Sound Pure's Take

Condition: Used, Excellent

Taylor's most popular model?  We think so.  And for good reason!  The crisp, bright voice coupled with both effortless playability and an elegant look make the 614CE a modern day classic.  This particular instrument is notably clean and received a fresh fret dress and setup from the luthier. 

SP Luthier Notes: Fretwork, Neck Reset, Crack Repair

From Taylor Guitars

Our maple/spruce Grand Auditorium has always been a versatile performer, and this edition boasts an array of tone-enhancing refinements that transform maple’s tone profile into a richer, warmer and more complex voice. As a result, players can expect an even more dynamic and expressive musical tool. Other touches include the use of protein glues to optimize the tonal transfer between key wood components and an ultra-thin, 3.5-mil gloss finish to minimize dampening. A new, hand-rubbed “Brown Sugar” stain on the back and sides gives maple’s striking figure a beautiful violin-hued appearance without adding extra thickness to the finish. Featured appointments include ivoroid Wings fretboard inlays, an inlaid ebony backstrap, ebony binding with ivoroid purfling, an ebony/ivoroid rosette, and a striped ebony pickguard, along with Taylor’s Expression System® 2 acoustic electronics. The guitar comes with a deluxe hardshell case. 

Model
614ce
Serial
20060224112
Year
2002
Body Style
Grand Auditorium
Scale Length
25 1/2"
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Body Wood
Maple
Bracing
Scalloped X-Bracing
Pickguard
Macassar Ebony
Tuners
Taylor Nickel
Electronics
Expression System 2
Body Width
16"
Nut & Saddle
Black Graphite/Micarta
Truss Rod Cover
West African Ebony
Number of Frets
20
Body Length
20"
Body Depth
4 5/8"
Binding/Edge Treatment
West African Ebony
Back Config
2 or 3-Piece
Rosette Size
2014 800 Series
Back/Side Finish
Gloss 4.5
Backstrap Wood
Match Binding
Stain/Sunburst
Brown Sugar
Armrest
None
Top Finish
Gloss 4.5
Backstrap Finish
Gloss
Bridge Inlay
None
Armrest Binding
none
Rosette Material
Ebony/Ivoroid/Paua/Ivoroid
Wedge
None
Neck Width
1 3/4"
Fretboard Binding
West African Ebony
Type of Neck Joint
Taylor Neck
Fretboard Wood
West African Ebony
Heel Length
3 1/2"
Fretboard Inlay
Pearl Leaf
Heel Cap Binding
West African Ebony
Neck/Heel
Tropical Mahogany
Neck Finish
Satin
Peghead Finish
Gloss
Peghead Type
Standard
Headstock Overlay
West African Ebony
Peghead Logo
Grained Ivoroid
Peghead Binding
None
Peghead Purfling
Ivoroid
Peghead Inlay
Grained Ivoroid
Bridge Pins
West African Ebony
Fingerboard Ext
None
Buttons
Nickel
Edge Trim
None
Case
Hardshell

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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