New for 2024: The most affordable all-solid 314ce ever!

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 our special roasting recipe. Inside, our 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.

Shape: Grand Auditorium
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce Top
Back & Sides Wood: Sapele Back and Sides
Bracing: V-Class
Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Ma hogany Neck
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length: 25.5″
Number of Frets: 20
Tuners: Taylor Nickel
Pickups: Expression System 2
Case: Structured Gig Bag

Taylor 314ce Studio – Natural

If youre looking to step up your acoustic game with an all-solid wood instrument that wont break the bank, the Taylor 314ce Studio is ready to be your workhorse. This Grand Auditorium body masterfully pairs a solid Sapele back and sides with a special torrefied Sitka Spruce top. Sapele, a dense and responsive tonewood, is often compared to Mahogany, delivering a warm, clear, and punchy midrange that gives your playing a strong, woody foundation. Its a versatile material that sounds great whether you are strumming rhythm or picking complex fingerstyle passages.

The brilliance of this guitar, however, lies in its torrefied Sitka Spruce top. Sitka Spruce is already known for its broad dynamic range, accommodating everything from soft fingerpicking to heavy strumming. By torrefying the wooda special roasting processTaylor essentially fast-forwards the aging process, imparting the soundboard with the tonal depth, warmth, and resonance of a guitar that has been played and loved for decades. Combined with Taylors revolutionary V-Class bracing, this pairing dramatically increases volume, sustain, and improves the harmony between notes all the way up the neck.

The classic Grand Auditorium body shape is Taylor’s signature all-purpose acoustic design, offering comfort and versatility. Whether you’re recording in the studio or performing live, the onboard Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics faithfully capture the guitar’s natural dynamic voice with exceptional clarity, ensuring your sophisticated acoustic tone translates perfectly through any sound system.

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Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

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