{"product_id":"taylor-next-generation-builders-edition-514ce-shamel-ash-sitka-spruce-acoustic-electric-guitar-kona-burst-1204226051","title":"Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 514ce Shamel Ash\/Sitka Spruce Acoustic Electric Guitar - Kona Burst - #1204226051","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNext-Generation Features Meet Bold Midrange Sound - The Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 514ce Shamel Ash\/Sitka Spruce Acoustic Electric Guitar in Kona Burst\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a unique tonewood pairing, comfort-enhancing contours and a trio of Next-Gen features, the Next Generation Builder's Edition 514ce offers an enticing musical experience for adventurous players. This cutaway Grand Auditorium boasts a solid Sitka spruce top along with back and sides of Shamel ash sourced through our urban wood initiative, adding up to a woody, dry midrange voice with controlled overtones and a strong fundamental focus. Inside, scalloped V-Class bracing dials up more low-end presence, open-string resonance and room-filling projection, while the Action Control Neck makes it easy to home in on the perfect feel for your playing style. Other features include Claria electronics for easy, adaptable live tone, as well as a beveled armrest and matching cutaway for a seamless feel. This model sports a single ring Italian acrylic faux-pearl rosette, premium Gotoh 510 tuners in antique chrome, a firestripe pickguard, Compass inlays in Italian acrylic, and a full-body gloss finish with a Kona Burst color treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBody\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Strings: 6 String\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation: Right-Handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Grand Auditorium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing System: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutaway: Beveled Cutaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Kona Burst Back \u0026amp; Sides, Natural Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Wood: Sitka Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Wood: Shamel Ash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette: Faux Pearl Single Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Configuration: 2-Piece or 4-Piece Simons Wedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Binding: No Binding; Chamfered Edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmrest: Beveled Neo-Tropical Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Firestripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: Standard Carve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Compass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Compass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Type: Paddle, Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Binding: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Black Tusq\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle: White Micarta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome with Antique Chrome Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Pin: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd Pin: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup System: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Taylor Guitars\u003cbr\u003eModel: A515002618407840259\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I920819-N-1204226051-1-WHXC\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 887766144861\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. 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