DISC Taylor 314ce Limited Edition Grand Auditorium, Quilt Sapele

Full Description

A superior build

A guitar that demands attention. The grand auditorium body delivers brilliant sound projection that is sure to captivate anyone. It is also exceptionally versatile, so you will never be limited. With full, rounded lows, pronounced mids, and sparkling highs, you'll have a gorgeous tonal response across the whole frequency range. Better still, the stunning Venetian cutaway offers sublime playability. Fingerpick and strum effortlessly, even when reaching those upper frets.

Upgraded for premium quality

You probably thought that Taylor's craftsmanship couldn’t get much better. This is true, but in this Limited Edition model, the guitar makers at Taylor have really pushed the boundaries, giving you unlimited tonal excellence. The Sitka spruce top showcases a torrefied construction which means it has undergone Taylor's unique roasting process. The result? An exquisite tonewood that is absent of oils and resins - something which usually takes years diminish naturally. This then ensures the wood is wonderfully durable and climate resistant, so you won't be met with any shocking tuning when you pick up the guitar.

Better still, the torrefying process produces a sound like no other. It has a played-in character, meaning you'll have a beautifully aged, vintage-inspired tone as soon as you start playing. Awash with sweetness and depth, not to mention the dynamics and clarity of Sitka spruce, your music will mesmerise anyone who listens. Quilted sapele back and sides then deliver a balanced response across the whole frequency range, offering unlimited versatility. Much like mahogany, sapele's focused midrange and top end shimmer are must-have sonic qualities for guitarists wanting a full-bodied sound and delicious definition.

Designed for flawless fretting

The West African Crelicam ebony fretboard features a naturally high oil content which gives it a lusciously smooth finish. Slide effortlessly from fret to fret and lose yourself in a glorious playing experience, your sound will flow seamlessly from the strings. What makes the ebony used on Taylor guitars completely unique is the process of sustainable and socially responsible sourcing that has led to it being in your possession, made possible by Taylor's Ebony Project which takes place in Cameroon. Ebony is an extremely responsive tonewood that offers a beautifully bright sound, making it a gorgeous accompaniment to mahogany. Project your music with purpose and brilliant volume, ebony's snappy and crisp attack ensures that every single note cuts through the mix astonishingly well, leaving nothing unheard.

Amplify your sound

One of the most compelling features of this guitar is the Expression System 2 that is mounted discreetly. Featuring three pickup sensors, this electronic system captures more acoustic dynamics than ever before. Combined with Taylor's 'professional audio' preamp, this guitar allows you to plug into an amp, PA system, or recording software whilst always experiencing glorious acoustic tonal properties. Sculpt your tone with three soft rotary controls and achieve a sound that is well and truly unique.

Specifications

• Product Code: 314ce LTD Quilt Sapele

Body

• Body Top: Torrefied Sitka Spruce
• Body Back & Sides: Quilt Sapele
• Body Finish: Satin
• Rosette: Single-Ring
• Bracing: V-Class
• Binding/Edge Treatment: Black Binding

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fingerboard Material: West African Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Number Of Frets: 20

Hardware & Electronics

• Electronics: ES2
• Controls: Bass/Treble/Volume
• Tuners: Satin Black
• Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
• Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell