A Unique Take on Taylor’s Grand Auditorium
The Taylor 114ce Special Edition is a sharp-looking, beautifully playing acoustic-electric option for both beginning and seasoned guitarists. You'll find that the 114ce Special Edition's Standard Carve neck profile is extremely comfortable and playable, while its solid, torrefied Sitka spruce top and laminated sapele back and sides complement tonally with a balance of warmth in resonance and shimmering top-end sparkle. On top of that, the onboard ES2 electronics accurately capture your true acoustic tone when plugged into an amp or tracked directly into an interface. For striking clarity and quality Taylor tone in an accessible package, the Taylor 114ce Special Edition easily makes the grade.
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Grand Auditorium body style
Taylor's beloved Grand Auditorium body style employs the width and depth of the dreadnought, but its narrower waist gives the guitar a sleeker look with remarkable high-end response, helping to sharpen the definition of each note. Plus, the comfort of this body style is also a huge reason the 114ce is a popular instrument for live performance. From fingerpicking to strumming, the 114ce Special Edition is a great choice for nearly every playing style.
Unique tonewoods
The tonewoods chosen for the 114ce Special Edition offer detailed tone, strong projection, and durability. The sapele back and sides offer rigid construction that contributes to the guitar's pronounced tone and helps the instrument remain stable under fluctuating climate conditions and rough handling. To complement, it boasts a torrefied top made from solid Sitka spruce. Sitka spruce is a natural choice for acoustic guitar tops, and Taylor’s roasting procedure (torrefaction) enhances spruce’s resonant response while reducing weight and giving woodgrain an extra-vivid look.
Taylor's Expression System 2
Taylor's Expression System 2 uses a proprietary pickup behind the saddle. The pickup's three individually calibrated, precisely positioned piezo-electric sensors respond organically to the instrument's acoustic energy as it's transferred through the saddle. In concert with Taylor's custom-designed preamp, the result is a natural acoustic sound with incredible dynamic range and responsiveness. Sweetwater's guitar gurus are mightily impressed with Taylor's Expression System 2.
Taylor 114ce Special Edition Features:
- Taylor's beloved 114ce in a limited-edition Dark Tobacco Shaded Edgeburst finish
- Grand Auditorium body style delivers exceptional high-end response
- Solid, torrefied spruce and laminated sapele provide balanced warmth and sparkle
- C-Class bracing allows the guitar's top to vibrate more freely with rich presence and powerful projection
- Standard Carve neck profile facilitates comfortable playability and effortless navigation
- Nubone nut and micarta saddle ensure a buzz-free, well-tuned performance
- Die-cast chrome-plated tuners maintain tuning stability
- ES2 electronics for outstanding amplified performance
