2011 Taylor 914ce guitar
Old growth Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top (It's possible that it has an Engleman Spruce top). "Cindy" abalone inlays (now available from Taylor's custom shop). Serial number 1112061101. Here's a link to Taylor's description for the 2014 914ce - they said had the same overall specifications: https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/914ce-2014
Purchased from Guitar Center in Santa Clara, CA, used, for $3,499 in March 2017.
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Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photographs and description provided, the subject of this appraisal is a 2011 Taylor 914ce acoustic guitar, serial number 1112061101.
According to the current owner, the piece was acquired used from Guitar Center in Santa Clara, California, for $3,499 in March 2017.
The guitar's composition is old-growth Indian Rosewood for its back and sides, with an Englemann Spruce top and "Cindy" abalone inlays on the fretboard.
The condition of the piece is excellent.
While book values of the 914ce models over the years tend to top out at $3,000, values vary depending on specs and the prices achieved via secondhand marketplaces are strong. Based on recent sales of very similarly appointed guitars via Reverb.com, a Fair Market Value (pre-auction estimate) of this piece would be estimated at $3,000 to $4,000.
