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Here for sale we have a Taylor 914ce Grand Auditorium Electro-Acoustic guitar in Gloss Natural finish. Made in the USA in 2001, this guitar features an all-solid bolt-on construction comprising a Sitka Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back & sides, Mahogany neck and 20 fret Ebony fingerboard with matching bridge. The body, neck and headstock are bound in Ivoroid, whilst the top features handsome Abalone pufling & rosette. The headstock is overlaid with Ebony, and is inlaid with a MoP motif to match the bridge & fingerboard inlays. A set of Gold Grover sealed tuning machines with Ebony buttons are fitted, as well as a Fishman/Taylor Prefix Stereo Blend hybrid pickup & preamp system is fitted, with extensive controls on the shoulder mounted preamp. Please read the 'electrics' section of the luthier report below for more information on this.
The Mahogany neck plays fabulously, with Taylor's ever-popular neck profile sitting comfortably in the hand and providing a smooth and responsive playing experience across the register. The profile might be described as a rather slim 'C' shape which encourages ergonomic thumb positioning and easy reach across the fretboard. The finish to the rear of the neck assists with smooth navigation of the 25.5" scale, whilst the venetian cutaway enhances access to the upper frets. The Ebony of the fingerboard is supremely luxurious to the touch, and with its 15" radius ensures practicality for a wide range of playing styles and techniques.
The Sitka Spruce top projects very well, delivering plenty of dynamic range and a nice warm tone. Much like Cedar, but with a slightly brighter top end and clearer articulation. The Indian Rosewood back and sides compliment this perfectly, giving the guitar a smooth transient response while still packing an excellent dynamic range. Being a Grand Auditorium, there is plenty of warm low end which refrains from sounding too soft. This works very well for both strummed chordal playing and fingerstyle, with a smooth & even balance across the frequency range. A luxurious & beautifully appointed instrument.
This guitar is a commission sale. If you have a high end or vintage guitar or amplifier you’re interested in selling, please contact us.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Taylor 914-CE Gloss Natural Grand Auditorium 2001 Electro-Acoustic Guitar
Brand - Taylor
Model - 914ce
Finish - Gloss Natural
Year - 2001
Made In - USA
Top - Solid Sitka Spruce
Back/Sides - Solid Indian Rosewood
Neck - Mahogany
Fingerboard - Ebony
Fingerboard Radius - 15"
Frets - 14 Clear, 20 Total
Scale Length- 25.5"
Nut Width - 1.7695"
Pickups - Fishman/Taylor Prefix Stereo Blend Hybrid System
Controls - Fishman/Taylor Prefix Stereo Blend: Master Volume, Notch, Bass, Contour, Treble, Frequency, Blend, Phase
Our ID: 1230126174721
Weight: 5.05lbs
Serial: 20021219147
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition. The front face demonstrates scuffing, light scratching and indentation that pierces the finish, particularly towards the top edge & near the G tuning post. The top edges of the headstock demonstrate light yet consistent indentation that does not pierce the finish, most notably to the top rear edge. The rear face demonstrates some light indentation, difficult to discern against the natural grain.
Neck: Overall very good condition. The rear of the neck demonstrates light yet consistent indentation throughout the register. This can be somewhat discerned beneath the thumb but does not affect the overall playability of the instrument. The satin finish to the rear of the neck has buffed to a gloss through regular use.
Body: Overall very good condition. The front face demonstrates light scratching throughout, visible only under direct lighting at certain angles. Along the lower bout several indentations are apparent, occasionally piercing the finish towards the treble side. A chip to the finish is apparent to the bass side of the fingerboard extension. The sides, edges and rear face all demonstrate infrequent very light scratching and indentation, visible only under direct lighting at certain angles. The soundhole label is discoloured.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for future fret work.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (1/4" socket) not included.
Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of use.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-2mm - Bass 2.5mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - 11-52
There is no material remaining in the treble side of the saddle for further adjustment. There is a small amount remaining on the bass side.
Electrics:
The electrics do not function correctly. Oxidation is apparent to the battery clip. When adjusting the volume control, the signal is very intermittent and quite often there is no output.
Case & Accessories
Original Taylor hard case
The case demonstrates light signs of use.Original purchase invoice & Taylor care guides included. Truss rod tool not included.