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Taylor Legacy 514ce

Acoustic guitar in Grand Auditorium format with cutaway, pickup and case

Electroacoustic acoustic guitar from the Legacy Collection
Grand Auditorium with cutaway
Solid cedar top with X-bracing
Solid mahogany body
Natural high-gloss finish
Three-ring rosette with abalone
Faux Tortoise bindings
Tortoise pickguard
Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard
20 frets with small Diamond inlays
Gold-plated Taylor tuners
44.45 mm nut width and 647.7 mm scale length
Ebony bridge with Micarta inlay and ebony bridge pins
L. R. Baggs VTC pickup
Case included
Made in USA

The new Legacy Collection from Taylor

Taylor Legacy 514ce at a glance

The Taylor Legacy 514ce is part of the brand new Taylor Guitars Legacy Collection, which was designed as a tribute to the traditional US manufacturer. This exclusive acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk the iconic 500 Series and presents classic features and the ever-popular Grand Auditorium bodyBody:
The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body., which represents the new Taylor sound. Made from solid tonewoodsTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple and equipped with an L. R. Baggs pickupPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible., the instrument produces the proven sound, while a grippy neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck and a cutawayCutaway:
A cutaway is a recess in the body of a guitar that allows the guitarist to reach the higher frets more easily. This makes it easier to pick and play the strings in the upper registers. contribute to a comfortable playing feel. In addition to its shockproof caseGuitar case:
Case the guitar also comes in a traditional natural :
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance.finishFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. with a high-gloss varnish, which brings out the high quality of the closely mastered woods. There is no shortage of visual highlights either, as the tortoisePickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick. pickguard with matching faux Tortoise bindingsBinding:
Binding refers to the decorative edging of the guitar body. It is made of wood, the shimmering three-ringRosette:
The rosette is a decorative element on the guitar. It is located around the sound hole and is made of various materials such as wood or mother-of-pearl. The rosette gives the guitar an aesthetic appearance and can also influence the sound. rosette made of abalone and, last but not least, the luxurious diamond inlaysInlays:
inlays create a sophisticated look that is second to none.

Taylor Legacy 514ce acoustic guitar front

The Taylor Legacy 514ce is part of the exclusive Legacy Collection and combines numerous premium features.

A fully solid Grand Auditorium for a defined sound.

Solid Grand Auditorium

The Taylor Legacy 514ce is particularly impressive with its warm sound, which unfolds through its solid cedar topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body. This gives the guitar a gentle response and exceptional expressiveness, ideal for fingerstyleFingerstyle:
plucking technique and gentle strummingStrumming:
Strumming is a guitar playing technique in which you strike the strings with your fingers or a pick at regular intervals to create a rhythm. Different strumming techniques and patterns create the typical sound of the rhythm guitar.. The solid mahogany backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. provide a good balance between the mids and basses, giving the sound additional depth and warmth. As a grand auditorium model, the instrument also offers a versatile projection that comes into its own both in acoustic arrangements and when amplified.

A cutaway for access to the high registers.

Cutaway design

In addition, the Taylor Legacy 514ce offers outstanding playability that every guitarist will enjoy. Its cutaway allows free access to the high registers, while the mahogany neck with smooth ebony fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. enables precise playing and smooth finger changes. With a nut widthNut width:
Nut width refers to the distance between the outermost strings at the top of a guitar's fretboard. A wider nut allows the strings to be placed further apart of 44.45 mm, the guitar also allows optimum control and space for clean fingering. The ebony bridgeBridge:
Bridge with MicartaSaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. inlay and ebony bridge pinsBridge pins:
Bridge pins are small pins that attach the strings of a guitar to the bridge of an acoustic guitar. They are inserted into the bridge with the ball end of the string when stringing. Bridge pins can be made of different materials such as plastic or metal. ensures excellent sound transmission and stability. The instrument is perfected by gold-plated TaylorTuners:
die-cast tuners tuners for reliable tuning and uninterrupted playing.

L. R. Baggs VTC with flexible adjustment options.

L. R. Baggs VTC with volume and Tone control

In addition, the Taylor Legacy 514ce is equipped with the L. R. Baggs VTC pickup system, which ensures authentic, natural sound reproduction. With its discrete volumeVolume:
The volume control is a knob on the guitar that can be used to adjust the volume of the instrument. If you turn the knob to the right and tone controlsTone control:
The tone control is a knob on the guitar that influences the sound. When you turn it, it allows precise control over volume and tone color without distorting the acoustic character of the guitar. In addition, the user-friendly control panel is located in the sound holeSound hole:
The sound hole is an opening on the front of a guitar. It allows the sound produced by the strings to reach the outside and amplify the sound of the guitar. of the guitar and impresses with its absolutely discreet design, which does not interrupt the harmonious overall appearance of the model.

The Legacy Collection is rounded off by a high-quality guitar case included in the scope of delivery.

Taylor - The epitome of the finest quality

As one of the largest guitar manufacturers, Taylor is a true authority in the production of first-class instruments. Professional production by trained specialists results in the finest products for life, whose value is always maintained - or even increases! This is due in equal part to the exquisite tonewoods, which do not warp due to long storage and selected quality and are therefore hard to beat in terms of high quality. Only spruce, mahogany, cedar or Koa of proven quality are used for the tops. Careful production in combination with the best materials does not only apply to guitars. Guitar bags and all accessories are also of first-class quality. Finally, a conscientious final inspection does not allow even the smallest defects to slip through and ensures absolutely flawless guitars before dispatch.

As if that were not enough, Taylor also attaches great importance to acting in an environmentally conscious manner.

Ebony & Koa: Sustainability at Taylor Guitars

Uncontrolled deforestation and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species that can no longer regenerate due to the high rate of extraction. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at Taylor Guitars.

Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon

As ebony is particularly finger-friendly due to its hard, supple texture, it has long been the preferred choice for the production of fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock overlays, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, the high demand and the flourishing black market outstripped the stocks, so that ebony ended up on the Red List of endangered species in 1994. In addition, only the deep black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. To protect the forests, Taylor has been working with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, since 2011 to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products. Thus, Taylor guitars not only contain black ebony elements, but also the different colored, more clearly grained parts of the tree. This complete recycling is an effective method of preserving the stocks and successfully counteracts their dramatic decline and the associated negative ecological effects.

"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor

In the video: Taylor Guitars - "The State of ebony"

Siglo Tonewoods Project

The koa acacia population has also suffered heavy losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry and overexploitation have led to a decline that can only be halted through proactive action and reforestation. This is why Taylor Guitars, together with Pacific Rim Tonewoods, founded the Siglo Tonewoods project, which aims to rebuild the Hawaiian jungle. This is a large cultivation area for koa acacia and other species, which enables the use of koa wood on a controlled scale.