Taylor Guitar 314ce

Quintessential Grand Auditorium with ES2 Electronics

The Taylor 314ce is a Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar from the 300 Series, handcrafted in El Cajon, California, to deliver the perfect blend of Taylor innovation and timeless tone. Ideal for singer-songwriters, folk artists, and performers across Australia, it features a solid Sitka spruce top with sapele back and sides for a bright, versatile sound with excellent projection. Available in Natural finish, it’s one of Taylor’s best-selling U.S.-made guitars, praised for its balanced response, comfortable playability, and stage-ready ES2 electronics, making it a go-to for gigs, recording, and practice at AudioShop Australia.

High-Quality Performance

The 314ce embodies Taylor’s signature all-purpose acoustic voice:

• Body: Grand Auditorium cutaway with a solid Sitka spruce top for crisp, articulate highs and dynamic range, paired with solid sapele back and sides for warm mids and tight lows. The V-Class bracing enhances volume and harmonic complexity, offering a quintessentially Taylor experience that’s responsive to a wide range of playing styles.
• Tone: Bright and breathy with piano-like composure and harmonic detail, providing a harmonious modern voice that’s neutral yet versatile for strumming, fingerpicking, or amplified performance. The spruce top ensures clarity and projection, while sapele adds fullness without muddiness.
• Neck: Tropical mahogany with a slim profile and satin finish for effortless playability. The ebony fingerboard has a 25.5″ scale, 20 frets, and a 1 11/16″ nut width for smooth fretting.
• Bridge: Ebony 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 live performance prowess, with a Guitar.com review (2025) stating, “The 314ce Studio offers significant savings on the standard 314ce while maintaining playability and tone.” Guitar World (2025) calls it “an agile acoustic with a sparkling voice,” noting its “piano-like composure” and “finely intonated character.” Worship Leader (2024) praises its “remarkable low-end presence” and “warm, full-bodied warmth” for worship settings. Reddit’s r/AcousticGuitar (2023) users recommend the 314ce over the 214ce for “pure wood” construction and fuller tone.

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 Sitka spruce top with solid 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 hardshell case included.

Backed by a 2-year warranty (extendable to 12 years with registration), the 314ce is built for longevity. Prices range from $2,499 USD (AUD 3,750) for the standard model, or $1,999 USD (AUD 3,000) for the Studio variant as of September 2025, available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Grand Auditorium cutaway, solid Sitka spruce top, solid sapele back/sides
• Neck: Tropical mahogany, slim profile, satin finish
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 25.5″ scale, 20 frets
• Bridge: Ebony with Tusq saddle
• Electronics: Taylor ES2 (behind-saddle pickup, 3-band EQ, tuner)
• Tuners: Die-cast chrome
• Bracing: V-Class
• 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 hardshell case 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: Guitar.com (2025) notes the Studio variant’s “agile acoustic with sparkling voice.” Guitar World (2025) praises its “piano-like composure” and “finely intonated character.” Reddit’s r/AcousticGuitar (2023) recommends it over the 214ce for “pure wood” and fuller tone.

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