Taylor 414ce Special Edition 50th Anniversary

Solid construction

Thanks to its 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 the innovative Taylor V-Class bracingBracing:
Bracing, the Taylor 414ce Special Edition 50th Anniversary impresses with its improved vibration behaviour. This results in an assertive sound that holds its own effortlessly in any environment. Meanwhile, the sound character is shaped by a solid topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body made of sinker redwood, which impresses with a cedar-like sound with warm overtones, while the 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. made of solid Indian rosewood add strong mids and powerful basses. It is no coincidence that these tonewoods are an extremely high-quality choice, as their outstanding properties produce a balanced sound that brings out the best in virtuoso solo playing as well as authentic vocal accompaniment.

Mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard

The guitar neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck made of mahogany with a standard carveNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat neck profile and a 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. made of high-quality ebony are also very popular in guitar making. Mahogany is comfortable to hold thanks to its acceptable weight, while ebony allows the fretting hand to glide smoothly over all 20 fretsFret:
Jumbo frets. Fast chord changes and rapid tone sequences are therefore much easier to implement and contribute to clean guitar playing. Thanks to the generous 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. the model also provides obstacle-free access to the high registers, allowing players to exploit the full potential of this high-quality instrument. Robust golden TaylorTuners:
die-cast tuners tuners guarantee robust tuning and, in combination with a Micarta bridge inlaySaddle:
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., a completely clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch., which promises pure playing pleasure.

Taylor Expression System 2

The in-house Expression System 2 picks up the sound of each pair of strings on the guitar via three piezo elementsPiezo pickup:
A piezo pickup is an electronic component that converts vibrations from guitar strings into electrical signals. It is often used in acoustic guitars to amplify the sound. The pickup consists of a piezo crystal that is made to vibrate by the vibrations of the strings. under the bridgeBridge:
Bridge, so that every nuance, no matter how subtle, is captured perfectly. The system transmits the unadulterated sound directly to the amplifier, perfectly reproducing the original sound. The 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. has three control units in the upper frame that allow the bass, treble and volume to be adjusted individually. This allows the performance to be optimally adapted to the ambient conditions and sound preferences. The controls are discreet and blend discreetly into the design of the guitar. The harmonious overall appearance of the instrument is not disturbed, allowing it to shine visually in all its glory.

Faux Pearl Engraved Victorian Inlay

The visual highlights of this acoustic guitar are undoubtedly the delicate faux pearl engraved Victorian inlaysInlays:
inlays and the shimmering abalone rosetteRosette:
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.. Added to this is the Shaded Edgeburst Finish of the top, which gives the instrument a warm visual depth and at the same time allows the fine grain of the wood to shine through. The natural high-gloss finish of the back and sides harmonizes with this, giving the overall look a natural polish. an absolute classic is the traditional 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, which still adorns numerous guitars today. It not only protects the surface from scratches caused by playing with picksPick:
Plek, but also adds accent with vintage charm that skilfully rounds off the design.

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 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.

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