Taylor 314ce - Natural

Taylor 314ce - Natural

The Taylor 314ce Grand Auditorium is a true workhorse, designed to inspire musicians in any setting, from intimate practice sessions to bustling recording studios and lively stages. This acoustic-electric gem boasts a harmonious blend of solid tonewoods: a Sitka spruce top and sapele back and sides. Sitka spruce, known for its broad dynamic range, delivers crisp articulation and a delightful top-end sparkle, making it incredibly versatile for all playing styles. Sapele, a tonewood often compared to mahogany, provides a warm and balanced foundation, offering a full body with a bell-like clarity and a rich, focused midrange. Together, these woods create a sound that's both clear and full, allowing each note to sing with definition and sustain.

What truly sets the 314ce apart is Taylor's revolutionary V-Class bracing. This innovative internal architecture allows the guitar's top to be both stiff and flexible, unlocking enhanced volume, extended sustain, and improved intonation across the fretboard. Whether you're fingerpicking delicate melodies or strumming with gusto, the V-Class bracing ensures a consistent and harmonically rich response. For those ready to plug in, the onboard Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics offer a natural and dynamic amplified tone. With its patented behind-the-saddle pickup design, the ES2 captures the true acoustic essence of the guitar, making it sound just as incredible through an amp or PA system as it does unplugged. While specific famous musicians playing this exact model aren't widely highlighted, the 314ce's versatile nature makes it a favorite among a diverse range of players seeking premium tone and playability.

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Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights

• Experience exceptional clarity and sustain thanks to Taylor's innovative V-Class bracing.
• Enjoy the rich, balanced tone delivered by the solid Sitka spruce top and sapele back and sides.
• Effortlessly transition to amplified performances with the natural-sounding Expression System 2 electronics.
• The Grand Auditorium body shape provides versatile playability for various musical styles, from strumming to fingerpicking.
• Benefit from the comfortable playability of the Neo-Tropical Mahogany neck and Crelicam Ebony fretboard.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Sapele
• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Left/Right Handed: Right-handed
• Fretboard Wood: Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fretboard Radius: 15"
• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Italian Acrylic Dots / Italian Acrylic Gemstone
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Finish: Gloss (Top), Satin (Back & Sides, Neck)
• Bridge Material: Crelicam Ebony
• Nut Material: Tusq
• Tuners: Taylor Standard (Nickel)
• Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
• Bridge: Ebony
• Manufacturer Part Number: 314CE
• Depth at 1st Fret: .840"
• Depth at 12th Fret: .865"

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!