Description
The Taylor 414ce Custom Shaded Edgeburst (SEB) is a premium acoustic-electric guitar that perfectly balances timeless tonewood craftsmanship with modern innovation. Designed for players who demand versatility and refined aesthetics, this special-edition model delivers exceptional performance across every musical setting.
At its core, the guitar features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, producing a warm, articulate voice with shimmering highs, deep lows, and a rich overtone bloom. Whether you’re strumming powerful chords or exploring intricate fingerstyle arrangements, the 414ce responds with clarity, balance, and dynamic sensitivity.
The iconic Grand Auditorium body shape ensures all-purpose versatility, making it equally suited for stage, studio, and home use. Enhanced by Taylor’s V-Class bracing, the guitar offers increased sustain, improved intonation, and greater overall volume.
Equipped with the Expression System® 2, this guitar captures the full nuance of your playing when amplified, delivering a natural and dynamic plugged-in tone.
Visually, the Shaded Edgeburst finish adds depth and character, while premium appointments such as grained ivoroid binding, a green abalone rosette, Engraved Victorian inlays, and gold hardware give the instrument a luxurious, stage-ready presence.
Key Features
- Custom Shaded Edgeburst Finish – Elegant sunburst aesthetic with premium visual appeal
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top – Wide dynamic range with clear articulation
- Solid Indian Rosewood Back & Sides – Deep lows, sparkling highs, and rich overtones
- Grand Auditorium Body Shape – Ultimate versatility for all playing styles
- V-Class Bracing – Enhanced sustain, projection, and improved intonation
- Expression System® 2 Electronics – Natural, dynamic amplified tone
- Venetian Cutaway – Smooth access to upper frets
- Premium Appointments – Abalone rosette, engraved inlays, gold hardware
Full Specifications
General
- Number of Strings: 6
- Orientation: Right-Handed
Body
- Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood
- Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
- Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
- Finish: Shaded Edgeburst
Neck
- Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany (standard for 414ce models)
- Neck Profile: Taylor Standard Profile
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Electronics
- Pickup System: Expression System® 2
Aesthetics & Hardware
- Binding: Grained Ivoroid
- Rosette: Green Abalone
- Inlays: Engraved Victorian
- Hardware: Gold
