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A Grand Auditorium Acoustic-electric Guitar in Maple

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If you're looking for warm, rich tone, Taylor's 614ce acoustic-electric guitar is an excellent choice. With a 614ce, you get the combination of a gorgeous solid, torrefied Sitka spruce top and a back and sides made of beautiful Big Leaf maple. Even unplugged, the 614ce gives you a bright and chiming tone, and thanks to its onboard Taylor Expression System 2 electronics, it also sounds fantastic when you plug in. A Grand Auditorium body style perfectly compliments the selection of tonewoods, adding powerful projection and a natural treble emphasis to the Taylor 614ce acoustic-electric guitar.

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• A richer, more vibrant voice than ever before thanks to customized bracing
• Grand Auditorium body style gives you exceptional presence
• Taylor Expression System 2 electronics deliver superior sound onstage

You'll notice that the Taylor 614ce boasts exceptionally vibrant tones with a unique character. Taylor went back to the drawing board and redesigned their bracing patterns, to get the optimum response out of each of their iconic body shapes. Taylor even added side bracing to add rigidity to the sides and enhance top and back movement. In the words of luthier Andy Powers, the updated Advanced Performance bracing pattern gives the updated 614ce a "nice, cushy swell and long sustain, even with a delicate touch."

Taylor's beloved Grand Auditorium body style, featured on the 614ce, 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 614ce's Grand Auditorium body style also helps to sharpen the definition of each note. Ultimately, from fingerpicking to medium strumming, the Grand Auditorium is a great body choice for nearly every playing style. At Sweetwater we love expressive and toneful acoustic guitars, and the Taylor 614ce acoustic-electric definitely fits that bill.

If you play plugged in, then you're going to love the Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics built into your 614ce acoustic-electric guitar. The key to this fantastic system is the 3-section proprietary pickup located behind the saddle. Because of where it's positioned and how it's integrated into the Taylor 614ce's saddle, the ES2 pickup provides you with remarkably clear and accurate sound. In addition to a master volume control, a pair of tone controls let you tweak your highs and lows to get the sound you need, and a discreet phase switch offers vital onboard feedback suppression.

• An extra-bright acoustic-electric guitar that's great for a wide range of playing styles
• Classic dreadnought tone with crisp highs and powerful lows, thanks to customized Advanced Performance bracing pattern
• Grand Auditorium body style gives you a dreadnought-esk projection with a more expressive upper register
• Torrefied Sitka spruce top provides a light and expressive sound
• Maple back and sides add chiming brightness to your sound
• Onboard Taylor Expression System 2 electronics give you natural sound even when plugged in live
• Includes hardshell case