Taylor 514ce Builder's Edition Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Taylor’s Builder’s Edition guitars represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, combining all-solid-wood construction, V-Class bracing, and carefully designed comfort features for unmatched playability. Each guitar delivers rich, articulate tone and refined musical character, earning acclaim from both professional musicians and casual players alike. The latest Builder’s Edition models introduce stunning solid Urban Ash back and sides, responsibly sourced from Southern California, adding unique aesthetics and a distinctive tonal palette to this celebrated series.

Features

• Designed for the ultimate playing experience with solid tonewoods and V-Class bracing for rich, articulate sound.
• Grand Auditorium body shape offers Taylor’s versatile all-purpose acoustic performance.
• Shamel Ash back and sides provide balanced midrange power with sustainable sourcing.
• Sitka Spruce soundboard delivers broad dynamic range and versatility.
• Expression System® 2 captures natural amplified tone with behind-the-saddle design.
• Beveled cutaway ensures comfortable upper-fret access and smooth playability.
• V-Class bracing enhances sustain, intonation, and overall volume.

Specifications

General

• Number of Strings: 6 String
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
• Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway
• Color: Kona Burst Back / Sides, Natural Top
• Electronics: Expression System® 2

Body

• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Back/Side Wood: Shamel Ash
• Rosette: Faux Pearl Single Ring
• Back Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge
• Body Binding: No Binding; Chamfered Edges
• Armrest: Beveled Neo-tropical Mahogany
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back/Side Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Compass
• Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Finish: Satin

Peghead

• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Peghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Compass
• Peghead Type: Paddle, Standard
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Pickguard: Firestripe
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome with Antique Chrome Buttons
• Strap Pin: Black
• End Pin: Black

Electronics

• Pickup System: Expression System® 2