Taylor Guitar 114ce

Versatile Grand Auditorium with ES2 Electronics

The Taylor 114ce is a Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar from Taylor’s 100 Series, handcrafted in Tecate, Mexico, to deliver premium tone and playability at an accessible price. Ideal for singer-songwriters, folk artists, and performers across Australia, it features a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top with layered sapele back and sides for a balanced, responsive sound with surprising projection. Available in Natural finish, it’s praised for its versatile tone, comfortable feel, and stage-ready ES2 electronics, making it a go-to choice for gigs, recording, and practice.

High-Quality Performance

The 114ce offers Taylor’s signature clarity and warmth in a versatile body:

• Body: Grand Auditorium shape with a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top for crisp, articulate highs and dynamic response, paired with layered sapele back and sides for warm mids and tight lows. The torrefied top mimics aged wood for immediate “played-in” sweetness and stability.
• Tone: Balanced and versatile with a broad dynamic range, excelling in strumming, fingerpicking, or amplified performance. The spruce top provides clarity and volume, while sapele adds woody warmth, making it suitable for folk, blues, and pop.
• Neck: Tropical mahogany with a slim profile and satin finish for effortless playability. The West African Crelic wood fingerboard has a 25.5″ scale, 20 frets, and a 1 11/16″ nut width for smooth fretting.
• Bridge: West African Crelic wood with a Tusq saddle for precise intonation and enhanced sustain.
• Electronics: Taylor ES2 system with behind-the-saddle pickup and 3-band EQ for natural amplified tone, including a digital chromatic tuner with LED display.
• Tuners: Die-cast chrome for reliable tuning stability.
• Strings: Light-gauge phosphor bronze for balanced tone and ease of play.

Users highlight its value and tone, with a Sweetwater review stating, “The 114ce is a tone monster—solid spruce top and sapele back/sides create a rich, balanced sound that’s stage-ready.” A 2025 Guitar World review calls it “the best value Grand Auditorium,” praising the ES2 electronics for “natural, feedback-resistant tone.” Reddit’s r/AcousticGuitar (2023) users note it’s “perfect for small hands” with “surprising volume,” though some prefer the 214ce for fuller bass.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finish: Gloss on top for a polished look, satin on back/sides and neck for natural feel.
• Aesthetics: Natural with a simple three-ring rosette and small dot inlays, showcasing the spruce grain.
• Build Quality: Solid torrefied spruce top with layered sapele back/sides for humidity resistance, bolt-on tropical mahogany neck, and ebony bridge for tonal clarity. Weighing approximately 4.5–5 lbs, it’s balanced for all-day play, with a deluxe gig bag included.

Backed by a 2-year warranty (extendable to 12 years with registration), the 114ce is built for longevity. Prices range from $799–$899 USD (AUD 1,200–1,350) as of September 2025, available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Grand Auditorium, solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, layered sapele back/sides
• Neck: Tropical mahogany, slim profile, satin finish
• Fingerboard: West African Crelic wood, 25.5″ scale, 20 frets
• Bridge: West African Crelic wood with Tusq saddle
• Electronics: Taylor ES2 (behind-saddle pickup, 3-band EQ, tuner)
• Tuners: Die-cast chrome
• Bracing: X-bracing
• Nut/Saddle: Tusq
• Warranty: 2 years (extendable to 12 years)

Notes

• Setup Tip: Adjust truss rod and saddle for lower action; professional setup recommended for optimal intonation. Use light-gauge strings (e.g., 11–52) for easier play. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in the included deluxe gig bag to protect the finish; maintain humidity (45–55% RH).
• Compatibility: ES2 pairs well with acoustic amps or PA systems; use with RØDECaster for direct recording.
• Warranty: Register at taylorguitars.com for extension to 12 years; verify purchase from authorized retailers like AudioShop Australia.
• Community Feedback: Sweetwater users (4.8/5) call it a “tone monster” with “rich, balanced sound.” Guitar World (2025) praises the “stage-ready ES2” and “surprising volume.” Reddit’s r/AcousticGuitar (2023) notes it’s “perfect for small hands” with “great projection.”

Why Choose AudioShop Australia

• 100% genuine Taylor products with manufacturer warranty
• Fast, reliable delivery across AudioShop Australia with secure checkout
• Free shipping on orders over $100 (under 20kg) at AudioShop Australia
• Expert advice from our team of music professionals
• Trusted by guitarists and performers at AudioShop Australia