Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)


zZounds Gear Experts Say...
Boasting urban ash back and sides, a Sitka spruce top, and gig-ready ES2 electronics, this elegant Builder's Edition 514ce is at home on any stage or studio.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
Sitka spruce top | Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone |
Tropical Mahogany Neck | Present midrange tone with a full, rich sound |
Urban ash back and sides | Similar tone to high-end mahogany; full midrange |
V-Class bracing | V-shaped design; excellent projection and sustain |
Overview
The Builder's Edition 514ce Grand Auditorium from Taylor is both visually and sonically stunning with elegant features that will appeal to enthusiasts, collectors, and wood lovers alike. The premium features on this model redefine the ultimate acoustic electric guitar. The Grand Auditorium body shape is Taylor's most versatile body shape, making it in an excellent choice for light to moderate strumming and fingerstyle players as well.
The Builders Edition 514ce boasts a Sitka Spruce top with urban ash for the back and sides. Urban ash has been compared to mahogany for its rich, woody midrange character. Add the Sitka Spruce top for a full dynamic range and versatility. Premium builder's edition appointments include high gloss finish, beveled armrest and cutaway, chamfered body and neck edge treatment, Gotoh 21:1 antique chrome tuning machines, curved wing bridge, and compass Italian acrylic peghead and fretboard inlays. The Builder's Edition 514ce natural comes equipped with stage and recording ready ES2 active electronics and ships in a deluxe hard shell case.
- Urban Ash back and sides
- Sitka Spruce top
- Tropical Mahogany Neck
- West African Ebony Fretboard
- V Class Bracing
- Expression System 2 Electronics
- Beveled armrest
The Builders Edition 514ce boasts a Sitka Spruce top with urban ash for the back and sides. Urban ash has been compared to mahogany for its rich, woody midrange character. Add the Sitka Spruce top for a full dynamic range and versatility. Premium builder's edition appointments include high gloss finish, beveled armrest and cutaway, chamfered body and neck edge treatment, Gotoh 21:1 antique chrome tuning machines, curved wing bridge, and compass Italian acrylic peghead and fretboard inlays. The Builder's Edition 514ce natural comes equipped with stage and recording ready ES2 active electronics and ships in a deluxe hard shell case.
Features:
- Grand Auditorium Body Shape with Venetian Cutaway- Urban Ash back and sides
- Sitka Spruce top
- Tropical Mahogany Neck
- West African Ebony Fretboard
- V Class Bracing
- Expression System 2 Electronics
- Beveled armrest
Specs
Configuration: Right Handed
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Venetian
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides: Solid Urban Ash
Neck: Tropical Mahogany
Bridge/Fretboard: West African Ebony
Fretboard inlays: Compass, Italian Acrylic
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Number of Frets: 20
Top Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Finish: Gloss
Neck Finish: Satin
Electronics: Expression System 2
Tuning machines: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome
Nut and Saddle: Tusq Black Nut, White Micarta Saddle
Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell, Brown
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Venetian
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides: Solid Urban Ash
Neck: Tropical Mahogany
Bridge/Fretboard: West African Ebony
Fretboard inlays: Compass, Italian Acrylic
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Number of Frets: 20
Top Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Finish: Gloss
Neck Finish: Satin
Electronics: Expression System 2
Tuning machines: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome
Nut and Saddle: Tusq Black Nut, White Micarta Saddle
Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell, Brown
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Natural
- Shipping Weight: 21.25 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 46 x 21 x 7 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BE-514ce-Nat
- Kona Burst
- Shipping Weight: 21.5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 46 x 21 x 7 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BE-514ce-KB
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