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Taylor 414ce (Natural)

Item ID: 414ce

6-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Sitka Spruce Top, Ovangkol Back and Sides, and Taylor Expression System Electronics - Satin Finish with Gloss Top

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Superb Tonewoods - Top-notch Electronics!

Taylor's 414ce embodies a superb blend of classic tonewoods and modern electronics. With it, you get a gorgeous solid Sitka spruce top with ovangkol as its back and sides - ensuring excellent tone when unplugged. Yet, Taylor also added their renowned Taylor Expression electronics system, which makes the Taylor 414ce ripe for stage use, as well. And, whether you favor strum-style playing or fingerpicking you'll be equally delighted, as it features the treble-emphasized Grand Auditorium body style, which gives you excellent note definition, with the Taylor 414ce.





Taylor 414ce Left-handed Acoustic-electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • Choice tonewoods - Sitka spruce meets Ovangkol
  • Grand Auditorium body style, for exceptional treble zing
  • Renowned Taylor Expression System electronics
  • Taylor 414ce Finish: Satin with Gloss Top

Choice tonewoods - Sitka spruce meets Ovangkol
When you pick up a Taylor, you can expect outstanding tone - and one of the leading reasons behind that signature Taylor voice is the use of high-quality tonewoods. This particular Taylor, the 414ce, is a prime example of just that. It features time-proven Sitka spruce as its top - which gives you projection - while its body comprises Ovangkol. Ovangkol is an African tonewood with a striking olive-brown coloration and intensely varied grain. It offers a response somewhat similar to the warmth of rosewood - but gives the 414ce a voice all its own. The Taylor 414ce also features a Tropical American mahogany neck, which is lined with a smooth-playing ebony fingerboard.

Grand Auditorium body style, for exceptional treble zing
Taylor's beloved Grand Auditorium body style, featured on the 414ce, employs the width and depth of the Dreadnought. But, its waist is narrower, which gives Grand-Auditorium-bodied acoustic guitars a sleeker look, with more treble zing. The body style also helps to sharpen the definition of each note. Ultimately, from fingerpicking to medium strumming, the Grand Auditorium is a great choice for nearly every playing style.

Renowned Taylor Expression System electronics
Designed to faithfully reproduce your guitar's native tone, the Taylor 414ce's Expression System uses patented Dynamic Sensors to capture top and string vibration like never before. The Taylor ES system was created in partnership with renowned audio pioneer Rupert Neve - and the system is seamlessly integrated into the design of the guitar from the ground up. Onboard tone controls provide added flavor, or can be set flat for an uncolored, exceptionally clean amplified sound.

Taylor 414ce Finish: Satin with Gloss Top
The finish used to create this guitar's textured satin back and sides and lustrous gloss top was developed at Taylor for maximum durability and resistance to cold-checking. This ultraviolet-cured finish is also more environmentally friendly than traditional lacquer finishes.

Taylor 414ce Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
  • Type/Shape: 6-String Grand Auditorium
  • Back & Sides: Ovangkol
  • Top: Sitka Spruce
  • Soundhole Rosette: Wood Fiber
  • Neck: Tropical American Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Fretboard Inlay: Large Pearl Dots
  • Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood
  • Binding: White Fiber
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Nut & Saddle: Tusq
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome-plated Taylor Tuners
  • Scale Length: 25 1/2 Inches
  • Truss Rod: Adjustable
  • Neck Width at Nut: 1 3/4 Inches
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Bracing: Scalloped, X-Brace
  • Finish: Satin with Gloss Top
  • Cutaway: Venetian
  • Electronics: Taylor Expression System
  • Body Width: 16 Inches
  • Body Depth: 4-5/8 Inches
  • Body Length: 20 Inches
  • Overall Length: 41 Inches
  • Case: Taylor Hardshell

The Taylor 414ce is a stellar choice for players of all styles - you get proven tonewoods, with the renowned Taylor Expression System!
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number 414-CE

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Reviews

based on 8 reviews

I am in love with this guitar

by David Thompson from Portland Oregon
January 27, 2012
Music Background: Worship leader, recording artist, semi-pro.
This guitar exceeded my expectations. I have a high end Martin and I was looking for something as more of a knock-around guitar. But frankly, I haven't pulled the Martin out since I got my hands on... read more [+] the 414CE. I am using this to lead worship at my church, and I am just loving the sound, the versatility, and the playability. close [-]

Pure and Natural

by Eugene from South Africa
April 22, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer
I've had this guitar for 2 weeks now. I mainly use it for recording. What a beautifully clean and crisp sound. Love it

Anyone who doesn't love the 414ce is crazy.

by Clint from fl usa
November 13, 2010
Music Background: Rythm guitar for praise and worship team
Sounds and plays better than higher end guitars.Not as much of the extra cosmetic trim offered by the competition for the same money, but a wonderful sounding guitar with better sound than competetors... read more [+].Also phrosper bronze strings bring this model to life. I love mine it is the best I have ever played. close [-]

One of the Finest Guitars I've ever owned!

by Tommy from Sarasota FL USA
April 25, 2010
Music Background: GIT Grad, in 1980, Rock Band from '79 to '84 signed with WarnerBrothers in '81. Write & record for TV and Film.
I have been playing professionally for 31 years, and I also own a very nice project studio. I also own a Martin HD 35 Herringbone, which is a lovely instrument, but I find myself playing my Taylor 41... read more [+]4ce as my primary guitar for recording, and live shows most of the time.. I played the most expensive Taylor I could find in Guitar Center the other day and besides all the beautiful trim, and inlays,, and such, it sounded no better than my 414ce, and it was a chillingly beautiful sounding Guitar.
Now, I have own a Gibson J-160, a Guild, a Alverez Yari, A Takamine and a Tacoma, and several other in between, but there is nothing like my Taylor 414ce, and my Martin D 35. The two best guitars I have owned and recorded with in over 30 years. I would pay twice the price for a 414ce. It is well worth it! close [-]

sweet as candy

by from ny
May 3, 2010
Music Background: i play
I got this the other day from sweet water. they gave me a good deal and it got to my house in 3 days...the sound is real great the mids and highs are very bright unpluged...pluged in the es system is ... read more [+]awesome. i do like a lil more outta the lows but its new im sure after a lil while it will get a little more bass to it...great for picking and light struming. Im a taylor guy always have been and always will be. this is my third taylor i have a 110 and a 315ce and i have to say i thnk this might be the last guitar i'll need (for a while any way).. oh and the wood look so awesome just as every talor 400 and up it gives it a very bright sound....and buy it from sweet water there great... close [-]
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