{"product_id":"taylor-builders-edition-514ce-next-generation","title":"Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce, Next Generation","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNext Generation Builder's Edition 514ce\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a unique combination of Sitka spruce and responsibly sourced Shamel ash, this Builder's Edition Grand Auditorium offers an enticing blend of focused midrange tone and exceptional playing comfort. The pairing of spruce and Shamel ash delivers a woody, dry response with controlled overtones and remarkable warmth, resonance and sustain thanks to the scalloped V-Class bracing inside, while Taylor's long-tenon Action Control Neck adds more low-end presence while making it easy to dial in the perfect string height for any playing style or scenario. Performing players will appreciate the ease and broad utility of the Claria undersaddle pickup system, which features soundhole-mounted Volume, Mid-contour and Tone controls. The Next Generation Builder's Edition 514ce sports a beveled armrest, matching cutaway and chamfered body edges for a truly intimate, seamless feel, with ultra-precise Gotoh 510 tuning machines to cap the player-friendly feature package. Visual details include a single-ring Italian acrylic rosette, matching Compass inlays, a firestripe pickguard and a gloss finish with a natural top and a Kona Burst on the back, sides, and neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Auditorium Body Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taylor's flagship shape offers comfort and cross-genre utility, with a clear, balanced tone suited for both fingerstyle and strumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShamel Ash Back \u0026amp; Sides: \u003c\/strong\u003eSourced from city trees in need of removal, Shamel ash produces midrange power and balance comparable to Honduran mahogany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpruce Top:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction Control Neck: \u003c\/strong\u003eBuilding 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Claria Acoustic Pickup System: \u003c\/strong\u003eDesigned for reliability and ease of use, the Claria System features a reimagined piezo pickup that delivers clear, versatile acoustic tone for any application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeveled Cutaway: \u003c\/strong\u003eTaylor's beveled cutaway design provides a more player-friendly feel for guitarists who utilize every inch of the fretboard. 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