Taylor 114ce-SB Special Edition

Exquisite tonewoods

A premium feature of the 100 series is the laminated body made of Sapele, which produces a strikingly bright tone due to the high density of the wood species but also has a clear warmth of sound in the mids and basses. The trebles are additionally emphasized by the solid spruce top, which is not the most popular and most frequently used top wood for high-quality instruments in guitar making for nothing. Meanwhile, the in-house C-Class bracingBracing:
Bracing emphasizes the lower frequencies, giving the sound the necessary balance.

Comfortably playable mahogany neck

Mahogany is one of the most commonly used woods for guitar necksGuitar neck:
Maple neck. Its acceptable weight makes it easy to grip and comfortable to play. With its nut widthNut width:
Nut width refers to the distance between the outermost strings at the top of a guitar's fretboard. A wider nut allows the strings to be placed further apart of 42.8 mm, the slim neck sits comfortably in the hand and perfectly meets the requirements for powerful strummingStrumming:
Strumming is a guitar playing technique in which you strike the strings with your fingers or a pick at regular intervals to create a rhythm. Different strumming techniques and patterns create the typical sound of the rhythm guitar. and skillful flatpicking. Meanwhile, the velvety ebony fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. allows the fretting hand to glide effortlessly over all 20 fretsFret:
Jumbo frets, as the generous cutawayCutaway:
A cutaway is a recess in the body of a guitar that allows the guitarist to reach the higher frets more easily. This makes it easier to pick and play the strings in the upper registers. even the high positions are freely accessible.

Taylor Expression System 2

The Expression System 2 is Taylor's in-house development and is a masterpiece in the field of pickupsPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible. for acoustic guitars thanks to its well-thought-out functionality. Three piezo elementsPiezo pickup:
A piezo pickup is an electronic component that converts vibrations from guitar strings into electrical signals. It is often used in acoustic guitars to amplify the sound. The pickup consists of a piezo crystal that is made to vibrate by the vibrations of the strings. pick up the acoustic signals of each pair of strings directly and thus transmit an unadulterated sound. Volume, bass and treble can be individually adjusted using three controls, which are also discreetly integrated into the frameFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar..

Sunburst finish

The visual highlight of the 114ce-SB Special Edition is undoubtedly its striking sunburst finishFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. in matt lacquer. This colour gradient creates a pleasant warmth and visual depth that impresses every eye. It is an extremely popular finish among acoustic enthusiasts and adorns numerous high-end acoustic guitars on the market. The matt Natural Finish finish on the backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. contrasts with this, once again highlighting the fine grain of the wood.

Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon

As ebony is particularly finger-friendly due to its hard, supple texture, it has long been the preferred choice for the production of fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock overlays, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, the high demand and the flourishing black market outstripped stocks, so that ebony ended up on the Red List of endangered species in 1994. In addition, only the deep black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. To protect the forests, Taylor has been working with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, since 2011 to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products. Thus, Taylor guitars not only contain black ebony elements, but also the different colored, more clearly grained parts of the tree. This complete recycling is an effective method of preserving the stocks and successfully counteracts their dramatic decline and the associated negative ecological effects.

"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor