DISC Taylor 114ce Grand Auditorium, Natural

Full Description

Grand Auditorium Body

The Grand Auditorium is an original Taylor design that was introduced in 1994. It is one of Taylor’s most popular and versatile body shapes, due to producing an original acoustic voice that is big enough to handle medium-strength picking and strumming. It features an impressive balance across the tonal spectrum, especially in the midrange, producing clear, well-defined notes that suited both strumming and fingerstyle playing. It is particularly an ideal choice for singer-songwriters who require a versatile instrument for composing and travelling with one guitar.

Unique Bracing Pattern

A significant factor behind the incredible sound of the Taylor 114ce Grand Auditorium Electro Acoustic Guitar is the forward shifted bracing pattern, which allows the tonewoods to vibrate naturally, creating incredible depth and complexity. The 'x' in the bracing pattern is moved closer to the soundhole, enabling more of the guitar top to vibrate, delivering maximum tonal quality and projection.

Venetian Cutaway

The Venetian Cutaway is renowned for its soft, round lines, creating a visually stunning look that is recognisable on any body. This type of cutaway allows easier access to the upper frets for a comfortable play, and enables you with more freedom throughout the fingerboard.

Sitka Spruce & Walnut

The 114ce Grand Auditorium Electro Acoustic Guitar is constructed with a sitka spruce soundboard, paired with a contrasting walnut body. Sitka spruce is commonly used for acoustic soundboards due to it delivering a broad dynamic range and a powerful projection. The walnut body adds crisp highs into the mix, along with deep, woody low end that improves with age.

Expression System 2

For added volume at larger events, the 114ce Grand Auditorium is equipped Taylor's Expression System 2 electronics. This revolutionary pickup design features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors, which enable a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before. This high-quality system delivers a superb tone and responsiveness, either on stage, or even in the recording studio.

Quality You Can Trust

Taylor Guitars design and construct each of their guitars to a high standard, ensuring that each time you play, you are getting the best paying experience. All of Taylor’s guitars include an official Taylor case or gig bag, and customers can benefit from a FREE 12 year Taylor European warranty when registering their purchased guitar at www.taylorguitars.com

Features

• Equipped with Expression System 2 electronics that offers a natural sounding amplification
• Grand Auditorium body produces balanced tones and strong projection
• Sitka spruce soundboard delivers a broad dynamic tonal range
• Walnut body offers crisp highs and a deep, woody low end
• Includes Taylor padded gig bag for storage and portable use
• Ebony fingerboard is ideal for percussive techniques like tapping and hammer ons
• Elixir Phosphor Bronze Medium deliver a distinctive warmth and sparkle, with an extended tone life,/li>

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Series: 100
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Back/ Side Wood: Walnut
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Bracing: Forward Shifted Pattern
• Finish: Varnish
• Bridge: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Black
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Joint: Scarf
• Neck Width: 1-11/16"
• Neck Finish: Varnish
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
• Nut: Tusq

Electronics & Hardware

• Pickup/ Preamp: Expression System 2
• Tuners: Chrome (100/200)
• Buttons: Chrome
• Heel Cap Binding: Black
• Pickguard: Black
• Peghead Logo: Taylor Colorcore
• Truss Rod Cover:Black Plastic
• Case/Bag: Taylor Gig Bag