Taylor Guitars AD14ce-SB LTD 50th Anniversary Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar with AeroCase
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
An anniversary guitar from the American Dream Series is fitting, as the series takes its name from the guitar-making shop where co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug first met, and that they eventually purchased to launch Taylor Guitars in 1974.
The AD14ce-SB LTD follows the distilled design ethos of the series, combining workhorse versatility with earthy, neo-vintage aesthetic appeal. The top's firestripe faux-tortoise pickguard creates a captivating visual harmony over the golden glow at the center of the sunburst. Other understated details include comfort-enhancing chamfered body edges, a thin matte-finish body, Italian acrylic dot inlays, gold Taylor tuning machines, silver side dots and, emblematic of all 50th anniversary models, gold acrylic-dotted ebony bridge pins.
Sonically, the marriage of walnut and spruce creates a versatile acoustic palette, making the AD14ce-SB LTD equally adept at yielding intricate fingerpicked melodies, strummed chords with vibrant sustain, and everything in between. Walnut contributes to a pronounced midrange and a balanced blend of warm lows and clear highs. The spruce tops responsiveness, together with our V-Class voicing architecture, allows the strings to ring with precision and ear-pleasing musical harmony. With the popular Grand Auditorium shape, players can count on a full range guitar that readily responds to different playing styles.
The guitar comes equipped with onboard ES2 electronics and a commemorative 50th Anniversary label, and ships with a super-durable yet lightweight AeroCase.
Production will be limited to 1,974 guitars worldwide.
Specifications
BodyBody Shape: GRAND AUDITORIUM
Cutaway Type: VENETIAN
Neck to Body Fret Count: 14
Bracing Pattern/Material: V-CLASS BRACING WITH RELIEF ROUT
Top Material: SPRUCE
Top Color: TOBACCO, YELLOW
Top Binding/Purfling: NO BINDING; CHAMFERED EDGES, BLACK PURFLING
Rosette Style/Material: SINGLE RING
Top Finish: MATTE
Back & Side Material: WALNUT
Back & Side Color: NONE
Back & Side Binding/Purfling: NONE
Back & Side Finish: MATTE
Bridge Shape/Material: WOOD, SMOKED EUCALYPTUS
Neck
Neck Material: NEO-TROPICAL MAHOGANY
Neck Color: WALNUT
Neck Joint: SCARF
Neck Profile: STANDARD CARVE
Neck Finish: MATTE
Headstock
Headstock Overlay/Veneer: SMOKED EUCALYPTUS
Headstock Inlay: NONE
Headstock Binding: NONE
Headstock Color/Finish: NATURAL MATTE
Fretboard
Fingerboard Material: SMOKED EUCALYPTUS
Fingerboard Radius: 15"
Fingerboard Inlays: 4MM DOTS, ITALIAN ACRYLIC, FAUX PEARL
Fingerboard Side Markers: SILVER DOTS
Fret Count/Size/Material: 20
Scale Length: 25-1/2", STANDARD SCALE
Nut Material/Width: TUSQ, BLACK, 1-3/4"
Hardware
Hardware Color: TAYLOR GOLD, STANDARD
Bridge Saddle Material: MICARTA, WHITE
Bridge Pin Material: WOOD, CRELICAM EBONY WITH GOLD ACRYLIC DOT
Pickguard Material: CELLULOID, FIRESTRIPE FAUX TORTOISE, INSTALLED ON GUITAR
Tuning Machines: TAYLOR GOLD, STANDARD
Electronics
Electronics Type (active/passive): Active
Preamp: ES2
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| AD14ce-SB LTD 50th Anniversary Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar with AeroCase | 798839 |
