I recently purchased a Taylor 814 and I love the sound. I also have a J45 True Vintage which I also love. I would say the Taylor is like a grand piano, beautiful sound but lacks soul. The Gibson is like a Honky Tonk piano, it got a sound thats unique. Not technically perfect, but it's got soul. Some songs sound great on a grand piano and some songs were just meant to be played on an old Honky Tonk piano. My two cents.