Taylor 814 opinions and 2nd hand price check

Elwood

Thanks for the help guys. 

There are a few guitars that catch my eye. The 414 and 814 are staples of the lines but that 6/7 series are very interesting. I don't really need the expression system but the older models with the giant plastic panel in the side are an immediate write off, it's hideous. 

ToneControl

what's the difference between a 314 and an 814?
Is it just the woods?

Elwood

ToneControl said:

what's the difference between a 314 and an 814?
Is it just the woods?

The 814 has different inlays, rosette and binding from what I noticed. The finish was also better from my impression. 

Not sure if it has different bracing as well. 

Misty

ToneControl said:

what's the difference between a 314 and an 814?
Is it just the woods?

Well I just remember that, when I bought my 814ce and still had my 314ce, the 814 was noticeably louder and more resonant, even my wife noticed. I did choose that 814 from 6 or so that were in various stores at the time.

tone1

Mansons have a 2nd Hand 814ce......

https://www.mansons.co.uk/product/pre-owned-taylor-814ce-11707

Elwood

Thanks @tone1 ;;

Unfortunately at £2999 it's more expensive than a new DLX version at Dawson's and the same as a new one at PMT.

Mansons usually price pretty keenly, unless I've missed something that's way off the mark for a 2nd hand price?

Strat_a_tat_tat

Elwood said:

Thanks @tone1 ;

Unfortunately at £2999 it's more 3xpensive than a new DLX version at Dawson's and the same as a new one at PMT.

Mansons usually price pretty keenly, unless I've missed something that's way off the mark for a 2nd hand price?

To my mind, I usually find Manson's prices to be a bit on the high side.

Elwood

Seems particularly bold pricing to have it up for new on the street prices.

musicman100

Elwood said:

Seems particulalry bold pricing to have it up for new on the street prices.

I thought I was miss reading the price.