This is a 2025 Model that is New Old Stock The Legacy 514ce, initially conceived as part of Taylor’s 50th anniversary celebration, pays homage to the Grand Auditorium body shape, a true Bob Taylor original that has redefined how acoustic guitars sound, look and feel since its debut in 1994. This exclusive Legacy collection model boasts a tonewood pairing not found in the Taylor standard line: mahogany back and sides with a top of Western Red cedar. With its punchy midrange and dry, woody character, mahogany is perfectly suited to pair with cedar’s warmth and soft-touch sensitivity, which will especially appeal to fingerstyle players and strummers with a lighter stroke. Voiced with the X-bracing that Bob used in the first Grand Auditorium models three decades ago and crafted with Taylor’s signature slim, easy-playing neck profile, the Legacy 514ce is sure to inspire both traditionalists and contemporary-minded players alike. Appointments reflect Bob’s preferred sleek aesthetic with faux tortoiseshell binding and pickguard, white and black top purfling, Small Diamond fretboard inlays in mother-of-pearl, a three-ring rosette in green abalone, ebony bridge pins with green abalone dots, gold tuning machines, and a gloss-finished body with a satin finish for the neck. This model includes LR Baggs Element VTC electronics with soundhole-mounted controls and ships with a deluxe hardshell case. Grand Auditorium Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic. Tropical Mahogany A midrange powerhouse. Mahogany is prized for balance and articulation, making it one of the best all-around tonewoods there is. Western Red Cedar A true performer for those with a lighter touch, cedar tops yield extra warmth and pair nicely with mahogany and rosewood. Venetian Cutaway The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body. Overview Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric inspired by original Bob Taylor designs Cedar top for warm, mellow tones and touch sensitivity Mahogany body yields rich overtones and sonic balance Modern Taylor neck offers easy, relaxed fretting Features LR Baggs Element VTC pickup General Series: Taylor 500 Series Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA Serial Number: 1202195005 Product Color: Natural Case Type: Hardshell Case Included Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) Body Body Shape: Grand Auditorium Acoustic Cutaway Type: Venetian Body Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany Body Finish: Gloss Top Material: Western Red Cedar Bracing Pattern: X-Bracing Body Binding: Faux Tortoise Rosette: 3-Ring Purfling: Black/White Neck Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck Finish: Satin Neck Tint/Color: Brown Neck Shape: Standard Carve Fingerboard Material: Crelicam Ebony Headstock Veneer: Indian Rosewood Nut Material: White TUSQ Nut Width: 1.75″ Fingerboard Radius: 15″ Scale Length: 25.5″ Number of Frets: 20 Frets Neck Joint: Taylor Scarf Neck Fingerboard Inlay: Small Diamonds, Shell/Mother of Pearl Inlay Shape: Diamonds Side Marker Inlay: Silver Dots Headstock Inlay/Decal: Taylor Shell/Mother of Pearl Hardware Hardware Color: Gold Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony Tuning Machines: Taylor Standard Gold Saddle: White Micarta Pickguard: Celluloid Faux Tortoise Bridge Pins: Crelicam Ebony w/Green Abalone Dots All instruments are setup and inspected before shipping. We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.
