Taylor 514ce Builder's Edition Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Grand Auditorium body, V-Class bracing
- Spruce top, urban ash back and sides
- Crelicam ebony fingerboard, mahogany neck
- 15 inch radius, Standard Carve profile
- Expression System 2 electronics
- Antique Chrome Gotoh 510 tuners
- 25.5 inch scale, 1.75 inch nut
- Limited lifetime warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A refined Grand Auditorium in a hand-bursted Tobacco Kona Burst finish, with onboard electronics and a balanced, resonant voice. No case is mentioned.
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ASIN: B0GQRQBJCFModel: 514ce Builder's EditionCategory: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
Not a standard-spec Taylor, the Builder's Edition 514ce uses a beveled Grand Auditorium body with spruce and urban ash for a balanced, resonant foundation. V-Class bracing projects the sound, and hand-bursted back, sides and neck set off the top.
Balanced tone and finish detail are the reason to look, with comfortable neck dimensions and refined appointments. The limit is practical, as the guitar is heavy and the listing does not mention a case.
Who it's for
A player who values hand-bursted looks and a balanced Grand Auditorium voice will use the electronics on stage and in the studio. Buyers needing a lightweight guitar, or a bundled case, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- V-Class bracing for projection
- Balanced tone from spruce and ash
- Expression System 2 electronics
- Hand-bursted back, sides and neck
- No case mentioned
- Right hand orientation only
Performance notes
Spruce and ash create a balanced, resonant tonal foundation that the internal bracing carries outward with ease. Onboard electronics capture the sound for amplified use. The neck radius and Standard Carve profile set the classic feel.
Specifications
| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Model | 514ce Builder's Edition |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Grand Auditorium |
| String Nut Width | 1.75 incheshigher than 77% of 23 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Scale Length | 25.5 incheshigher than 66% of 66 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Item weight | 23.1 poundshigher than 100% of 65 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce Wood |
| Back Material Type | Shamel Ash |
| Body Material Type | Shamel Ash |
| Fretboard Material Type | Crelicam Ebony |
| String Material Type | D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053) |
| Color | Tobacco Kona Burst |
| Neck Material Type | Neo-Tropical Mahogany |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty on material and workmanship defects |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Expression System 2 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
Closest rivals on specs
Martin D-18 Acoustic Guitar- Item weight 23.1 vs 19.2 pounds (+20%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce come with a case?
The listing does not mention a case, so confirm what ships with it.
What strings are fitted?
D'Addario XS coated phosphor bronze light strings, .012 - .053.
Is the Builder's Edition 514ce right-handed?
Yes. Hand orientation is listed as right.