Available Now at Northeast Music Center!

Taylor 314ce Studio Acoustic/Electric(s/n: 2204226158)! Guitar comes with Taylor GigBag!

All-Solid Taylor Tone, V-Class Performance & a Player-First Studio Design

There is a point in an acoustic guitarist's journey when the differences between guitars become much more than cosmetic.

Solid woods matter.

Responsiveness matters.

Dynamic range matters.

The way the guitar reacts underneath your hands matters.

That's exactly where the Taylor 314ce Studio enters the conversation.

Available now at Northeast Music Center, this individual Taylor 314ce Studio—serial number 2204226158—brings together a solid torrefied spruce top, solid sapele back and sides, V-Class bracing, Taylor's Grand Auditorium body, a comfortable Standard Carve neck and Expression System 2 electronics in an instrument designed around serious musical performance rather than excessive ornamentation.

It also comes complete with its Taylor plush-lined structured gig bag.

The Studio concept is refreshingly straightforward:

Put the value where the player can hear it and feel it.

And that's exactly what Taylor has done.

A Genuine All-Solid-Wood Taylor

This is one of the most important things to understand about the 314ce Studio.

The construction is all solid wood.

The top is solid spruce.

The back is solid sapele.

The sides are solid sapele.

That's a meaningful step up from acoustic guitars that pair a solid soundboard with layered back and sides.

Layered construction can produce excellent guitars, but an all-solid instrument provides another level of acoustic interaction and development.

The entire body participates in producing the sound.

And as solid woods are played over time, they can continue to develop their acoustic personality.

For players moving into their first serious all-solid acoustic guitar, the 314ce Studio represents an extremely compelling point in Taylor's lineup.

Solid Torrefied Spruce Top

Taylor gives the 314ce Studio a solid torrefied spruce top.

Spruce has been one of the defining tonewoods of the steel-string acoustic guitar for generations because it combines clarity, projection, strength and dynamic range.

Taylor's torrefaction process adds another dimension.

By carefully roasting the spruce under controlled conditions, Taylor changes some of the physical properties of the wood, helping give the soundboard additional warmth and a more seasoned, played-in response.

The goal isn't simply to make the guitar darker sounding.

It's to retain the clarity and projection players expect from spruce while introducing some of the sweetness and warmth associated with a top that has already spent time opening up.

Play lightly and the guitar responds.

Dig into it and there's headroom available.

Fingerpick it and individual notes remain articulate.

Strum it and the soundboard has enough power to push the guitar forward.

It's a wonderfully versatile top for a guitar designed to do a little bit of everything.

Solid Sapele Back & Sides

The torrefied spruce top is paired with solid sapele back and sides.

Sapele is an excellent all-around acoustic tonewood with a strong, focused midrange and a clear, woody character.

Its tonal personality makes a lot of sense in Taylor's Grand Auditorium body.

Where some woods can emphasize the extreme lows and highs, sapele brings much of its energy into the musical center of the instrument.

That can make the guitar particularly useful for vocal accompaniment, ensemble playing and recording.

Chords have definition.

Single-note lines remain clear.

The midrange has enough presence to keep the guitar from disappearing into a mix.

And because the back and sides are solid sapele, you're getting the full benefit of Taylor's all-solid 300 Series construction.

At Northeast Music Center, we consider that one of the defining reasons to step into a guitar like the 314ce Studio.

You're no longer simply upgrading appointments.

You're upgrading the fundamental construction of the instrument.

Torrefied Spruce + Sapele — A Great Working Combination

Tonewoods shouldn't be evaluated individually.

What really matters is how they work together.

The torrefied spruce top gives this 314ce Studio clarity, projection and dynamic range with an added touch of warmth.

The solid sapele body brings focus, punch and a strong midrange voice.

Together, they create a guitar that can sit comfortably in a remarkably wide range of musical situations.

It's clear without being sterile.

Warm without becoming muddy.

Responsive without being overly delicate.

And powerful without needing to be played aggressively.

That's exactly the kind of balance we want from a working Grand Auditorium.

V-Class Bracing

Inside the guitar is Taylor's V-Class bracing architecture.

V-Class represented a major change in Taylor's approach to acoustic-guitar design.

Traditional bracing requires builders to balance stiffness and flexibility across the soundboard. Taylor approached that relationship differently with V-Class, creating an architecture designed to enhance volume and sustain while improving harmonic agreement between notes.

What does that mean to the player?

Notes can ring longer.

Chords can feel more organized.

The guitar can produce strong projection without giving up sustain.

And as you move around the fingerboard, the instrument retains the focused quality associated with modern Taylor guitars.

On the 314ce Studio, V-Class helps turn an already versatile spruce-and-sapele Grand Auditorium into a remarkably capable musical tool.

Grand Auditorium — Taylor's Do-Everything Body

Few modern acoustic body shapes have become as closely associated with a manufacturer as Taylor's Grand Auditorium.

There's a reason.

It works.

The Grand Auditorium occupies an extremely useful space between smaller fingerstyle-oriented guitars and larger bodies built around maximum projection.

It has enough air volume to produce a satisfying low end and strong acoustic presence, yet its defined waist and balanced proportions keep the sound controlled.

That versatility makes the 314ce Studio a legitimate candidate for someone who wants one high-quality acoustic guitar to handle nearly everything

Fingerstyle

The responsive spruce top and balanced body give lighter playing plenty of detail.

Strumming

Solid sapele adds midrange authority while the spruce top provides projection and headroom.

Singer-Songwriter Work

The balanced frequency response works beautifully underneath a vocal.

Recording

Sapele's focused midrange and the Grand Auditorium's controlled bass response can make the guitar easier to place in a mix.

Live Performance

Taylor's ES2 electronics make the transition from acoustic playing to an amplified stage straightforward.

One guitar.

A lot of jobs.

That's the Grand Auditorium formula.

Chamfered Body Edges — Comfort Without the Ornamentation

One of the cleverest elements of the Studio design is Taylor's use of chamfered body edges.

Instead of traditional decorative binding, the body edges are softened to create a smoother transition where the guitar meets the player's body.

This does two things.

First, it simplifies the visual design.

Second—and more importantly—it improves comfort.

That's exactly what the Studio philosophy should do.

Taylor isn't removing a feature simply to make the guitar cheaper.

It's replacing a cosmetic treatment with something that actually benefits the player.

The result is clean, modern and functional.

A Slightly Narrower 1-11/16" Nut

Here's another feature that separates the 314ce Studio from the standard 314ce.

The Studio uses a 1-11/16" nut width, compared with the wider 1-3/4" nut found on the standard model.

That 1/16" difference may not look dramatic on paper.

Under the fretting hand, it can be immediately noticeable.

Players coming from electric guitar may find the Studio particularly comfortable.

Players with smaller hands may appreciate the reduced reach.

Rhythm guitarists may find first-position chords especially natural.

And players who simply prefer a slightly more compact acoustic neck now have a genuine all-solid 300 Series Taylor built around that preference.

Standard Carve Taylor Neck

The Neo-Tropical mahogany neck uses Taylor's Standard Carve profile, paired with a West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard.

Taylor has spent decades building its reputation for approachable acoustic-guitar necks, and that experience shows here.

The neck feels modern without feeling insubstantial.

The satin finish allows the hand to move naturally.

The slightly narrower fingerboard keeps the fretting experience comfortable.

And the 25-1/2" scale length maintains the response and definition expected from a full-size Taylor Grand Auditorium.

This is the kind of neck that can make an acoustic feel immediately familiar.

West African Crelicam Ebony

Taylor uses West African Crelicam ebony for both the fingerboard and bridge.

That's an important detail on a model designed around value.

The Studio concept doesn't mean substituting inexpensive materials everywhere the player touches the guitar.

Instead, you're still getting the smooth feel and substantial character of genuine ebony.

Visually, the dark fingerboard and bridge also provide a beautiful contrast against the natural spruce top and sapele body.

Simple doesn't have to mean cheap.

The 314ce Studio proves that point nicely.

Full-Gloss Body

Taylor finishes the body of the 314ce Studio in gloss, while the neck retains a comfortable satin finish.

That gives the guitar a more upscale visual presence than you might expect from something carrying the "Studio" designation.

The gloss highlights the natural character of the spruce and sapele while giving the instrument a polished, professional appearance.

The neck, meanwhile, stays smooth and practical underneath the hand.

It's another example of Taylor putting different finishes where they make the most sense.

Venetian Cutaway

The Venetian cutaway provides comfortable access to the upper register while retaining the smooth lines that have become a visual signature of Taylor's Grand Auditorium guitars.

If your playing moves beyond first-position chords, the benefit becomes obvious

Higher chord voicings.

Melodic fills.

Acoustic lead work.

Contemporary fingerstyle arrangements.

The cutaway simply gives your fretting hand more room to work.

Expression System 2 Electronics

A guitar built for serious use needs to work beyond the living room.

Taylor equips the 314ce Studio with its proven Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics.

The ES2 uses Taylor's behind-the-saddle pickup architecture to capture the movement and dynamics of the guitar and translate them into an amplified signal.

That makes the 314ce Studio ready for:

Live performance.

Rehearsals.

Worship settings.

Open mics.

Acoustic amplifiers.

PA systems.

Direct recording applications.

You don't need to purchase an all-solid acoustic guitar and then immediately begin researching aftermarket pickup systems.

Taylor has already integrated the electronics into the instrument.

Why "Studio" Is the Right Name

The word Studio sometimes suggests a stripped-down or entry-level version of an instrument.

That isn't really the story here.

The 314ce Studio is better understood as a player-priority version of the 314ce concept.

Taylor retains the things that matter enormously to the musical experience:

All-solid tonewoods.

Torrefied spruce.

Solid sapele.

V-Class bracing.

Taylor neck geometry.

Ebony fingerboard and bridge.

ES2 electronics.

Then Taylor simplifies some of the ornamentation and includes a structured gig bag rather than the hardshell case supplied with the standard 314ce.

The result is a serious instrument at a more accessible position within the all-solid Taylor lineup.

For working musicians and players who care more about the guitar than decorative extras, that makes a lot of sense.

Why Buy Your Taylor from Northeast Music Center?

At Northeast Music Center, we're proud to be an Authorized Taylor Dealer and the only authorized Taylor store within approximately 100 miles of our location.

We don't take that distinction lightly.

Taylor guitars are an important part of what we do, and we believe buying a serious acoustic instrument should still feel personal.

That means understanding the difference between a 214ce and a 314ce Studio.

Understanding why all-solid construction matters.

Understanding why the narrower Studio neck may actually be preferable for certain players.

And understanding that specifications only tell part of the story.

At Northeast Music Center, we want our customers to know exactly what they're buying and why a particular guitar might make sense for them.

We also identify our individual instruments by serial number whenever possible.

The guitar offered here is Taylor 314ce Studio serial number 2204226158.

That's the guitar being offered for sale.

Whether you're visiting Northeast Music Center in person or ordering online from somewhere across the country, our goal is the same:

Give you the knowledgeable, low-pressure experience of buying from a real guitar shop.

Because when you move into an all-solid instrument at this level, the guitar should feel like more than another online transaction.

Specifications:

Genera

• Manufacturer: Taylor Guitars
• Model: 314ce Studio
• Series: 300 Series
• Serial Number: 2204226158
• UPC: 887766134572
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Number of Strings: 6
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Color: Natural
• Cutaway: Venetian
• Bracing: V-Class
• Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2
• Case/Bag: Taylor Burgundy Plush-Lined Tan Structured Gig Bag

Body

• Top Wood: Solid Torrefied Spruce
• Top Species: Torrefied Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Sapele
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Cutaway: Venetian
• Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
• Body Edge Treatment: Chamfered Edges / No Binding
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back/Sides Finish: Gloss
• Rosette: Black 3-Ring
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoiseshell
• Armrest: None

Neck

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlays: Faux Pearl 4mm Dots
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fingerboard Binding: None

Peghead

• Peghead Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut: White NuBone
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Bridge Pins: Black ABS Plastic
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
• Factory Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053)

Electronics

• Pickup/Preamp: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
• Pickup Design: Behind-the-Saddle
• Application: Acoustic Amplification / Live Performance

A Serious Step Into the All-Solid Taylor World

The Taylor 314ce Studio isn't compelling because Taylor found ways to make a cheaper-looking 314ce.

It's compelling because Taylor looked at the things that make a great acoustic guitar great and concentrated the value there.

You get:

Solid sapele back and sides for a focused, punchy and woody midrange voice.

A solid torrefied Sitka spruce top for projection, responsiveness and additional warmth.

V-Class bracing for power, sustain and musical clarity.

Taylor's exceptionally versatile Grand Auditorium body.

Comfort-enhancing chamfered body edges.

A Standard Carve Neo-Tropical mahogany neck with a player-friendly 1-11/16" nut width.

A full 25-1/2" scale length.

Genuine West African Crelicam ebony for the fingerboard and bridge.

A beautiful full-gloss body

Expression System 2 electronics for stage and studio work.

And a Taylor plush-lined structured gig bag for protection and portability.

That's an impressive amount of meaningful guitar.

For the player moving out of the layered-wood portion of Taylor's lineup, this is a major step.

For the experienced musician who wants an all-solid Taylor without paying primarily for elaborate appointments, it may make even more sense.

And for the working guitarist looking for one acoustic that can write, record, rehearse, perform and still feel comfortable after hours of playing, the 314ce Studio is exactly the kind of instrument worth considering.

Taylor 314ce Studio serial number 2204226158 is available now at Northeast Music Center.

This is where Taylor's Studio concept really succeeds:

Less emphasis on decoration. More emphasis on the guitar.