Taylor 614CE Acoustic Electric Guitar (Tobacco Sunburst)

And when it comes to live performance, most players agree that the sound you hear from your "plugged in" guitar isn't always the same as its unplugged or native sound. Using new magnetic pickup technology similar to a microphone, however, The Expression System changes all that. With the ES, you get pure, high-fidelity acoustic amplification for a natural live sound.

How it Works

The Expression System incorporates three different magnetic sensors. Two strategically placed Dynamic Body Sensors™ affixed to the underside of the soundboard capture the complex nuances of the top's vibration, while a Dynamic String Sensor™ mounted beneath the fretboard extension registers string and neck vibration.

The preamp, developed with collaborative input from pro audio pioneer Mr. Rupert Neve, boosts the pickup signal cleanly, without the need for artificial EQ "coloration". The balanced, low-impedance signal the Expression System produces can run direct into a mixer or PA in most situations, and is free of distortion at almost any volume.

Three simple, unintrusive onboard control knobs preserve the aesthetic beauty of your Taylor, yet allow you to easily adjust the volume, bass, and treble to suit your personal preferences and performance environment. When set flat, the tone controls add no color and produce the most natural sound. Or, add bass or treble (or subtract) to adjust for the room or personal tastes.

The payoff is in the purity of high-fidelity amplified tone, unprecedented dynamic range, and extraordinary resistance to feedback and distortion. It enables all of the expressive subtleties of your playing to come through, just the way you intended.

As a result, you’ll find many 614CE guitars in live performance situations, easily able to hold their own with the rest of the band. The 614CE is a visual standout, too: its jaw-dropping maple figure is a tobacco sunburst finish. Includes a fitted Taylor hardshell case.

Features: