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The Taylor 14ce Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar offers high-quality construction, clear sound, and comfortable playability at a price more musicians can afford. It features a solid torrefied spruce top, which helps the guitar project sound well and respond quickly, like many Taylor guitars. The torrefaction process (carefully roasting the wood) gives the top a warmer, sweeter sound, like a guitar that's already been played for years. Layered African sapele back and sides provide strength and a balanced sound base. The Grand Auditorium body shape makes it versatile for different playing styles. With its special V-Class bracing inside, this model has improved volume, sustain (how long notes ring out), and intonation (notes sounding in tune), making it dependable for recording or playing live. Finished with a matte coating and equipped with Fishman Sonitone GT-2 electronics, the Taylor 14ce nicely blends performance and value.

Solid Torrefied Spruce Top For Enhanced Resonance

This guitar has a solid top made of torrefied spruce, a great choice for players wanting both strong projection and warmth. The torrefaction process improves the wood's sound qualities, resulting in a top that sounds mature and "played-in," and responds quickly to your touch. The top produces clear high notes and captures the details of your playing, whether you're fingerpicking softly or strumming hard. This refinement ensures the guitar delivers clarity and sustain, making it excellent for players who care about deep, precise tone.

Acoustic Electric Guitar With Layered Sapele Back And Sides

The back and sides are made of layered African sapele, providing a durable and reliable foundation for the guitar's resonant top. Sapele sounds similar to mahogany, offering a balanced warmth in the middle range that complements the brighter spruce top. Using layered wood also makes the guitar stronger against changes in humidity and temperature, making it reliable for musicians who travel or play in different environments. Combined with the Grand Auditorium body shape, these woods create a rich, balanced sound suitable for both live shows and studio recording.

Fishman Sonitone GT-2 Electronics for Natural Amplification

Equipped with Fishman Sonitone GT-2 electronics, this acoustic-electric guitar smoothly transitions from acoustic playing to amplified performance. The preamp, located discreetly inside the soundhole, has easy-to-use tone and volume controls for quick adjustments. The pickup system clearly captures the guitar's natural sound, preserving the warmth from the torrefied spruce top and the balanced midrange from the sapele back and sides. Whether performing on stage or recording, these electronics provide consistent sound output and dynamic response for professional-quality results.

Taylor Guitars Precision Engineering for Long-Lasting Playability

Built to last, the Taylor 14ce uses quality materials and expert construction for consistent performance over time. The hard rock maple neck feels smooth to play, while the West African ebony fingerboard is durable and responsive. Die-cast chrome tuners keep the guitar reliably in tune, and the white micarta saddle and Nubone nut help ensure notes are accurate. The matte finish looks elegant and also protects the wood. These features combine to make sure the instrument remains a dependable musical partner for many years.

A Full-Scale Taylor With Exceptional Value

The Taylor 14ce Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar is designed for musicians looking for Taylor's signature sound and playability at a more accessible price. The torrefied spruce top, layered sapele body, and Fishman electronics make it an excellent choice for players needing quality and reliability. Whether you're a performer or a songwriter, this instrument provides the tone and feel necessary to bring your music to life.

Taylor 14ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Taylor 14ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Taylor 14ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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  • Torrefied spruce top enhances projection and clarity with a played-in tone
  • Layered sapele back and sides provide stability and consistent tonal balance
  • Grand Auditorium body shape delivers versatile performance for all playing styles
  • Cantilevered V-Class bracing boosts volume sustain and precise intonation
  • Fishman Sonitone GT-2 electronics ensure dynamic amplified sound with easy controls
  • Hard Rock Maple neck offers smooth playability with lasting durability
  • West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard ensures premium feel and responsive action
  • Die-cast chrome tuners provide reliable tuning stability for every performance
  • Matte finish highlights the wood's natural beauty with understated elegance
  • Taylor gig bag provides lightweight protection for travel and storage

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Body
  • Body type: Taylor Grand Auditorium
  • Cutaway: Venetian
  • Top wood: Torrefied spruce
  • Back and sides: Layered African sapele
  • Bracing pattern: C-Class
  • Body finish: Matte
Neck
  • Neck shape: Standard Taylor profile
  • Nut width: 1-11/16"
  • Fingerboard: West African ebony
  • Neck wood: Hard rock maple
  • Scale length: 25-1/2"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Matte
Hardware
  • Headstock overlay: Copafera
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast chrome with chrome buttons
  • Bridge: West African ebony
  • Saddle and nut: White micarta saddle and white nubone nut
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Fishman Sonitone GT2
  • Controls: Soundhole-mounted tone and volume
  • Configuration: Single acoustic pickup
Other
  • Strings: D'Addario XS coated phosphor bronze light
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Case: Taylor structured gig bag

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  • asked byDennis

    fromWilsonville, OR

    Where isn't the 14ce made? How is it different from the 114ce?
Why isn't the 14ce on the Taylor web site?
Thanks

    Where isn't the 14ce made? How is it different from the 114ce? Why isn't the 14ce on the Taylor web site? Thanks

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    The Taylor 114ce and Taylor 214ce (formerly known as 14ce) are both Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitars with cutaways, but they differ in several key areas that affect tone, feel, and price: 1. Tonewoods 114ce: Layered walnut back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top. 214ce (14ce): Layered rosewood or koa (depending on variant) back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top. Impact: Rosewood generally provides more pronounced lows and sparkling highs, with a richer overtone content than walnut, which is more midrange-focused and dry-sounding. 2. Aesthetic and Finish 114ce: More basic appointments – satin finish, simple black binding, no edge inlays. 214ce (14ce): Gloss top (with satin back/sides), white binding, and sometimes small aesthetic upgrades like inlays and rosette detail. 3. Fretboard and Bridge Wood 114ce: Walnut fretboard and bridge. 214ce (14ce): Ebony fretboard and bridge. Impact: Ebony feels smoother and denser, and is often preferred for its premium feel and snappy attack. 4. Price The 214ce (14ce) is more expensive due to the upgraded tonewoods, aesthetics, and fretboard material. 5. Sound and Feel 114ce: Balanced tone, great for beginners or as a reliable gigging guitar. 214ce (14ce): Slightly more refined tone and feel, better projection and clarity, especially when strumming or recording.