Taylor Guitars 114Ce Lh Sapele Grand Auditorium

The Ideal Entry Point into the Taylor Universe

At the heart of the 100 series, the 114ce-S Sapele embodies Taylor's philosophy: precise craftsmanship, modern playability, and everyday reliability. The Grand Auditorium shape, a brand hallmark, appeals with its versatility and ergonomics, here in a left-handed cutaway version for an instrument truly geared towards performance.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Perfect for left-handed guitarists from beginner to intermediate levels-and refined enough to keep up with your progress-this electro-acoustic shines in folk, pop, rock, country, vocal accompaniment, fingerpicking, and vigorous strumming. Its forgiving neck and tonal balance make it a dependable companion for home, project studio, and small stage.

The Sound

The solid Sitka spruce top delivers attack and clarity with a quick response to nuances. The laminate sapele back and sides provide singing mids and clean bass. The forward-shifted bracing enhances projection and sustain, while the Grand Auditorium body combines the breadth of a dreadnought with the precision of a concert-size guitar. Plugged in, the Expression System 2 captures vibration behind the bridge via three sensors, producing an organic, dynamic, and smooth amplified tone.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Use Phosphor Bronze Light 12-53 steel strings (original gauge) to maintain tension/sound balance. Complement with a hard case in Grand Auditorium size with appropriate dimensions: width 16" / 406 mm, length 20" / 510 mm, depth 4.625" / 117 mm, as a supplement to the included gig bag. A strap about 50 mm wide with leather ends ensures stability, a case humidifier protects the solid top, and a clip-on chromatic tuner facilitates tuning anywhere.

Technical specifications

Shape	Grand Auditorium with cutaway	Neck Joint	Scarf
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce	Fingerboard	Ebony
Back and Sides	Laminate Sapele	Inlays	4 mm "Italian acrylic" dots
Back/Sides Finish	Matte	Nut Width	1.69" / 42.8 mm
Top Finish	Matte	Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Binding	Black	Heel Length	3.5" / 88.9 mm
Rosette	3 rings (material: plastic)	Neck Finish	Matte
Pickguard	Black	Number of Frets	20
Edge Binding	B/W/B	Tuners	Chrome (100/200 series)
Bracing	Forward-shifted pattern	Knobs	Chrome
Body Width	16" / 406 mm	Bridge Pins	Black
Body Length	20" / 510 mm	Nut	Nubone
Body Depth	4.625" / 117 mm	Bridge Saddle	Micarta
Neck/Hear	Maple