DISC Taylor 414ce-R Electro Acoustic Guitar

Full Description

Grand Auditorium

The 414ce-R features a Grand Auditorium body shape, which is Taylor's most popular and versatile shapes. This type of body shape delivers an original acoustic voice that is big enough to handle medium-strength picking and strumming, as well as an impressive balance across the tonal spectrum. The Grand Auditorium also produces clear, well defined notes that are suited to both strumming and fingerstyle playing. This clear tone tracks well with other instruments both in the studio or on stage.

Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood

The Taylor 414ce-R, features a beautiful Sitka Spruce top and offers a broad dynamic range and yielding crisp articulation. Sitka Spruce is the most commonly used wood for guitar tops as it generates a broad dynamic range and accommodates numerous playing styles, from aggressive strumming to fingerpicking. This stunning tonewood is contrasted with Indian Rosewood back and sides, and provides the Taylor 414ce-R with a throaty growl. Rosewood is a versatile tonewood and offers a wide range of possibilities. It is particularly an ideal choice for blues and bluegrass players, as it delivers a fuller low end with a brighter treble, and clear articulation. The overall sound of the Taylor 414ce-R provides a traditional sound that is perfect for many players.

Venetian Cutaway

The Venetian Cutaway is renowned for its soft, round lines. This type of Cutaway allows easier access tot he upper frets, and enables you with more freedom throughout the fingerboard.

Expression System 2

The Taylor 414ce-R not only boasts stunning tonewoods and craftsmanship, it is also equipped with Expression system 2. The revolutionary pickup system delivers the latest in innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. Equipped with a saddle pickup that features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. The location of these three sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before. The Expression system 2 produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness either on stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software.

Features

• Includes Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown Case for easy Transportation
• Expression System 2 Pickup for Accurate Sound Transfer
• Sitka Spruce Top for Classic, Clear Sound and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles
• Venetian Cutaway Allows Easy Access to Top Frets
• Grand Auditorium Body Shape which is perfect for Fingerpicking and Strumming
• Forward Shifted Patterned Bracing with Relief Rout

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Back/ Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Finish: Gloss
• Bridge:Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Ebony
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Wood: Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Joint: Scarf
• Neck Width: 1-3/4"
• Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fretboard Wood: Ebony
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Nut:Tusq Nut

Electronics & Hardware

• Pickup/ Preamp: Expression System® 2
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel
• Buttons: Nickel
• Heel Cap Binding: White
• Bracing: Forward Shifted Pattern with Relief Rout
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Peghead Logo: Taylor Colorcore
• Truss Rod Cover: Indian Rosewood
• Includes: Taylor Deluxe Hard Case