Taylor 314ce Left-handed Acoustic-electric Guitar - Natural Sapele Reviews
The Taylor 314ce is a solid Grand Auditorium with excellent top-end response and a natural, direct tone. The 314ce’s sapele back and sides have a warm, full body, with a bell-like sparkle and broad dynamic range thanks to a Sitka spruce top. You also get Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing, which boosts volume evenly across the tonal spectrum, increases sustain, and improves the natural intonation of the instrument by creating a more synergistic response from the soundboard. The 314ce’s ES2 electronics provide convenient and natural-sounding amplification for the stage and studio with discreet tone and volume controls to help you shape your sound.
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One year review - Taylor 314CE (Left handed)
About a year ago I ordered a left handed Taylor 314CE from Sweetwater. The transaction was painless and the guitar arrived within a week of ordering it.
Once the guitar arrived, it was well packaged and came with the well-known and respected Taylor hard-cases. Upon opening it I was blown away. There is something special about seeing your new guitar for the first time, even if you've seen a dozen photos online!
Since then I have played this guitar almost every day. It has great action, beautiful construction, I have performed with the pickup system which works great (just make sure you have spare batteries), and overall I am very happy with the purchase. My one gripe is something got in the sound-hole (perhaps while it was shipping) and I have not been able to get it out yet - no big deal. Neck is well designed and ergonomic, satin finish is stylish, ebony fingerboard is great.
On the sound of the guitar it is what you would expect from a Taylor - bright, punchy, but with beautiful midtones thanks to the solid sapelle back and sides. I fingerpick, strum, and do all sorts of different styles – it is very difficult to put this guitar down.
If you are looking for a "pro level" acoustic that is not over USD, this is the guitar for you.
In love with this guitar
I have only had my Taylor 314ce for a short time but I already love it. Going from an inexpensive "beginner's" acoustic guitar to this intermediate Taylor model is like being in two different worlds. The sound and feel of the guitar are incredible. I wasn't crazy about the finish on the back and sides of the guitar at first (I prefer a glossier finish) but it has grown on me. I haven't had any issues with the Expression System while plugged into GarageBand on my computer or while plugged into my Orange amp, the guitar still sounds great. The only issue I've had with the guitar so far is not wanting to put it down.
Great Sounding Guitar
Beautiful inlays, finish, & great sound. It truly is a high quality guitar. My son is really loving this guitar and really enhancing his guitar playing much even better. Thank you Taylor for making a high quality sounding guitar. And thank you Sweet Water for the 48 months special financing. You make it possible for us and other musicians to make beautiful music. I hope you make this 48 month available next year summer'2022.
Great guitar
I have an electric and a different acoustic that I am not crazy about, so I had been to many music stores trying to find the right guitar. I am a lefty so it is difficult. I talked to to people at Sweetwater and they suggested this guitar. The guitar has great spacing for fingers that are a little larger. It has a great deep sound, and even when plugged in with the amplifier sounds great. I was very surprised by how much I love this quitar.
Smooth sounding, overall great feel.
thank you Sweetwater!
Great guitar
This is/was my first Taylor and the feel, sound and action are all fantastic. The guitar is well balanced, light, easy to play and overall just sounds great. Absolutely loved the action, such a great feel along the neck. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because when the guitar is plugged in it does sound a little different then not plugged in. I found the "Expression System" difficult to work with and could not really dial in the right tone I was looking for. The great team here at Sweetwater gave me some tips which helped a little so I called Taylor and unfortunately got no response. Don't let that discourage you. If you're a Taylor fan you will not be disappointed.
