A Luxurious, Limited Acoustic-electric
Will Taylor ever stop making acoustic guitars on the cutting edge? Absolutely not, according to this limited-edition Taylor 514ce! This 514ce pairs a comfortable Grand Auditorium body and cutaway with premium vibrant tonewoods like Tasmanian blackwood, mahogany, and Western red cedar. The result is a lively acoustic-electric instrument that’s packed with depth and begging to be played. The 514ce’s warm, articulate voice makes it a perfect pick for a studio guitar, but features like V-class bracing and ES2 electronics mean it’s also ready for the stage. Don’t delay: Sweetwater only has this Taylor creation for a limited time!
Rare tonewoods ready to sing
The limited-edition 514ce features carved back and sides made from rare Tasmanian blackwood. Tasmanian blackwood is a close cousin of Brazilian rosewood, and in some ways better than its more famous twin. Expect well-defined top and low end with rich earthy resonance and slow-blooming response that lends to evocative tunes and dramatic themes. The richness of the blackwood is sweetened and enhanced with a Western red cedar top for seasoned tone and sparkling resonance that Taylor enthusiasts have come to expect. It’s a well-rounded but unique tonal package you’ll only find on this one-off 514ce.
Grand Auditorium power and presence
The Grand Auditorium body style is what first helped cement Taylor’s standing among the ranks of guitar-making royalty. This body shape employs the width and depth of a dreadnought but with a narrower waist, which gives Grand Auditorium guitars a sleeker look and added treble punch. Grand Auditorium body contours make your guitar incredibly comfortable to play both sitting down and standing up. Plus, the 514ce’s Grand Auditorium body style focuses and sharpens the definition of each note for incredible sound quality anytime, anywhere.
V-Class bracing: a sonic innovation
Bracing supports each acoustic guitar’s interior, and, though it's almost invisible, bracing shapes guitar acoustics in a big way! X-shape bracing was standard on acoustics for over a century, but Taylor’s revolutionary V-bracing is able to tease more volume and sustain out of a guitar’s sound chamber. V-bracing allows wooden acoustic tops to vibrate with more richness, projection, and sustain with more space inside the sound chamber for note maturation. And if that wasn’t enough, this groundbreaking innovation also improves intonation and adds more overtones — those subtle harmonic eccentricities that add sparkle to top-of-the-line acoustic guitars like the 514ce.
Taylor Expression System 2 electronics
Need to plug in? Then you’re going to love the Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics built into the LTD 514ce! The ES2 system features a revolutionary segmented pickup located behind the bridge saddle; this pickup position delivers remarkably accurate and clear sound production that’s authentic to your playing. Each ES2 system features a handy master volume knob for fast level adjustments as well as a 2-band EQ for independent treble/bass adjustments to get the sound you need. Plus, the ES2 system also has a built-in phase switch which offers essential feedback suppression whenever the system is active.
Taylor 514ce LTD Grand Auditorium Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
- Limited-edition Taylor features rare tonewoods and custom features
- Only 12 sold at Sweetwater; limited to 175 worldwide
- Grand Auditorium body shape pairs warm articulation with a comfortable playing experience
- Venetian cutaway ensures plenty of upper-fret access
- Strong mahogany neck with a satin finish and comfortable Taylor neck carve
- Smooth ebony fingerboard with unique 500-series “Century” inlays
- High-quality AA Tasmanian blackwood back and sides shape rich tone with excellent volume and sustain
- Beautiful Western red cedar top brightens tonal registers and response
- Sculpted bridge and pins made from micarta and African ebony enhance string resonance and intonation
- Gold Taylor tuning machines for rock-solid tuning stability
