Limited Edition Presentation Series Guitar with Macassar Ebony Back and Sides
The Taylor PS14ce LTD is the result of an aimless stroll through the Taylor tonewood warehouse. We’re not kidding. Company co-founder Bob Taylor and master builder Andy Powers were chatting and looking through their warehouse one day when they found a pile of unsorted wood from years past. The pair took it upon themselves to re-sort the pile and discovered master grade sets of Macassar ebony left over from previous builds. Sensing an opportunity to create something extraordinary, Andy convinced Bob to let him use the ebony for a limited run of Presentation Series guitars. This 6-string acoustic-electric guitar’s back and sides are Macassar ebony with an old-growth sinker redwood top added for extra warmth and harmonic complexity. Paired with V-Class architecture, the effect is only amplified, creating a bell-like sound with potent overtones. There are only 50 PS14ce LTD’s available worldwide. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to reserve yours before they’re gone for good.
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Mouthwatering tonewoods
The tonewoods that make up the Taylor Presentation Series PS14ce LTD are a testament to Taylor’s unwavering quest for the ultimate acoustic tone. The ebony back and sides provide a solid tonal foundation with a bright, bell-like attack. It’s exceedingly rare to find a guitar with ebony back and sides, but when ebony is used, the guitar takes on its player’s distinct characteristics. Another ultra-rare tonewood, sinker redwood, makes an appearance on the top of the PS14ce LTD. Cut from ancient logs salvaged from Northern Californian rivers, sinker redwood adds warmth and a certain sonic complexity to the sound. All things considered, the PS14ce LTD is an incredibly touch-sensitive instrument that showcases as much warmth, clarity, and sustain as your playing style needs.
Ebony meets V-Class for the first time
Tonewoods are just one of the factors that contribute to the signature Taylor sound. How the guitar is braced also profoundly affects the instrument’s final sound and response. Andy Power’s V-Class bracing pattern takes the tone and response of the PS14ce LTD to an entirely new level. You get more pronounced overtones, longer sustain, and a more responsive attack. When you pick up the PS14ce LTD, it will come alive in your hands from the moment you strike the first note. The V-Class bracing of the PS14ce LTD helps blend and refine the tonewoods’ natural sound for a sound unlike any other guitar you’ve played.
Plug in with confidence
If you choose to play out with your new PS14ce LTD or just want to plug into an interface for hassle-free recording, you won’t have to worry about sounding thin and boxy. It’s outfitted with Taylor’s groundbreaking Expression System 2 pickup system. Instead of the traditional under-saddle pickup, the ES2 pickup is located behind the bridge to better capture the saddle’s vibration. Because of how it’s positioned, the ES2 pickup delivers impressive clarity and authentic acoustic character. You can tweak your tone with bass and treble controls on the upper bout of the guitar.
Taylor PS14ce LTD Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
- Grand Auditorium body produces powerful projection
- Macassar ebony back and sides deliver a bold, bell-like tone
- Sinker redwood top offers cedar-like warmth with enhanced clarity and sustain
- V-Class bracing opens up the sound while enhancing sustain and power
- Ebony armrest offers extra playing comforts
- Decadent abalone inlays offer a touch of luxury
- ES2 pickup system relays a lifelike live tone
- Tropical mahogany neck feels quick and fast in your hand
- Venetian cutaway gives you unlimited access to the higher frets
