Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 914ce - Returned Item (Condition: Like New)

Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 914ce - Acoustic Refinement at the Highest Level!

The Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 914ce combines the elaborate appointments of the renowned 900 Series with Taylor's latest developments in acoustic guitar design. This fully solid Grand Auditorium acoustic is aimed at discerning players who value an expressive, dynamic tone, exceptional playability, and premium craftsmanship. The combination of a solid Lutz spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides delivers a multifaceted tonal palette with defined highs, powerful lows, and a harmonically rich response. With its ergonomically shaped body, the innovative Action Control Neck and the Claria electronics, this electroacoustic is equally suited to nuanced fingerstyle, powerful strumming and professional stage use.

Solid Tonewoods With Expressive Dynamics

The solid Lutz spruce top forms the tonal foundation of this Builder's Edition. Lutz spruce is a natural hybrid of Sitka spruce and white spruce, combining immediate response with strong projection and a wide dynamic range. Back and sides in solid Indian rosewood complement these properties with a full low-end foundation, brilliant highs and complex overtones. The characteristic, slightly recessed midrange creates space for a detailed representation of individual notes and complex chords. As a result, the 914ce develops a clearly structured, musical voice both under gentle fingerpicking and energetic attack.

Scalloped V-Class Bracing - More Tonal Richness and Sustain

Inside the guitar Taylors' evolved Scalloped V-Class bracing with relief rout is at work. This special top bracing combines the constructive benefits of the V-Class architecture with targeted material reliefs. This allows the top to vibrate more freely and to express its tonal characteristics more distinctly. The result is strong projection with pronounced sustain, a warm core character and clear reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum. Especially with open chords and melodic single notes, the harmonic potential of this construction becomes evident.

Action Control Neck and Ergonomic Playing Comfort

A key feature of the Next Generation is the innovative Action Control Neck. Its extended neck-to-body joint, the so-called long-tenon construction, supports resonance transfer and contributes to a full, expressive tone. At the same time the patented system allows straightforward adjustment of the string action. The mahogany neck (Neo-Tropical Mahogany) features a comfortable Standard Carve profile and is complemented by a fingerboard of West African Crelicam Ebony. Carefully rounded fingerboard edges provide a smooth feel. The body design is also geared toward high playing comfort: an ergonomically bevelled mahogany armrest reduces pressure on the picking arm, while the soft-contoured beveled cutaway allows easy access to the upper frets. Beveled body edges round off the well-thought-out overall concept.

Claria Acoustic Pickup System for Amplified Use

Equipped with the Taylor Claria Acoustic Pickup System, the Builder's Edition 914ce features modern electronics for natural amplification of its acoustic tone. The system works with a newly developed piezo pickup and is tuned for a clear, versatile sound transmission. Fine nuances of attack and the instrument's dynamics can thus be represented in detail even when amplified. Whether on stage, at rehearsals or in the studio - the integrated electronics significantly expand the applications of this high-quality acoustic guitar.

Builder's Edition - Elaborate Details and High-End Appointments

Visually the 914ce also underlines its affiliation with Taylor's upscale Builder's Edition. The ornate Belle Fleur inlays in mother of pearl on the fingerboard and headplate give the instrument a distinctive and elegant presence. An elaborately designed paua rosette, decorative koa wood inlays and delicate body appointments add further handcrafted accents. Gotoh 510 tuners provide precise gearing for accurate tuning. The bridge of West African Crelicam Ebony complements the premium wood selection. Together with the glossy body finish and the satin neck finish, the result is a guitar where aesthetics, functionality and playability are consistently aligned. A fitted Deluxe hardshell case is included and protects the instrument during transport and storage.

Tested Quality

To ensure you enjoy this instrument for years, it has been inspected and pre-setup by Kirstein's quality control. This is carried out in our guitar workshop by our guitar technicians. We guarantee the flawless condition on a certificate that is included with the instrument.