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Here for sale we have a Taylor 514ce Grand Auditorium electro-acoustic guitar in Gloss Natural finish. Made in the USA in 2011, this guitar features an all-solid bolt-on construction comprising a Cedar top, Mahogany back & sides, Mahogany neck & 20 fret Ebony fingerboard with matching bridge. The body is double bound in Rosewood, matching the headstock veneer. A Micarta saddle is fitted, along with a Tusq nut & Gold Gotoh 510 sealed tuning machines- standard equipment for Taylor at the time. This guitar is equipped with Taylors 'Expression System 1' undersaddle piezo &  on-board preamp, with shoulder mounted controls for master volume, treble & bass.

The Mahogany neck plays very well, with Taylor's neck profile filling the hand for a substantial yet articulate playing experience across the register. The Ebony of the fretboard is pleasant under the fingers, and provides a playing surface which is smooth, durable & luxurious. The venetian cutaway really enhances access to the upper frets, opening up the full range of the instrument. The smooth lines of the Grand Auditorium body are as comfortable in the arms as ever, ensuring comfort in both standing & seated positions. The controls are conveniently placed on the shoulder for easy access without intruding on the playing experience. 

The acoustic tone of the Taylor 514ce is rich, smooth & very nicely balanced. The Grand Auditorium body sits between the Grand Concert & Dreadnought designs, and in effect 'cherry picks' the best of both worlds - there is plenty of power & volume on offer when strumming, similar to a dreadnought, however some of the balance & intimacy of the Grand Concert design is retained, especially when playing fingerstyle. The Cedar top of this instrument projects very well, and produces plenty of volume. Being Cedar rather than Spruce, the tone is not as bright as we typically expect from Taylor,which is a refreshing change. Taylor's ES-1 undersaddle piezo pickup & preamp system faithfully conveys the acoustic voice of the instrument, completing a very versatile package.

Brand - Taylor

Model - 514ce

Finish - Gloss Natural

Year - 2011

Made In - USA

Top - Solid Cedar

Back/Sides - Solid Mahogany

Neck - Mahogany 

Fingerboard - Ebony

Fingerboard Radius - 15"

Frets - 14 Clear, 20 Total

Scale Length- 25.5"

Nut Width - 1.767"

Pickups - Taylor Undersaddle Piezo

Controls - Taylor Expression System 1 On-Board Preamp: Master Volume, Treble, Bass

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1020726221050

Weight: 4.25lbs  

Serial: 1103031054

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall excellent condition. The top edges demonstrate light indentation most notably towards the treble side front corner, piercing the finish slightly.

Neck: Overall excellent condition. The fingerboard demonstrates light playwear in the early register that is difficult to discern from the natural grain.

Body: Overall very good condition. A small indentation is present to the front face at the bass side lower bout, piercing the finish slightly. The rear face demonstrates a similar indentation on the treble side lower bout edge. Very light scratching is apparent throughout, visible only under direct lighting at certain angles.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate moderate signs of use, with indentation in the early register beneath the E & B strings, not affecting playability. There is moderate material remaining for future fret work.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (7mm socket) not included.

Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of wear.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Both rear corners of the bridge show signs of lifting. This is due to the way the top is finished prior to the bridge being fixed down, which can lead to poor adhesion of the glue at the corners. The bridge is stable and presents no structural concern. 

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-2mm - Bass 2.5mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 11-52

There is considerable material remaining for future adjustments to the saddle.

Electrics: 

Fully functional.

Case & Accessories:

Original Taylor hard case

The case demonstrates light signs of use. Taylor care & feeding guide included. Truss rod tool not included. 

This guitar is a commission sale. If you have a high end or vintage guitar you’re interested in selling, please contact us.

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.