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Exotic tonewoods...
for a unique sound. The grand auditorium body of the Builder's Edition K14ce has been crafted from Sitka spruce and koa - a sublime combination. Utilised for the body top, Sitka spruce is a popular and reliable choice because of its crisp and dynamic tonal qualities. Offering superb volume that doesn't sacrifice clarity, Sitka spruce ensures that every note is released from the strings with glistening definition. It is perfect for any passionate gigging and recording musician. Crafted from koa, the back and sides then allow you to experience a wash of glistening textures, rich harmonies and even more sparkling clarity. Koa's tone is located between that of maple and rosewood, meaning you'll have a gorgeous blend of warm resonance and shimmering brightness. It also grows more beautiful with age, so you can cherish its organic Hawaiian nature for years to come. The more the Builder's Edition K14ce is played, the more your sound will open up - presenting you with endless possibilities. Brightness, resonance, clarity, you name it, koa just keeps on giving. And when you're equipped with the grand auditorium shape, you can be sure to have brilliant sound projection at your control too.
A neck and fretboard with lifelong quality
The Taylor K14ce features a marvellous tropical mahogany neck and an exquisite ebony fretboard, allowing you a dreamy playing experience that will never tire. Mahogany exudes resonance, richness, and wondrous balance thanks to an emphasis on midrange frequencies. But its robust and durable properties are what make it perfect for this scrupulously crafted neck. Thanks to long-lasting stability, you can relish such a tone for years to come. And if that isn't enough, mahogany's sonic capabilities grow more focused as the wood matures, meaning you'll have endless glistening sound. A satin finish then promises flawless playability.
The West African Crelicam ebony fretboard attached on top further enhances your playing experience thanks to its naturally high oil content which gives it a lusciously smooth finish. What makes the ebony used on Taylor guitars completely unique is the process of sustainable and socially responsible sourcing that has led to it being in your possession, made possible by Taylor's Ebony Project which takes place in Cameroon. Ebony is an extremely responsive tonewood that offers a beautifully bright sound, making it a gorgeous accompaniment to spruce, rosewood, and mahogany. Project your music with purpose and brilliant volume, ebony's snappy and crisp attack ensures that every single note cuts through the mix astonishingly well, leaving nothing unheard.
Exclusive Builder's Edition features
Smooth playability and immaculate sound are at the heart of this guitar. Going beyond Taylor's standard models, this Builder's Edition model features a refined premium construction and even more sublime quality. One of the most innovative features is the Silent Satin finish, which minimises contact noise, giving you a superbly pristine sound. This guitar also boasts a sleek and comfortable armrest. Lose yourself in waves of glorious sound as the K14ce rests sweetly against you, like it was always meant to be there. Better still, the stunning beveled cutaway makes this guitar even dreamier to play. Fingerpick and strum effortlessly as you are granted an exceptionally comfortable playing experience, even when reaching those upper frets.
Amplify your sound
One of the most compelling features of this guitar is the Expression System 2 that is mounted discreetly. Featuring three pickup sensors, this electronic system captures more acoustic dynamics than ever before. Combined with Taylor's 'professional audio' preamp, this guitar allows you to plug into an amp, PA system, or recording software whilst always experiencing glorious acoustic tonal properties. Sculpt your tone with three soft rotary controls and achieve a sound that is well and truly unique.
Specifications
- Product Code: Builder's Edition K14ce
Body
- Body Top: Sitka Spruce
- Body Back & Sides: Hawaiian Koa
- Body Finish: Silent Satin
- Rosette: Koa/Fibre/Paua
- Bracing: V-Class
- Binding/Edge Treatment: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Armrest Binding: Beveled, Inset Koa/Paua
- Body Width: 16"
- Body Length: 20"
- Body Depth: 4 5/8"
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
- Type of Neck Joint: Taylor Neck
- Neck Width: 1.75"
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number Of Frets: 20
- Inlays: Spring Vine
- Fingerboard Binding/Edge Treatment: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Heel: Tropical Mahogany
- Heel Length: 3.25"
- Heel Cap Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Headstock Type: Standard
- Headstock Finish: Satin
- Headstock Overlay: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Headstock Logo: Taylor Mother of Pearl
- Headstock Inlay: Spring Vine
Hardware & Electronics
- Electronics: ES2
- Tuners: Gotoh
- Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Buttons: Gold
- Nut & Saddle: Black Graphite, Micarta Saddle
- Truss Rod Cover: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
- Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown