Taylor 414ce Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

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The Taylor 414ce offers amazing tone in a Grand Auditorium size body. With the Taylor ES system on board, the 414ce sounds as good amped as acoustic.

The Taylor 414ce brings unique tone by pairing the quick, articulate response of Sitka spruce with the warmth and sparkle of Ovangkol. The tone is reminiscent of rosewood, yet entirely its own. Providing access to the upper registers of the fingerboard, the 414ce's soft Venetian cutaway is both practical and attractive, while the Taylor Expression System allows you to share your music with the world.

Grand Size

The Grand Auditorium combines the width and depth of a Dreadnought with a narrower waist. Its sleek design yields a strong treble zing across the tonal spectrum and sharpens the definition of individual notes. The Grand Auditorium is a strong fingerpicking guitar that also adapts well to medium strumming.

Taylor Expression System

Designed to faithfully reproduce your guitar's native tone, the Expression System utilizes patented Dynamic Sensorsto capture top and string vibration like never before. Created in partnership with renowned audio pioneer, Mr. Rupert Neve, the Taylor ES is seamlessly integrated into the design of the guitar from the ground up. Onboard tone controls provide added flavor, or set flat for an uncolored, exceptionally clean amplified sound.

Fit & Finish

The finish used to create this guitar's textured satin back and sides and lustrous gloss top was developed at Taylor for maximum durability and resistance to cold-checking. This ultra violet-cured finish is also more environmentally friendly than traditional lacquer finishes. Available read more in natural finish. read less

Type/Shape: 6-String Grand Auditorium

Back & Sides: Ovangkol

Top: Sitka Spruce

Soundhole Rosette: Wood Fiber

Neck: Tropical American Mahogany

Fretboard: Ebony

Fretboard Inlay: Large Pearl Dots

Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood

Binding: White Fiber

Bridge: Ebony

Nut & Saddle: Tusq

Tuning Machines: Chrome-plated Taylor Tuners

Strings: Elixir Light Gauge Strings with Nanoweb Coating

Scale Length: 25 1/2 in.

Truss Rod: Adjustable

Neck Width at Nut: 1-3/4 in.

Number of Frets: 20

Bracing: Scalloped, X-Brace

Finish: Satin with Gloss Top

Cutaway: Venetian

Electronics: Taylor Expression System

Body Width: 16 in.

Body Depth: 4-5/8 in.

Body Length: 20 in.

Overall Length: 41 in.

Case: Taylor Hardshell

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (62 ratings)
Submitted December 16, 2008 by a customer from comcast.net

"Best guitar I ever played.. PERIOD!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is my guitar for life!
Sound
The sound is right up my ally. Perfect for me!
Features
The only thing its missing is a fancy rosette inlay. Besides that looks and feels great.
Ease of Use
I've played alot of Taylors. This one fits perfectly in my hands and plays like butter! Right when I put it in my hands I knew I was what I was looking for all along and I had to have it!
Quality
QUALITY??? Thats what Taylor stands for right? Its erfect! I LOVE everything about it! The first show I played with it was so much fun. Weather its on stage or unpluged, this thing sounds great. I feel like a better musician already
Value
You pay for what you get! In this case Quality!
Manufacturer Support
Its Taylor!
The Wow Factor
Like I mentioned before, the only thing I would add is a fancy rosette inlay. Besides that looks and feels great.

Musical Background:

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Musical Style:

Rock
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