Taylor 714ce Grand Auditorium

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A truly grand build

Solid Lutz spruce and solid Indian rosewood... an undeniably heavenly combination. Let each and every note soar from the strings with delicious definition whilst swimming in luscious warmth and resonance. This exactly the type of experience Lutz spruce provides. It is used for the body top of the 714ce and showcases a dazzling gloss finish. Residing between Sitka and White spruce and taking characteristics from Engelmann and Adirondack, Lutz spruce gives you astounding array of tonal properties that thrive with any playing styles. With crisp articulation and exceptional dynamics, it projects sound beautifully and then enhances it with a touch of warmth. Rosewood back and sides will then add rich, bright qualities to your tone and has the brilliant ability to even out any harsh frequencies. The result? A gloriously balanced sound that lends itself to all fingerpicking and strumming techniques.

The grand auditorium body is known for its versatility and brilliant sound projection. With full, rounded lows, pronounced mids, and sparkling highs, you'll have a gorgeous tonal response across the whole frequency range. Better still, the stunning Venetian cutaway makes this guitar dreamy to play. Fingerpick and strum effortlessly as you are granted an exceptionally comfortable playing experience, even when reaching those upper frets.

A neck and fretboard with lifelong quality

Lose yourself in sumptuously smooth fretting and silky sound. The Taylor 714ce features a marvellous tropical mahogany neck and an exquisite ebony fretboard, allowing you a dreamy playing experience that will never tire. Mahogany exudes resonance, richness, and wondrous balance thanks to an emphasis on midrange frequencies. But its robust and durable properties are what make it perfect for this scrupulously crafted neck. Engulf your audience in waves of clear, warm sound whilst mahogany's long-lasting stability ensures you can relish such a tone for years to come. And if that isn't enough, mahogany's sonic capabilities grow more focused as the wood matures, meaning you'll have endless glistening sound. A satin finish then promises flawless playability.

The West African Crelicam ebony fretboard attached on top further enhances your playing experience thanks to its naturally high oil content which gives it a lusciously smooth finish. What makes the ebony used on Taylor guitars completely unique is the process of sustainable and socially responsible sourcing that has led to it being in your possession, made possible by Taylor's Ebony Project which takes place in Cameroon. Ebony is an extremely responsive tonewood that offers a beautifully bright sound, making it a gorgeous accompaniment to spruce, rosewood, and mahogany. Project your music with purpose and brilliant volume, ebony's snappy and crisp attack ensures that every single note cuts through the mix astonishingly well, leaving nothing unheard.

Amplify your sound

One of the most compelling features of this guitar is the Expression System 2 that is mounted discreetly. Featuring three pickup sensors, this electronic system captures more acoustic dynamics than ever before. Combined with Taylor's 'professional audio' preamp, this guitar allows you to plug into an amp, PA system, or recording software whilst always experiencing glorious acoustic tonal properties. Sculpt your tone with three soft rotary controls and achieve a sound that is well and truly distinctive.

Renowned craftsmanship

Beauty flows right from the heart of this guitar and reaches every last detail. The V-class bracing offers incredible support that can withstand string tension and keep your guitar robust and stable, so you can strum with passion and ferocity without anything holding you back. From the douglas fir herringbone rosette to the koa binding, from the sublime gloss finish to the mother of pearl inlays, meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail has gone into even the smallest components of this guitar. It offers a premium aesthetic and has a superior tone to match. And to keep such a magnificent instrument protected when you're travelling from A to B, a deluxe hardshell case is included. You won't ever want to be without the Taylor 714ce Grand Auditorium, and you can take it on the road knowing it won't suffer any knocks or scrapes.

Specifications

• Product Code: 714ce

Body & Bridge

• Top Material: Solid Lutz Spruce
• Body Material: Solid Indian Rosewood
• Body Type: Grand Auditorium Cutaway
• Cutaway Type: Venetian
• Bridge Material: West African Ebony
• Bridge Pins: West African Ebony
• Bracing: V-Class w/ Relief Rout
• Binding: Non Figured Koa
• Rosette: 3-Ring Douglas Fir Herringbone
• Finish: Gloss
• Colour: Natural

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Heel: Tropical Mahogany
• Heel Cap Binding: West African Ebony
• Neck Joint: Scarf
• Fingerboard Material: West African Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Reflections
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25-1/2''

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Taylor Nickel
• Pickguard: Weathered Brown
• Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
• Pickup: Expression System 2
• Preamp: Taylor Professional Audio
• Preamp Controls: Bass/Treble/Volume
• Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case Included