Taylor Builders Edition 514CE Acoustic Guitar | ES2 pickup | Shamel Ash back and sides | Natural

Builder’s Edition 514ce

6-String | Sitka Spruce Top | Shamel Ash Back and Sides | Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Bevelled Cutaway

Another stunning Builders Edition from Taylor. The Shamel Ash back and sides lends a bright, clear tone, while the many beautiful features make this guitar a joy to play and own

Overview

• Features responsibly sourced solid Shamel ash back and sides
• Solid Sitka spruce top offers power and clarity
• Kona burst around the back, sides and neck adds extra vintage flavour
• V-Class bracing improves volume, sustain and intonation
• Includes ES2 pickup and deluxe hardshell case

Expertly crafted for unmatched comfort and exceptional tonal clarity, the Builder’s Edition 514ce boasts ergonomic contours, beautiful aesthetics and our finest all-solid-wood construction. This cutaway Grand Auditorium pairs a natural Sitka spruce top with Shamel ash back and sides, responsibly sourced from trees in need of removal from municipal areas in Southern California. Together, they offer a warm, punchy midrange, crisp trebles and impressive low-end presence. Our innovative V-Class internal bracing improves sustain, volume and intonation along the entire neck. Thoughtful design touches such as a bevelled armrest, chamfered edges, a contoured cutaway and a sleek Curve Wing bridge make it incredibly comfortable to hold and play. The back, sides, and neck showcase an artfully applied Kona burst and the body features a rich gloss finish. Premium details include our Compass inlay scheme, Gotoh 510 antique chrome tuners, a firestripe pickguard, and black/ivoroid purfling. Equipped with ES2 electronics for rich, natural plugged-in tone, this model ships with a deluxe hardshell case.

Features

(The images below are to illustrate features of the guitar and not necessarily the colour or finish, which can be seen in the Photo Gallery)

Grand Auditorium

Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.

Shamel Ash

Sourced from city trees in need of removal, Shamel ash produces midrange power and balance comparable to Honduran mahogany.

Sitka Spruce

The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.

Expression System® 2

The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.

Bevelled Cutaway

Our bevelled cutaway design provides a more player-friendly feel for guitarists who utilize every inch of the fretboard. It features a compound design with a smoothened edge along the corner of the body between the end of the cutaway and the neck heel, providing a more comfortable feel for the fretting hand.

V-Class Bracing

Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns.