The 314ce presents an outstanding value in an all solid wood, U.S. made guitar. The 314ce is an amazing sounding guitar with understated aesthetics that will appeal to players of all styles. The 314ce uses all solid sapele for the back and sides and pairs it with a solid Sitka Spruce top. The Grand Auditorium body shape is Taylor's most versatile body shape, perfect for fingerstyle to light to moderate strumming. Also an exceptional choice for stage, recording, or anyone looking for a guitar that can handle a variety of applications. Sapele is known for its woody overtones that focus on the midrange frequencies. Add the solid Sitka Spruce top and you get the versatility and dynamic range Sitka Spruce is famous for. Premium features include Gemstone Italian acrylic inlays on the fingerboard and peghead, West African Ebony fingerboard and bridge, Taylor nickel tuning machines, an understated satin finish for the back and sides and a gloss finish for the top. Guitar is equipped with award winning Expression 2 active electronics and ships in a deluxe hard shell case.