The Classic 314ce Feel With A Studio Ready, Broken In Voice
The 314ce has been the gateway guitar into USA built Taylors for a long time, and the 314ce Studio SEB keeps that legacy alive while solving a big wish list item for a ton of players. You get the all solid, American made build, a torrefied Sitka top, and that slimmer 1-11/16 inch neck that feels instantly familiar if you came up on Taylor 100 or 200 series guitars.
Real talk, this is the sweet spot for players who want a pro level acoustic that plays almost as easy as an electric. The neck is fast and forgiving, the Grand Auditorium body is comfortable for long sets, and the whole thing only weighs about 4.6 pounds, so your shoulder is not fighting you halfway through the night.
Torrefied Sitka Top, Sapele Body, And V Class Power
The torrefied Sitka spruce top is the secret sauce here. Taylor’s roasting process gives you that warm, aged in response right out of the case, with a quick attack, extra bloom, and a sweetness on the top end that usually takes years of playing to unlock.
Solid sapele back and sides bring a focused, mahogany like midrange that records beautifully and sits in a mix without getting boomy. V Class bracing ties it all together with more volume, longer sustain, and cleaner harmony up the neck, so chords ring in tune and single notes really sing.
Slim 1-11/16 Inch Neck That Feels Like Home
If you love the feel of a slimmer neck, this is where the Studio series absolutely shines. The 1-11/16 inch nut width and Taylor’s standard carve profile make fretting chords and stretches feel effortless, especially if you come from the electric side of the fence.
The neo tropical mahogany neck has a satin finish that stays smooth and fast, never sticky, even under hot stage lights. Paired with the West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard, you get a slick, precise feel that rewards light touch and still holds up when you dig in.
Grand Auditorium Comfort For Real World Players
The Grand Auditorium shape is Taylor’s do it all body style, and on this 314ce Studio SEB it covers a lot of ground. It is loud enough for solo acoustic gigs, controlled enough for band situations, and balanced enough for studio work without fighting the mic.
Chamfered body edges keep it comfortable against your picking arm, and the Venetian cutaway gets you all the way up the neck without a fight. The tobacco stain shaded edgeburst top with full gloss body looks classy on stage without screaming for attention, which is exactly what many working players want.
ES2 Electronics For Plug In And Go Clarity
The Expression System 2 pickup is designed to sound like your guitar, not a generic piezo. The sensors are behind the saddle, so you get a more natural, airy acoustic tone with plenty of dynamic range and less of that quacky high end you are used to fighting.
Whether you are running straight into a PA, a dedicated acoustic amp, or a recording interface, the ES2 makes it easy to get a usable tone fast. It stays clear when you play gently, has enough headroom when you strum hard, and it takes pedals well if you like to shape your sound.
USA Built Quality And Serious Studio Series Value
This 314ce Studio SEB is built in the USA with the same attention to detail that made the original 314ce a modern classic. Clean fretwork, a properly cut nut, solid hardware, and consistent Taylor build quality mean you can focus on playing, not fighting the guitar.
Here is the lowdown: you are getting all solid woods, V Class bracing, a torrefied top, ES2 electronics, and that slim neck feel many players prefer, at a price that still leaves room in the budget for a good mic, interface, or amp. It ships in a structured Taylor gig bag that actually protects the guitar and is easy to haul to sessions and gigs.
This specific guitar, serial number 1204045088, is the one in the photos and is sitting in our Evansville, Indiana shop right now. It has been inspected, weighed, and given our full setup, so it is ready to go straight to the stage or studio the day it arrives.
Questions about this guitar or how it stacks up to other Taylors you are considering? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real player on our team who has actually spent time with guitars like this.
