Fully solid acoustic guitar with pickup system and case
Anniversary guitar of the 300 Series
Electro-acoustic acoustic guitar
Grand Auditorium with cutaway
Solid top made from torrefied Sitka spruce and solid body made from Sapele
V-Class bracing
Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and acrylic Gemstone inlays
44.5 mm nut width and 647.7 mmScale length: The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. scale length
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
Firestripe faux tortoise pickguard and three-ring rosette
Case included
Made in USA
The Taylor 314ce LTD 50th Anniversary at a glance
To mark the company's 50th anniversary, Taylor Guitars is expanding its 300 Series with the Taylor 314ce LTD 50th Anniversary, a high-quality electro-acoustic acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar: The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk in a special edition. The all-solid model in proven Taylor quality impresses with selected 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, advantageous manufacturing features and, last but not least, a highly attractive design with numerous details. The scope of delivery also includes a shockproof caseCase: bonnet casefor safe transportation and storage.
The Taylor 314ce LTD 50th Anniversary: the complete package in a limited edition.
First-class tonewoods and V-Class bracing for a fat sound.
Solid tonewoods and patented bracing
While the topTop: The top is the upper part of the guitar body made from the finest Sitka spruce produces a sound rich in overtones with a lightning-fast response, 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 from Sapele add a perfectly balanced character that makes the wood a top choice for acoustic guitars. This premium combination results in an overall sound that promises pure playing pleasure for singer-songwriters and all acoustic enthusiasts. Meanwhile, the fully solid construction and the in-house V-ClassCeiling bracing: Bracing bracing provide the necessary assertiveness, resulting in improved vibration behavior with extended sustainSustain: Sustain describes the ability of a guitar to let a sound decay for a long time after it has been struck. The longer a note lasts and improved 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..
The guitar sits well in the hand and is easy to play.
Finger-friendly playability
In addition to its great sound, the Taylor 314ce LTD 50th Anniversary offers great playability. The mahogany neckGuitar neck: Maple neck with its pleasant weight lies comfortably in the hand, while the 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. allows the fretting hand to glide effortlessly over all 20 fretsFret: Jumbo frets. The 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 44.5 mm fulfills exactly the requirements needed for powerful 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. and flatpicking, while a 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. also allows access to the very high positions so that the entire fretboard can be played effortlessly. Meanwhile, in-house gold-plated tunersTuners: die-cast tuners ensure a high level of tuning stability and consistently reliable playing.
The ES2 transmits the natural Taylor sound.
Innovative pickup system
For the ultimate stage success, the guitar is equipped with the Taylor Expression System 2, which takes the amplification of acoustic guitars to the next Level level. The dynamic piezo systemPiezo 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. picks up the acoustic signals of each pair of strings directly, transmitting an unadulterated sound that perfectly accentuates the natural sound of the guitar. The treble and bass frequencies as well as the volume can be individually adjusted using three discrete controls integrated into the upper frame.
The elegant fingerboard inlays give the guitar that certain something.
Attractive design
The guitar is rounded off by a traditional design with tasteful visual highlights. The fine grain of the tonewoods is skilfully accentuated by a classic shaded edgeburst finish with a subtle colour gradient in a high-gloss finish, giving the instrument its popular vintage charm. The stylish look is completed by the practical and premium faux tortoise-firestripe pickguard, a three-ring rosette and filigree acrylic gemstone inlays, which unmistakably express the attention to detail.
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.
"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.
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