Taylor 114ce Special Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Dark Tobacco Shaded Edgeburst

The Taylor 114ce Special Edition Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar brings a more refined voice and look to one of Taylor’s most accessible performance-ready designs. Built with a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, layered sapele back and sides, and Taylor’s C-Class bracing, this special-edition model delivers a warm, responsive acoustic character with added low-end support and sustain. The Grand Auditorium body offers the balance and versatility players expect from Taylor, while the Venetian cutaway keeps the upper frets within easy reach. Finished in Dark Tobacco Shaded Edgeburst with a matte body finish, smoked eucalyptus appointments and ES2 electronics, the 114ce Special Edition gives growing players, songwriters and working musicians a dependable acoustic-electric with upgraded tone, style and stage-ready functionality.

Grand Auditorium Balance for Versatile Players

Taylor’s Grand Auditorium body shape is designed to handle a wide range of playing styles without leaning too far in one direction. It has enough presence for strummed rhythm parts, enough clarity for fingerstyle passages and enough balance for players who move between writing, practice and performance. On the 114ce Special Edition, that all-purpose shape is paired with a Venetian cutaway, making the guitar comfortable for everyday playing while giving lead lines, capo work and upper-register voicings more room to breathe.

Torrefied Spruce Top With Layered Sapele Warmth

A solid torrefied Sitka spruce top gives this 114ce a more open, seasoned response than a standard untreated spruce top. The torrefaction process helps the top react with added warmth and responsiveness, giving chords a developed character right out of the box. Layered sapele back and sides provide stability, focused projection and a clear midrange foundation that works well across many styles. Together, these tonewoods create an acoustic voice that feels familiar, balanced and expressive while offering a more mature sound than players might expect from the 100 Series.

C-Class Bracing for Enhanced Acoustic Response

Taylor’s C-Class bracing adds another important layer to the 114ce Special Edition’s sound. Designed to increase volume, extend sustain and improve low-end response, this internal architecture helps the Grand Auditorium body produce a fuller and more supportive voice. The result is a guitar that feels responsive under both light and more assertive playing, with enough bass presence to support strummed chords and enough clarity to preserve definition in fingerpicked lines. Combined with the torrefied top, C-Class bracing helps give this special-edition model a more developed acoustic personality.

ES2 Electronics for Natural Amplified Performance

Taylor’s Expression System 2 electronics make the 114ce Special Edition ready for stage, studio and direct recording use. The behind-the-saddle transducer design uses adjustable sensors to capture the movement of the strings and saddle more naturally than traditional undersaddle systems. Onboard volume, bass and treble controls make quick adjustments simple, while the phase switch helps reduce feedback when playing through a PA or acoustic amplifier. Whether plugged in for a small gig, rehearsal or recording session, the ES2 system gives players a practical way to amplify the guitar’s acoustic character.

Special-Edition Style With Player-Friendly Details

The Dark Tobacco Shaded Edgeburst top gives this 114ce Special Edition a distinctive look that separates it from standard natural-finish models. Its matte finish keeps the feel understated and comfortable, while the smoked eucalyptus fingerboard, bridge and headstock overlay add a subtle visual contrast. A Standard Taylor Profile neck, 25.5" scale length and 1.6875" nut width provide a familiar playing feel for both developing and experienced players. Chrome die-cast tuners support reliable tuning, and the included Taylor Tan Soft Gig Bag makes the guitar easier to protect between lessons, writing sessions, rehearsals and gigs.

A Versatile Taylor With Distinctive Style

The 114ce Special Edition brings together the features that make Taylor’s 100 Series such a practical step-up choice while adding tone and style upgrades that give this model its own identity. Its torrefied spruce top, C-Class bracing, Grand Auditorium body and ES2 electronics make it a strong fit for daily practice, songwriting, live performance and recording. For players seeking an approachable Taylor acoustic-electric with a more seasoned voice and distinctive special-edition finish, the Taylor 114ce Special Edition Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar delivers a versatile instrument built to grow with them.