Here for sale we have a Taylor 514ce Grand Auditorium electro acoustic guitar in Natural Gloss finish. Built in the USA in 2000 this guitar features a Cedar top, a Mahogany neck, back and sides, an Ebony fingerboard and bridge. The Preamp system featured is a Fishman Prefix Onboard Blender, with controls for volume, notch, bass, contour, treble, frequency, phase and pickup blend.
The Mahogany neck sits comfortably in the hand, with the ‘Standard Carve’ profile that provides ergonomic thumb positioning up and down the neck. The Venetian cutaway allows for easy access to the higher frets and a low action allows for playing with less pressure which is great when playing in a fingerpicking style. The Ebony fingerboard feels luxurious to the touch, and with Taylor's usual 15" radius providing a flat and consistent surface to navigate on.
The Cedar top offers a warm voice, articulating very well, providing a loud projection. The Mahogany back and sides compliment this perfectly, giving the guitar a smooth response while still packing an excellent dynamic range. The Fishman Prefix preamp system offers excellent tonal shaping, perfect for any playing situation you find yourself in. When amplified through the Fishman Prefix pickup, the guitar's natural acoustic sound is accurately reproduced with clarity and balance, allowing players to capture the full tonal character of the instrument in live performance or recording situations.
Brand - Taylor
Model - 514ce
Year - 2000
Finish - Natural Gloss
Made In - USA
Guitar Type - Grand Auditorium Electro Acoustic
Cutaway - Venetian
Top - Cedar
Back & Sides - Mahogany
Neck - Mahogany
Fingerboard & Bridge - Ebony
Nut Width - 1.75”
Scale Length - 25.5”
Electronics - Taylor Fishman Prefix Onboard Blender
Controls - Volume, Notch, Bass, Contour, Treble, Frequency, Phase, Pickup Blend
Luthier Report
Our ID: 1270223034211
Weight: 4.95lbs
Serial Number: 20000406126
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall good condition. Shows slight signs of wear, noticeable under bright lighting and there is very light chipping to the top edge. The rear has been written on with a magic marker.
Neck: Overall very good condition. The neck has had a partial headstock break which has been repaired, it is possible to see either side of the neck and around the treble side of the nut. It can be lightly felt but is smooth and is stable. Tuning stability and playability is not affected negatively. There are light markings to the fingerboard, visible under bright lighting.
Body: Overall very good condition. Shows light markings, noticeable under bright lighting.
Condition of Frets:
Minimal markings, not affecting playability.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod Condition: Fully functional & can be adjusted
Hardware Condition: Fully functional with light signs of wear. The screws for the truss rod cover are beginning to thread, the new owner would be advised to take care when screwing/unscrewing these so as not to make the problem any worse.
Structural Condition:
Please note the previous neck repair, though the guitar is fully stable and there are no other concerns or issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret- Treble 2mm - Bass 3mm
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
Electrics:
Full working order
Case:
Taylor hard case
Light markings, but otherwise very good condition
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.