The Taylor 514ce LTD, thanks to its all-solid Grand Auditorium construction, reveals a warm and extensive sound even when the strings are gently struck. Responsible for this is, besides the v-shaped top bracing, the composition of the used woods and a gauzy high-gloss finish. In addition, the flat neck in combination with the generous cutaway in the lower rib provides an optimal basis for comfortable playability. To ensure that all 20 frets intonate cleanly, the saddle and nut are precisely matched. The characteristic headstock features nickel-plated tuners, which allow easy tuning of the 6 steel strings. In addition, the electro-acoustic guitar comes with the in-house
In order to achieve a wide-ranging sound result, the manufacturer relies on a cedar top for its construction. The coarse-grained wood provides a pronounced warmth in the bass and midrange frequencies, making the instrument excellent for vocal accompaniment. Blackwood back and sides further complement the sound with a pleasant saturation and richness. The V-Class bracing gives the top wood an even, two-dimensional vibration behaviour, so that all notes can spread out quickly and clearly. Meanwhile, the flat mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard ensures perfect playability.
To ensure that the entire sound range is cleanly unfolded, the compensated saddle is made of Micarta and the 44.45 mm wide nut is made of
Built into the ebony bridge are three piezo elements that directly pick up the sound of each pair of strings. As a result, the built-in Taylor
As one of the largest guitar manufacturers,
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Uncontrolled clearing of forests and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species, which can no longer regenerate due to the high pace of mining. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at
Because ebony 's hard, supple texture makes it particularly finger-friendly, it has long been the preferred choice for making fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock rests, bridge
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Koa acacia populations have also suffered severe losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry as well as overexploitation led to a decline that can only be stopped by proactive action and reforestation. Therefore,