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314ce Studio

For players seeking the rich, sophisticated acoustic tone and bold projection that comes with an all-solid-wood guitar, there may be no better value than the Taylor 314ce Studio. Now the lowest-priced gateway to the solid-wood experience in the Taylor line, this Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric combines back and sides of sapele with a torrefied spruce top, adding up to a punchy midrange response with a clear, woody character and an added dash of warmth and sweetness from Taylor's special roasting recipe. Inside, Taylor's V-Class bracing dials up more volume, longer sustain and improved harmony all the way up the neck. This model also features comfort-enhancing chamfered body edges and a slightly narrower fretboard of 1-11/16 inches, offering a hand-friendly feel that makes fretting a breeze regardless of your skill level. Finished off with a full-body gloss, nickel hardware and a faux tortoiseshell pickguard, the 314ce Studio includes ES2 electronics for faithful plugged-in tone and a structured gig bag.

Features

Grand Auditorium Body Shape: Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.

Sapele Back & Sides: One of the best all-around tonewoods there is, sapele will deliver for any playing style.

Torrefied Spruce Top: Treated with Taylor's special roasting process, torrefied spruce tops deliver all the clarity, balance and projection you’d expect from a traditional spruce top with an extra dash of warmth and played-in depth.

Expression System 2: The Expression System 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.

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.

V-Class Bracing: Taylor's patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns. 

Specifications

HIGHLIGHTS

• Number of Strings: 6 String
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
• Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
• Color: Natural
• Electronics: Expression System 2
• Case/Gig Bag: Structured Gig Bag

BODY

• Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce
• Back/Side Wood: Sapele
• Rosette: Black Plastic 3 Ring
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge
• Body Binding: No Binding, Chamfered Edges
• Armrest: None
• 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 4mm Dots
• Fretboard Binding: None
• Neck Finish: Satin

PEGHEAD

• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Peghead Inlay: None
• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Satin

OTHER

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut & Saddle: White NuBone Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: Black ABS Plastic
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053)
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
• Strap Pin: Nickel
• End Pin: Black