Buy Taylor Guitars 314ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric GuitarTaylor Guitars 314ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric Guitar Product Description:
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top
- Solid Sapele Back/Sides
- Grand Auditorium
- Cutaway; ES
- Hardshell Case Included
Product Description
A Grand Auditorium body, Venetian cutaway, and the Taylor Expression System add up to a versatile guitar that's perfect for both stage and home. Crisp, black binding flanks the satin-finish sapele back and sides and glossy Sitka spruce top, and then continues up the fretboard. The 314ce is truly a performer's workhorse, combining technology and craftsmanship with understated style.
 | - 6-String Grand Auditorium with Venetian cutaway
- Better amplification with the Taylor Expression System
- Sitka Spruce top
- Sapele back and sides
- Ebony fretboard and bridge
- Tusq nut and saddle
- Chrome-plated Taylor tuners
- Adjustable truss rode
- Strung with Elixir Light Gauge Strings with NANOWEB Coating
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Taylor's Grand Auditorium Shape The Grand Auditorium was the first guitar shape designed from scratch by Bob Taylor. It was unveiled to commemorate the company's 20th Anniversary in 1994, and since then it has more than lived up to its promise. Although the GA has the width and depth of a Dreadnought, its narrower waist gives it the appearance of a smaller instrument, adds treble "zing" across the guitars tonal spectrum, sharpens the definition of individual notes, and also enables it to rest comfortably in the lap. Because Taylor removed mass from the width of the GAs braces, the guitar top moves faster, resulting in a snappy, bell-like tone. The GA is designed to be a strong fingerpicking guitar that also can handle medium strumming, and is exceptionally versatile.
A Venitian cutaway in the 314ce Grand Auditorium body allows better access to the upper frets. In the past, many players moving to acoustic guitars grew accustomed to the cutaways on their electric guitars, while others simply like the freedom of movement into the upper register that a cutaway allows. Now, cutaways are favored as much for their decorative appeal as for their function.
 Solid sitka spruce top is joined with sapele sides and back for a crisp and bright sound.Customer ReviewsMost helpful customer reviews 23 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
 A real pretty gitar.
By string bender
This guitar is amazing. It is very crisp and bright so it is great for finger picking. Taylor is the new premier guitar maker. I was going to get a Gibson but they don't have different size necks. The neck on a Taylor, which is real ebony, is not even glued on so a repair guy can change the angle in ten minutes. Also the fretboard and neck continue up into the body, intead of the neck stopping and the fretboard resting on the body. When a neck bends it caused a bump at the 14 fret. Taylor has fixed this problem. Their pickup is the best. Research it before you spend money. The 300 series is the cheapest line with the expression system (yeah!!) A mint vintage Gibson is worth 100,000 and that is why they are not changing there technology. But there is better technology nowadays. Why not use it. The finish on a Taylor is UV cured in ten minutes. This shaves 3 days and a bit of money off the cost of the guitar. The wood doesn't warp in those three days. Also, the finish only has ten minutes to sink into the pores. I think that has something to do with the tone. I own the 314ce and it's bright tone is great for finger picking and strumming. The dreadnaught is supposed to be better for pure strumming. The best guitars for tone are supposed to be Gibson, Martin, Taylor and Takamine and all have a pretty large list of pro players but Taylor is taking off. Look at the list on there website. There are some other good one out there. This guitar is too sweet though. I never feel the need to review almost anythng but I am going to copy this and paste it on the other Taylor guitars, not just the 314ce. --pickup, neck finish and TONE! 8 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Beautiful sound! A pleasure to play!
By Michelle - Seacoast NH
So enjoyable to play. I play folk, finger-picking, strumming, and I'm learning a little classical. Everything sounds good from this guitar. Also really beautiful craftsmanship. Gorgeous wood! 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Beautiful Guitar!
By Alex James
I've been playing my Taylor 314ce for about a year and a half, and I absolutely love it! I play in local bars and pubs 3-4 times a month, and the 314ce has never let me down. It sounds great, and is nice and clear in the mix. The guitar plays and sounds fantastic! The woods and finish are beautiful. I'd buy this guitar again in a second!! See all 5 customer reviews...Latest Price: See on Amazon.com! More Info: See on Amazon.com! See Customers Review: See on Amazon.com! 
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