Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce, Kona Burst Next Generation

This Grand Auditorium cutaway features an atypical wood pairing: a solid Sitka spruce top combined with Shamel ash back and sides from the urban wood initiative. The result is a very balanced response, with a dry, woody midrange, controlled harmonics and a strong presence of the fundamental, ideal for precise, articulate playing.

The scalloped V-Class bracing enhances projection, sustain and bass response while improving harmonic coherence throughout the neck. The Action Control Neck system enables rapid adjustment of the action, offering direct adaptability to the musician's playing without cumbersome intervention.

Comfort is at the heart of this Builder's Edition, with a beveled armrest and ergonomic cutaway ensuring a fluid grip along the entire length of the Fingerboard.

On the Amplifier side, the Taylor Claria system guarantees natural, precise reproduction, with controls accessible directly in the rosette for rapid adjustment in live situations.

Finishes match the premium positioning: mother-of-pearl-effect Italian acrylic rosette, Compass inlays, firestripe pickguard, Gotoh 510 tuners in antique chrome and a glossy Kona Burst finish throughout.