Taylor 514CE-NG Grand Auditorium Cedar Top, Mahogany B/S w/ Electronics, Natural

Next Generation 514ce Newly revitalized with Next-Gen features, the 514ce delivers an exceptional playing experience at the intersection of comfort, tone and musical utility. Mahogany back and sides paired with a top of Western Red cedar serve up a focused midrange response with warm, rounded character and remarkable soft-touch sensitivity, making it an ideal choice for a broad range of playing styles. Inside, our scalloped V-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain and open-string expressiveness, combining with an Action Control Neck that generates a touch of additional low-end presence while also offering easy, quick string height adjustments. Visual details include a natural full-body gloss finish, Meridian fretboard inlays in Italian acrylic, a green abalone rosette, and a faux-tortoiseshell pickguard. It includes Claria electronics for dependable live sound in any venue and ships with a deluxe hardshell case. CASE/GIG BAG: Hardshell Case Included. More Old-School Tonewoods, Next-Generation Features A classic pairing of mahogany and cedar combine with scalloped V-Class bracing and our Action Control Neck for a supremely versatile, comfortable playing experience. Grand Auditorium Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic. Action Control Neck Building on Taylor’s legacy of easy-playing necks, the new Action Control Neck pairs a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth with a patented system for effortless string height adjustment. Western Red Cedar A true performer for those with a lighter touch, cedar tops yield extra warmth and pair nicely with mahogany and rosewood. The Claria Acoustic Pickup System Venetian Cutaway The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body. Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case Features Mahogany back and sides yield a dry, woody voice Cedar top adds warmth and touch sensitivity Features scalloped V-Class bracing for greater richness and power Claria electronics deliver clear plugged-in tone for live applications Includes deluxe hardshell guitar case Specs Highlights Number of Strings: 6 String Orientation: Right Handed Body Shape: Grand Auditorium Bracing System: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway Electronics: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System Case/Bag: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case Body Top Wood:Western Red Cedar Back/Side Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany Rosette: Green Abalone Single Ring Back Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge Body Binding: White Armrest: No Top Finish: Gloss Back/Side Finish: Gloss Neck Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony Neck Profile: Standard Carve Fretboard Inlay:Faux Pearl Meridian Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard Binding: Black Neck Finish: Satin Peghead Nut Width: 1-3/4" Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony Scale Length: 25-1/2" Peghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Meridian Peghead Type: Standard Peghead Binding: None Peghead Finish: Gloss Other Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053) Pickguard: Tortoise Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons