The Taylor 414ce Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric is a bridge between everyday musical utility and top-tier craftsmanship with a refined-rustic vibe that complements the tonal warmth and lush overtone response of the rosewood/spruce wood pairing. The Grand Auditorium body style makes for a versatile guitar that yields ample volume in response to light fingerpicking, and reacts to medium strumming and flatpicking with a clear, balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. A Sitka spruce top blends the right amount of stiffness and elasticity in proportions that translates into a broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. This is combined with an East Indian Rosewood body for a full-spectrum voice with complex overtones and a long sustain. Aside from its comfortable playability, the 414ce is also equipped with Expression System 2 electronics for clear, full tone in any venue. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. The position of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured when plugged-in. Combined with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. Whether you plug into a PA, your favorite acoustic amplifier or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. If you want to adjust your sound, you can color it with easy-to-use volume and active bass and treble controls. The Taylor Expression System 2 is powered by a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment.

Other specifications include:

• Body type: Grand Auditorium Single Cutaway
• Top wood: Sitka Spruce
• Back & sides: East Indian Rosewood
• Bracing pattern: V-Class
• Body finish: Gloss
• Neck shape: Standard Carve
• Nut width: 1-3/4"
• Fingerboard: Genuine West African Ebony
• Neck wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Scale length: 25-1/2"
• Number of frets: 20
• Neck finish: Satin
• Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
• Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass and Treble
• Headstock overlay: Genuine West African Ebony
• Tuning machines: Taylor Nickel Tuners
• Bridge: Genuine West African Ebony
• Saddle & nut: Micarta/TUSQ
• Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case
• 4 lbs 10 oz
• #1201173135