Taylor Guitar 614ce

Grand Auditorium Powerhouse with Maple Brilliance

The Taylor 614ce is a premium Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar from the 600 Series, handcrafted in El Cajon, California, to deliver a bold, articulate tone with stunning clarity. Ideal for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and performers across Australia, it features a torrefied Sitka spruce top with solid maple back and sides for a bright, shimmering sound with exceptional projection. Available in Natural or Tobacco Sunburst finish, it’s praised for its V-Class bracing, versatile playability, and stage-ready ES2 electronics, making it a top choice for gigs, recording, and studio work at AudioShop Australia.

High-Quality Performance

The 614ce offers a vibrant, dynamic voice with maple’s distinctive snap:

• Body: Grand Auditorium cutaway with a torrefied Sitka spruce top for crisp, articulate highs and immediate responsiveness, paired with solid maple back and sides for bright, focused mids and clear lows. The V-Class bracing enhances sustain, intonation, and volume, creating a piano-like clarity ideal for complex arrangements.
• Tone: Bright and shimmering with a touch of warmth, offering a versatile palette for fingerpicking, strumming, or amplified performance. The torrefied spruce provides a played-in sweetness, while maple adds brilliance and note definition, excelling in folk, pop, and modern styles.
• Neck: Tropical mahogany with a slim profile and satin finish for effortless playability. The ebony fingerboard has a 25.5″ scale, 20 frets, and abalone Reflections inlays for smooth fretting and visual flair.
• Bridge: Ebony with a Micarta saddle for precise intonation and enhanced sustain.
• Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) with behind-the-saddle pickup and 3-band EQ for natural amplified tone, including a digital chromatic tuner.
• Tuners: Taylor nickel tuners for reliable tuning stability.
• Strings: Light-gauge phosphor bronze for balanced tone and ease of play.

Users highlight its tonal clarity, with a 2024 Peghead Nation review stating, “The 614ce’s maple back and sides produce a bright, punchy tone with incredible note separation, perfect for fingerstyle.” Guitar World (2025) calls it a “modern classic,” praising its “sparkling highs and robust projection.” Worship Leader (2024) notes its “bell-like clarity” and “versatile voice” for worship settings. Reddit’s r/taylorguitars (2023) users prefer it over rosewood models for its “crisp, defined sound” and “stunning aesthetics.”

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finish: Gloss in Natural or Tobacco Sunburst for a polished look, satin on neck for comfort.
• Aesthetics: Features abalone Reflections inlays, grained ivoroid binding, and a three-ring abalone rosette for premium elegance.
• Build Quality: Solid torrefied spruce top with solid maple back/sides for durability, 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 614ce is built for longevity. Prices range from $3,199–$3,499 USD (AUD 4,800–5,250) as of September 2025, available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Grand Auditorium cutaway, torrefied Sitka spruce top, solid maple back/sides
• Neck: Tropical mahogany, slim profile, satin finish
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 25.5″ scale, 20 frets, abalone Reflections inlays
• Bridge: Ebony with Micarta saddle
• Electronics: Taylor ES2 (behind-saddle pickup, 3-band EQ, tuner)
• Tuners: Taylor nickel
• Bracing: V-Class
• Nut/Saddle: Tusq nut, Micarta saddle
• 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: Peghead Nation (2024) praises its “bright, punchy tone” and “incredible note separation.” Guitar World (2025) calls it a “modern classic” with “sparkling highs.” Reddit’s r/taylorguitars (2023) users highlight its “crisp, defined sound” and “stunning maple aesthetics.”

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