Taylor 914ce Grand Auditorium Electro Acoustic, Natural

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Premium quality

Offering a wide dynamic range and crisp articulation, the solid Sitka spruce top of the 914ce ensures that every note is released from the strings with glistening definition. It is perfect for any passionate gigging and recording musician. As it ages, the sonic capabilities of Sitka spruce become more varied and enticing. Each time you play, its tone opens up - and so do the possibilities of the 914ce. Indian rosewood back and sides will then add rich, bright qualities to your tone, and they even have the brilliant ability to even out any harsh frequencies. The result? A gloriously balanced sound that lends itself to all fingerpicking and strumming techniques.

The grand auditorium body is known for its versatility and brilliant sound projection. With full, rounded lows, pronounced mids, and sparkling highs, you'll have a gorgeous tonal response across the whole frequency range. Better still, the stunning Venetian cutaway and sleek armrest make this guitar dreamy to play. Fingerpick and strum effortlessly as you are granted an exceptionally comfortable playing experience, even when reaching those upper frets.

A neck and fretboard with lifelong quality

Lose yourself in sumptuously smooth fretting and silky sound. The Taylor 914ce features a marvellous tropical mahogany neck and an exquisite ebony fretboard, allowing you a dreamy playing experience that will never tire. Mahogany exudes resonance, richness, and wondrous balance thanks to an emphasis on midrange frequencies. But its robust and durable properties are what make it perfect for this scrupulously crafted neck. Engulf your audience in waves of clear, warm sound whilst mahogany's long-lasting stability ensures you can relish such a tone for years to come. And if that isn't enough, mahogany's sonic capabilities grow more focused as the wood matures, meaning you'll have endless glistening sound. A satin finish then promises flawless playability.

The West African Crelicam ebony fretboard attached on top further enhances your playing experience thanks to its naturally high oil content which gives it a lusciously smooth finish. What makes the ebony used on Taylor guitars completely unique is the process of sustainable and socially responsible sourcing that has led to it being in your possession, made possible by Taylor's Ebony Project which takes place in Cameroon. Ebony is an extremely responsive tonewood that offers a beautifully bright sound, making it a gorgeous accompaniment to spruce, rosewood, and mahogany. Project your music with purpose and brilliant volume, ebony's snappy and crisp attack ensures that every single note cuts through the mix astonishingly well, leaving nothing unheard.

Amplify your sound

One of the most compelling features of this guitar is the Expression System 2 that is mounted discreetly. Featuring three pickup sensors, this electronic system captures more acoustic dynamics than ever before. Combined with Taylor's 'professional audio' preamp, this guitar allows you to plug into an amp, PA system, or recording software whilst always experiencing glorious acoustic tonal properties. Sculpt your tone with three soft rotary controls and achieve a sound that is well and truly distinctive.

Renowned craftsmanship

Beauty flows right from the heart of this guitar and reaches every last detail. The V-class bracing offers incredible support that can withstand string tension and keep your guitar robust and stable, so you can strum with passion and ferocity without anything holding you back. From the paua rosette to the ebony binding, from the sublime gloss finish to the ascension pearl/paua inlay, meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail has gone into even the smallest components of this guitar. It offers a premium aesthetic and has a superior tone to match. And to keep such a magnificent instrument protected when you're travelling from A to B, a deluxe hardshell case is included. You won't ever want to be without the Taylor 914ce, and you can take it on the road knowing it won't suffer any knocks or scrapes.

Specifications

• Product Code: 914ce

Body & Bridge

• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Body Material: Indian Rosewood
• Bridge Material: East African Ebony
• Bridge Pins: West African Ebony
• Binding: West African Ebony
• Armrest: Beveled Ebony
• Armrest Binding: West African Ebony
• Finish: Gloss
• Rosette Material: Paua

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Scarf
• Fingerboard Material: West African Ebony
• Fingerboard Binding: West African Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Ascension Pearl/Paua
• Heel: Tropical Mahogany
• Heel Cap Binding: West African Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.5''

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Gold
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh
• Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
• Pickup: Expression System 2
• Preamp: Taylor Professional Audio
• Preamp Controls: Bass/Treble/Volume