Taylor 314ce Grand Auditorium V Class 2024

This second hand acoustic guitar is in great condition. Includes original Taylor hard case

The Taylor 314ce Grand Auditorium V-Class is a beautifully balanced acoustic guitar that combines Taylor’s renowned playability with the impressive projection and tonal response of the V-Class bracing system. Sitting within Taylor’s American made 300 Series, the 314ce is a versatile instrument that feels equally at home for fingerstyle playing, strumming and more contemporary acoustic work. Its Grand Auditorium body shape offers a comfortable playing experience while producing a full, clear and well-balanced sound.

The combination of a solid Sitka Spruce top and Sapele back and sides gives the 314ce a versatile tonal character, with plenty of clarity and definition across the frequency range. The spruce top provides a responsive, articulate sound that opens up beautifully as you play, while the Sapele body adds warmth and a pleasing midrange presence. The result is a guitar that has excellent note separation without sounding thin, making it particularly effective for both intricate picking and fuller chord work.

One of the standout features of this model is Taylor’s V-Class bracing. Designed to improve the guitar’s structural stability while allowing the top to vibrate more efficiently, the V-Class system helps deliver greater sustain, improved projection and a more controlled tonal response. Notes have a strong sense of clarity and consistency, while chords remain well defined even when played with a heavier strumming style.

As you would expect from Taylor, the 314ce is exceptionally comfortable to play. The Grand Auditorium body provides a useful balance between size, projection and comfort, while the Taylor neck has a smooth, familiar feel that makes moving around the fingerboard particularly easy. The cutaway also provides convenient access to the higher frets, making the guitar well suited to players who like to explore the full range of the instrument.

The 314ce also features Taylor’s Expression System electronics, providing a natural and detailed amplified sound when connected to an acoustic amplifier or PA system. The system retains much of the character of the guitar’s acoustic voice, making the 314ce a practical choice for live performances, recording and regular gigging.

Overall, the Taylor 314ce Grand Auditorium V-Class is a highly versatile acoustic guitar with a combination of comfort, clarity, projection and tonal balance that makes it suitable for a wide range of playing styles. It has the refinement and consistency associated with Taylor guitars while retaining a natural acoustic character, making it an excellent choice for players looking for a dependable instrument for both home playing and performance.