Taylor 714ce Legacy Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Western red cedar top, Indian rosewood back and sides
- Traditional X-bracing, Venetian cutaway
- Ebony fingerboard, Neo-Tropical mahogany neck
- LR Baggs Element VTC under-saddle pickup
- 6 strings, warm and mellow tone
- 22.3 pounds, 47.1 x 22.4 x 8.5 inches
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A fingerstyle-oriented, cedar-topped rosewood acoustic-electric made as an anniversary tribute to earlier Taylors. It is a large, heavy guitar, and no case is mentioned.
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ASIN: B0FK34W9LJModel: 714ce LegacyCategory: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
Not a modern V-braced Taylor, this Legacy Grand Auditorium uses traditional X-bracing for a slightly fuller response, and a Western red cedar top for warm, touch-sensitive tone. It was built to mark the company's fiftieth anniversary.
Touch response and warmth are the reason to look: cedar gives a compressed, sensitive voice, and rosewood adds lush lows and a crisp top-end chime. The limit is bulk and weight, plus an incomplete listing that does not mention a case.
Who it's for
A serious fingerstyle guitarist or collector of Taylor history will appreciate the vintage-leaning build and the cutaway access. Players seeking a lightweight guitar, or a modern V-braced design, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Western red cedar top, touch-sensitive
- Rosewood back and sides, lush lows
- Venetian cutaway for upper fret access
- Under-saddle pickup for plugged-in tone
- Heavy and large body
- No case mentioned
- Warranty not stated
Performance notes
Cedar tops respond to a light touch and give a compressed, warm tonality, while X-bracing adds a fuller response than modern bracing. Rosewood back and sides add depth and a crisp top-end chime. The under-saddle pickup supplies acoustically accurate plugged-in tone.
Specifications
| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Model | 714ce Legacy |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 22.3 poundshigher than 100% of 65 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Item dimensions | 47.1 x 22.4 x 8.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Western Red Cedar |
| Back Material Type | Rosewood |
| Body Material Type | Rosewood |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony |
| Color | Natural |
| Neck Material Type | Neo-Tropical Mahogany |
| Other details | |
| Sound Profile | Warm, mellow, rich lows, crisp top-end chime |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezoelectric, LR Baggs Element VTC under-saddle |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
Closest rivals on specs
Martin D-18 Acoustic Guitar- Item weight 22.3 vs 19.2 pounds (+16%)
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Taylor Legacy come with a case?
The listing does not mention a case or other accessories, so confirm what ships with it.
Is the Taylor Legacy V-braced?
No. It uses traditional X-bracing, described as a departure from modern Taylor specs.
What pickup does it use?
An LR Baggs Element VTC under-saddle pickup, listed as piezoelectric.