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The 414ce V-Class Special-Edition Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar from Taylor offers musicians an ideal blend of powerful tone and accessible playing comfort. Built with a timeless combination of tonewoods—including a Sitka spruce top, and Indian rosewood back and sides—the 414ce produces iconic acoustic timbre that’s powerful, articulate and harmonically complex. Innovative V-Class bracing further optimizes the guitar's unforgettable sound, which also amplifies naturally using custom Expression System 2 electronics. The Taylor 414ce is a responsive acoustic-electric that feels, sounds and looks fantastic.

Taylor 414ce Special Edition Grand Auditorium Body

Comfortable Grand Auditorium Body

The Taylor Grand Auditorium body with a Venetian cutaway offers versatile utility along with accessible upper-register playing. Slightly wider than a dreadnought yet more compact than a jumbo, the Taylor Grand Auditorium strikes an ideal balance of comfort and projection. Your playing position will feel natural, whether seated or standing, because the ergonomic body contours enable a relaxed grip. From there, the cutaway allows easy fretting all the way up to the 14th fret. The Taylor 414ce plays like a dream, inspiring creativity through its excellent comfort and effortless accessibility.

Taylor 414ce Special Edition V-Class Bracing

Project Your Sound With V-Class Bracing

An innovative V-Class bracing system, developed by Taylor, is a game changer, allowing for bolder projection and longer sustain. The design provides stiffness in the direction parallel to the strings, increasing volume through enhanced rigidity. Strategically placed flexibility on either side of the bracing generates robust airflow for impressive projection across the tonal range. This groundbreaking bracing also improves the guitar's intonation, allowing notes to ring out in greater harmony. You'll love the way chords resonate with cohesion on the Taylor 414ce. Strum and pick with confidence knowing this Taylor acoustic-electric is optimized for volume, sustain and tonal balance.

Taylor 414ce Special Edition Electronics

Plug in for Natural Tone With ES2 Electronics

Custom Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics provide an authentic amplified tone that preserves the 414ce's organic wood resonance and bloom. The discreetly mounted, three-part bridge plate sensor blends string and body vibrations with exceptional realism, additionally providing access to tonal refinement via treble and bass knobs. The treble control boosts airy brilliance, while the bass knob enhances low-end richness. Used together, you can also achieve unique midrange voicings. Finally, a volume knob maintains consistent output levels. With the Taylor 414ce's ES2 electronics, your amplified tone will sound natural, whether you're on stage or recording in the studio. The guitar projects cleanly through the mix, so your unique musical voice shines through.

Taylor 414ce Special Edition Premium Appointments

Premium Appointments for Refined Elegance

With its array of upscale cosmetic appointments, the Taylor 414ce V-Class Special-Edition Grand Auditorium has an undeniably luxurious aesthetic. The abalone rosette, grained ivoroid binding, gold tuning machines, and "Engraved Victorian" fingerboard inlays exhibit an eye-catching iridescence under stage lights, and give the instrument a touch of exclusivity. The Taylor 414ce V-Class Special Edition Grand Auditorium looks as good as it sounds and plays. This guitar is crafted to please discerning musicians who appreciate high-end components and refined design.

With its impressive acoustic tone, amplified versatility, comfortable feel and distinguished looks, the Taylor 414ce V-Class Special-Edition Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric is a superb guitar. Singer-songwriters, gigging troubadours and serious hobbyists alike will appreciate its quality construction and robust musicality. Track down one of these inspirational masterpieces at your local Guitar Center and see what makes the Taylor 414ce such a special instrument to view and play.

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  • Abalone rosette
  • "Engraved Victorian" fingerboard inlays
  • Matching "Engraved Victorian" peghead inlay
  • Shaded Edge Burst top finish
  • Gold hardware
  • Grained ivoroid binding

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Body
  • Body type: Grand Auditorium
  • Cutaway: Venetian
  • Top wood: Solid sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Solid Indian rosewood
  • Bracing pattern: V-Class with relief rout
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Taylor Standard Profile
  • Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Genuine West African ebony
  • Neck wood: Tropical mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Taylor
  • Configuration: Behind-the-saddle transducer with Adjustable Sensors
  • Preamp EQ: 2-band
  • Feedback filter: Phase
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Genuine West African ebony
  • Tuning machines: Taylor gold with gold buttons
  • Bridge: Genuine West African ebony
  • Saddle and nut: Micarta "Wave" saddle/Teflon-infused graphite nut
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: United States

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