Description
A Masterclass in Tone, Playability, and Aesthetic Refinement
Crafted for the discerning guitarist, the Taylor Builder’s Edition 914ce stands at the pinnacle of acoustic guitar artistry. Designed with master-grade tonewoods and uncompromising detail, this Grand Auditorium delivers a truly elevated playing experience. The body pairs Honduran rosewood back and sides—renowned for its harmonic richness and clarity—with a top made from sinker redwood, a rare tonewood recovered from Northern California riverbeds. The result is a uniquely powerful, articulate tone that blends the warmth and responsiveness of cedar with the headroom and projection of spruce.
Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing architecture enhances sustain, volume, and intonation, while the Expression System® 2 electronics ensure that every nuance of your performance is faithfully captured when amplified. Comfort-enhancing features like the beveled armrest, beveled cutaway, and chamfered body edges make long sessions effortless, while exquisite appointments—including Hawaiian koa purfling, paua shell trim, and Belle Fleur inlays—make this instrument as visually stunning as it is sonically inspiring.
Key Features:
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Body Shape: Grand Auditorium – Taylor’s most versatile body, ideal for fingerstyle, strumming, and flatpicking.
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Top Wood: Solid Sinker Redwood – Rich, warm, and responsive with a bold dynamic range.
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Back & Sides Wood: Solid Honduran Rosewood – Dense and complex, offering lush overtones and piano-like articulation.
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Bracing: Patented V-Class Bracing – Increases sustain, improves projection, and enhances intonation.
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Electronics: Expression System® 2 – Advanced behind-the-saddle pickup for natural amplified tone.
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Cutaway: Beveled Venetian Cutaway – Allows access to upper frets with added ergonomic comfort.
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Armrest: Beveled Armrest – Smooth contour for enhanced right-arm comfort during extended play.
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Aesthetic Details: Paua and mother-of-pearl Belle Fleur fretboard inlays, koa purfling, ebony backstrap, antique gold Gotoh 510 tuners, Kona edgeburst finish, and full-gloss body.
Specifications:
Specification Details Top Wood Solid Sinker Redwood Back & Sides Wood Solid Honduran Rosewood Body Shape Grand Auditorium Bracing System V-Class with Relief Rout Cutaway Beveled Venetian Electronics Expression System® 2 Scale Length 25-1/2″ Nut Width 1-3/4″ Fretboard Wood Ebony Bridge Curve Wing Ebony Neck Wood Tropical Mahogany Inlays Belle Fleur in Paua & Mother-of-Pearl Binding West African Crelicam Ebony Tuning Machines Gotoh 510 Antique Gold (21:1 ratio) Finish Gloss Kona Edgeburst (Back & Sides) Case Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case Made In USA
Why Choose the Builder’s Edition 914ce?
Whether you’re a recording artist, seasoned performer, or serious collector, the Builder’s Edition 914ce is the ultimate expression of craftsmanship, tonal nuance, and comfort. From intimate sessions to the grandest stage, this Taylor flagship model guarantees breathtaking sound, effortless feel, and timeless beauty.
