Taylor Prototype Sunset Boulevard Builder's Edition 514ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Shaded Edge Burst with Hardshell Case

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The Taylor Prototype Sunset Boulevard Builder’s Edition 514ce Grand Auditorium embodies the artistry of Taylor’s most refined craftsmanship, blending premium materials with player-focused design. Its solid Sitka spruce top paired with Urban Ash back and sides delivers a warm, balanced tone with exceptional clarity and dynamic range, made even more expressive by Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing. The shaded edge burst finish and beveled cutaway elevate the guitar’s aesthetic and ergonomic appeal, while the chamfered edges provide unmatched playing comfort and a sleek, modern contour.

The neo-tropical mahogany neck features a West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard adorned with Faux Pearl Engraved Victorian inlays, giving the guitar both elegance and effortless playability. Outfitted with Gotoh 510 antique gold tuners and Taylor’s Expression System 2 electronics, this Builder’s Edition offers precise tuning stability and rich, natural amplified tone. Completed with a fire stripe pickguard and hardshell case, the Sunset Boulevard 514ce is a rare, performance-ready masterpiece designed to inspire both on stage and in the studio.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: Expression System 2
• Bracing: V-Class Bracing
• Cutaway: Beveled

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Shaded Edge Burst
• Back & Sides Material: Urban Ash
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: V-Class Bracing
• Binding Material: No Binding; Chamfered Edges
• Rosette: Faux Pearl Single Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.859" 1st Fret, 0.891" at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Engraved Victorian
• Fingerboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 15"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2-3/16"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Action Control Neck
• Headstock: Standard
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Faux Pearl Engraved Victorian
• Headplate Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Standard
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Nut Material: Black TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Gold with Antique Gold Buttons
• Pickguard: Fire Stripe

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: Expression System 2
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 1206095076
• Manufacture Date: 06/09/2025