Taylor 314CE-BE-NA-50 Anniversary Builder's Edition LTD Acoustic- Electric Guitar - Natural

The 50th Anniversary Builder's Edition 314ce elevates one of the world's best-selling U.S.-made acoustic guitars to new heights. Crafted for the ultimate playing experience, the Builder's Edition 314ce combines signature Taylor playability and comfort with the rich tonal character of our responsibly sourced Urban Ash tonewood. Originating from Shamel ash trees in need of removal from cities and municipal areas, Urban Ash offers a response akin to high-grade mahogany: warm and woody with a strong focus on the fundamental note and minimal overtones. The solid Sitka spruce top for a produces a clear, transparent sound that reflects each player's stylistic quirks. For comfort, this Grand Auditorium model sports a beveled armrest and cutaway, chamfered edges, and our Silent Satin finish to reduce incidental noise. It ships with a deluxe brown hardshell case. 

Features

• Urban Ash Back and Sides for rich tonal character
• Sitka spruce top for a warm, played-in sound
• Includes ES2 electronics and a hardshell case
• V-Class bracing dials up volume and sustain
• Production limited to 1,974 guitars worldwide

Specifications

Body

Body type: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway
Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & sides: Urban Ash
Bracing pattern: Taylor V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
Body finish: Gloss Top, Satin Back and Sides
Orientation: Right-Handed

Neck

Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile
Nut width: 1-3/4" (44.5mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine West African Ebony
Neck wood: Tropical Mahogany
Scale length: 25-1/2"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin

Electronics

Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: Volume; Active Bass and Treble
Feedback filter: Onboard Phase Switch
Tuner: None

Other

Headstock overlay: Genuine West African Ebony
Tuning machines: Taylor 510 Gotoh Aged Gold Tuners 
Bridge: Genuine West African Ebony
Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; Teflon-Infused Graphite Nut
Number of strings: 6
Special features: V-Class Bracing
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case
Country of origin: USA