Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce Natural Sitka/Shamel Ash

The Taylor Builder’s Edition 514ce takes the classic Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric to an elevated level of tone, comfort, and sophistication.

Combining a solid Sitka spruce top with solid Shamel ash back and sides, this premium guitar delivers a warm, balanced midrange with crisp trebles and compelling low-end presence — ideal for players who want versatility from delicate fingerstyle to full-bodied strumming. Built with V-Class bracing, the 514ce enhances sustain, volume, and intonation across the entire fretboard. Taylor’s refined ergonomic touches, including a beveled armrest and chamfered edges, make longer playing sessions more comfortable, while the gloss finish aesthetics underscore its premium build quality.

With the onboard ES-2 electronics and a deluxe hardshell case included, this guitar is ready for both stage and studio. 

Specs: Solid Sitka spruce top; solid Shamel ash back and sides; Grand Auditorium body with Venetian cutaway, beveled armrest and chamfered edges; V-Class internal bracing for enhanced volume and sustain; neo-tropical mahogany neck with satin finish; West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard with 20 frets and 25.5″ scale length; 1.75″ nut width; Gotoh 510 tuners with antique chrome buttons. Gloss body finish. Taylor deluxe hardshell case included. 

Electronics: Taylor Expression System-2 (ES2) pickup and preamp with easy-to-use soundhole-mounted controls for clear, balanced amplified acoustic tone.