Description
Taylor Builder’s Edition 514ce Acoustic-Electric Guitar (2025–Present) – Tobacco Kona Burst
Enjoy free shipping (lower 48 states) on this BRAND NEW Taylor Builder’s Edition 514ce Acoustic-Electric Guitar finished in a stunning Tobacco Kona Burst. This is a premium, modern acoustic-electric guitar that highlights Taylor’s commitment to innovative craftsmanship, player comfort, and sustainable tonewood sourcing.
This gorgeous acoustic-electric guitar features Shamel ash back and sides, a unique and responsibly sourced tonewood that is rarely seen on acoustic instruments. Paired with a solid Sitka spruce top, the result is a warm, focused tonal response with woody overtones, punchy midrange, crisp trebles, and a balanced low-end presence. Whether unplugged or amplified, this guitar delivers exceptional clarity, sustain, and harmonic balance.
Photos provided present the actual instrument for sale — no stock photos. What you see is exactly what you get. We ask you to look closely at our pictures and invite you to reach out with any questions. We’re always happy to help.
Builder’s Edition Comfort & Design
The Builder’s Edition 514ce Kona Burst embodies Taylor’s most refined ergonomic designs. Built in the versatile Grand Auditorium body shape, this model is designed for maximum comfort during extended playing sessions. Features include:
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A beveled armrest
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Beveled cutaway
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Chamfered body edges
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A contoured Curve Wing bridge
Taylor’s V-Class bracing architecture enhances sustain, volume, and harmonic agreement between notes, making this guitar excellent for strumming, fingerstyle, flatpicking, and everything in between. It excels in virtually any musical setting, from home practice to studio recording to live performance.
Premium Aesthetics & Hardware
The hand-sprayed Tobacco Kona Burst gloss finish is beautifully complemented by refined visual appointments, including a firestripe pickguard, Italian acrylic rosette, and faux pearl Compass inlays. Premium Gotoh 510 antique chrome tuners provide outstanding tuning stability, and Taylor’s Expression System® 2 electronics deliver a natural, dynamic amplified tone.
This guitar ships brand new with a deluxe Taylor hardshell case and original owner paperwork.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS
General
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Number of Strings: 6
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Orientation: Right-Handed
Body
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Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
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Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway
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Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
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Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
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Back & Sides Wood: Shamel Ash
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Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge
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Body Binding: No Binding; Chamfered Edges
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Armrest: Beveled Neo-Tropical Mahogany
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Rosette: Faux Pearl Single Ring
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Color: Tobacco Kona Burst
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Top Finish: Gloss
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Back & Side Finish: Gloss
Electronics
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Pickup System: Expression System® 2
Neck
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Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
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Neck Profile: Standard Carve
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Neck Finish: Satin
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Scale Length: 25-1/2″
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Nut Width: 1-3/4″
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Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Compass
Hardware
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Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
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Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome with Antique Chrome Buttons
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Pickguard: Firestripe
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Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 – .053)
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Strap Pin: Black
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End Pin: Black
Peghead
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Peghead Type: Paddle, Standard
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Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Peghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Compass
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Peghead Binding: None
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Peghead Finish: Satin
SHIPPING INFORMATION
We offer worldwide shipping, and rates may vary by destination. If you’re located outside the USA, please contact us for an accurate shipping quote before purchasing.
All orders are shipped within 1 business day in the continental U.S. of received payment. (Expedited shipping and HI and AK shipping available for additional cost.)
All items are shipped insured.
We ship most of our items in custom-made / double-walled boxes, as many original manufacturer’s shipping boxes are not strong enough to withstand multiple shipments and have already been used at least once to ship to us. Your item may not come in the original manufacturer’s box. We do our very best to ensure that your instrument arrives safely and securely — see our feedback for positive comments on how well we ship.
Large packaged items such as guitars, basses, amps, drums, and keyboards being shipped to Post Office Boxes will incur additional charges.
Orders over $50.00 require a signature.
*If you do not wish to have a signature required, you must submit written confirmation to us stating that you do not want a signature on your item. You assume any and all responsibility in the event your purchased item is lost during shipment or stolen from your home.
RETURNS POLICY
Please note that original shipping costs are non-refundable for returns on non-defective items, and a 10% restocking fee will apply to all non-defective returns.
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