Sweetwater's Sun-baked Spin on the Beloved 314ce Studio
An earthy Terra Cotta finish sets this Taylor 314ce Studio apart from its 300-series siblings, delivering classic Grand Auditorium balance with a distinct look that you can only get at Sweetwater. The 314ce Studio’s sapele back and sides have a warm, full body with a bell-like sparkle and broad dynamic range thanks to a torrefied 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 intonation of the instrument. The 314ce Studio’s ES2 electronics provide convenient, natural-sounding amplification for the stage and studio, with discrete Tone, Volume, and Phase controls to help you shape your sound. Factor in this 314ce Studio’s charming firestripe pickguard and sleek chamfered edges, and it’s a sure bet that you’ll be turning heads everywhere you play.
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V-Class bracing: a sonic revelation
With Taylor’s V-Class bracing, an acoustic guitar's top can be both stiff and flexible, resulting in greater volume and sustain. V-Class bracing provides stiffness parallel to the strings, increasing rigidity and, hence, sustain. Flexibility on either side generates the air movement necessary for robust projection. This groundbreaking innovation not only produces notes that are louder and with longer sustain, but are also more in tune with each other. This fosters a more harmonious relationship between the notes you play, helping chords to ring out in cohesive splendor.
Grand Auditorium body style delivers a full sound and a sleek look
Acoustic players all over the world — including many here at Sweetwater — reach for Taylor Grand Auditorium guitars like the 314ce Studio. Why, exactly? Because this guitar’s comfortable, narrow waist, rich full range of sounds, sharp definition, and sleek look make it an excellent intermediate option for fingerpickers and singer/songwriters who depend on a good-sounding, good-playing instrument night after night. Take the 314ce Studio into the studio for session work, and this Grand Auditorium tracks with equal appeal.
Sitka spruce and sapele balance warmth and sparkle
This 314ce Studio’s time-proven torrefied Sitka spruce top gives you powerful projection with just the right amount of sparkle. This acoustic-electric guitar’s sapele back and sides also give it a warm, mellow quality, similar to mahogany, for a full, balanced tone. Not to mention, the organic duet of both woods looks fantastic anywhere you play, from the studio to the stage to the comfort of your own home.
Taylor ES2 electronics for a natural and dynamic amplified sound
Artists who play plugged in will appreciate the Taylor 314ce Studio’s natural-sounding Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics. This system features a 3-section proprietary pickup located behind the guitar’s saddle for clear and accurate sound reproduction. A master Volume control and a pair of Tone controls let you tweak your sound and output from the stage, while a discrete Phase switch provides vital onboard feedback suppression.
Taylor 314ce Studio Features:
- A Sweetwater-exclusive rendition of the classic Taylor 314ce Studio, featuring a warm and rustic Terra Cotta finish
- Torrefied Sitka spruce and sapele balance warmth and sparkle
- Grand Auditorium body style delivers exceptional high-end response
- V-Class bracing boosts volume evenly across the tonal spectrum, increasing sustain and improving intonation
- Venetian cutaway gives you access to the higher frets
- Ebony fingerboard is fast and articulate
- Dot inlays impart a sophisticated look
- ES2 electronics provide natural sound reproduction and a full dynamic response
- Balanced output for noise-free amplification
- Eye-catching firestripe pickguard and smoothly chamfered body edges
