Taylor

Of all the body sizes manufactured by Taylor, the Grand Auditorium reigns supreme.  The popularity of the design can largely be attributed to the inherent versatility.  The body shape itself could be described as that of a dreadnought that went on a diet, in that the upper and lower dimensions are consistent with a dreadnought, but the waistline is more indented.  This results in a body that still has much of the dimension, power, and depth of tone associated with a dreadnought, but the balance, clarity, and more refined presence of a smaller body. 

 In the case of this specific 714, its cedar top really drives the instrument in a direction less common for Taylor.  Mellow and mid focused, it evokes an almost throaty sound when played fingerstyle, and when strummed it sings out loudly without compressing, even if one were to play with a heavy right hand.  In all, it would be fair to assess this as a true Swiss army knife, and a worthy addition to any players roster.

 Condition

While overall remarkably clean, there are various points of cosmetic wear, mostly concentrated on the top.  This would include a number of shallow dents and scuffs.  – VERY GOOD+ CONDITION

• Grand Auditorium Body Size
• Venetian Cutaway
• Western Red Cedar Top
• Spruce X-Brace
• Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
• Indian Rosewood Binding
• 4-Ply Black/White Top Purfling
• 3-Ply Black/White Back and Side Purfling
• 3-Ply Black/White Backstrip
• Single Ring Koa Rosette
• Gloss Catalyzed Urethane Finish
• Mahogany Neck with Finger-joined Headstock
• Ebony Fingerboard with Mother of Pearl Dot Fingerboard Inlays
• Indian Rosewood Headstock Veneer with Mother of Pearl Taylor Logo
• C Neck Carve
• Satin Neck Finish
• Ebony Modern Belly Bridge
• Gold Mini Tuners with Gold Buttons
• Faux Tortoiseshell Pickguard
• TUSQ Nut
• TUSQ Saddle
• 1 7/8” Nut Width
• 25 1/2” Scale Length
• Original Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case (Brown/Black)
• ES-1 Electronics