When you choose Moore Guitars, you're not just buying an instrument! 

 You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you.  Our #1 priority is to give you the best purchasing experience on Reverb!

Taylor Legacy 914ce

Top Wood: Engelmann Spruce Back & Side Wood: Indian Rosewood Weight: 4lbs 12oz/4.8lbs Serial: 1203136027

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get! If anything seems unclear or missing, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.

Looking to trade a guitar? We’re always interested in great used guitars! Drop us a message!

A Legacy of Legendary Tone

They don't call it a 'Legacy' for nothing. The Taylor 914ce is a nod to a golden era of Taylor craftsmanship, bringing back a tonewood pairing that defined their top-tier instruments for years: Indian Rosewood and Engelmann Spruce. This isn't just a guitar; it's a meticulously crafted piece of history, updated for the modern player. From the first strum, you're met with a sound that is both powerful and intimate, with the kind of harmonic complexity that inspires new melodies on the spot.

The Voice: Engelmann & Rosewood

Here's the lowdown on why this wood combination is so revered. The Engelmann Spruce top is a connoisseur's choice, less common than Sitka, it offers a slightly richer, more mature midrange right out of the box. It's incredibly responsive to a light touch, making every nuance of your fingerstyle playing bloom with glassy detail. Paired with solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, you get that classic scooped-mid, high-fidelity sound. The low-end is warm and deep, the highs sparkle with articulation, and the overtones are lush and complex. It's a sound you can get lost in.

Unmistakable Taylor Feel

This Legacy 914ce feels like an old friend, thanks to Taylor's Legacy Standard Carve neck profile. It's a comfortable, familiar shape that's perfect for long sessions, whether you're working out a song in the studio or performing on stage. The Grand Auditorium body shape is Taylor's signature for a reason, it's the ultimate all-rounder. Big enough to deliver room-filling volume, but with a tapered waist that makes it incredibly comfortable to hold. The Venetian cutaway provides effortless access to the upper frets, so nothing holds your playing back.

Stage-Ready & Dressed to Impress

Beyond its incredible voice, the 914ce is adorned with some of Taylor's most elegant appointments. The legendary "Cindy" inlay, crafted from abalone and pearl, flows gracefully down the ebony fretboard. A green abalone rosette and Indian Rosewood binding add a touch of refined beauty. And for plugging in, you get the LR Baggs Element VTC system. It's a fantastic pickup that captures the dynamic, natural sound of the guitar's top, ensuring your amplified tone is as pure and inspiring as its acoustic voice.

Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:

- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM! See why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.

- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!

- Flexible financing options! We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!

- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial! Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!

-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required)! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!

- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.

- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.

- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!

- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.

You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum! Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal “on the phone” description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!

Specifications

Number of Strings: 6 String

Orientation: Right Handed

Body Shape: Grand Auditorium

Bracing System: X-Bracing

Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Color: Natural

Electronics: LR Baggs - Element VTC

Case/Bag: Deluxe Hard Shell Case

Top Wood: Engelmann Spruce

Back/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood

Rosette: Green Abalone Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole

Back Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge

Body Binding: Indian Rosewood

Armrest: None

Top Finish: Gloss

Back/Side Finish: Gloss

Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany

Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony

Neck Profile: Legacy Standard Carve

Fretboard Inlay: Ebony w/ Abalone/Pearl "Cindy" Inlay

Fretboard Binding: Indian Rosewood

Neck Finish: Satin

Nut Width: 1-3/4"

Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony

Scale Length: 25-1/2"

Peghead Inlay: Cindy

Peghead Type: Paddle

Peghead Binding: Indian Rosewood

Peghead Finish: Gloss

Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony

Nut & Saddle: White TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle

Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony with Green Abalone Dots

Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)

Pickguard: None

Tuners: Taylor Gold with Gold Buttons

Strap Pin: Gold

End Pin: Black

Moore Guitars is proud to be a Preferred/Authorized Dealer for:

• Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Gretsch, & Whitfill.
• Amplifiers: Carr, Mesa/Boogie, Friedman, Soldano, & Genzler. 
• Effects:  Strymon, JHS, Sabbadius, MXR, Wampler, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Darkglass.