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714-CE or LV-09

Unread post by Hersh » Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:41 pm

Hey guys. I've come a long way in guitar playing, and its time for me to buy my first high end guitar. I've narrowed it down to a Taylor 714-CE or a Larrivee LV-09. Both are very nice guitars, and money is not a problem.

Which should I get?
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Unread post by IDrinkTooMuch » Sat Dec 30, 2006 6:06 pm

the 714ce is my absolute favorite guitar, but its up to you. play em both and see which you like better
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Unread post by lakerhoc1121 » Sun Dec 31, 2006 12:13 pm

my friends just bought the 714 ce and he couldnt be happier... very nice guitar
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Unread post by Andre_GT7 » Sun Dec 31, 2006 12:30 pm

i'd say go with the Larrivee, the construction is a lot better than on a Taylor IMO.
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Unread post by bassman462 » Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:01 pm

Andre_GT7 wrote:i'd say go with the Larrivee, the construction is a lot better than on a Taylor IMO.

ya I agree, but it really is prefference. like i'd tell you to look into yairi's (handmade.) but you'd have to get one used, a new one will make you wait for the longest time.
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Unread post by mangold » Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:08 pm

Larrivee. definetly.

taylors sound like shit imo, larrivee is the best company out there today
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Unread post by RunsWithBuffalo » Sun Dec 31, 2006 5:59 pm

I think taylors sound neutered, go with a larrivee.

But PLAY THEM BOTH!
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Unread post by myxomatosis » Mon Jan 01, 2007 2:43 am

Hersh wrote:Hey guys. I've come a long way in guitar playing, and its time for me to buy my first high end guitar. I've narrowed it down to a Taylor 714-CE or a Larrivee LV-09. Both are very nice guitars, and money is not a problem.

Which should I get?
must be nice :P

while looking for a guitar in my price range (less than 1,000), I tried a taylor 314, but ended up going with a larrivee L-03... doesn't help you much I don't guess
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Unread post by Coldchillin » Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:46 pm

I was going to ask about the 09 rosewood artist series by Larrivee. Has anyone played these and can review it for me? I know there are a few guitars in that section, but I wanted to know what I could.
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Unread post by iha » Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:15 pm

I would go with the Larrivee. I haven't been too impressed with any of the Taylors I've played (I'm pretty sure I played a 714CE too, but don't really remember). And from what I've read on other websites, most people seem to favor Larrivee over Taylor . Like someone already said, it's really about preference. If you like how the taylor sounds/plays better go with it.

Also, why are you limiting to just those two brands? I was very impressed with higher end Gibsons as well. And if money is really no problem, then you might want to get a custom built guitar from a premier luthier :P

Like my brother, I just was looking for a guitar under $1000 (or close too it), and I got a Larrivee.. it was by far most impressive in MY price range.
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Unread post by Kahn » Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:29 pm

I love the Gibson Hummingbird. Also high end Guilds are really great guitars as well. Don't limit yourself to one brand.

My vote is for the LV-10 if mony is no option. ALso see the D-60 (my next purchase hopefully)
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Unread post by mangold » Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:52 pm

iha wrote: And if money is really no problem, then you might want to get a custom built guitar from a premier luthier :P
:thumbsup: a dream of mine...

im also hoping that premiere luthier is jean larrivee
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Unread post by mattinbeloit » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:08 pm

Both guitars sound good in their own way, they sound very different to me though. Go play both and pick one. I have a hellishly great 714ce, I have not found one that sounds as good as mine so im a little bias when I say go with the 714.
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Unread post by sozomenos » Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:42 pm

I own a 714CE. It is very fine instrument. I bought a Martin HD-28V back in November. What a guitar! But the 714CE, with the cedar top, is in a class by itself. You won't regret buying a 714CE. And don't listen to the boneheads who have to put down other guitars just to make their own seem superior. Sound is in your head. Not somebody else's. If it sounds good to you, it sounds good. Go with what sounds best to you. Shoot, I started out with a guitar from S&H Green stamps. The sound is not in the guitar; it's in your fingers and heart. A good guitar player can make a sorry guitar sound fabulous. That's the truth.

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Unread post by Kahn » Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:01 pm

sozomenos wrote:The sound is not in the guitar; it's in your fingers and heart.
Unless by "fingers and heart" you mean fine Brazillian Rosewood and spruce tops juxtaposed by fine craftsmanship and precision patented bracing, Im gonna go ahead and call you out on saying some dumb shit.
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