Taylor 314ce Grand Auditorium Sapele/Mahogany Acoustic-Electric

The guitar in the photos is the exact one you will receive. Serial Number: 1207194016

Backwoods Guitar in Sedalia, Missouri is a proud Taylor authorized dealer and repair service center. Every Taylor guitar is carefully unboxed, inspected, and set up before being photographed and listed for sale. After every guitar is purchased, it is then reinspected and set up again before being shipped out. If you have a specific set up preference or certain strings you'd like put on before shipping, please reach out and send us a message after completing your purchase.

Overview

Unleash your musical potential with the Taylor 314ce Grand Auditorium Sapele, a guitar that harmoniously blends performance, comfort, and captivating tone. The Grand Auditorium body shape offers a balanced sonic profile, striking a remarkable equilibrium between projection and clarity, ideal for diverse playing styles. Crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and sapele back and sides, this guitar produces a tonal character defined by crisp highs, warm midrange, and a punchy low end. The sapele's rich wood grain adds a touch of visual allure to its understated elegance. The onboard Taylor Expression System 2 electronics ensure an authentic and expressive sound when amplified, making the Taylor 314ce a versatile companion for both stage and studio. With its exceptional craftsmanship and resonant tones, this guitar invites players to explore their musical horizons with confidence and creativity.

• All-solid tonewoods for rich, sophisticated sound
• Sapele back and sides for warm, punchy midrange
• Sitka spruce top offers clarity and power
• V-Class bracing inside dials up volume and sustain
• Includes ES2 acoustic pickup and hardshell case
• Made in El Cajon, California, USA

Among the most popular Taylor models and one of the best-selling U.S.-made acoustic guitars on the market, the 314ce offers a quintessentially Taylor experience with all-solid tonewoods and an accommodating feel. This Grand Auditorium boasts back and sides of solid sapele paired with a Sitka spruce top, producing a punchy, shimmering midrange, along with a warm, woody low-end character to balance the vibrant treble range. The V-Class bracing scheme adds a boost to power and sustain, and the always-comfortable Taylor neck makes for a smooth feel for any playing style. With straightforward appointments to preserve its workhorse personality, ES2 electronics and a hardshell case, the 314ce is the ultimate Swiss-army-knife guitar.

Highlights

• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Bracing: V-Class Bracing
• Pickguard: Black
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel
• Strings: Phosphor Bronze Light
• Body Width: 16"
• Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
• Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
• Number of Frets: 20
• Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
• Body Length: 20"
• Body Depth: 4 5/8"

Body

• Binding Edge Treatment: Black
• Back Config: 2-piece No Wedge
• Rosette Size: Three Ring
• Back/Side Finish: Satin
• Backstrap Wood: None
• Stain/Sunburst: Medium Brown Stain Back/Sides/Neck
• Armrest: No
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Backstrap Finish: None
• Bridge Inlay: None
• Armrest Binding: None
• Rosette Material: Plastic
• Wedge: None

Neck

• Neck Width: 1-3/4"
• Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: Black
• Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Heel Length: 3-1/2"
• Fretboard Inlay: Gemstone, Italian Acrylic
• Heel Cap Binding: ABS Plastic, Black
• Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Satin

Peghead

• Peghead Finish: Satin
• Peghead Type: Standard
• Headstock Overlay: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Logo: Italian Acrylic
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Purfling: None
• Peghead Inlay: Gemstone, Italian Acrylic

Other

• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Ext: None
• Button: sNickel
• Edge Trim: B/W/B/W/W/B