The touch-sensitive response of Western red cedar meets walnut warmth in the Taylor Builder's Edition 714ce limited-edition Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar. Part of Taylor's Fall Walnut collection, it combines a Western red cedar top and walnut back and sides with scalloped V-Class bracing with Relief Rout and Taylor Claria electronics. A beveled cutaway, armrest and long-tenon Action Control Neck refine playing comfort and allow convenient string-height adjustments, while green abalone Reflections inlays distinguish this 125-piece worldwide edition. Limited to 125 worldwide, the 714ce is especially suited to fingerstyle players who want nuanced acoustic response, adjustable comfort and reliable amplified control.
Western Red Cedar and Walnut With V-Class Bracing
Western red cedar gives the 714ce a responsive top that Taylor pairs with walnut back and sides for a distinct voice within the Fall Walnut collection. Scalloped V-Class bracing with Relief Rout is voiced to add low-end fullness and open-string resonance while preserving the balance and projection associated with the design. The Grand Auditorium body suits a range of picking dynamics, with the cedar soundboard making this edition especially appealing to players who value touch and nuance.
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.
Green Abalone Reflections and Gold Appointments
A pale green abalone Reflections inlay suite and single-ring green abalone rosette accent the genuine West African ebony fingerboard and body. Black/maple/black wood-fiber purfling, a mother-of-pearl Taylor peghead logo and gold Taylor tuners complete the visual details. A gloss finish, beveled armrest, Curve Wing ebony bridge and Builder's Edition back label underscore the LTD construction; a Taylor deluxe hardshell case is included.
A Cedar-Top Builder's Edition for Expressive Playing
The Builder's Edition 714ce pairs responsive Western red cedar and walnut with beveled body contours and the adjustable Action Control Neck for comfortable, adaptable playing. Claria electronics and a deluxe hardshell case round out this 125-piece worldwide edition for expressive players who perform regularly. Bring the Taylor Builder's Edition 714ce limited-edition Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar to fingerstyle performances, recording sessions and live sets that benefit from the cedar top's touch-sensitive response.