{"product_id":"next-generation-sitka-spruce-shamel-ash-claria™-electronics-action-control-neck","title":"Taylor 514ce Builder’s Edition Next Generation | Sitka Spruce \u0026 Shamel Ash | Claria™ Electronics | Action Control Neck","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor Guitars Next Generation Builder’s Edition 514ce Kona Burst \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience Taylor’s Most Advanced Grand Auditorium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor Builder’s Edition 514ce Kona Burst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the next evolution of one of Taylor’s most versatile acoustic guitars. Combining a solid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSitka spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with beautifully figured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Shamel Ash back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this Grand Auditorium delivers remarkable balance, clarity and warmth while showcasing Taylor’s commitment to sustainable tonewoods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in Taylor’s stunning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKona Burst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this guitar offers an elegant vintage-inspired appearance while incorporating every innovation found in Taylor’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext Generation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lineup, including the revolutionary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction Control Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScalloped V-Class Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the outstanding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaria™ acoustic pickup system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re performing live, recording in the studio or enjoying hours of comfortable playing at home, the Builder’s Edition 514ce delivers premium craftsmanship, effortless playability and inspiring tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💵 Easy Financing Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn the Taylor Builder’s Edition 514ce today with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0% Financing Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (qualified buyers). Contact Tobias Music for personalized financing options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e ✅ Why You’ll Love This Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Kona Burst finish with premium Builder’s Edition appointments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Sitka spruce top produces exceptional clarity and projection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainably sourced solid Shamel Ash back and sides offer balanced warmth with maple-like focus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfortable Grand Auditorium body excels for fingerstyle and flatpicking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext Generation Action Control Neck allows fast, precise action adjustments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Claria™ electronics deliver one of Taylor’s most natural amplified tones ever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScalloped V-Class Bracing improves sustain, volume and note-to-note consistency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Builder’s Edition comfort features make long playing sessions effortless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt in the USA with Taylor’s legendary precision and craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Tobias Music Expert Opinion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Builder’s Edition 514ce has quietly become one of the most impressive guitars in Taylor’s lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShamel Ash has a wonderfully balanced voice that sits between mahogany and maple. It has excellent note definition, impressive projection and enough warmth to make it suitable for virtually every style of music. Paired with a Sitka spruce top, the result is a guitar that feels lively, responsive and incredibly versatile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the Kona Burst finish and every Builder’s Edition refinement, and you have a guitar that’s equally at home on stage, in the studio or in your living room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Tone Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Builder’s Edition 514ce offers outstanding versatility with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong fundamental notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent note separation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm mids with sparkling highs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTight, focused bass response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding dynamic range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, singing sustain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent balance across all six strings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers who move between fingerstyle, rhythm work and lead playing will appreciate how effortlessly this guitar adapts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Next Generation Innovations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Action Control Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor’s revolutionary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction Control Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allows string height adjustments quickly and accurately without the traditional neck reset process, giving players optimal setup flexibility throughout the life of the guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Scalloped V-Class Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe latest evolution of Taylor’s acclaimed V-Class architecture increases sustain, improves intonation and creates a more powerful, evenly balanced voice across the entire fretboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Claria™ Acoustic Electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor’s new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaria™ pickup system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures the guitar’s true acoustic character with exceptional realism, improved dynamics and natural studio-quality amplified sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Builder’s Edition Premium Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned with the player in mind, Builder’s Edition guitars include numerous comfort-focused upgrades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeveled armrest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeveled cutaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChamfered body edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilent satin finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium ebony fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium ebony bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant Kona Burst top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefined visual appointments throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional factory setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Construction \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Builder’s Edition 514ce Next Generation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Shape: Grand Auditorium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutaway: Venetian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Solid Shamel Ash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Kona Burst Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Joint: Action Control Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1-3\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 25-1\/2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics: Taylor Claria™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuners: Taylor Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Why Buy From Tobias Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor nearly five decades, Tobias Music has helped musicians find instruments that inspire them for a lifetime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery guitar we sell receives a careful inspection and professional setup before shipping. As an authorized Taylor dealer with over 35 years of partnership with Taylor Guitars, we’re here to help you choose the perfect instrument with knowledgeable, personalized service before and after the sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you purchase from Tobias Music, you’re buying from musicians who genuinely love great guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Tobias Music Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Builder’s Edition 514ce is one of those guitars that surprises nearly everyone who plays it. Shamel Ash isn’t yet as familiar as rosewood or mahogany, but its balanced tonal character, beautiful figuring and environmental sustainability make it one of Taylor’s smartest tonewood choices. Combined with the comfort-focused Builder’s Edition design and Taylor’s latest Next Generation innovations, this is a guitar you’ll find yourself reaching for every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47719166345393,"sku":null,"price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9151\/9921\/files\/taylor-builders-edition-514ce-kona-burst-front-1.jpg?v=1784436524","url":"https:\/\/tobiasmusic.com\/products\/next-generation-sitka-spruce-shamel-ash-claria%e2%84%a2-electronics-action-control-neck","provider":"Tobias Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}