norcalpiper,
I was a little annoyed that I had to get my 2016 Special T setup.
It was a tuning disaster with the nut cut way too high and the neck had a really bad forward bow.
BUT, the neck profile is absolutely dreamy, IMO and as was already mentioned, the pups are simply killer!
Now that my guitar is properly setup, it's an outstanding guitar.
I haven't played a 2014 Special so I'm sorry I can't give you any advice about that.