Sitka spruce clarity meets walnut warmth and refined playing comfort in the Taylor Builder's Edition 314ce limited-edition Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar. Part of Taylor's Fall Walnut collection, it pairs a Sitka spruce top and walnut back and sides with scalloped V-Class bracing with Relief Rout, while Claria electronics handle amplification. A beveled cutaway, armrest and long-tenon Action Control Neck add comfort and make string-height adjustments more convenient, while an ebony fingerboard supports the familiar Grand Auditorium playing feel. Limited to 250 worldwide, this Grand Auditorium suits working guitarists who balance fingerstyle, strumming and live performance with long playing sessions.
Sitka Spruce and Walnut With Scalloped V-Class Bracing
A Sitka spruce soundboard gives the Builder's Edition 314ce a different starting point from the all-walnut models in this collection, paired with walnut back and sides in a Grand Auditorium body. Taylor's scalloped V-Class bracing with Relief Rout is voiced to bring more low-end fullness and open-string resonance while retaining the balance and projection associated with V-Class construction. The satin finish completes a restrained design that leaves the tonewood pairing and playing comfort at the forefront.
Taylor Claria Electronics With Mid-Contour Control
Taylor's Claria system pairs an under-saddle piezo pickup with a proprietary preamp developed with input from touring artists and live sound engineers. Its soundhole-mounted controls include a Mid-Contour knob, giving guitarists a convenient way to shape their amplified sound for an acoustic amplifier or PA. Designed to make plugged-in performance more predictable, Claria helps players adapt their tone from intimate solo sets to full-band mixes without complicating the playing experience.
Action Control Neck and Beveled Playing Comfort
Taylor's long-tenon Action Control Neck lets players adjust string height without removing the strings or detaching the neck. A 25-1/2" scale, 1-3/4" nut and genuine West African ebony fingerboard establish a familiar Grand Auditorium playing layout, while a beveled cutaway, armrest and chamfered body edges soften contact with the instrument. These shared Builder's Edition refinements make it easier to tailor the setup and stay comfortable through extended playing sessions.
Sentinel Inlays and Builder's Edition Appointments
Italian acrylic faux-pearl Sentinel inlays mark the genuine West African ebony fingerboard, complemented by an ebony Curve Wing bridge and Taylor nickel tuners. A satin natural top contrasts with the darker Kona Burst back, sides and neck. The beveled armrest, chamfered edges and Builder's Edition back label reinforce the special construction, and a Taylor deluxe hardshell case is included.
A Refined Grand Auditorium for Active Musicians
The Builder's Edition 314ce combines Sitka spruce and walnut with beveled body contours and the adjustable Action Control Neck for comfortable, adaptable playing. Claria electronics, a deluxe hardshell case and a limited run of 250 worldwide support regular performing and transport. Bring the Taylor Builder's Edition 314ce limited-edition Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar to songwriting sessions, recording projects and live performances that call for versatility and refined playing comfort.