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Taylor 314ce Studio Shaded Edge Burst (s/n:5125)! Guitar comes with Taylor GigBag!
For years, the Taylor 314ce has been one of the most trusted acoustic-electric guitars in Taylor’s lineup—a dependable, all-solid-wood Grand Auditorium built to work equally well on stage, in the studio, and at home.
The Taylor 314ce Studio Shaded Edge Burst, serial number 5125, takes that familiar platform and gives it a fresh, more refined personality.
A torrefied Sitka Spruce top pairs with solid Sapele back and sides for a clear, balanced voice with strong midrange presence, crisp articulation and a mature, responsive feel. Taylor’s V-Class bracing helps support sustain, projection and note-to-note clarity, while the Grand Auditorium body keeps the guitar versatile enough for strumming, fingerstyle, songwriting and live performance.
The updated Studio treatment adds a more polished visual presentation with a Shaded Edge Burst, all-gloss body, rounded body edges, black-and-white top-edge trim, faux tortoise-shell pickguard and understated dot inlays.
And with a slightly narrower 1-11/16" nut width, this 314ce Studio feels especially approachable for players who prefer a neck that sits a little closer to an electric-guitar feel.
Northeast Music Center has been a Taylor dealer for more than 20 years, and this is exactly the kind of instrument we believe represents the brand well: practical, musical, beautifully built and ready to be played.
GUITAR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Taylor 314ce Studio
- Serial Number: 5125
- Shaded Edge Burst
- Grand Auditorium Body
- Torrefied Sitka Spruce Top
- Solid Sapele Back & Sides
- All-Solid-Wood Construction
- Taylor V-Class Bracing
- All-Gloss Body
- Rounded Body Edges
- Black & White Top-Edge Trim
- Faux Tortoise-Shell Pickguard
- Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck
- Ebony Fretboard
- 25.5" Scale Length
- 20 Frets
- 1-11/16" Nut Width
- 4mm Dot Inlays
- Taylor 18:1 Ratio Tuners
- Ebony Bridge
- Taylor ES2 Electronics
- Taylor Structured Gig Bag Included
THE 314ce – A MODERN WORKHORSE
The 314ce has earned its reputation because it does so many things well.
It isn’t designed around one narrow playing style.
It doesn’t demand that you be a fingerstyle player, a singer-songwriter, a flatpicker or a stage musician.
It simply gives you a balanced, dependable acoustic platform and lets you decide what to do with it.
That flexibility is one of the reasons the 314ce has become such a staple for working musicians.
The 314ce Studio keeps that foundation intact while adding a more streamlined specification and a more accessible feel.
TORREFIED SITKA SPRUCE
The biggest tonal update is the torrefied Sitka Spruce top.
Sitka Spruce is already one of the most versatile acoustic top woods because it handles a broad range of dynamics and playing styles.
The torrefaction process is used to alter some of the wood’s physical characteristics in a way intended to approximate aspects of naturally aged material.
The benefit for the player is a top that can feel lively and responsive from the beginning.
That makes the 314ce Studio especially appealing for someone who wants the clarity and headroom of spruce without an overly stiff or closed-in new-guitar feel.
SOLID SAPELE BACK AND SIDES
The back and sides are built from solid Sapele, giving this guitar a strong midrange voice with good balance across the frequency spectrum.
Sapele shares some tonal characteristics with mahogany but tends to bring a little more presence into the upper frequencies.
That works especially well with a spruce top.
The spruce contributes clarity and dynamic range.
The Sapele gives the guitar body and focus.
Together, they create a voice that is practical in almost any setting.
That is exactly what a 314ce should do.
GRAND AUDITORIUM VERSATILITY
Taylor’s Grand Auditorium body shape remains one of the most useful acoustic designs for players who want one guitar to cover multiple jobs.
It has enough size to provide satisfying projection and low-end support, but it remains responsive enough for fingerstyle work and lighter dynamics.
For a gigging musician, that versatility is valuable.
You can strum through a full-band arrangement and still have enough definition to remain present.
You can back off and play quieter, more detailed passages without the guitar feeling oversized or sluggish.
It’s one of the reasons the Grand Auditorium has become so closely associated with Taylor.
V-CLASS BRACING
Inside the guitar is Taylor V-Class bracing.
Taylor developed V-Class as an alternative to more traditional steel-string bracing approaches, with a focus on improving the relationship between volume, sustain and intonation.
In a practical sense, the goal is greater consistency and musical coherence across the fretboard.
Notes should sustain with purpose.
Chords should remain more organized.
And the guitar should maintain clarity even when played dynamically.
On a working instrument like the 314ce Studio, that matters more than flashy appointments.
1-11/16" NUT WIDTH
One of the most important playability changes is the 1-11/16" nut width.
That is slightly narrower than what many players associate with full-size Taylor acoustics.
For some guitarists, especially players moving back and forth between electric and acoustic guitar, that difference can be immediately comfortable.
The neck simply feels a little less expansive in the first position.
Paired with the 25.5" scale length and Taylor’s familiar neck geometry, the result is a very approachable playing experience.
NEO-TROPICAL MAHOGANY & EBONY
The neck is built from Neo-Tropical Mahogany and paired with an Ebony fretboard.
Ebony is also used for the bridge and headplate, creating a cohesive material theme throughout the instrument.
The dark fretboard provides a clean visual contrast against the warmer burst body, while simple dot inlays keep the presentation understated.
This isn’t a guitar trying to impress with elaborate decoration.
It’s trying to feel right in your hands.
SHADED EDGE BURST
The Shaded Edge Burst gives the 314ce Studio a more distinctive visual identity than a standard natural-finish workhorse.
The darker perimeter adds depth to the torrefied Sitka top while leaving the center open enough to show the grain of the spruce.
Combined with the all-gloss body, the finish gives the guitar a more upscale presentation without moving away from the practical character of the 300 Series.
The faux tortoise-shell pickguard complements the burst nicely and keeps the overall aesthetic warm and traditional.
ROUNDED BODY EDGES
The updated Studio treatment also includes rounded body edges with black-and-white top-edge trim.
That may sound like a cosmetic detail, but the rounded edge can also make the guitar feel smoother where the body contacts the player.
For a guitar intended to be used for long rehearsals, performances and writing sessions, those small comfort-oriented decisions matter.
TAYLOR ES2 ELECTRONICS
For amplified use, the 314ce Studio is equipped with Taylor’s Expression System 2.
ES2 uses Taylor’s behind-the-saddle pickup approach and is designed to capture more of the guitar’s dynamic character when plugged in.
For live performance, that means the guitar can move easily from room to stage without requiring an external pickup installation.
For recording, it provides another direct option when you need speed and consistency.
The system is one of the reasons the 314ce remains such a practical acoustic-electric platform.
BUILT FOR THE WORKING PLAYER
This guitar makes the most sense when you stop thinking of it as a stripped-down 314ce and start thinking of it as a purpose-built working instrument.
All-solid woods.
Torrefied spruce.
V-Class bracing.
A comfortable neck.
A versatile Grand Auditorium body.
Reliable onboard electronics.
And a portable Taylor gig bag.
Those are the things that matter when the guitar needs to work repeatedly in the real world.
WHY THIS 314ce STUDIO BELONGS AT NORTHEAST MUSIC CENTER
At Northeast Music Center, we’ve been a Taylor dealer for more than 20 years.
That history matters because it gives us a long view of which models players actually come back to again and again.
The 314ce has always been one of those guitars.
It sits in the sweet spot where professional-level construction, all-solid tonewoods and stage-ready functionality meet a price point that makes sense for a serious working musician.
The Studio version keeps that identity but gives it a fresher visual and ergonomic treatment.
For the player who wants one Taylor that can handle rehearsals, gigs, songwriting, recording and everyday playing, this is a very strong choice.
And that is exactly the kind of guitar Northeast Music Center likes to put in front of customers.
TAYLOR STRUCTURED GIG BAG INCLUDED
Serial number 5125 comes complete with a Taylor Structured Gig Bag, giving the instrument practical protection with easier portability than a traditional hardshell case.
For the gigging player, that can be a real advantage.
A 314ce FOR TODAY’S PLAYER
The Taylor 314ce Studio Shaded Edge Burst succeeds because it keeps the core strengths of the 314ce while making the package feel more modern and accessible.
The torrefied Sitka Spruce top gives it a responsive voice.
Solid Sapele keeps the tone balanced and focused.
The Grand Auditorium shape makes it versatile.
V-Class bracing supports sustain and clarity.
The narrower nut width makes the neck inviting.
And the Shaded Edge Burst gives the guitar a distinctive look without distracting from its working-musician identity.
For the player looking for a serious all-solid-wood Taylor that can do almost everything well, Northeast Music Center is proud to offer this 314ce Studio.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model: Taylor 314ce Studio
Serial Number: 5125
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
Top Wood: Torrefied Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Solid Sapele
Finish: Shaded Edge Burst / All Gloss
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise Shell
Body Edge Treatment: Rounded Edges with Black & White Top Trim
Bracing: Taylor V-Class
Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Scale Length: 25.5"
Frets: 20
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Inlays: 4mm Dots / Italian Acrylic
Headplate: Ebony
Headplate Inlay: Taylor Logo
Tuners: Taylor 18:1 Ratio
Nut: TUSQ
Saddle: Micarta
Bridge: Ebony
Bridge Pins: Black
Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2
Case: Taylor Structured Gig Bag Included
