D-15 or 214e?

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D-15 or 214e?

Unread post by Dancing Ants » Tue Jan 06, 2004 10:53 pm

martin d-15 or taylor 214e? which is better...i've played both, but can't decide.
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Unread post by jsgksu » Tue Jan 06, 2004 10:55 pm

Even though I find them less physically appealing, Id have to say the D-15 is a better guitar.
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Unread post by everydayDMBfan_18 » Tue Jan 06, 2004 11:34 pm

I prefer the d-15, but...and this is a large but...the d-15 is harder to play so I don't know if that matters to you at all
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Unread post by Oahu » Tue Jan 06, 2004 11:51 pm

Negativo. Hop on the 214e- the expression system is awesome. Taylor will treat you better in the event of a warranty claim as well.
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Unread post by jsgksu » Wed Jan 07, 2004 12:00 am

Oahu wrote:Negativo. Hop on the 214e- the expression system is awesome. Taylor will treat you better in the event of a warranty claim as well.
Almost positive the 200 series dont come with the es system. And of course these two guitars are pretty different, you need to find out what youre looking for in a guitar. Electronics, dreadnought/auditorium, etc...
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Unread post by jsgksu » Wed Jan 07, 2004 12:10 am

Well, I dont even know that the 214 can come with electronics, unless theyre changing that this year, and if youre getting it installed its gonna cost more so look at that. But I must say I never looked at the 200 series and after looking into them I must say that I jumped a little too quick on my suggestion. But Id have to play it to say what I really think, I assumed they were kinda lower end and it seems that everyone with a D-15 loves it, I just dont like the look. Ulitmately its your decision, keep playing them both and decide on what you like more between their different tonewoods and body styles, playability and sound and make your decision.
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Unread post by Oahu » Wed Jan 07, 2004 1:35 am

The 200 limiteds they produced this year can have the ES.
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Unread post by grock » Wed Jan 07, 2004 1:42 am

taylor numbers start at 300. the rest are blah. i think that the high end makers are just that. if you want a lower end or mid-priced guitar, find a company that specializes in that range. i've just found that the low end of martin and taylor never live up to the alverez, breedlove, etc.

but try them out. this is just my subjective opinion, you gotta make the choice for you.
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Unread post by jsgksu » Wed Jan 07, 2004 1:53 am

Didnt think they were making limiteds this year, or at least not 200 limiteds, I think thats what Shane told me, care to clarify? And I totally agree with grock, if youre only looking to spend 500-600 Martin/Taylor might not be your best bet.
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Unread post by grock » Wed Jan 07, 2004 2:02 am

jsgksu wrote:And I totally agree with grock, if youre only looking to spend 500-600 Martin/Taylor might not be your best bet.
MIGHT NOT?!? let's be firm in this and just say wouldn't.
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Unread post by infoghost » Wed Jan 07, 2004 11:15 am

everydayDMBfan_18 wrote:I prefer the d-15, but...and this is a large but...the d-15 is harder to play so I don't know if that matters to you at all
Only if you don't get a proper setup. The D-15's do ship with high action, but you can get that lowered, and they play just as easily as any good guitar should.
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Unread post by Dancing Ants » Thu Jan 08, 2004 2:30 pm

well...i don't know. probably the D-15...i played alot on the 214 the other day, and didn't like it much..
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Unread post by Pickles » Thu Jan 08, 2004 3:14 pm

there is a regular 214E being produced.

id say spend $200 on an alvarez and save up for a nicer guitar. Taylor 300+
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Unread post by budlitebrad » Thu Jan 08, 2004 3:22 pm

If you're gonna buy a Martin or Taylor, wait until you have the cash for a high end one.

There is a reason for why they keep the D41s and 714ce's in a seperate room at Guitar Center, while all the D15s have to argue with the bouncer outside.
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Unread post by infoghost » Thu Jan 08, 2004 3:30 pm

There is nothing wrong with a D-15. I know people who have highends, and still bought a D-15, and enjoy it just as much. Just because it's a bit cheaper, it's not a cheap guitar.
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