Taylor 50th Anniversary Builder's Edition 314ce Limited Edition - Kona Burst

Designed with an impeccable blend of comfort, playability, and stunning aesthetics, the Taylor Builder’s Edition 314ce LTD marks a half-century of acoustic excellence. This limited-edition masterpiece combines premium tonewoods, innovative design, and eye-catching details for a guitar that’s as versatile as it is visually striking.

Exceptional Tonewoods for Unmatched Sound

Featuring responsibly sourced Urban Ash back and sides from Southern California, this guitar delivers balanced midrange power reminiscent of high-grade Honduran mahogany. Its solid Sitka spruce top enhances tonal clarity and projection, offering warm, punchy mids, crisp trebles, and a resonant low end. Paired with Taylor’s V-Class bracing, this model achieves incredible volume, sustain, and tonal purity, making it a standout choice for any performance or recording session.

Unparalleled Comfort and Craftsmanship

Engineered for effortless playability, the Builder’s Edition 314ce LTD includes a beveled armrest, chamfered body edges, a contoured Curve Wing bridge, and a cutaway for easy access to higher frets. The mahogany neck with a standard carve profile ensures a comfortable, natural playing feel, while the 15-inch radius Crelicam ebony fingerboard, adorned with compass inlays, offers a smooth, luxurious surface.

Elegant Design and Anniversary Details

A muted Silent Satin finish enhances the guitar's sophisticated look while reducing unwanted noise from body contact. Additional 50th-anniversary touches include a firestripe pickguard, ebony bridge pins with gold acrylic dots, premium Gotoh 510 antique gold tuners, and a commemorative interior label.

Professional-Grade Electronics for Versatility

Outfitted with Taylor’s renowned Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics, this guitar ensures your amplified tone matches its natural acoustic beauty. The innovative behind-saddle pickup features three sensors for dynamic tonal response, complemented by easy-to-use controls for volume, treble, and bass. Whether you’re playing through a PA system, acoustic amp, or recording software, the ES2 system delivers a polished, studio-quality sound every time.

The Ultimate Companion for Every Setting

From intimate home practice to grand stage performances, the Builder’s Edition 314ce LTD is a versatile Grand Auditorium guitar that excels in any musical scenario. It comes complete with a deluxe Taylor hardshell case for premium protection during your travels.

Features

• The perfect commemoration of Taylor’s 50th anniversary

• Grand Auditorium body with beveled lower bout and cutaway promise a perfectly comfortable playing feel

• Spruce top exhibits a detailed and naturally balanced tone across all frequencies

• Proprietary V-Class bracing promotes phenomenal volume, sustain, and tonal purity

• Standard carve mahogany neck is comfy and offers plenty of richness in tone

• 20-fret and 15-inch radius ebony fingerboard further enhances sustain and features gorgeous compass inlays

• Triple-sensor behind-saddle pickup detects a huge dynamic range of natural acoustic tonality

• ES2 preamp system offers Phase, Volume, Treble, and Bass contouring for mixing to the space at hand

• Gotoh 510 tuning machines are ultra-dependable and come finished in beautiful antique gold

• Graph Tech black TUSQ nut ensures consistently even string response, no matter how you like to play

• Crelicam ebony bridge with matching gold-dotted ebony pins furthers the naturally woody tonal response

Specifications

• Number of Strings - 6 String

• Orientation - Right Handed

• Body Shape - Grand Auditorium

• Bracing System - V-Class Bracing

• Cutaway - Beveled Cutaway

• Colour - Kona Burst

• Electronics - Expression System® 2

• Case/Bag - Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown

Features

Body

• Top Wood: Torrefied Sitka Spruce for a seasoned, dynamic tone.

• Back & Sides Wood: Sustainable Urban Ash, delivering warmth and clarity.

• Bracing: V-Class Bracing for unmatched sustain and perfect intonation.

• Finish: Silent Satin Kona Burst on back and sides, Natural top for striking aesthetics and reduced handling noise.

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany for smooth, consistent playability.

• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony, sustainably sourced for durability and feel.

• Scale Length: 25-1/2" for balanced tension and response.

• Inlays: Faux Pearl Compass for a refined, nautical-inspired touch.

Hardware & Electronics

• Electronics: Taylor’s proprietary Expression System® 2, capturing every nuance of your sound.

• Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Gold for precise tuning and vintage charm.

• Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut and Micarta Saddle for consistent tone and sustain.

• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony with Gold Acrylic Dot accents for a polished look.

Why Shop at Musicmaker?

As Ireland’s premier guitar destination, Musicmaker has been a cornerstone of the Irish music community since the 1980s. Whether you’re shopping in-store or online, our team of passionate musicians is here to guide you every step of the way. With this Taylor 50th Anniversary Builder's Edition 314ce, you’re not just buying a guitar—you’re investing in a legacy of quality, sustainability, and world-class sound.

Don’t miss your chance to own this limited-edition Taylor masterpiece. Visit us at Musicmaker or shop online to make it yours today!