proud of owner of: -2015 Gs Mini Koa- Also Fossilized Mammoth Ivory parts. -2020 Gs Mini Koa Plus -Taylor A12e- Fossilized Mammoth Ivory( Bridge pins, saddle, and nut -2013 Taylor 214ce Fall Ltd all gloss with gotoh 510 tuners (predecessor to the DLX series/ essentially the DLX before the DLX existed. -2007 710ce with 914ce ebony gold tuners equipped -2014 Taylor 816ce Brazilian Rosewood -2003 Taylor 110-GB-E (My sweet love affair) -1997 Taylor 810ce Fishman prefix electronics
I used to play only martin guitars and I really never fell in love with them except a 1980 Martin D-28 which I have now and I've had several high end Martin's Three D28s and three D35s and a D45 ,my two friends came to church and had Taylor guitars and they sounded so much better than my Martin's and I bought these martins brand new the binding came off three of the Martin's and they were killers on my hands to play ,So I played my friends Taylor guitars and I was hooked,I bought these Taylor guitars brand new and now I have a 2015 614ce, 2015 816ce, 2018 814ce DLX v brace ,2015 914ce, 2019 614ce builders edition 2019 k-24 ce koa and a Baby Taylor and I would not take nothing for these guitars I absolutely am a Taylor guy and I've had Gibson's , Guilds, Gretch,and just about every brand you can name I absolutely do love Taylor sound and the way they play ,Not in long ago I went checking guitars out and I played a lot of Martin guitars I was really amazed at how martin guitars went down hill I did find a Martin D-28 1980 it's the only martin guitar I ever fell in love with but still don't compare to my Taylor's ,A lot of people like different guitars and sounds but for me if it ain't no Taylor I don't want it ,My wife throws a fit because I have so much money in these guitars and when I bring a new one home oh lordy what language she uses lol, she don't know it yet but I'm getting a new 912 ce and I also will have a Grande pacific all three of them I want every Taylor guitar they make, I had a Taylor 418 ce and a guy talked me outta it and I sold it I'm still crying over that guitar man what a sound that thing had ,If anyone is looking for a guitar I'm I absolutely recommend Taylor Guitars
Absolutely different ball game between these two! I also think there was a moment there where you were surprised. You owned the 114e and it could not keep up with you, but the PS14ce made you take notice...made you think "search" for more. The sound, from my end, was as a far apart as a tin penny is to a brass gong. Keeping in mind that I liked BOTH guitars and wouldn't turn my nose up at either, without regard to price.
Good Demo ! There is an obvious difference based on wood composition alone . The solid wood gets you some clarity and richness and the redwood adds some additional warmth which will increase over time. Having been to the CA factory I can say they have close to perfected workmanship consistency and playability up and down their line. Can't say i really like the V class bracing , but many do. The PS series seems to be a year by year choice of wood combinations. The PS series is a stay at home guitar that you're going to have to be satisfied with for a long, long time. Agree with reviewer below - would like to see the AD27E ,or other Mahogany topped ,vs. the PS compared.
I've had a plain 210 taylor guitar for about 15 years and only recently got a 512ce 12fret urban ironbark, basically 800 vs 3000 price-wise and at first I was a bit underwhelmed, thought it would sound jawdropping but if anything, my 210 was a dreadnaught no cutaway and it just sounds louder and clear, while the 512ce sounded a bit box-y and less full to me. After a while I realised it just felt way smoother to play and therefor ended up sounding better in a different way. All in all its a sexy guitar and I wont swap back at all, but I would definitely think twice when it comes to buying an even more expensive model in the future.
The 114 is a really nice guitar for the money. As someone else comments, it is hard to pay $9200 more for all the bling. Yes, the PS 14 sounds amazing.... but, I think the perfect one is like Cooper says, somewhere in the 300 series. Thanks again for the demo.
I just bought a 362ce-8 String Baritone Taylor, it was less than 3K. I'm an accomplished, professional musician, so I know what I'm talking There is a big difference between the high-end and under the 1500.00 range, playability is where I draw the line. All Taylors sound great, the higher-priced guitars sound incredible and are easier to play. I play live and record, a hot mike or acoustic amp show clearly who's sound is richer. My new fiddle as reference above sounds so amazing and the baritone has me creating sounds and craving to play in a whole new way. We have one life, get the best you can't afford, and put a smile on your face forever.
I am a pure beginner! Since finding your channel I’ve been especially interested in the differences in the Taylor and the Martin guitars. I have just finished my second month with Lauren Bateman’s seven step beginner course. Cooper your playing is phenomenal! I can tell the difference between the two guitars in this video. Actually I can tell a difference in Lauren’s guitars (Crafter and Taylor) compared to mine (Ibanez) many of her students are playing Taylor’s. It was my understanding that the Ibanez was a Japanese guitar…except I found out mine was made in china…darn! Thanks for this great video-maybe Santa will bring me a new guitar for Christmas…who knows?
I was only listening the first time and never noticed a difference. I understand that I'm not a guitarist but I think it's testament to Taylor that I had to watch again to hear the difference.
An excellent presentation Cooper 👍 I'd say this was akin to a Chevy vs Ferrari comparison. Gotta love the looks of the PS14ce (who wouldn't love having a Ferrari) but for me, well, I'm a Chevy guy and the sound out of the 114ce is really quite nice. Actually, I do own a 5 yr old 110e which I bought new for $500 and I have to say is one fine guitar. I think Taylors are unbeatable in their playability and sound at every price point. But it's nice to have one Ferrari in the garage 👍👍👍.
Love you guys...sorry I don't live in San Antonio any longer. Both Taylor's sound great as you demonstrated. So there is no need to spend the extra $9200...but if you have that kind of money this would be money well spent! Just read HK Guitar's comments....you'll never regret it. Cooper and I can still dream...but that's alright too!
You definitely get more depth to the tones on the expensive one but honestly the "cheap" one sounds really good too. I got to play a whole selection of acoustics at my local GC and kept going back to the 214ce over PRS, Martin, Fender, Yamaha, and many others. I did play the more expensive Taylors up to about $3,600 and again, I went back to the 214ce. just felt like it fit me and played well. Great video!
you are right they both sound good, but not at all true. the expensive one is brighter only...the 114e has more balanced in dynamic range. There's a driftwood guitars video that address why this will happen with laminate guitars. Actually laminate back and side acoustic guitars can produce a better dynamic range. It's ridiculous a guitar company is charging $10k for guitars. I'm a professional, classically trained musician that can buy one, but I play an Alvarez Masterworks laminate B & S guitar before they made they made them solid. Don't lie to yourself.
One thing he didnt mention is the nut width. The 114 is smaller. I have a 214 and i like the smaller nut. Plays and sounds better than all my other guitars. And i have a d-18 martin and a few other high enders.
Nice to hear some love for the 314, which is what I have but seems to get overlooked in comparison to the higher-level series. For my taste, it's gorgeous but there's too much bling on it. I'd be afraid to play it.
I own a Taylor 210e for more than 10 years now. This is my first acoustic guitar I bought and played it an uncountered number of hours and it still sounds incredibly good. The guitar is aging very well and sounds better than when I bought it. This was a guitar that cost over 1000$ (which is still expensive for an acoustic guitar) and I played it and compared it to some of my other guitars that cost twice its price and more. It sounds as incredible as them to be honest. This is the cheapest guitar in my collection but the one I cherish the most. If I had to keep just one acoustic guitar, it is this one.
I was blessed to receive a used 614CE with the flamed maple, from my dad for a birthday years ago. My wife called it "the blonde" and to this day, it's my personal favorite. Sounds like it would be hard to go wrong with any Taylor.
Mark, the very first Taylor I ever played was in the Guitar Center Acoustic room. It was the 614CE, Curly Maple top. Gorgeous guitar, and that SOUND??!!! 😍😛❤️ I also picked up a Martin, and a Gibson. MORE expensive, but the sound was DEAD in comparison.....Thus began my love affair for Taylor. 😁
I have a special issue 812CE with a Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka top. I love it. Sounds wonderful. Probably 10 years old (maybe 8). Really nice. The 114e sounds really good. The PS14ce is beautiful.
Very nice playing, Cooper. You could probably make a broomstick strung with bailing wire sound good. The one thing you can count on with Taylors is that they are consistant. The tone, playability and build quality across their line of guitars is very good. Tone is subjective, and there are variations acording to the tone wood and the price, but I've found that their least expensive guitars sound and play well above their price point.
I love this kind of video. Visually the difference is crazy....the expensive guitar is just amazing....like a Ferrari compared to a ford. But the difference I heard was minimal....would I argue the more expensive guitar sounded nicer, yes...but I closed my eyes and it's not that much nicer....certainly nowhere near nicer in the terms of dollars so unless you have endless cash to blow, get the entry model.
The difference really became apparent when strummed with a pick. The PS has a lot more harmonic spread and range where the 114 was much more focussed and a bit strident- of course they are going to sound different, just my observation. I've got a 416 CE Spring Limited but am thinking about a 114 for taking out to play in pubs etc- don't want the 416 to get trashed.
I know that you don't review used guitars but I believe that you did an acoustic review that included a Yamaha or 2. I sure do wish you could, would do one that included an original FG 300 red label Yamaha from the early 70s! I believe that a number of others would love to see that as well!
Guitars and amps are made so good now, I find with good strings and paying someone that really knows how to set up a guitar. It's really hard to tell the difference from high-end guitar to a lower budget guitar in the $700 range,especially once it's on a good amp with a bit of effects.
I’m looking to remake my guitar collection and the 114 would be a good place for me but I’m also would like to hear how a 200 would sound. $1500 isn’t too bad as I am a intermediate player. Great performance 👍👍
If we weren't doing an A/B and just listening to one or the other, I'd think I was hearing some very nice tunes and think it was a real treat just to get a little concert. Good music comes from the fiddler more so than the fiddle. Thanks for the comparison.
Listened to both going back and forth with my eyes closed so the appointments wouldn't skew my thinking, I like the way the 114 sounds better. I'm not saying it is better, obviously but both guitars have excellent intonation. The 114e's X bracing is giving our ears those traditional over tones, it's a wide dynamic range you can clearly hear more treble but the low-end is also good. The PS14ce tone stays within a narrower tonal range, it's a very pleasant warm tone with some sweet overtones popping here and there, but highly subjective to think of it as a "better" tone... It just proves even with the 100-200 series Taylor models you're getting not just a good guitar, but a great guitar.... That's really my only problem with the 300-PS series, the 100-200 exist at such a better price point, you're paying for nicer appointments, USA made, etc.. But the utility ROI isn't really there, certainly not 10x... This also shows how override all-solid wood construction can be. Taylor's approach to laminate back and sides, with 3-ply layering and the arch non-braced back compensate for it not being all solid. Those layered back and sides are delivering a wider dynamic range in this comparison.
Taylor makes great guitars I was spoiled I started my journey with a Taylor gs7 but now I have 2 Taylor’s 300 series 314ce and 310m 25 anniversary can’t overlook 300 series amazing studio and stage guitars and you can play them without being over cautious. Of course the presentation guitar is beautiful.
Love the guitar reviews and comparisons you guys do. I'm late to the party, but for me, the 114e sounds slightly better than the PS14. To my ear, the 114e has more clarity and balance, if slightly less resonance and sparkle. That said, I wouldn't buy the 114e because I won't buy anything with a nut width less than 1.75". I'm not a big Taylor fan anyway. My observation is that the name appeals to less discriminate players who can afford them. Just my opinion.
I have a 214CE cost me 1200 euro ( 1.202,58 dollars ) at the time I very happy with it . the thing with buying expensive guitars is that you should consider if it fits you level of playing versus the cost and what to do with it . Do you perform before an audience who are willing to pay for listening to you ,so meaning are you a professional player? To be honest I don't hear so much difference between both guitars only that the cheap one sounds more direct to me and I like it ! I believe that a expensive instrument witch is made by hand and one has chosen the best elements for building it will last longer in the sense of not deforming over the years ( neck, top blade maybe? ) . But hey for the difference in price you still can buy 9 new ones :-) But thank for showing and let us hear u both instruments ! BTW the last guy should be send to jail ! Smashing a perfectly good guitar as John Hiatt would say!
Thanks for the Russian subtitles. 114 E Taylor is by far the best grand auditorium guitar in its price category. But but the flagship Taylor is definitely better) you have to be a fool to deny it) Thanks for the video. Which love for Russia
Great video! There absolutely is a difference in tone and sound. How couldn’t there be is it $10,000 worth? Wood difference is BIG. Solid wood. Versus . Solid wood top laminate back and sides. It’s a beautiful Beautiful guitar.
What a rich-sounding guitar, The PS14. I found myself thinking it might get a bit lost in a crowd (the other pesky band musicians), but would be a beautiful solo axe. The 114e would be my choice for rhythm playing in a group-a fine instrument that I could relax and really use, not be heartbroken if it got crunched. And yes, very fine playing.
I much prefer the 110e, sounds clearer and more present. For the heck of it, I played the clips for my wife without telling her which was which, she immediately picked the 110e as the better sounding guitar. Listening to them live rather than through RUclips would potentially change that, obviously - but from the video, I'd take the 110e all day.
Those 2 guitars sound worlds apart , more lush complexity , overtones sustaining no buzziness in the PS. Yup 100 and 200 series are still really great guitars for how much you get at that price point let alone the Taylor lifetime warranty to the original purchaser.
i wish youtube's compression algorithm was a bit less of an issue. A few years ago I had the chance to borrow a PS114ce for a while and the difference in how it projects versus the 114ce was immense... Still i think it's hard to warrant a purchase if you're not a concert musician, etc though. It's still my dream guitar though 100%
After listening to both, my takeaway is that I need to practice more!
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Haha. Same here. I actually own a 114e but didn't know it could be played to sound that good!
9:16 Taylor PS14ce (expensive) fingerstyle
10:41 Taylor 114e (cheap) fingerstyle
12:06 Taylor PS14ce (expensive) strumming
13:06 Taylor 114e (cheap) strumming
I use these timestamps to compare the guitars side by side, hope this helps someone.
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Correct in many ways...Its always the guitar player that makes the guitar sings
The $10K sounds great, but honestly, I’m not hearing $9200 worth of difference. Great playing Cooper! And great video!
I found the 114 sounds even deeper and easier to play.
@@MaxShpil Not calling you out, but based on the video, theres no way its deeper, nor easier to play. There would be an uproar if a guitar of that price sounded worse
3 times more expensive car does not go 3x faster. Quantity is linear but not quality. Quality goes logarithmically..
@@mikechivy it's all relative to the listeners opinion.
For my amateur musician opinion, the more expensive have a really really better sound and "punch". No doubt. But it isn't 10x better than the ship one. One more: this ship one costs like $ 1,400.00 here in brazil. My acoustic 15 years old Eagle (about $200) have a great sound and i don't change it for this. Because the difference in the sound is so tiny for the great gap in price
I'd never knock a person for what they choose for a guitar, what they're willing to pay is their business and not mine.
For myself, I've been fortunate enough to own some pretty nice instruments through the years and they do continue to inspire me and make me happy.
20+ years ago I shelled out big money for a one-off custom Gibson, all these years later I still smile every time I open the case.
What I paid back then seems small considering all the years of enjoyment I've squeezed out of that guitar.
This video makes me feel proud of my cheap... I mean affordable Taylor. I went to the store meaning to buy a Martin but went home with a Taylor. Their entry level ones are more bang for the buck than Martin's version.
I did the same thing twice, but my next one will be high end so we'll see if a Martin will make it home with me
LOL. Just the opposite for me. I've twice went to buy a Taylor, but bought a Takamine, then a Martin instead. By real guitar standards, they were both what is being called "affordable". (I thought it was a lot of money. All relative.) I like the Taylor sound, but prefer the warmth of the Martin. So awesome to have different options available.
I totally agree. I bought a Baby Martin and it had bad fret buzz. My luthier said he could fix it but it would be a recurring problem with the ridge lite fingerboard. So I took it back and bought a Taylor GS mini mahogany. I've had it since November and I love it.
My 2006 Taylor 110 El Cajon has served me beautifully the last decade, and has even impressed my guitar tech to the point he’s insisted I do all in my power to keep her going.
Got me a 214ce , couldn’t be happier.
Someday I‘ll grab a used 812 ce but I‘m not in a hurry ❤
I listened to this video without visuals until after the demos. I was confident I had guessed which was which - I totally had them flipped.
Great job, Cooper! You made that 114 sing!
It's always a pleasure to hear Cooper play. It seems any guitar sounds like a premium guitar when he's playing it. Well done a thanks for another good video!
Every time Chris is away an awesome Taylor arrives hahaha
Great job!! I just purchased a 814ce and I love it. My first Taylor but my 6th guitar. I wanted a Taylor for 30 years now I finally own one. 😁
Those guitars were lucky to land in your hands. You made them work for you. Absolutely beautiful.
Wow! The presentation Taylor exudes quality in both sound and appearance as you would expect but the 114 does not let you down in any way and has it's own more direct and immediate sound which I liked a lot!
I liked the brighter and louder cheaper one for some reason. I really wanted to love the expensive one but after hearing both of them over and over, I found myself really liking the cheaper one more. It seems that you played slightly better on the expensive one. I found that interesting and I wonder why that happened. Was it more comfortable? Or was it more inspiring? Either way, you're an wonderfully talented guitarist dude.
I honestly think a lot of that is just down to RUclips sound compression.
If you play a 100/200/300 vs a 800/900 side by side you’ll be blown away by the different presence they have.
The more expensive one sounded way better to me…
RUclips sound vs real sound are different
@@facelessandnameless I agree. But is it 9 grand better? I'm thinking for a lot less, like Cooper said, you can get pretty close to the PS14CE that has a lot less artwork. Maybe, around 7 grand less.
For my amateur musician opinion, the more expensive have a really really better sound and "punch". No doubt. But it isn't 10x better than the ship one. One more: this ship one costs like $ 1,400.00 here in brazil. My acoustic 15 years old Eagle (about $200) have a great sound and i don't change it for this. Because the difference in the sound is so tiny for the great gap in price.
Whew, that 2nd piece you played sounded like butter, man. So smooth.
Came to hear the guitars, but stayed for the hauntingly beautiful and stunning playing !!
Beautiful playing on both! Surprising warmth on the 114, but oh my the PS is sublime with sophistication and nuance. The 114 has some of the plinky sound of a lower priced guitar but still a truly solid choice for the beginner or intermediate guitarist. There is an amazing guitar between these price points, 814ce, my personal favorite Taylor.
Getting one today! 814c from 1996 with added electronics mint condition
I think I will stick with my 114e
the intro was hilarious lol
Great job Cooper! I bought the 414 Sinker Redwood.It was a limited edition and I love it. The tone in this PS is a much higher quality than mine. Spruce is louder than Redwood. But the PS has a beautiful tone with subtle clarity and nuances.
Was trying to remember taylors "cheaper" sinker redwood. How do you like it?
@@wowowiiwaa1337 love it! Not as great as the 714 or the PS, but sweet nevertheless
Agreed. I just bought a 414ce and absolutely love it! Paid $2,500 (when I was expecting to buy something in the $1,500 range)but I don’t regret it for a minute. That being said, I don’t think I’ll be buying another guitar for quite awhile. LOL
@@treymerrillmusic I recently bought a 714ce Sinker Redwood. Great guitar but cost me more than I wanted to pay for it as there aren't many out there on the market.
The problem is, Taylor makes their lower priced guitars sound like Taylors. To my ear, they sound good and quite similar.
I agree. Taylor guitars are fantastic from their cheapest to their pricey ones. Really comes down to what you like to look at as well. I know there are subtle differences in wood and sometimes even big diffs, but I think for the most part it's relative, especially when plugging in. It's the same exact pickup.
Well I went to the local music store this weekend and after playing a 914 everything else just sounds kinda meh 😄
It was a night and day difference to me!
@@Max-cd8ii Yup. I have an HD28 so most guitars just don’t quite do it for me haha
Their “cheap” guitar is still $800, so it better sound like a Taylor lol.
The most refreshing thing with Chris having a week off is that we get to hear some fine fingerpicking by Cooper :) Nice Comparison!
“Dude, you can wail!” Beautiful playing. Thanks for this video. I’m considering a 114e and this is a great explanation.
I think is not only the guitars expensive vs. cheap who makes the difference. Also is the player and Cooper is a master on a guitar! Thank you for the video!
from working in FA and string up at Taylor so far I can say from the 300s to the 900s they all play great and feel amazing, tone can vary guitar to guitar but we set them all up exactly the same so they all feel great. def love the 800s the most though, just an insider tip 800s get pick of the litter on fretboards and they all look really good
I’d rather have five two thousand dollar guitars but I will say that is a very nice looking guitar
I agree. I have an 0-18 Martin which is my most expensive guitar. To me it is worth every penny, it sounds & plays amazing! I also have an all mahogany Orangewood guitar... is it as good as the Martin? Hell no, but for what it cost it plays and sounds ok. The difference and reason for owning it is, I'm not afraid to leave the house with the Orangewood!
Agree
I have five Taylors, a Baby, 514ce, 810 Brazilian, 956ce, and a PS14CE (Brazilian). I previously owned a 655, a 955 and a 914CE. Just like my sons, they are very different but I love them all.
Taylor’s design and construction is such that you have a great guitar whether it be a 100 series or a PS model.
They all have their own sound and personality and they are very different. My PS14 is clearly the best sounding and looking guitar I have had, but the 914 was very, very close in sound. Is the the sound and look worth the extra thousands? That’s an individual question.
You are lucky
3 at 3K would be your sweet spot. You could get a Gibson J-45, a Martin D-28, and a Taylor 514. Perfect trio
I love listening to COOPER play he is amazing.
What's that music, my wife says from the other side of the room. It´s wonderful! I agree. Great playing, Cooper!
Great job Cooper. Very good assessment of the Taylor line and explanation of the market for the 914 series. I have A k14ce Builders Edition and an 816ce Builders edition among my 7 Taylor’s. As far as the 914 up I could never justify owning one for my skill level, but if I had unlimited funds I would definitely own one. I wouldn’t play any better, but it would seem to me that I was much more skilled. I would also own a Martin D45 or. D42. Bragging rights more than anything else.
The 914 is just so damn beautiful
I think the Tasmanian Blackwood has a great deal to do with that guitar sounding so good. I'm an Aussie and we know how good that is as a tone wood.
This very good comparison video brought up some very valid points. Once you reach a certain price point you really are paying largely for pretty frills. Quite often it's an apples and oranges situation where guitars sound different but not better in any real way.. I bought a 314ce after trying a bunch of Taylors right up to the 800 series and I couldn't be happier about it. Try out several guitars and buy the one that sounds good to you. You likely won't have to break the bank.
Need to listen with headphones as the PS sinker redwood has a lot more to say if you can hear it. Chris sold me on Sinker Redwood years ago, a 914ce. Way to much glitz but the tone is incredible. Taylor also uses better grade wood in the higher end guitars. Yes I have high & low priced guitars but all good to great sounding. Especially the Chris McKee signature model. Thanks Cooper
Great video Cooper. Nice playing! I own a Taylor 414rcer, 618e ( x-brace ) and a 114e. I am not a fan of those who say " I have this, I have that. I just happen to own these three Taylors. The 618e is a very nice guitar and I love it. The 414cer is nice but I'm not in love with it. The 114e is a go-to for me. I feel it is the best acoustic for under $1k. Great, great guitar. The presentation Taylors are geourgeous but 10k?...I have no qualms about taking the 114 anywhere. The Presentation is a museum piece showcasing fine craftsmenship and beauty for sure. For me? 114 all the way
The more expensive one sounds more “glittery” it has more of a pyaz to it, but otherwise they both sound great. I picked up a 114e in a guitar store and played a few other more expensive Taylor’s and they all sounded just as good as the 114e. While it doesn’t look “showy” it certainly makes up for it with the amazing sounds you get out of it.
Sounds the same to me. Thanks for the vid bud. That finger style piece was inspiring.
I honestly can tell a difference. I have the 114e and I love it a lot. Seems like a more tangy high pitch noise than the expensive ones having a more mellow
Yeah, I agree. I just got a 114ce
I buy guitars to play them! Nothing against that gorgeous Taylor, but even if I could afford it I wouldn't buy it...
Me neither I'd get a Martin d45.
My Goldilocks Taylor is the one I bought, a 414ce-R. A little bit of art and design, but an amazing instrument to play.
Nice video. I always appreciate comparisons like this. I bought a Taylor 112 CE recently and have been VERY pleased with it. While I was looking around for a new guitar, I played a 814 Taylor side by side with a 114. I am an intermediate level guitarist, and I'm not sure I could tell much difference. Certainly NOT several thousand dollars' worth of difference. Maybe the 814 was a little more "full" or "rich"-maybe? They both have that clean, Bell-like chime, which is a Taylor signature, and a terrific sound. However, I would venture to guess that if you are performing live with an acoustic guitar, virtually no one in the audience will be able to tell the difference. The top end Taylors are great, but so are the low end Taylors. The major differences are visual-there is more adornment on the top end Taylors. Conclusion: If you are buying a $3000+ Taylor guitar, you are buying an art piece, in addition to a musical instrument, as Cooper suggests..
I have the 114. Bought it new about a year ago. It just feels right when I play it, much better feel than the more expensive ones on the same wall.
Me too! I like my 114 more than 200 and 300 series on a wall
I gravitate towards Martins however that Taylor is truly a work of art!
Great video Cooper 🤙
Wonderful playing. It makes both guitars shine, but especially that PS14ce. It sounds incredible! I've been playing a 110ce and GS Mini koa for many years and recently was fortunate enough to be able to afford a beautiful all-walnut 424ce. I always slightly preferred the 400 series over the 300 series but they're all wonderful.
I buyed a Taylor 114e and it's such a lovely guitar! I'm really happy with my choice and with the covers I made with it!
Hi Cooper,
Great demo!! The Presentation is gorgeous and sounds crsip. I have a 114e and love it. I bought it at a Taylor Road Show on Long Island and got a fantastic deal. I totally agree with you on who expensive guitar is made for.
I really enjoy watching you and Chris review and demo for Alamo. You are a great guitarist, I am a novice, older and it is taking a while to learn. I can do some play alongs with basic easy chords so far. Watching you is an inspiration, keep up the good work. By the way, Great beginning and hilarious ending to the video, really cracked me up!
Thanks,
Brad Maier
Babylon, NY
Very very similar sound wise. As others have stated, whether buying a higher end or lower end taylor its so much guitar for the money. The only difference I heard was the PS was a little deeper sounding and a little more robust but both have a huge amazing sound. So awesome the guitars that come from Taylor.
Proud of owner of:
-2015 Gs Mini Koa- Also Fossilized Mammoth Ivory parts.
-2020 Gs Mini Koa Plus
-Taylor A12e- Fossilized Mammoth Ivory( Bridge pins, saddle, and nut
-2013 Taylor 214ce Fall Ltd all gloss with gotoh 510 tuners (predecessor to the DLX series/ essentially the DLX before the DLX existed.
-2007 710ce with 914ce ebony gold tuners equipped
-2014 Taylor 816ce Brazilian Rosewood
-2003 Taylor 110-GB-E (My sweet love affair)
-1997 Taylor 810ce Fishman prefix electronics
I used to play only martin guitars and I really never fell in love with them except a 1980 Martin D-28 which I have now and I've had several high end Martin's Three D28s and three D35s and a D45 ,my two friends came to church and had Taylor guitars and they sounded so much better than my Martin's and I bought these martins brand new the binding came off three of the Martin's and they were killers on my hands to play ,So I played my friends Taylor guitars and I was hooked,I bought these Taylor guitars brand new and now I have a 2015 614ce, 2015 816ce, 2018 814ce DLX v brace ,2015 914ce, 2019 614ce builders edition 2019 k-24 ce koa and a Baby Taylor and I would not take nothing for these guitars I absolutely am a Taylor guy and I've had Gibson's , Guilds, Gretch,and just about every brand you can name I absolutely do love Taylor sound and the way they play ,Not in long ago I went checking guitars out and I played a lot of Martin guitars I was really amazed at how martin guitars went down hill I did find a Martin D-28 1980 it's the only martin guitar I ever fell in love with but still don't compare to my Taylor's ,A lot of people like different guitars and sounds but for me if it ain't no Taylor I don't want it ,My wife throws a fit because I have so much money in these guitars and when I bring a new one home oh lordy what language she uses lol, she don't know it yet but I'm getting a new 912 ce and I also will have a Grande pacific all three of them I want every Taylor guitar they make, I had a Taylor 418 ce and a guy talked me outta it and I sold it I'm still crying over that guitar man what a sound that thing had ,If anyone is looking for a guitar I'm I absolutely recommend Taylor Guitars
Absolutely different ball game between these two!
I also think there was a moment there where you were surprised. You owned the 114e and it could not keep up with you, but the PS14ce made you take notice...made you think "search" for more.
The sound, from my end, was as a far apart as a tin penny is to a brass gong.
Keeping in mind that I liked BOTH guitars and wouldn't turn my nose up at either, without regard to price.
This really felt like it showed the potential of both guitars. Great demos that served a purpose very efficiently
Good Demo ! There is an obvious difference based on wood composition alone . The solid wood gets you some clarity and richness and the redwood adds some additional warmth which will increase over time. Having been to the CA factory I can say they have close to perfected workmanship consistency and playability up and down their line. Can't say i really like the V class bracing , but many do. The PS series seems to be a year by year choice of wood combinations. The PS series is a stay at home guitar that you're going to have to be satisfied with for a long, long time. Agree with reviewer below - would like to see the AD27E ,or other Mahogany topped ,vs. the PS compared.
I've had a plain 210 taylor guitar for about 15 years and only recently got a 512ce 12fret urban ironbark, basically 800 vs 3000 price-wise and at first I was a bit underwhelmed, thought it would sound jawdropping but if anything, my 210 was a dreadnaught no cutaway and it just sounds louder and clear, while the 512ce sounded a bit box-y and less full to me. After a while I realised it just felt way smoother to play and therefor ended up sounding better in a different way.
All in all its a sexy guitar and I wont swap back at all, but I would definitely think twice when it comes to buying an even more expensive model in the future.
I could pick your playing out of a crowd, Cooper. You have such a unique touch.
What an awesome compliment-- thank you so much.
The 114 is a really nice guitar for the money. As someone else comments, it is hard to pay $9200 more for all the bling. Yes, the PS 14 sounds amazing.... but, I think the perfect one is like Cooper says, somewhere in the 300 series. Thanks again for the demo.
I just bought a 362ce-8 String Baritone Taylor, it was less than 3K. I'm an accomplished, professional musician, so I know what I'm talking There is a big difference between the high-end and under the 1500.00 range, playability is where I draw the line. All Taylors sound great, the higher-priced guitars sound incredible and are easier to play. I play live and record, a hot mike or acoustic amp show clearly who's sound is richer. My new fiddle as reference above sounds so amazing and the baritone has me creating sounds and craving to play in a whole new way. We have one life, get the best you can't afford, and put a smile on your face forever.
I am a pure beginner! Since finding your channel I’ve been especially interested in the differences in the Taylor and the Martin guitars. I have just finished my second month with Lauren Bateman’s seven step beginner course. Cooper your playing is phenomenal! I can tell the difference between the two guitars in this video. Actually I can tell a difference in Lauren’s guitars (Crafter and Taylor) compared to mine (Ibanez) many of her students are playing Taylor’s. It was my understanding that the Ibanez was a Japanese guitar…except I found out mine was made in china…darn! Thanks for this great video-maybe Santa will bring me a new guitar for Christmas…who knows?
I was only listening the first time and never noticed a difference. I understand that I'm not a guitarist but I think it's testament to Taylor that I had to watch again to hear the difference.
An excellent presentation Cooper 👍
I'd say this was akin to a Chevy vs Ferrari comparison. Gotta love the looks of the PS14ce (who wouldn't love having a Ferrari) but for me, well, I'm a Chevy guy and the sound out of the 114ce is really quite nice.
Actually, I do own a 5 yr old 110e which I bought new for $500 and I have to say is one fine guitar. I think Taylors are unbeatable in their playability and sound at every price point.
But it's nice to have one Ferrari in the garage 👍👍👍.
beautifully explained!
Love you guys...sorry I don't live in San Antonio any longer. Both Taylor's sound great as you demonstrated. So there is no need to spend the extra $9200...but if you have that kind of money this would be money well spent! Just read HK Guitar's comments....you'll never regret it. Cooper and I can still dream...but that's alright too!
You definitely get more depth to the tones on the expensive one but honestly the "cheap" one sounds really good too. I got to play a whole selection of acoustics at my local GC and kept going back to the 214ce over PRS, Martin, Fender, Yamaha, and many others. I did play the more expensive Taylors up to about $3,600 and again, I went back to the 214ce. just felt like it fit me and played well. Great video!
you are right they both sound good, but not at all true. the expensive one is brighter only...the 114e has more balanced in dynamic range. There's a driftwood guitars video that address why this will happen with laminate guitars. Actually laminate back and side acoustic guitars can produce a better dynamic range. It's ridiculous a guitar company is charging $10k for guitars. I'm a professional, classically trained musician that can buy one, but I play an Alvarez Masterworks laminate B & S guitar before they made they made them solid. Don't lie to yourself.
One thing he didnt mention is the nut width. The 114 is smaller. I have a 214 and i like the smaller nut. Plays and sounds better than all my other guitars. And i have a d-18 martin and a few other high enders.
Your doing a good job man nice to see you doing videos
that was great! Loved the ending. That PS is unbelievable.
Love the pieces you played! Beautiful! The PS is amazing but the 114 is my financial style. In fact, I’m an 814 on a 414 budget.
Nice to hear some love for the 314, which is what I have but seems to get overlooked in comparison to the higher-level series. For my taste, it's gorgeous but there's too much bling on it. I'd be afraid to play it.
Great informative video and gorgeous playing!
I own a Taylor 210e for more than 10 years now. This is my first acoustic guitar I bought and played it an uncountered number of hours and it still sounds incredibly good.
The guitar is aging very well and sounds better than when I bought it.
This was a guitar that cost over 1000$ (which is still expensive for an acoustic guitar) and I played it and compared it to some of my other guitars that cost twice its price and more. It sounds as incredible as them to be honest.
This is the cheapest guitar in my collection but the one I cherish the most. If I had to keep just one acoustic guitar, it is this one.
Love the sound of both. The less expensive one is the clear “value” guitar. Love your playing. You have the name of those songs?
I was blessed to receive a used 614CE with the flamed maple, from my dad for a birthday years ago.
My wife called it "the blonde" and to this day, it's my personal favorite.
Sounds like it would be hard to go wrong with any Taylor.
Mark, the very first Taylor I ever played was in the Guitar Center Acoustic room. It was the 614CE, Curly Maple top. Gorgeous guitar, and that SOUND??!!! 😍😛❤️
I also picked up a Martin, and a Gibson. MORE expensive, but the sound was DEAD in comparison.....Thus began my love affair for Taylor. 😁
I have a special issue 812CE with a Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka top. I love it. Sounds wonderful. Probably 10 years old (maybe 8). Really nice. The 114e sounds really good. The PS14ce is beautiful.
I love your guitar playing, Cooper. Exceptionally good feel and taste. Cool vid.
Very nice playing, Cooper. You could probably make a broomstick strung with bailing wire sound good.
The one thing you can count on with Taylors is that they are consistant. The tone, playability and build quality across their line of guitars is very good. Tone is subjective, and there are variations acording to the tone wood and the price, but I've found that their least expensive guitars sound and play well above their price point.
THAT was a great wrap up!!!
Beautiful just heard the first one... dang sounds sooooo sweeeet
I love this kind of video. Visually the difference is crazy....the expensive guitar is just amazing....like a Ferrari compared to a ford. But the difference I heard was minimal....would I argue the more expensive guitar sounded nicer, yes...but I closed my eyes and it's not that much nicer....certainly nowhere near nicer in the terms of dollars so unless you have endless cash to blow, get the entry model.
Totally agree! Taylor doesn’t make a bad one. I love my 114e and GS mini.
The difference really became apparent when strummed with a pick. The PS has a lot more harmonic spread and range where the 114 was much more focussed and a bit strident- of course they are going to sound different, just my observation. I've got a 416 CE Spring Limited but am thinking about a 114 for taking out to play in pubs etc- don't want the 416 to get trashed.
I have a 114e that I bought from Alamo Music. Great guitar for the money. Good shop as well.
Great presentation! I am very happy with my 214CE. But it might also be a good idea to own a Taylor 314CE.
Cooper the way you play those guitars. Wow
Great playing and both great guitars,But I want the expensive one it's a piece of Art.
I know that you don't review used guitars but I believe that you did an acoustic review that included a Yamaha or 2. I sure do wish you could, would do one that included an original FG 300 red label Yamaha from the early 70s! I believe that a number of others would love to see that as well!
Awesome idea! 👍
@@petestaint8312 thanks! maybe if a few more FG300 people would respond Alamo would comply! Probably not but I person can wish!
Guitars and amps are made so good now, I find with good strings and paying someone that really knows how to set up a guitar. It's really hard to tell the difference from high-end guitar to a lower budget guitar in the $700 range,especially once it's on a good amp with a bit of effects.
I’m looking to remake my guitar collection and the 114 would be a good place for me but I’m also would like to hear how a 200 would sound. $1500 isn’t too bad as I am a intermediate player. Great performance 👍👍
The sinker redwood one is a beautiful guitar with an amazing sound.
If we weren't doing an A/B and just listening to one or the other, I'd think I was hearing some very nice tunes and think it was a real treat just to get a little concert. Good music comes from the fiddler more so than the fiddle. Thanks for the comparison.
Good vid. Thank you Cooper.
I have an American made taylor 200 series with cutout and that is just the best sounding acoustic Ive owned!
Listened to both going back and forth with my eyes closed so the appointments wouldn't skew my thinking, I like the way the 114 sounds better. I'm not saying it is better, obviously but both guitars have excellent intonation. The 114e's X bracing is giving our ears those traditional over tones, it's a wide dynamic range you can clearly hear more treble but the low-end is also good. The PS14ce tone stays within a narrower tonal range, it's a very pleasant warm tone with some sweet overtones popping here and there, but highly subjective to think of it as a "better" tone... It just proves even with the 100-200 series Taylor models you're getting not just a good guitar, but a great guitar.... That's really my only problem with the 300-PS series, the 100-200 exist at such a better price point, you're paying for nicer appointments, USA made, etc.. But the utility ROI isn't really there, certainly not 10x... This also shows how override all-solid wood construction can be. Taylor's approach to laminate back and sides, with 3-ply layering and the arch non-braced back compensate for it not being all solid. Those layered back and sides are delivering a wider dynamic range in this comparison.
Taylor makes great guitars I was spoiled I started my journey with a Taylor gs7 but now I have 2 Taylor’s 300 series 314ce and 310m 25 anniversary can’t overlook 300 series amazing studio and stage guitars and you can play them without being over cautious. Of course the presentation guitar is beautiful.
Awesome. But I can only afford the 114e wish I could have both but they both sound great.
Love the guitar reviews and comparisons you guys do. I'm late to the party, but for me, the 114e sounds slightly better than the PS14. To my ear, the 114e has more clarity and balance, if slightly less resonance and sparkle. That said, I wouldn't buy the 114e because I won't buy anything with a nut width less than 1.75". I'm not a big Taylor fan anyway. My observation is that the name appeals to less discriminate players who can afford them. Just my opinion.
my Taylor 114e is a good guitar, good sound, very comfortable neck. bright sound.
I have a 214CE cost me 1200 euro ( 1.202,58 dollars ) at the time I very happy with it . the thing with buying expensive guitars is that you should consider
if it fits you level of playing versus the cost and what to do with it . Do you perform before an audience who are willing to pay for listening to you ,so meaning are you a professional player?
To be honest I don't hear so much difference between both guitars only that the cheap one sounds more direct to me and I like it !
I believe that a expensive instrument witch is made by hand and one has chosen the best elements for building it will last longer in the sense of not deforming over the years ( neck, top blade maybe? ) . But hey for the difference in price you still can buy 9 new ones :-) But thank for showing and let us hear u both instruments ! BTW the last guy should be send to jail ! Smashing a perfectly good guitar as John Hiatt would say!
Thanks for the Russian subtitles. 114 E Taylor is by far the best grand auditorium guitar in its price category.
But but the flagship Taylor is definitely better) you have to be a fool to deny it)
Thanks for the video. Which love for Russia
Nice electronics for both, price always matter. Unless it is both the same model and brand of guitar you have to consider its age when comparing.
Beautiful playing
Great video! There absolutely is a difference in tone and sound. How couldn’t there be is it $10,000 worth? Wood difference is BIG. Solid wood. Versus . Solid wood top laminate back and sides. It’s a beautiful Beautiful guitar.
I totally dig the art work though ... dang!!!!!
What a rich-sounding guitar, The PS14. I found myself thinking it might get a bit lost in a crowd (the other pesky band musicians), but would be a beautiful solo axe. The 114e would be my choice for rhythm playing in a group-a fine instrument that I could relax and really use, not be heartbroken if it got crunched.
And yes, very fine playing.
I much prefer the 110e, sounds clearer and more present. For the heck of it, I played the clips for my wife without telling her which was which, she immediately picked the 110e as the better sounding guitar. Listening to them live rather than through RUclips would potentially change that, obviously - but from the video, I'd take the 110e all day.
Those 2 guitars sound worlds apart , more lush complexity , overtones sustaining no buzziness in the PS. Yup 100 and 200 series are still really great guitars for how much you get at that price point let alone the Taylor lifetime warranty to the original purchaser.
i wish youtube's compression algorithm was a bit less of an issue. A few years ago I had the chance to borrow a PS114ce for a while and the difference in how it projects versus the 114ce was immense... Still i think it's hard to warrant a purchase if you're not a concert musician, etc though.
It's still my dream guitar though 100%
I have a 110 and I love that thing!!!