The Taylor 114ce delivers a solid Sitka spruce top, layered walnut back and sides, Taylor Expression System 2 electronics for live performance, and the legendary Taylor playability — the acoustic-electric for players ready to perform.
“"Gigged this weekly for 3 years. The ES2 sounds better plugged in than any acoustic pickup system I've tried. Sound engineers love it."”
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“"Taylor playability is real. Picked this up in a guitar store and played chord shapes I'd never comfortably played before because the action is so dialed in."”
Source: Amazon.ca reviewer
“"The case alone is worth $100. Getting a hardshell case included made my decision easy between the Taylor and a competing guitar at the same price."”
Source: Amazon.ca reviewer
Layered walnut back and sides limits…
Layered walnut back and sides limits resonance versus all-solid alternatives — the back and sides are engineered wood, reducing the acoustic resonance that all-solid guitars achieve. Players upgrading from the Seagull S6's solid back and sides may notice the difference.
Source: Reddit (r/acousticguitar)GA body projects less than dreadnought…
GA body projects less than dreadnought for unplugged acoustic-only use — the Grand Auditorium produces less volume than a dreadnought body for players who play primarily acoustic without amplification.
Source: Amazon.ca reviewerES2 battery compartment access awkward…
ES2 battery compartment access awkward mid-gig — the 9V battery replacement requires a small screwdriver or coin and is slightly fiddly to access during a performance. Change the battery before any gig.
Source: Reddit (r/acoustic)The Taylor 114ce is the best acoustic-electric guitar under $1,100 for performing musicians. The ES2 electronics, Grand Auditorium body, Taylor playability, and included hardshell case make it a complete gigging guitar from the moment it arrives. If you play acoustic shows, open mics, or studio sessions where plugging in matters, the Taylor 114ce is the professional-entry purchase.
