Description
Taylor Next Generation 514ce Cedar/Mahogany (SN: 1208106023)
The Taylor Next Generation 514ce delivers an exceptional playing experience across a broad range of playing styles. Its Western red cedar top provides a warm, rounded character, while neo-tropical mahogany contributes a focused midrange response and additional low-end presence. The Grand Auditorium body creates an intersection of comfort and tonal versatility.
Taylor's next-gen features include scalloped V-Class bracing, which enhances volume, sustain and open-string expressiveness. The Action Control Neck enables easy, quick string height adjustments through its long-tenon joint. Claria electronics deliver dependable live sound through the Claria Acoustic Pickup System. A Venetian cutaway, West African Crelicam ebony fretboard, and deluxe hardshell case complete this performance-ready instrument.
Key Points
- Remarkable soft-touch sensitivity and an exceptional playing experience make the 514ce highly responsive to nuanced technique.
- Western red cedar and neo-tropical mahogany create a warm voice with focused mids and rich low-end response.
- V-Class bracing and scalloped V-Class bracing support volume, sustain and open-string expressiveness across the fretboard.
- The Action Control Neck combines a long-tenon joint with precise adjustment capability for personalized playability.
- The faux-tortoiseshell pickguard, green abalone rosette, Italian acrylic Meridian fretboard inlays, natural full-body gloss finish, and natural full-body gloss appearance provide distinctive visual appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What top wood does the Next Generation 514ce use?
This guitar features a Western red cedar top, which produces a warm, rounded voice with excellent sensitivity and responsiveness.
2. What are the back and sides made from?
The Next Generation 514ce uses neo-tropical mahogany for its back and sides. This tonewood emphasizes warmth, strong fundamentals, and a focused midrange.
3. What makes the Action Control Neck different?
The Action Control Neck incorporates Taylor's adjustable neck technology. It allows players to make easy, quick string height adjustments for personalized setup and playability.
4. What electronics are included?
The guitar features Claria electronics, specifically the Claria Acoustic Pickup System, which provides natural and dependable live sound for amplified performance.
5. Does the 514ce come with a case?
Yes. The deluxe hardshell case provides secure protection for transportation and storage, making the instrument suitable for professional musicians on the move.
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