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414ce Special Edition
6-String | Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Back and Sides | Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Venetian Cutaway
6-String | Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Back and Sides | Neo-Tropical Mahogany... More
Series:
400
UPC: #00887766088943
Note: Each guitar has unique visual traits due to differences in wood grain. Guitars ordered through this website or found in stores may feature minor visual variations from the ones pictured here.
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Responsibly Sourced Materials
Materiales obtenidos de forma responsable.
Taylor está comprometido con el abastecimiento ético de materiales y la búsqueda continua de prácticas más sostenibles.
Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
Estuche rígido deluxe incluido
Protective and durable Deluxe Hardshell Case included at no extra charge.
Estuche protector rígido deluxe y duradero incluido sin cargo adicional.
Lifetime Warranty with Registration
Garantía de por vida con registro
Factory Expert Service & Support
Servicio y Soporte Técnico de Fábrica
Responsive customer service from factory experts trained to help you get the most out of your guitar.
Expertos en servicio al cliente de fábrica capacitados para ayudarte a aprovechar al máximo tu guitarra.
Overview
- Rosewood body yields warmth and lush overtones
- Solid spruce top for clarity and projection
- Versatile Grand Auditorium body with all-purpose tone
- Striking sunburst top finish
- Includes deluxe hardshell case and ES2 electronics
Overview
414ce Special Edition
With its beautiful sunburst finish treatment, classic tonewood pairing and versatile body shape, the 414ce Special Edition serves up an enticing range of musical possibilities for guitarists of all stripes. Solid Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce combine for a warm, balanced response with crisp trebles and a lush, blooming overtone profile, with volume and sustain enhanced by our V-Class bracing architecture. Our comfortable, accommodating Grand Auditorium body shape delivers a highly adaptable voice that exceeds expectations across virtually any genre or playing style, from strumming cowboy chords to fingerpicking delicate arpeggios. And with elevated appointments like grained ivoroid binding, a green abalone rosette, Engraved Victorian inlays and gold hardware, the 414ce Special Edition is primed for the spotlight.
Features
All-Purpose Tone, Elegantly Appointed
This versatile special-edition Grand Auditorium guitar delivers rich, balanced sound complemented by stage-ready aesthetics.
Grand Auditorium
Our flagship shape offers comfort and cross-genre utility, with a clear, balanced tone suited for both fingerstyle and strumming.
Indian Rosewood
The tonewood superstar. Popular, traditional, and versatile, Bob Taylor puts Indian rosewood among the greatest tonewoods ever.
Spruce
The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
Venetian Cutaway
The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body.
V-Class Bracing
Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns.
Specifications
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Number of Strings 6 String
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Orientation Right Handed
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Body Shape Grand Auditorium
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Bracing System V-Class Bracing
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Cutaway Venetian Cutaway
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Color Shaded Edgeburst
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Electronics Expression System® 2
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Questions & Answers
Preguntas frecuentes
6 questions
Is the back one piece of East Indian rosewood ? I bought this guitar re
No. We do not build any guitars with one piece backs.
Is it still available? I am really interested to buy this mo
This model is a Guitar Center exclusive. It is only available through Guitar Center <a href="https://www.guitarcenter.com/Taylor/414ce-V-Class-Special-Edition-Grand-Auditorium-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-Shaded-Edge-Burst-1500000223419.gc" target="_blank">https://www.guitarcenter.com/Taylor/414ce-V-Class-Special-Edition-Grand-Auditorium-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-Shaded-Edge-Burst-1500000223419.gc</a>
Is the top torrefied?
No.
Is the fretboard flat or curved on a 414ce-r?
The fretboard has a 15: radius.
Why are these only sold at MF and GC?
It's a special edition created exclusively for GC and MF.
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I own an 2021 414ce Special Edition. Are Taylor guitars set up using the PLEK?
No. Our production methods and quality control negate the need to Plek brand new builds.
Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 from 7 ratings
Best Gift Ever!!!
What can I say that hasn't already been said. So here's my story. I went over to my father in-law house about a year ago and we got to talking about guitars ( we both play). So we went to his music room and I was just looking around and he was showing me one of his new a guitars. I sat and strummed on it for a minute then I noticed a nice looking hardshell case in the corner amongst a few other cases. I said hey what is that? My father in-law said that's just some guitar that somebody from his church gave him. I asked can I check it out. He said sure! I grabbed the case and noticed it said Taylor on it...I got a little excited but I then thought well it's probably a 114 or a 214. Boy was I surprised when I opened the case and it was a beautiful 414ce Special Edition. I was taking back...I said pops why is thing just sitting in the back corner this room? Why are you not playing this thing? I asked do you know what this is? He said not really. I said do you know what it cost....he said not really 3 or 4 hundred dollars maybe. I about fell out. I played it and said man I've got to have this. I told him to please never sale it without letting me know first. Well fast forward to the present about two weeks ago I was over at his house again and I wasn't even thinking about the guitar when I made a comment about being married to his daughter now for 17 years and how they couldn't get rid of me even though may have wanted to at times. He said yes you've been around the longest go back there and get that Taylor and take it with you and we'll work something out later.....well we haven't worked anything out yet but I sure have been enjoying this guitar. As you see from the photo I've got a J45 which I love but man I just can't not pick up the Taylor when I walk into my studio room. The J45 is mad at me now.
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- Mostly acoustic player
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- I play both acoustic and electric
Beautiful inside and out.
Just picked it up two days ago and am very impressed with it so far. Traded in my 2003 414 CE (standard for many years). This guitar is beautiful to the MAX. I will be playing it at church on Easter Sunday. Am looking forward to seeing the response. Time will tell if it lasts as long. I have a feeling it will.
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Zero faults.
I own several high end guitars but when I saw this Taylor Custom 414ce Special Edition, I pulled her off the wall, scrutinized her playability and she came home with me. I love everything about this girl. Stunning and beautiful visually. Perfect sound quality's. Warm, balanced and so easy to play. My other guitars are cased and jealous.
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Plays as good as it looks
Ive owned many taylors,and this has to be the most beautiful guitar that plays as good as it looks.dont think twice pull the trigger on this one for sure
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Beautiful, both sound and appearance!
I can’t express how beautiful this guitar is in person (way better than pictures) . The sound is captivating,play one cord and you can’t put it down . Loud but yet subtle when it needs to be. I’ve owned SEVERAL acoustic in my 60 years , this one is my favorite by far ❤️
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Looks awesome and plays and sounds great.great.
Love the look of this guitar. I have 9.5-46 gauge strings and the action is set low, no buzz. Plays fast and loose. Good volume unplugged and sounds great out of my Mackie Show Box amp. The neck and fret board feel good. The Venetian cutaway gives nice & easy access to the 15th-19th fret.
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Dutch Boy Blues and his 2021 Special Edition 414ce
Awesome instrument. Tone woods deliver the sounds as described. Playability and feel are perfect out of the box. I have a 2021 and have played 3 to 4 hour gigs ever weekend since, with no problems or issues. Audience as well as other musicians have complimented my tone/sound consistently over past few years. You can hear my Taylor on my acoustic releases on all music platforms.
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- I play both acoustic and electric