Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce - Tobacco Kona Burst

Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce - Tobacco Kona Burst

The Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce represents the intersection of master-class craftsmanship, sonic innovation, and ecological responsibility. As part of Taylor's prestigious Builder's Edition collection, this instrument is designed to remove every barrier between the player and the music, featuring a silent satin finish, a beveled armrest, and smooth chamfered edges that make it incredibly comfortable to hold. At its heart is the revolutionary V-Class bracing, which optimizes the guitar's volume and sustain while resolving the intonation issues inherent in traditional X-bracing.

The tonal character of this Grand Auditorium is defined by its unique pairing of a solid Sitka Spruce top with Urban Ash back and sides. Taylor has started using Shamel Ash found in cities and is marketing it as "Urban Ash". This responsibly sourced wood is heavier than the "Swamp" ash often found in electric guitars. Sonically, you can expect a sound that is focused and has a fundamental-strong voice, with clean notes which are mostly overtone-free. This transparency allows the player's nuance to shine through, while the Sitka Spruce top adds a broad dynamic range and articulation that adapts to any playing style.

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Highlights

• Urban Ash Back and Sides: Sourced from city trees, this wood offers a focused, fundamental-strong voice that is mostly overtone-free.

• V-Class Bracing: Taylor's revolutionary internal architecture enhances volume, sustain, and intonation across the entire fretboard.

• Player-Centric Comfort: Features a beveled armrest, chamfered body edges, and a Cutaway for effortless high-fret access.

• Gotoh 510 Tuners: High-ratio antique gold tuners provide superior tuning stability and precision control.

• Stage-Ready Electronics: Equipped with the Expression System 2 (ES2) for a natural and dynamic amplified acoustic tone.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Urban Ash (Shamel Ash)

• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany

• Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony

• Scale Length: 25-1/2"

• Fretboard Radius: 15"

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Compass / Faux Pearl

• Neck Profile: Standard Carve

• Finish: Silent Satin (Tobacco Kona Burst)

• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony

• Nut Material: Black Tusq Nut / Micarta Saddle

• Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Gold

• Electronics: Expression System 2

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony

• Manufacturer Part Number: BE514ce

• Depth at 1st Fret: .850"

• Depth at 10th Fret: .880"

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!