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514ce
6-String | Torrefied Spruce Top | Red Ironbark Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Venetian Cutaway
6-String | Torrefied Spruce Top | Red Ironbark Back and Sides | Tropical... More
Series:
500
UPC: #00887766116431
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.
$3,499USD
$3,499USD
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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
- Solid red ironbark body for bold, rich sound
- Torrefied spruce top for sweetness and depth
- Yields remarkable balance across the frequency spectrum
- Grand Auditorium body for versatile, all-purpose tone
- Includes hardshell case and built-in ES2 electronics
Overview
514ce
Watch VideoOur first Grand Auditorium guitar featuring back and sides of red ironbark, the 514ce delivers a sweet, muscular sound that combines rosewood's high-fidelity voice with mahogany's warm and punchy midrange and spectrum-wide sonic balance. Paired with a torrefied Sitka spruce top for a played-in, mature sound and V-Class bracing for improved volume and sustain, the 514ce yields power ideal for heavy strummers along with touch sensitivity that gives it a wide dynamic range that's great for fingerstyle players. With new Aerial inlays in Italian acrylic, a single-ring abalone rosette, a subtle stain that highlights Urban Ironbark's rich red hues, a lightly shaded edgeburst and gloss-finish body, the 514ce blends traditional and contemporary visual styles. It ships with ES2 electronics and a deluxe hardshell case.
"The reimagined 500 Series models feature Taylor’s revolutionary, award-winning V-Class bracing system as well as a torrefied spruce top, yielding a sound that’s robust, muscular, and sweet."
“Possesses a combination of sweetness, strength, detail and balance that’s right in line with the traditional hallmark of the 500 Series.”
“Truly is an all-rounder acoustic that’s deftly poised to handle both energetic and graceful playing styles”
“The new 514ce has a muscular overall tonality, with rich lower mids and basses, while maintaining balance throughout its tonality.”
Features
Grand Auditorium
Our flagship shape offers comfort and cross-genre utility, with a clear, balanced tone suited for both fingerstyle and strumming.
Red Ironbark
This tonewood from our urban wood initiative yields power, fidelity and depth for a supremely balanced, muscular sound.
Torrefied Spruce
Treated with our special roasting process, torrefied spruce tops deliver all the clarity, balance and projection you’d expect from a traditional spruce top with an extra dash of warmth and played-in depth.
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.
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Questions & Answers
Preguntas frecuentes
14 questions
Measurement at nut?
1 3/4"
What material are the nut and saddle? What material are the bridge pins?
The bridge pins are solid Ebony, The nut is black Tusq, and the saddle is Micarta.
What is the scale length? Why is this information not readily on your website.
It is 25.5" and is listed under "specifications" > "peghead"
Is the Action Control Neck available on the 514ce Red Ironbark?
Sorry, no. The Action Control Neck is currently only available on guitars in our Gold Label Collection.
Hello is the guitar still available??
Yes!
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Just bought an iron bark. Love it. What strap is best for this guitar please?
All our straps will fit so you can choose the one you like best.
Can I use nylon strings on this guitar ?
Sorry, no.
Recommended strings?
This guitar comes strung up D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (.012-.053) strings.
D'Addario XS lights (012"-053")
Is this Guitar available without a cutaway?
Yes. That would be a 514e and can be ordered at any authorized Taylor dealer.
Played in guitar store and the sounds was super nice, sustain, booming with dynamic ! Love it, just thinking it is suitable for band using?
This guitar is 100% suitable for band use.
What case do these come with?
Most 500 series models ship in a deluxe brown hard shell case made by Taylor for optimal fit and protection. The exception is the 517 which ships in a hardshell case with brown western floral covering.
Are 500 series guitars all solid wood?
Yes - all 500 series models are solid wood construction.
Where are these guitars built?
500 series models are made in our factory in San Diego, California, USA.
Do guitars in the 500 series have real ebony fretboards and bridges?
Yes, all guitars in the 500 series have genuine West African Crelicam ebony fretboards and bridges.
Reviews
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings
An Inspiring Guitar
Best acoustic guitar I have add the privilege to own and play in 50+ years. I was looking for a new guitar that would inspire me. The 514 ce does this every time I play. The projection is typically Taylor great while delivering the most balanced and articulate sound I have ever heard come from a guitar. Tonally and dynamically versatile. A pleasure to play.
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Best guitar I've ever had
The playability of the 514ce is something else. After long years playing on a 114ce and 214ce respectively, my dream finally came through when I put my hands on a 514ce, perfect sound and action.
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Proud to own this lovely pcs of nice wood and the innovative of Taylor Guitar
Clear and nice tone with sustain.
Love it so much as my first full solid wood guitar although with unique sounds and woods from USA!
Proudly owned: Taylor Big Baby e, Taylor 214CE & Taylor 514CE Ironbark
Love it so much as my first full solid wood guitar although with unique sounds and woods from USA!
Proudly owned: Taylor Big Baby e, Taylor 214CE & Taylor 514CE Ironbark
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Amazing
This is my second Taylor to join my guitar family, there is nothing I don’t love about the 514ce, it is fantastically playable and sounds amazing!
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514 Urban Ironbark
Simply amazing. I mostly strum and I love the sound it gives. The lows are deep without being overpowering. You can feel it in your chest. The hi end sparkles like a bell. The finish is beautiful. This guitar is loud and you want to dig in to it. Taylor hit it out of the park with this one!
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My 514 ce
I’ve had my Taylor for several years and it has a wonderful resonance with deep tones. When playing along with others it clearly stands out from the others. My only regret is I didn’t get one years ago.
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A beautiful, comfortable, and great sounding acoustic guitar.
Visually the Taylor 514ce Ironbark is a beauty to behold! It is a very comfortable guitar to play. Neck radius fits my hand nicely with low action. The guitar is great for both finger style and strumming techniques. When playing softly, the sound is articulate and clear. The depth and balance of bass, mids, and treble shine when strumming. I also enjoy the true sound that is heard when plugging in to my Fishman Artist acoustic amplifier.
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Exceptional.
Easy to play. Very nice timbres. The lows are exceptional. Clear and distinct. Fantastic for flesh picking, if you so desire.
Very nice guitar.
A very nice step up.
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Excellent sound and plays easily.
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Great guitar
Great guitar along with my Martin and Larrivee
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- I'm a professional musician
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My dream guitar come to life.
Beautiful guitar. Everything about it is what I wanted from something like this. I've been looking at Taylor's since I've started playing 15 years ago and never thought I'd own one. Only downside Taylor setup for action is a little high
Hi Levi, The action on a Taylor can be set as low as you'd like, no need to suffer! Please respond to our email and we'll look for a certified Taylor tech in your area. Thanks!
Awesome guitar!
Wonderful!
Very pleased. I’m no guitar expert but I love the look, the feel, and the tone.
GREAT BOX! Solid build, iron bark is so articulate its inspiring