Fully solid acoustic guitar with pickup system and case
Electroacoustic acoustic guitar of the 300 Series
Grand Auditorium with cutaway
Solid top made of Sitka spruce and solid body made of East Indian rosewood
V-Class bracing
Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and acrylic Gemstone inlays
44.5 mm nut width and 647.7 mm scale length
Ebony bridge with Micarta inlay
Nickel-plated Taylor tuners
Taylor Expression System 2
Natural high-gloss finish
Black pickguard and three-ring rosette
Case included
Made in USA
The Taylor 314ce Rosewood Special Edition comes in a shockproof case.
The TaylorTaylor 314ce Rosewood Special Edition at a glance
With the Taylor 314ce Rosewood Special Edition, the US manufacturer is expanding its 300 Series with a high-quality electro-acoustic acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar: An acoustic guitar is a musical instrument in the string family. When a string is plucked, its vibration is transmitted from the bridge, resonating throughout the top of the guitar. It is also transmitted to the side and back of the instrument, resonating through the air in the body, and producing sound from the sound hole. The original, general term for this stringed instrument is guitar, and the retronym 'acoustic guitar' distinguishes it from an electric guitar, which relies on electronic amplification. In standard tuning, the guitar's six strings are tuned (low to high) E2 A2 D3 G3 B3 E4. The guitar likely originated in Spain in the early 16th century, deriving from the guitarra latina. in a special edition. The all-solid model in proven Taylor quality impresses with selected tonewoods, advantageous manufacturing features and, last but not least, a highly attractive design with numerous details. The scope of delivery also includes a shockproof casefor safe transportation and storage.
The Taylor 314ce Rosewood Special Edition: the complete package in a limited edition.
Tonewoods and V-Class bracing for a fat sound.
Solid tonewoods and patented bracing
While the top made from the finest Sitka spruce produces a sound rich in overtones with a lightning-fast response, the back and sides made from East Indian rosewood 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-Class bracing provide the necessary assertiveness, resulting in improved vibration behaviour with extended sustain and improved intonation.
The guitar sits well in the hand and is easy to play.
Finger-friendly playability
In addition to its great sound, the Taylor 314ce Rosewood Special Edition offers a high level of playability. The mahogany neck with its pleasant weight lies comfortably in the hand, while the ebony fingerboard allows the fretting hand to glide effortlessly over all 20 frets. The nut width of 44.5 mm fulfills exactly the requirements needed for powerful strumming and flatpicking, while a generous cutaway also allows access to the very high positions so that the entire fretboard can be played effortlessly. Meanwhile, in-house nickel-plated 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 definitely takes the amplification of acoustic guitars to the next Level level. The dynamic piezo system 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 skillfully accentuated by a classic naturalhigh-glossfinish, giving the instrument its popular vintage charm. The chic look is completed by the black pickguard, which is both useful and elegant. pickguarda three-ring rosette and filigree acrylic gemstone inlays that 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 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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