Taylor Builder's Edition 914ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Kona Edgeburst

The Taylor Builder's Edition 914ce Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar represents the utmost in acoustic tone, comfort and beauty. Combining rare tonewoods typically reserved for Taylor's Presentation Series with patented design advancements, the 914ce delivers unrivaled acoustic sound. Its back and sides are Honduran rosewood, denser than Indian rosewood with gorgeously complex overtones across the tonal spectrum. The top is stunning sinker redwood, sourced from old-growth Northern California logs, yielding cedar's warmth and touch sensitivity with bolder projection. Taylor's groundbreaking V-Class bracing optimizes volume, sustain and intonation. The result is a high-fidelity tone profile with lush overtones, singing sustain and excellent note separation. Plugged in, Taylor's revolutionary Expression System 2 pickup and preamp faithfully convey the 914ce's voice.

Revolutionary V-Class Bracing for Improved Tone, Volume and Intonation

At the core of the 914ce is Taylor's innovative V-Class bracing. This sonic "engine" boosts volume and sustain through a more efficient use of top movement. The bracing also brings the guitar into far better intonation up and down the neck. Notes ring out with enhanced clarity and consistency for a more in-tune and musically satisfying playing experience overall. Tuning stability is also improved. The musical benefits are instantly apparent, from the guitar's ringing harmonics to its thunderous projection.

Premium Tonewoods: Honduran Rosewood and Sinker Redwood

This 914ce sports back and sides of Honduran rosewood, which is denser than its Indian counterpart for added complexity, warmth and refinement. The beautifully striped sinker redwood top offers the lush tonal character of cedar with bolder projection—the best of both worlds. Together they create a dynamic tonal palette with sparkling trebles, rounded lows and highly responsive playability. Visually, the woods exhibit exotic, eye-catching beauty as well.

Sculpted Body Contours Provide Hours of Playing Comfort

Designed for comfort during extended playing sessions, the 914ce Grand Auditorium features expertly carved body contours. A beautifully sculpted beveled armrest eases your strumming arm. The generous cutaway and neatly chamfered edges maximize access to the highest frets. The sleek contoured bridge fits your hand like a glove. Together these ergonomic details let your hands glide smoothly across the 914ce for limitless musical expression.

Onboard ES2 Electronics Capture Your Acoustic Tone With Stunning Accuracy

Taylor's patented ES2 pickup system is built for amplifying your 914ce's naturally gorgeous voice with exceptional dynamic range. It uses three adjustable pickup sensors strategically positioned behind the saddle. This enables the amplified tone to capture the vibrance of the guitar's top and body resonance with stunning accuracy. The professional studio-grade preamp gives you tonal shaping control with easy-access volume, bass and treble knobs. Plug in anywhere your music takes you, from the stage to the studio and the ES2 electronics will faithfully convey the rich voice of your 914ce.

Artisanal Elegance Throughout

Lavish aesthetic appointments elevate the 914ce to a work of art. Shimmering Hawaiian koa wood graces the purfling, while a single-ring rosette displays colorful paua, ebony and koa. The fingerboard and headstock sport ornate pearl and paua inlays. Antique gold Gotoh tuners provide precision tuning. An ebony backstrap and custom Kona burst finish complete the look. The 914ce ships in a deluxe hardshell case for protection and classy transport.

Big Tone in a Comfortable Package

The Grand Auditorium's modest dimensions bely its bold voice. Articulate trebles, balanced mids and tight bass make this an extremely versatile guitar. Strummers will love its clear, balanced response. Fingerstylists can coax out endless nuances. The slim mahogany neck invites long practice sessions. The Venetian cutaway grants easy access to the highest notes. If you seek a great all-purpose acoustic with big guitar tone and playing ease, the Taylor Builder's Edition 914ce is a superior choice.