Thanks to the combination of a mid-sized Grand Auditorium construction and all-solid tonewoods, the Taylor 314ce Lefthand can cover a wide range of styles. With the help of the innovative V-Class bracing, individual notes unfold quickly and with fine definition, so that both pickings and strummings come out perfectly. At the same time, a Venetian cutaway gives the flat neck optimized access to the high frets. In addition to high-quality
To enrich the sound with clear mid and treble frequencies, the top is made of Sitka spruce. The interplay between the fine-grained wood and the top bracing allows the sound to respond quickly and at the same time decay for a long time, so that each note transitions smoothly into the next. Sapele back and sides complete the overall picture with warm and wide-ranging bass frequencies. Meanwhile, comfortable playability is ensured by the flat mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard equipped with 20 frets.
To ensure clean intonation throughout the 648 mm scale length, the compensated saddle is made of Micarta and the 44.5 mm width is made of
As one of the largest guitar manufacturers,
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Uncontrolled clearing of forests and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species that are no longer able to regenerate due to the high pace of deforestation. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at
Because ebony's hard, supple texture makes it particularly finger-friendly, it has long been the preferred choice for making fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock rests, bridge
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Koa acacia populations have also suffered severe losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry as well as overexploitation led to a decline that can only be stopped by proactive action and reforestation. Therefore,