Description
The Taylor 414ce Studio Special Edition (SEB) is tailor-made for the dedicated player who wants stage-worthy sound and feel without pushing into premium-tier pricing. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician, a weekend songwriter, or a tone-hunting enthusiast, this Grand Auditorium brings pro-level tone and comfort into reach. Rooted in Taylor's iconic craftsmanship, the 414ce Studio SEB celebrates the timeless pairing of spruce and rosewood, wrapped in an alluring shaded edgeburst that whispers "played-in perfection" right out of the case.
Crafted with solid Indian rosewood back and sides and a torrefied Sitka spruce top, this guitar delivers a rich, articulate voice with sparkling highs, warm lows, and a lush harmonic bed that flatters everything from delicate fingerpicking to percussive strumming. The torrefaction process adds an aged-in character to the top; it not only enhances warmth and responsiveness but also contributes to the guitar's impressive projection and tonal maturity. Taylor's revolutionary V-Class bracing brings the whole package together, tightening the low end, extending sustain, and offering rock-solid intonation across the fretboard; it's a sonic leap forward that players will feel and hear immediately.
Playability is front and center with Taylor's famously comfortable neck profile and smooth Venetian cutaway, giving you effortless access to upper frets and a silky response that makes long sessions feel like a breeze. The Expression System® 2 pickup ensures that every nuance of your playing shines through in live or studio settings, capturing the full character of the instrument with clarity and warmth.
Visually, the 414ce Studio SEB stands tall with its shaded edgeburst finish and high-gloss body-an understated but compelling aesthetic that mirrors the depth and elegance of its voice. It's the kind of guitar that looks just as good on stage as it does in your lap during a quiet writing session.
At Cream City Music, we're always thrilled to offer guitars that punch above their price point, and the 414ce Studio SEB is a perfect example. It's a thoughtfully designed, sonically inspiring instrument that invites you to play more, write more, and connect deeper with your sound.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
- Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce
- Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood
- Back Configuration: 2-piece, no wedge
- Bracing: V-Class Bracing
- Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Back/Side Finish: Gloss
- Color: Shaded Edgeburst Top Only
- Body Binding: 2-piece, no wedge
- Rosette: Black Plastic 3 Ring
- Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Standard Carve
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Scale Length: 25-1/2"
- Nut Width: 1-11/16"
- Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl 4mm Dots
- Peghead Type: Paddle
- Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Saddle/Nut: White Micarta Saddle, White NuBone Nut
- Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Electronics: Expression System 2
- Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
- Strap Pin: Nickel
- End Pin: Black
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Case: Tan Structured Gig Bag
