Taylor Guitar 914ce

Premium Grand Auditorium with Exquisite Tone

The Taylor 914ce is a flagship Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar from the 900 Series, handcrafted in El Cajon, California, to deliver unparalleled craftsmanship and tonal sophistication. Ideal for professional musicians, fingerstyle players, and discerning performers across Australia, it features a solid Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood back and sides for a rich, resonant sound with exceptional clarity and warmth. Available in Natural finish, it’s celebrated for its V-Class bracing, luxurious appointments, and stage-ready ES2 electronics, making it a top-tier choice for stage, studio, and collectors at AudioShop Australia.

High-Quality Performance

The 914ce offers a lush, versatile voice for any style:

• Body: Grand Auditorium cutaway with a solid Sitka spruce top for crisp, articulate highs and dynamic response, paired with solid Indian rosewood back and sides for warm mids, deep lows, and sparkling overtones. The V-Class bracing enhances sustain, intonation, and volume, creating a piano-like clarity and harmonic richness.
• Tone: Warm and full with a broad dynamic range, offering a refined balance for fingerpicking, strumming, or amplified performance. The spruce top provides projection and clarity, while rosewood adds lush depth and complexity, ideal for folk, jazz, and classical crossover.
• Neck: Tropical mahogany with a slim profile and satin finish for effortless playability. The ebony fingerboard has a 25.5″ scale, 20 frets, and intricate Ascent abalone/mother-of-pearl inlays for smooth fretting and visual elegance.
• 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, feedback-resistant amplified tone, including a digital chromatic tuner.
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 with antique gold buttons for precise, reliable tuning.
• Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light for balanced tone and extended life.

A 2025 Guitar World review calls the 914ce “a tonal masterpiece,” praising its “lush, resonant voice” and “V-Class bracing for unmatched sustain.” Premier Guitar (2024) highlights its “bell-like clarity” and “versatile warmth,” noting the ES2’s “natural amplification.” Worship Leader (2024) describes it as “a dream for worship settings” with “rich, full-bodied resonance.” Reddit’s r/taylorguitars (2023) users rave about its “piano-like dynamics” and “stunning rosewood aesthetics,” though some note its premium price reflects the craftsmanship.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finish: Gloss with Kona edgeburst for a polished, sophisticated look; satin neck for comfort.
• Aesthetics: Features Ascent abalone/mother-of-pearl inlays, pale maple binding, rosewood pickguard, and a single-ring abalone rosette for luxurious appeal.
• Build Quality: Solid Sitka spruce top with solid Indian rosewood back/sides for resonance and durability, dovetail neck joint for optimal vibration transfer, and Tusq nut/Micarta saddle 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 914ce is built for a lifetime of performance. Prices range from $5,199–$5,499 USD (AUD 7,800–8,250) as of September 2025, available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Grand Auditorium cutaway, solid Sitka spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back/sides
• Neck: Tropical mahogany, slim profile, satin finish
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 25.5″ scale, 20 frets, Ascent abalone/mother-of-pearl inlays
• Bridge: Ebony with Micarta saddle
• Electronics: Taylor ES2 (behind-saddle pickup, 3-band EQ, tuner)
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 with antique gold buttons
• 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: Guitar World (2025) calls it a “tonal masterpiece” with “lush resonance.” Premier Guitar (2024) praises its “bell-like clarity” and “versatile warmth.” Reddit’s r/taylorguitars (2023) highlights its “piano-like dynamics” and “stunning rosewood aesthetics.”

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