Taylor Guitars

Grand Auditorium Sitka/Sapele Acoustic/Electric Guitar w/Case

SKU: # 427640   |   Model: # 314CE STD   |    Product Reviews6 Reviews  Write a Review

Grand Auditorium Sitka/Sapele Acoustic/Electric Guitar w/Case

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Grand Auditorium Sitka/Sapele Acoustic/Electric Guitar w/Case
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This acoustic/electric guitar responds well to a wide range of playing styles thanks to Taylor's medium-size Grand Auditorium body. Sapele shares mahogany's lively tonal response and, together with a Sitka spruce top, rings out with a brightness and clarity that give these guitars a definitive Taylor voice. Black binding flanks sapele's ribbon-like grain, with Italian acrylic fretboard dots adding a traditional touch. The guitar incorporates a Venetian cutaway, comes equipped with Taylor's Expression System 2 pickup, and ships in a Taylor deluxe hardshell case.


Features:

• Taylor's signature Grand Auditorium shape is the ultimate all-purpose acoustic
• Forward shifted with relief rout bracing
• The Expression System 2 new-generation piezo pickup means a more natural amplified sound
• Venetian cutaway
• Includes Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown case

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Excellent quality and sound 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Abbotsford, British Columbia
The neck is perfect. The satin finish along with the ergonomics makes for smooth manoeuvring, and the ebony fretboard feels comfortable and fast. The construction is impeccable. The sound is crisp, clean, and articulate. Wonderful for fingerstyle and chords ring loud and clear with a balance intone. Some may not like the bright resonance, but to my ears, Taylor has hit the bullseye! Styles I play: bluesy rock, classical, bluegrass, rock, etc Received an exceptionally good deal at Abbotsford’s L&M, Thank-you! Highly recommend this guitar.
Posted by Trevor Fallis on Nov 17, 2019
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Pros and cons 3 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Hamilton, Ontario
Was in the market for an all solid wood construction, cutaway electric/acoustic guitar and literally played everything within my $3500 budget. Pros: easy open chords, low action and good build quality. I do prefer the shorter scale but ironically this guitar isn't great on bending, lead, solo and feel at the lower neck. Signature Taylor sound may be a good thing or too bright for some. Cons: Sapele isn't the best tone wood for richness (very limited midrange), sound gets sloppy on heavy strikes and pick up is decent at best. This model doesn't retain its value overtime. Valuewise, do the US list price and conversion rate; it doesnt add up cirrextly. There are many guitars in this price tier that do rival.
Posted by Charles on Jan 16, 2018
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Exceptional Playability 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Regina, Saskatchewan
The fit and finish on the 314CE is apparent the moment you pick it up. I went in to pick up a Gibson; but, I walked out with this Taylor. The tone and playability are exceptional. I couldn't be happier with this guitar.
Posted by Rob C. on Dec 22, 2017
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Beautiful sound 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
I have played hundreds of guitars (testing). This guitar stands out. Although I love my Martin HD 28, this Taylor does ring out with beautiful tone. Well worth the money.
Posted by Brad on Feb 13, 2017
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Happy happy happy 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Mississauga, Ontario
bought this guitar last July. I had always wanted a Martin. Finally decided to go and get myself one. Played almost all the Martins in the store. Then i picked up this Taylor. I was sold immediately. This guitar just rings out. The neck is super comfy. beautiful tone with plenty of bottom end. Fine craftsmanship. it is pure joy playing this guitar.....
Posted by Greg on Dec 16, 2016
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Taylor believer 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Cambridge, Ontario
Bought my 314 a few months ago as I am just starting out playing and wanted a guitar that would compel me to keep playing it and the 314 is just that type of guitar. I t has a great sound and an even better feel to it when its in your hand. You want to keep playing it until your fingers hurt too much to continue . I am very pleased with this guitar and will keep it for ever. This guitar is a keeper.
Posted by Glen C. on Sep 30, 2016
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