{"product_id":"taylor-builders-edition-514ce-grand-auditorium-sitkaurban-2253705","title":"Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce Grand Auditorium Sitka\/Urban Ash Tobacco Kona Burst ES2","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis item is in great condition and is barely used, showing only minor signs of usage from display on our showroom floor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"\" sans helvetica sans-serif\u003eTaylor Builder's Edition 514ce Grand Auditorium\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"\" sans helvetica sans-serif\u003eExpertly crafted for unmatched comfort and exceptional tonal clarity, the Builder’s Edition 514ce boasts ergonomic contours, beautiful aesthetics and our finest all-solid-wood construction. This cutaway Grand Auditorium pairs a natural Sitka spruce top with Shamel ash back and sides, responsibly sourced from trees in need of removal from municipal areas in Southern California. Together, they offer a warm, punchy midrange, crisp trebles and impressive low-end presence. Our innovative V-Class internal bracing improves sustain, volume and intonation along the entire neck. Thoughtful design touches such as a beveled armrest, chamfered edges, a contoured cutaway and a sleek Curve Wing bridge make it incredibly comfortable to hold and play. The back, sides, and neck showcase an artfully applied Kona burst and the body features a rich gloss finish. Premium details include our Compass inlay scheme, Gotoh 510 antique chrome tuners, a firestripe pickguard, and black\/ivoroid purfling. Equipped with ES2 electronics for rich, natural plugged-in tone, this model ships with a deluxe hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"\" sans helvetica sans-serif\u003eGrand Auditorium\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli style=\"\"\u003eTaylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"\" sans helvetica sans-serif\u003eShamel Ash\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli style=\"\"\u003eSourced from city trees in need of removal, Shamel ash produces midrange power and balance comparable to Honduran mahogany.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"\" sans helvetica sans-serif\u003eSitka Spruce\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli style=\"\"\u003eThe soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"\" sans helvetica sans-serif\u003eExpression System 2\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli style=\"\"\u003eThe Expression System 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"\" sans helvetica sans-serif\u003eBeveled Cutaway\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli style=\"\"\u003eOur beveled cutaway design provides a more player-friendly feel for guitarists who utilize every inch of the fretboard. It features a compound design with a smoothened edge along the corner of the body between the end of the cutaway and the neck heel, providing a more comfortable feel for the fretting hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"\" sans helvetica sans-serif\u003eV-Class Bracing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli style=\"\"\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"\" sans helvetica sans-serif\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"\"\u003eFeatures responsibly sourced solid Shamel ash back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"\"\u003eSolid Sitka spruce top offers power and clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"\"\u003eKona burst around the back, sides and neck adds extra vintage flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"\"\u003eV-Class bracing improves volume, sustain and intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"\"\u003eIncludes ES2 pickup and deluxe hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42536513536135,"sku":"A503002611007840259-1202195072-U1","price":2438.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/taylor-acoustic-guitars-om-and-auditorium-taylor-builder-s-edition-514ce-grand-auditorium-sitka-urban-ash-tobacco-kona-burst-es2-taylor-builder-s-edition-514ce-grand-auditorium-sitka-urban-ash-tobacco-kona-burst-es2-1153708545.jpg?v=1768715086","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.mom\/products\/taylor-builders-edition-514ce-grand-auditorium-sitkaurban-2253705","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}