Taylor 14ce

Taylor 14ce Grand Auditorium Electro-Acoustic Guitar

Series: Taylor 14ce
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium with Venetian Cutaway
Orientation: Right-Handed
Finish: Natural Matte

Overview

The Taylor 14ce is a versatile electro-acoustic guitar designed to deliver the signature Taylor playing feel, balanced acoustic tone and dependable amplified performance at an accessible price. Its comfortable Grand Auditorium body provides a versatile sound suited to strumming, fingerpicking, songwriting and accompanying vocals.

A solid torrefied spruce top delivers clear articulation, strong projection and a touch of warmth. The roasting process gives the soundboard a more mature tonal character, while the layered African sapele back and sides contribute balanced resonance and a focused midrange. Taylor's internal bracing design helps enhance sustain, volume and low-end response.

The hard rock maple neck features Taylor's comfortable Standard Carve profile, offering smooth playability across the West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard. A Venetian cutaway provides easier access to the higher frets, making the 14ce a practical choice for players who move between rhythm work and lead passages.

Equipped with Fishman Sonitone GT-2 electronics, the Taylor 14ce includes convenient soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls for shaping your amplified sound. Its understated natural matte finish, faux-tortoiseshell pickguard and minimalist detailing complete a clean, contemporary design. A Taylor gig bag is included for convenient storage and transport.

Key Features

Playability and Comfort

Grand Auditorium body with Venetian cutaway for comfort and upper-fret access
Standard Carve maple neck for smooth, comfortable playability
25.5" (648mm) scale length for a familiar playing feel
1-11/16" (42.9mm) nut width for comfortable chord changes
15" fingerboard radius for balanced chord and lead playing
20 frets with 4mm dot inlays

Tonewoods and Construction

Top: Solid torrefied spruce for clarity, projection and added tonal warmth
Back and Sides: Layered African sapele for balanced resonance and a focused midrange
Bracing: Taylor C-Class bracing for enhanced volume, sustain and low-end response
Neck: Hard rock maple for stability and a smooth playing feel
Fingerboard: West African Crelicam ebony for a responsive playing surface
Bridge: West African Crelicam ebony for effective string transfer

Electronics

Fishman Sonitone GT-2 pickup system for amplified performance
Soundhole-mounted volume control for adjusting output
Onboard tone control for shaping the amplified sound
Suitable for acoustic amplifiers, PA systems and live performance

Hardware and Setup

Die-cast chrome tuning machines with chrome buttons
White NuBone nut for consistent string response
White Micarta saddle for reliable contact and intonation
Black ABS plastic bridge pins
D'Addario XS coated phosphor bronze light strings (.012–.053)
Taylor gig bag included

Design Details

Natural matte finish
Black-and-white single-ring soundhole rosette
Faux-tortoiseshell pickguard
4mm faux-pearl fingerboard dot inlays
Copafera headstock veneer
Clean, understated Taylor styling

Specifications

Why Choose This Guitar?

The Taylor 14ce is ideal for players who want:

A versatile Grand Auditorium guitar suited to strumming and fingerstyle
A solid torrefied spruce top for clear, warm and responsive acoustic tone
Layered sapele back and sides with Taylor's C-Class bracing design
Built-in Fishman electronics for convenient amplified performance
Taylor playability, understated styling and a gig bag included