Fully solid acoustic guitar with pickup system and case
Taylor 314ce Next Generation at a glance:
Next Generation with innovative features
Electro-acoustic acoustic guitar
Grand Auditorium with cutaway
Solid Sitka spruce top and solid Sapele body
V-Class Bracing Scalloped
Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and Weathervane inlays
44.45 mm nut width and 647.7 mm scale length
Ebony bridge with Micarta inlay
Nickel-plated Taylor tuners
Taylor Claria pickup
Natural Finish in high gloss finish
Firestripe pickguard and single-ring rosette
Case included
Made in the USA
A case is included in the scope of delivery.
Taylor 314ce Next Generation with revised features
With the Taylor 314ce Next Generation, Taylor Guitars is expanding and renewing its 300 Series with innovative features that take the premium guitars to a new Level level. The all-solidacoustic guitar in proven Taylor quality impresses with selected tonewoods, advantageous manufacturing features and, last but not least, a highly attractive design with numerous details. New features include a revised top bracing, a new pickup system and an action control neck. The scope of delivery also includes a shockproof case for safe transportation and storage.
The Taylor 314ce Next Generation: the complete package with the finest innovations.
Solid tonewoods and patented bracing
While the top made of the finest Sitka spruce produces a sound rich in overtones with a lightning-fast response, the back and sides made of Sapele add a perfectly balanced character that makes the wood a top choice for acoustic guitars. This premium combination results in an overall sound that promises pure playing pleasure for singer-songwriters and all acoustic enthusiasts. The necessary assertiveness is provided by the all-solid construction and the very latest in-house Scalloped V-Class bracing, which results in improved vibration behavior with extended Sustain and improved intonation.
Finger-friendly playability
In addition to its great sound, the Taylor 314ce Next Generation offers great playability. The mahogany neck with its pleasant weight sits comfortably in the hand, while the ebony fingerboard allows the fretting hand to glide effortlessly over all 20 frets. The nut width of 44.45 mm meets exactly the requirements for powerful strumming and flatpicking, while a generous cutaway also allows access to the very high registers. Another new feature is the Action Control Neck, which ensures a more resonant sound and simplified adjustment of the string action.
Taylor Claria Pickup
Meanwhile, the new Taylor Claria pickup system developed by Taylor is a real sensation. It combines professional piezo technology with a user-friendly preamp. This makes it even easier to adjust the clear and naturally amplified sound of the guitar. Furthermore, the control panel is installed in the form of soundhole controls so that the harmonious and pure design of the guitar is not disturbed.
Attractive design
The guitar is rounded off by a traditional design with tasteful visual highlights. The fine grain of the tonewoods is skillfully accentuated by a classic natural Finish high-gloss finish, giving the instrument its popular vintage charm. The chic look is completed by the useful and elegant Firestripe pickguard, a single-ring rosette and filigree Weathervane inlays, which unmistakably express the attention to detail.
Taylor - The epitome of the finest quality
As one of the largest guitar manufacturers, Taylor is a true authority in the production of first-class instruments. Professional production by trained specialists results in the finest products for life, whose value is always maintained - or even increases! This is due in equal part to the exquisite tonewoods, which do not warp due to long storage and selected quality and are therefore hard to beat in terms of high quality. Only spruce, mahogany, cedar or Koa of proven quality are used for the tops. Careful production in combination with the best materials does not only apply to guitars. Guitar bags and all accessories are also of first-class quality. Finally, a conscientious final inspection does not allow even the smallest defects to slip through and ensures absolutely flawless guitars before dispatch.
As if that were not enough, Taylor also attaches great importance to acting in an environmentally conscious manner.
Ebony & Koa: Sustainability at Taylor Guitars
Uncontrolled deforestation and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species that can no longer regenerate due to the high rate of extraction. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at Taylor Guitars.
Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon
As ebony is particularly finger-friendly due to its hard, supple texture, it has long been the preferred choice for the production of fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock overlays, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, the high demand and the flourishing black market outstripped stocks, so that ebony ended up on the Red List of endangered species in 1994. In addition, only the deep black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. To protect the forests, Taylor has been working with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, since 2011 to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products.
"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor
In the video: Taylor Guitars - "The State of ebony"
Siglo Tonewoods Project
The koa acacia population has also suffered heavy losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry and overexploitation have led to a decline that can only be halted through proactive action and reforestation. This is why Taylor Guitars, together with Pacific Rim Tonewoods, founded the Siglo Tonewoods project, which aims to rebuild the Hawaiian primeval forest. This is a large cultivation area for koa acacia and other species, which enables the use of koa wood on a controlled scale.
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