Description
The Taylor 414ce Studio Special Edition Grand Auditorium is built for players who want a pro-level guitar without blowing the budget. This one's a great fit for intermediate to gigging musicians who need something versatile and reliable. Crafted with solid Indian rosewood back and sides and a torrefied Sitka spruce top, it brings out a clear, lively sound with a touch of warmth you usually only get from well-aged wood. The Grand Auditorium shape keeps things balanced, whether you're strumming big open chords or fingerpicking.
Key features like Taylor's V-Class bracing and ES2 electronics give you real-world benefits; the guitar sustains longer, projects better, and stays true whether you're playing unplugged or on stage. You'll notice rich harmonics, tight low-end response, and those signature Taylor highs that cut through in a mix without being harsh. The structured gig bag it comes with is solid too, so traveling between gigs or rehearsals won't be a hassle.
Playability is smooth and comfortable thanks to the slim Taylor neck, which feels effortless whether you're stretching for barre chords or moving fast up the neck. Tuning stability and the overall build quality mean you can count on this one for the long haul. We're really impressed with how much value the 414ce Studio packs in at this price; it's a solid choice if you're looking for a true workhorse acoustic.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
- Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
- Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
- Color: Natural
- Electronics: Expression System 2
- Case/Bag: Tan Structured Gig Bag
- Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce
- Back/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
- Rosette: Black Plastic 3 Ring
- Back Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge
- Body Binding: 2-piece No Wedge
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Back/Side Finish: Gloss
- Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Neck Profile: Standard Carve
- Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl 4mm Dots
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Nut Width: 1-11/16"
- Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Scale Length: 25-1/2"
- Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Nut & Saddle: White NuBone Nut, White Micarta Saddle
- Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
- Strap Pin: Nickel
- End Pin: Black
Sku: 414CESSE-NAT
