Grand Auditorium body style

Taylor's beloved Grand Auditorium body style, featured on the 114ce, employs the width and depth of the dreadnought. But its narrower waist gives Grand Auditorium-bodied acoustic guitars a sleeker look with remarkable high-end response — helping to sharpen the definition of each note. And the comfort of this body style is a huge reason the 114ce is a popular instrument for live performance. From fingerpicking to strumming, the 114ce Grand Auditorium is a great choice for nearly every playing style.

Unique tonewoods

The tonewoods chosen for the 114ce offer detailed tone, strong projection, and durability. The sapele back and sides offer rigid construction that aids in the guitar's pronounced tone and helps the instrument remain stable under fluctuating climate changes and rough handling. The combination of maple and ebony on the neck ensures a ringing midrange with plenty of top-end detail. Lastly, the 114ce now boasts a torrefied top made from solid Sitka spruce. Sitka spruce is a natural choice for acoustic guitar tops, and Taylor’s roasting procedure (torrefaction) enhances spruce’s resonant response while reducing weight and giving woodgrain an extra-vivid look.

Taylor's Expression System 2 

Taylor's Expression System 2 uses a proprietary pickup behind the saddle. The pickup's three individually calibrated, precisely positioned piezo-electric sensors respond organically to the instrument's acoustic energy as it's transferred through the saddle. In concert with Taylor's custom-designed preamp, the result is a natural acoustic sound with incredible dynamic range and responsiveness. Music Experience's guitar gurus are mightily impressed with Taylor's Expression System 2.

What Taylor Says...

With exceptional playability, rich tone and all the features a player needs for everyday musical applications, the Taylor 114ce acoustic-electric guitar offers a great value for players of all skill levels. A top of solid torrefied spruce generates a clear, balanced midrange voice with plenty of projection for all purposes, whether you're practicing at home or playing shows with other musicians. Our special roasting recipe adds a touch of warmth and sweetness that you'd expect from a more mature, played-in guitar, while a tone-boosting interior bracing design dials up the response with louder volume, longer sustain and greater low-end presence. And with the slender Taylor neck profile, you're ensured easy, relaxed fretting no matter your playing style. It all adds up to a versatile experience with wide-ranging musical utility, whether it's your first guitar or the latest addition to your collection.