Description
A Tribute to Innovation and Tradition – Limited Legacy Edition
The Taylor Legacy 514ce commemorates Taylor’s 50th anniversary by honoring a true original—the Grand Auditorium, Bob Taylor’s groundbreaking body shape that forever changed the acoustic guitar landscape. This exclusive Legacy edition pairs Tropical Mahogany back and sides with a Western Red Cedar top, a tonewood combination rarely seen in Taylor’s standard lineup, delivering a richly nuanced voice that responds beautifully to fingerstyle finesse and light strumming.
Cedar’s warm, responsive character blends seamlessly with mahogany’s punchy midrange and dry, woody tone, making the 514ce a dream for dynamic players who favor expressive, low-volume performance. Crafted with vintage-style X-bracing, just like the first Grand Auditorium models from 1994, and featuring Taylor’s signature slim, fast-playing neck, this guitar is a timeless fusion of tradition and modern playability.
Aesthetically, the Legacy 514ce is refined and understated, reflecting Bob Taylor’s personal design preferences. Premium appointments include faux tortoiseshell binding and pickguard, a three-ring green abalone rosette, Small Diamond mother-of-pearl fretboard inlays, and gold tuning machines. The gloss-finished body contrasts elegantly with the smooth satin neck for a feel that’s both luxurious and player-focused.
Equipped with LR Baggs Element VTC electronics featuring discreet soundhole-mounted controls, the Legacy 514ce ensures your tone translates naturally on stage or in the studio. This model ships with a deluxe hardshell case.
Key Features:
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Limited Legacy Edition celebrating Taylor’s 50th Anniversary
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Grand Auditorium body shape – versatile for all playing styles
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Western Red Cedar top – warm, responsive, perfect for light touch
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Tropical Mahogany back & sides – midrange-rich, dry and articulate
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X-Bracing – vintage-voiced for dynamic tonal response
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LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system – natural amplified tone with simple onboard controls
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Venetian Cutaway – elegant access to upper frets
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Taylor’s slim neck profile – effortless playability
Specifications:
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Body Shape: Grand Auditorium with Venetian Cutaway
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Top Wood: Western Red Cedar
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Back & Sides: Tropical Mahogany
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Bracing: X-Bracing
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Neck: Tropical Mahogany, Satin Finish
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Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Scale Length: 25-1/2″
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Nut Width: 1-3/4″
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Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls
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Binding: Faux Tortoiseshell
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Rosette: Green Abalone, Three-Ring
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Inlays: Small Diamond, Mother-of-Pearl
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Bridge Pins: Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
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Tuning Machines: Gold
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Finish: Gloss Body, Satin Neck
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Case: Deluxe Taylor Hardshell Case Included
Ideal For:
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Fingerstyle players and soft strummers
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Players seeking warm, midrange-focused acoustic tone
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Collectors and enthusiasts looking for a limited-edition Taylor model
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Stage and studio performers who demand premium electronics and aesthetics
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