Taylor 414ce Tobacco Sunburst

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Taylor 414ce Tobacco Sunburst

Taylor

414ce Tobacco Sunburst

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Product Info

Article Number: 561969
Brand: Taylor
Model: 414ce Tobacco Sunburst
Price: $3,118.50

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The 414ce is a real workhorse – a beautifully crafted Grand Auditorium that balances versatility and premium tone. The rosewood/spruce combo is classic for a reason, and the V-Class bracing really opens up the sound. This is perfect for gigging musicians or serious hobbyists who want a guitar that sounds fantastic both plugged in and acoustic.

Product Description

  • Taylor 414ce Tobacco Sunburst
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Style: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
  • V-Class bracing
  • Back and sides: solid Indian rosewood
  • Top: solid sitka spruce
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Italian Acrylic Finial fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
  • Black graphite nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: Expression System 2
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Micarta bridge
  • Taylor Nickel machine heads
  • Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
  • Incl. Taylor Deluxe hard case
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.

PROS
  • • Solid rosewood back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones and sustain.
  • • V-Class bracing significantly enhances projection and note clarity.
  • • Expression System 2 pickup provides exceptionally natural amplified tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and crisp note definition.
CONS
  • • Rosewood can be prone to fret buzz, requiring occasional setup adjustments.
  • • Tobacco Sunburst finish may not appeal to players preferring more understated aesthetics.
  • • The mahogany neck, while comfortable, can feel slightly less responsive than maple.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Indian Rosewood
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5")
Frets 20
Electronics Expression System 2
Weight 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a significant upgrade – more dynamic range, better string definition, and a more natural acoustic feel when amplified; it's a noticeable step above the older ES1.
Like any nitrocellulose finish, it's not completely impervious, but Taylor's application is generally quite durable. Careful handling and a quality case will minimize any potential issues.
V-Class offers increased volume and sustain, with a more even response across the tonal spectrum. It's a more modern voicing that many find more responsive and easier to play.

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