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Old 04-07-2008, 03:57 PM
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Default Another bad Taylor on E-bay...

This isn't a fake Taylor.

But this definitely ISN'T a 814ce.

I already notified the seller, but he/she claims that it says 814ce on the tag. Yeah right. The old number is scraped off and 814ce looks like it was typed on there with a crappy typewriter.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2007-Taylor-814-...QQcmdZViewItem

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Old 04-07-2008, 04:01 PM
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huh/ link please!
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:06 PM
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whoops forgot the link.
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:09 PM
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Looks like a 214e.
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:11 PM
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That's not even a quality fake!
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:12 PM
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Are they for real with this WOW........This is no 814 thats for sure..And this is what they says the inside label says clearly type over
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:15 PM
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Yeah. I mean, there's no doubt that that is a real authentic Taylor. I think what's in question is whether that's a 314 or a 414. It is definitely not a 814 by any chance, plus the back of that guitar isn't even rosewood so you couldn't even pull it off for a 414 LTD.

It seems like someone peeled off the label, rigged it with 814, stuck it back on the guitar, and tried to pass it off for a higher model Taylor.
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:24 PM
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I called Taylor with the serial number and was advised that it was a 114 e. I have also reported the item on ebay, but feel free to do the same
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:26 PM
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Anyone going to report this?
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:27 PM
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didn't someone just report it?
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:29 PM
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I called Taylor with the serial number and was advised that it was a 114 e. I have also reported the item on ebay, but feel free to do the same
I knew it! I wasnt sure though, the back looks identical to a 110.
Well done!
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:29 PM
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I was close!!!
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:31 PM
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yes it is a 114e
http://www.taylorguitars.com/Guitars/100-200/100/114e/

I can tell by the binding and the lack of bracing support on the back so it is laminate.



Taylor made no full acoustic models in the upper ends that were the old number system except maybe 810.

what is really funny is if the owner would even look at the description from taylor of what the guitar would be they could SEE it is NOT what they have. Gold tuners- Gloss finish are just TWO thing that this guitar does NOT have. It is possible that they were taken to the cleaners them selves but they can see it is NOT what the ad claims.


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Old 04-07-2008, 04:32 PM
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I knew it! I wasnt sure though, the back looks identical to a 110.
Well done!
Sammy
what can I say it comes natural with my job haha. I am a police officer so I am always looking to "solve the crime/mystery".
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Old 04-07-2008, 05:00 PM
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oh yeah, this person's got a case... purchased extra

some of these ebay fraudders really needs to go to jail
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