Taylor 614CE Acoustic Electric Guitar

Taylor 614CE acoustic electric guitar got that clean, modern Taylor vibe with some character thanks to its maple back and sides. If you’re into acoustic guitars and looking for bright sounds yet still full and feels smooth, the Taylor 614CE is definitely worth it

Taylor 614CE acoustic electric guitar got that clean, modern Taylor vibe but with some character thanks to its maple back and sides. If you’re into acoustic guitars and looking for something that sounds bright, but still full and feels smooth, the Taylor 614CE is definitely worth checking out.

Taylor 614CE Acoustic Electric Guitar

First thing you’ll notice is how easy it plays — the neck is slim, nicely comfortable, and doesn’t fight you when you’re moving up and down the frets. All playing styles feel effortless with this guitar whether you play chords, solos, even fingerpicking.

Taylor 614CE front body
Taylor 614CE Back body

Sound-wise, it leans bright and clear. That maple gives the guitar a snappy tone with crisp highs and tight lows. It doesn’t get muddy even when you strum hard. Some people say maple sounds too sharp, but Taylor’s V-Class bracing really balances it out, adding warmth and sustain without killing that clarity.

Taylor 614CE front headstock
Taylor 614CE back headstock

It has pretty sleek looks. The one I tried had a very shaded edge burst finish and nice detailing, flashy. It feels premium. Yes I want it that way. Another one, Taylor’s ES2 Electronics system keeps things natural when you plug in, no weird boxy tone or annoying feedback.

You might feel this is a little too clean or bright if you prefer a super boomy, super warm sound (like a rosewood body or dreadnought design). But if you like precise, clear tone that cuts through in a mix — especially for modern styles or live playing — the 614ce delivers your desires.

Taylor 614CE saddle bridge
Taylor 614CE fretboard

Here some soundcheck from my youtube channel:

Overall this guitar is clean, classy, easy to play, and sounds great both unplugged and plugged in. Not cheap, but definitely a “buy once, keep forever” kind of guitar. you might live eternal life with it. You’ll get hardcase and elixir strings pre-installed.

Taylor 614CE hardcase
Taylor 614CE label body
Taylor 614CE hardcase logo

Eko Guitars N(e)XT series Electro-acoustic steel strings

My another gears update is an electro-acoustic guitar. I found it on local shop, while i was surprised about how this Italian chitarra brand appeared here in my city. Surely i gave it a try and i found myself like it. the sound quality and the price are somehow equal (plus few advantages) to my ears, so when it comes to comparison with other guitars in its price range.

this is what i got, the factory default:

EKO guitars electro-acoustic steel strings NXT series

 

actually I am impressed by things eko guitars has by factory default. The acoustic steel strings are great! feels like newly installed and vibrate the tones equally (though i can’t get used to it anyway, gotta change them with electric guitar strings). i got mono-jack cable and one Allen wrench for adjusting the truss rod. pretty neat for made in P.R.C guitars, and i guess that’s why Eko guitars, an italian guitar brand could came to my house.

EKO guitars electro-acoustic steel-strings NXT series

when it comes to comparison, i picked yamaha apx500ii as its rival, and this Eko N(e)XT guitar won… it has more serious saddle bridge than apx and the eko guitars preamp delivers equal tones, (my apx500ii doesn’t have middle tone, which i need them most for my solo playing)

EKO guitars NXT series electro-acoustic preamp (2)

 

my first tryout on stage were my last night gig. i was fully satisfied, and i can see this guitar could do few more things after i set something up for this. you can check eko guitars at www.ekoguitars.it and i’m sure you will get more details, meanwhile i will set up things for the vlog. see yaEKO guitars NXT series electro-acoustic steel-strings (10)