New 50th Anniversary Taylor 614ce LTD and 858e LTD

Celebrate Five Decades of Craftsmanship with the latest Taylor's 50th Anniversary Limited-Edition Guitars

Taylor Guitars, renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence, has released two more stunning models as part of their 50th Anniversary Collection: the 614ce LTD and the 858e LTD. These guitars not only celebrate the brand's rich history but also offer players a unique and unforgettable playing experience.

614ce LTD: A Visual and Sonic Masterpiece

The 50th Anniversary 614ce LTD draws inspiration from the earliest guitars crafted by Bob Taylor. This limited-edition cutaway Grand Auditorium is a feast for the eyes and ears. Featuring a maple/spruce tonewood combination, the 614ce LTD boasts a milky-hued transparent white finish with a white edgeburst, complemented by a rich gloss finish. This visually captivating aesthetic is just the beginning.

The solid Sitka spruce top and figured Big Leaf maple back and sides of the 614ce LTD deliver a sophisticated voice that balances a clear, vibrant midrange with pleasing sonic warmth. Taylor's innovative V-Class bracing enhances volume and sustain while improving pitch accuracy all the way up the neck, resulting in a highly player-reflective instrument that showcases each player’s individual style.

The 614ce LTD is adorned with elegant features, including faux tortoise body and soundhole binding, green abalone Wings inlays, a single-ring abalone rosette, and a mother-of-pearl peghead logo. Celebratory 50th Anniversary appointments include gold tuning machines, ebony bridge pins with gold acrylic dots, and a commemorative interior label. The guitar ships with onboard ES2 electronics and a deluxe brown hardshell case, ensuring it is as practical as it is beautiful.

858e LTD: The First 12-String in the 50th Anniversary Collection

The 858e LTD is the first 12-string guitar to join Taylor's 50th Anniversary Collection, and it certainly makes an impact. This limited-edition Grand Orchestra model offers a rich, powerful "wall-of-sound" voice along with a supremely inviting handfeel—a nod to the playable 12-strings that helped put Taylor on the map back in the mid-'70s.

With Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a Sitka spruce top, the 858e LTD aligns with the ethos that defined Taylor's early models. Modern design elements, such as V-Class voicing architecture, enhance the volume, sustain, pitch accuracy, and touch sensitivity, making this guitar a dream to play.

Taylor's double-mounted string anchoring system uses a shared anchor point for each pair of strings to maintain a steady string break angle over the saddle, ensuring optimal tonal balance. Refined visual appointments include mother-of-pearl Progressive Diamond fretboard inlays, a mother-of-pearl peghead logo, a three-ring green abalone rosette, and a faux tortoise pickguard. Celebratory 50th Anniversary design elements like Taylor gold mini tuners, ebony bridge pins with gold acrylic dots, and a special commemorative label inside complete the package. The 858e LTD ships with ES2 electronics and a deluxe Western Floral hardshell case.

Join the Celebration at Chuck Levin's

We invite you to explore these remarkable instruments at Chuck Levin's and join us in celebrating Taylor's 50 years of excellence in guitar craftsmanship. Whether you're a longtime Taylor enthusiast or discovering the brand for the first time, the 614ce LTD and 858e LTD offer a unique opportunity to own a piece of guitar history. Visit us today and experience the magic of Taylor's 50th Anniversary Collection.

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