With the Taylor 314ce-N, the U.S. manufacturer under Bob
To ensure that all frequencies can unfold in a balanced and clear manner, the manufacturer has chosen a body made of Sapele on which a Sitka spruce top rests for the basic construction of the classical guitar. In addition, clever bracing and a very thin high-gloss finish on the top ensure a fast response. Thanks to a slim profile and a 47.6 mm nut width, the mahogany neck is very obliging to grip in all 20 frets set into a classy ebony fingerboard.
The heart of the 314ce-N Grand Auditorium is undoubtedly the in-house Taylor ES-N pickup system, which can be individually adjusted via the usual three pot buttons in the rib. and to ensure a clean intonation on the 648 mm scale length, the nut and compensated bridge inlay are made of high-quality Graph Tech TUSQ. Furthermore, fine classical tuners with nickel hardware allow effortless and precise tuning of the 6 nylon strings. Visually, the instrument is rounded off by delicate multi-ply bindings on the body and dainty diamond inlays in the fretboard.
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,