Taylor PS14ce Wildwood and Steel Prototype No.1109267117

Tonal Evaluation
I'm not sure if I've ever had a guitar ripped out of my hands this many times while trying to write a tonal evaluation! I can't say I blame my coworkers--I certainly wouldn't be able to pass by a beast this beautiful without giving it a few strums! But still, it took me half an hour just to get my turn! C'mon, guys! Kidding aside, this instrument is gorgeous, but what really makes it special is the way it embodies the do-anything, Swiss Army Knife philosophy behind Taylor's Grand Auditorium body shape. Few guitars can claim to handle a a flatpick just as well as fingers, and this PS14ce is one of them! Let's take a closer look at what makes it special. The attack is woody and round, and it gives way to a clear, warm low-midrange. As the note sustains, it feels like your eardrum is taking a swan dive into a vat of rich dark chocolate. The midrange is dense and broad, and it provides an excellent foundation for the sparkling trebles. The bass response is tight but forceful; in other words, exactly where it needs to be for this guitar to sound full without being overpowering. Single note runs have plenty of mass and heft, and chords sound lush yet clear. It's an absolute joy to play jazz on this guitar, because it speaks so clearly that you can hear every note of every chord--even minor seven flat fives and dominant sevens with a bunch of funky color tones on top. Ditto for fingerstyle, since you can play all sorts of cool things with droning open strings and hidden dissonances and be confident that your guitar will translate what you hear in your head accurately. When you dig in with a flatpick, you're rewarded with all sorts note bloom from the redwood top, and you get a gloriously full sound that sits perfectly in the mix in the studio or on the stage. This guitar is the definitive article, and we are excited to see what stories it inspires you to write!
Wildwood and Steel
Three times a year, Taylor highlights all of the exciting new things they're doing in a magazine called Wood and Steel. In the Winter 2018 edition, you can learn about how they're partnering with the Cameroonian government to replant ebony in order to promote sustainability, or you can read Andy Powers's thoughts on Taylor's all-new V-Class bracing system. That's all well and good, but what we Wildwoodians really love to do is look at the pretty pictures! That's because Taylor takes the finest example they can find of each model in their line and gives them the full star treatment by taking all sorts of glamorous photos for their 2018 product guide. The guitars in Wood and Steel are always nothing short of spectacular, because they have to be the public face of that model. For instance, the PS14ce in this edition is meant to represent all PS14ces, so it has to look and sound like THE PS14ce. So, naturally, the Wildwood team was ecstatic to learn that we'd be able to drool over these guitars in the flesh rather than in print! Our friends at Taylor were kind enough to allow us to showcase the very same guitars that appeared in Wood and Steel for our exceptional customers. It's fitting that they came from a magazine, because these instruments are the definitive article! Taylor always builds us extraordinary guitars, but these Wildwood and Steel guitars are special even among the esteemed company they keep. We are honored to present them to the Wildwood Family, and we hope that you find them as inspiring as we do.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
As if that weren't enough, we'll include a copy of Wood and Steel with Andy Powers's signature on the page featuring this guitar with your purchase. Frankly, we cannot believe how lucky be are to offer such a special gift to our customers, and we are so thankful to Andy for making it happen!





Specifications:



Brand
Taylor Guitars






Model
PS14ce 12-Fret Prototype Wood and Steel


Type
Grand Auditorium


Finish Color
Natural


Top Wood
Sinker Redwood


Top Finish
Gloss


Bracing
V-Class with Relief Rout


Back & Sides Wood
West African Ebony


Back & Sides Finish
Gloss


Neck Wood
Tropical Mahogany


Neck Dimensions
.840 1st - .880 7th


Fretboard Material
West African Ebony


Fingerboard Inlays
Noveau Paua


Scale Length
24 7/8"


Width at Nut
1 3/4”


Nut Material
Graphite


Binding
West African Ebony


Purfling
Fiber and Paua


Rosette
B/W/B Fiber


Electronics
Taylor Expression System 2


Tuners
Gold Gotoh


Bridge
West African Ebony


Saddle
Micarta


Case
Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case





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