Taylor 314ce LTD 50th Anniversary

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..

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.

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.

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.

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