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TaylorGold Label 514e Super Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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Taylor Gold Label 514e Super Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

In its Natural finish, the Gold Label 514e is a Super Auditorium acoustic-electric built around a torrefied Sitka spruce top, neo-tropical mahogany back and sides, and Fanned V-Class bracing. The larger shape is described as bringing deeper lows and more midrange presence while preserving definition. Its long-tenon Action Control neck joint is part of a design aimed at greater resonance and dynamic response. The LR Baggs Element VTC handles amplified use with only volume and tone controls, keeping the onboard workflow direct.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Home tracking or streamed sessions needing direct amplification and uncomplicated onboard adjustment.
  • Strummed and fingerpicked arrangements that call for defined notes across the frequency range.
  • Players drawn to the Natural finish, cream binding, and Firestripe pickguard.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Left-handed players; the guitar is right handed.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Taylor Gold Label 514e Super Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural construction detail

Detail 01

Super Auditorium body

It is longer and has a wider lower bout than a Grand Auditorium.

Detail 02

Fanned V-Class bracing with tonal rout

This bracing works with the body shape in the guitar’s design for power, warmth, bloom, and articulation.

Detail 03

LR Baggs Element VTC

The onboard system provides volume and tone controls for amplified playing.

Detail 04

Genuine West African ebony fingerboard

The fingerboard and headstock overlay are both genuine West African ebony.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Check the right-handed orientation.
  2. 02The guitar has a 1.75-inch nut width, 25.5-inch scale length, and 20 frets.
  3. 03A Taylor deluxe hardshell case is included.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What body woods does the Natural 514e use?

It has a torrefied Sitka spruce top with neo-tropical mahogany back and sides.

02Does it have onboard controls?

Yes. The LR Baggs Element VTC system provides volume and tone controls.

03What finish does the body have?

The body has a gloss finish, while the neck has a satin finish.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

3 detailsPickups & controls
Controls
Volume and tone
Preamp System
LR Baggs Element VTC
Bridge
Honduran rosewood Curve Wing
7 detailsPlayability
Nut Material
White TUSQ
Orientation
Right handed
Nut Width
1.75
Number of Frets
20
Number of Strings
6
Scale Length
25.5
Neck Shape
Taylor Standard Profile
13 detailsBody & build
Color
Natural
Saddle Material
White Micarta
Fingerboard Wood
Genuine West African ebony
Top Material
Torrefied Sitka spruce
Body Finish
Gloss
Neck Wood
Neo-Tropical mahogany
Fingerboard Material
Genuine West African ebony
Back and Sides Wood
Neo-tropical mahogany
Body Style
Super Auditorium
Color Finish
Gold
Tuning Machines
Taylor nickel tuners with nickel buttons
Body Shape
Super Auditorium
Neck Finish
Satin
1 detailsIn the box
Case or Gig Bag
Taylor deluxe hardshell
2 detailsOther
Headstock Overlay
Genuine West African ebony
Bracing Pattern
Fanned V-Class bracing with tonal rout

Complete your setup

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