The Taylor 114ce Left-Handed is a versatile Grand Auditorium electro-acoustic guitar created specifically for left-handed players who want comfortable Taylor playability, a clear acoustic voice and dependable amplified performance.

Its solid torrefied spruce top produces strong projection, definition and warmth, while the layered sapele back and sides deliver a balanced response with a focused midrange. Taylor’s C-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain and low-frequency presence, helping the 114ce sound full and confident whether it is being used for practice, songwriting, recording or live performance.

With its slim Taylor neck, slightly narrower nut width, Venetian cutaway and Expression System 2 electronics, the 114ce Left-Handed is an approachable yet highly capable instrument for beginners, developing musicians and experienced players alike.

At A Glance

Specification	Details
Brand	Taylor
Model	114ce Left-Handed
Series	Taylor 100 Series
Finish	Natural
Orientation	Left-handed
Guitar Type	Steel-string electro-acoustic guitar
Body Shape	Grand Auditorium
Top Wood	Solid torrefied spruce
Back and Sides	Layered sapele
Bracing	Taylor C-Class bracing
Electronics	Taylor Expression System 2
Cutaway	Venetian
Condition	Brand new
Main Appeal	Accessible Taylor playability with versatile acoustic and amplified tone
Best For	Learning, songwriting, rehearsal, recording and live performance
Skill Level	Beginner, intermediate and experienced players

What’s Included?

• Taylor 114ce Left-Handed electro-acoustic guitar
• Taylor gig bag

Why Choose the Taylor 114ce Left-Handed?

A Genuine Left-Handed Taylor Guitar

The Taylor 114ce Left-Handed is built as a dedicated left-handed instrument rather than being a converted right-handed guitar.

Its body, cutaway, bridge, controls, bracing and playing orientation are configured for left-handed musicians. This provides a natural playing experience, correct access to the upper frets and conveniently positioned electronics controls.

Left-handed players can enjoy the same tonal character, construction quality and comfortable neck feel associated with the standard Taylor 114ce.

Solid Torrefied Spruce Top

The 114ce features a solid torrefied spruce soundboard.

Torrefaction is a controlled roasting process that removes moisture and alters the cellular structure of the wood. This gives the spruce some of the warmth, responsiveness and sweetness normally associated with a guitar that has already been played for several years.

The solid top provides:

• Clear note definition
• Strong acoustic projection
• A responsive dynamic range
• Warmth when played gently
• Sufficient headroom for confident strumming
• Improved tonal development through regular playing

The 114ce can respond to a light fingerstyle touch while remaining controlled and articulate when played with a pick.

Balanced Layered Sapele Body

The back and sides are made from layered sapele, providing durability, consistency and an attractive natural appearance.

Sapele is known for its balanced tonal response and focused midrange. It shares some characteristics with mahogany but generally offers slightly more upper-frequency presence, helping individual notes and chord voicings remain clear.

The layered construction also makes the guitar less sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity than an all-solid instrument. This can be particularly useful for musicians who regularly transport their guitar between home, lessons, rehearsals and performances.

C-Class Bracing

Taylor’s C-Class bracing is designed to bring greater volume, sustain and low-frequency response to an accessible Grand Auditorium guitar.

Its asymmetrical internal structure allows the solid spruce top to move more efficiently while supporting accurate pitch and clear note separation. This helps the 114ce produce a fuller acoustic response than its comfortable body size might suggest.

Open chords sound broad and confident, while individual notes retain clarity across the fingerboard.

Versatile Grand Auditorium Body

The Grand Auditorium is Taylor’s signature mid-sized acoustic body shape. It combines the comfort and clarity of a smaller guitar with enough depth and projection for strumming and live performance.

Its balanced response makes the 114ce suitable for:

• Fingerstyle playing
• Open-chord accompaniment
• Flatpicking
• Contemporary acoustic pop
• Folk and country
• Worship music
• Singer-songwriter performances
• Lessons and home practice
• Live band arrangements
• Home and studio recording

The body has enough low-end presence to support a vocal without becoming excessively boomy or overpowering.

Comfortable Taylor Neck

Taylor guitars are widely recognised for their comfortable, approachable necks, and the 114ce follows the same player-focused design philosophy.

The Standard Carve profile feels slim and manageable, while the 1 11/16-inch nut width is slightly narrower than the nut found on many premium Taylor models. This reduces the distance the fretting hand needs to stretch across the fingerboard.

The result is a neck that feels welcoming for:

• New players developing fretting-hand strength
• Electric guitarists moving to acoustic guitar
• Musicians with smaller hands
• Players who prefer a modern neck profile
• Guitarists performing extended chord-based sets

The matte neck finish also helps the fretting hand move smoothly between positions.

Venetian Cutaway

The soft, rounded Venetian cutaway provides easier access to the higher frets.

This makes the 114ce suitable for lead playing, melodic arrangements and chord voicings further up the neck. The cutaway also adds a contemporary Taylor appearance without compromising the guitar’s balanced Grand Auditorium character.

Taylor Expression System 2 Electronics

The Taylor 114ce Left-Handed is equipped with the company’s Expression System 2 pickup.

Instead of placing a conventional piezo element directly underneath the saddle, the ES2 uses three individually calibrated sensors positioned behind it. This allows the system to capture more of the guitar’s natural dynamics and playing response.

Three discreet controls provide adjustment over:

• Volume
• Bass
• Treble

The straightforward control layout makes it easy to adapt the guitar to an acoustic amplifier, PA system, mixing desk or audio interface.

Whether you are performing on stage, rehearsing with other musicians or recording directly into a computer, the ES2 provides a clear and dependable amplified signal.

Clean, Understated Taylor Styling

The 114ce has a purposeful appearance that lets the natural wood grain remain the main visual feature.

Appointments include:

• Natural matte body finish
• Black body binding
• Black pickguard
• Three-ring white rosette
• Faux pearl dot fingerboard inlays
• Ebony peghead veneer
• Chrome tuning machines
• Venetian cutaway

The design is recognisably Taylor without adding unnecessary decorative detail.

Why Choose a Left-Handed Grand Auditorium Guitar?

A dedicated left-handed guitar allows a left-handed musician to develop a natural and consistent playing technique without adapting to a reversed right-handed instrument.

The Taylor Grand Auditorium body is particularly suitable for players who want one acoustic guitar to cover several styles. It sits between Taylor’s smaller Grand Concert and larger-bodied acoustic designs, offering a useful combination of comfort, projection and tonal balance.

A left-handed Grand Auditorium electro-acoustic guitar provides:

• A natural playing orientation for left-handed musicians
• Balanced bass, middle and treble frequencies
• Comfortable mid-sized body proportions
• Good response to both fingerstyle and strumming
• Easier upper-fret access
• Built-in electronics for amplified performance
• A versatile platform for learning and musical development

For players who do not want to be restricted to one genre or playing technique, the 114ce is an excellent all-purpose option.

Who Is the Taylor 114ce Left-Handed For?

Left-Handed Beginners

The comfortable neck, manageable body size and slightly narrower nut make the 114ce an excellent premium first guitar.

It provides a high-quality playing experience that can encourage good technique and musical progress. Unlike a basic starter instrument, it offers enough tonal quality and performance capability to remain useful as the player develops.

Intermediate Players

Players upgrading from an entry-level acoustic will appreciate the increased projection, solid torrefied spruce top, Taylor neck feel and professional ES2 electronics.

The 114ce offers a noticeable improvement in comfort, acoustic response and amplified versatility without immediately moving into the price range of Taylor’s all-solid American-built models.

Singer-Songwriters

The balanced Grand Auditorium body supports vocals without overpowering them. Its clear midrange helps chords remain defined, while the torrefied spruce top adds warmth and sweetness to quieter arrangements.

Performing Musicians

The Expression System 2 makes the guitar ready for acoustic amplifiers, PA systems and direct boxes. Its focused acoustic response also helps it remain clear when performing alongside other instruments.

Electric Guitarists Adding an Acoustic

The slim Taylor neck and narrower nut width can feel familiar to players who primarily use electric guitars. The cutaway and straightforward electronics also make the transition to acoustic performance more comfortable.

Experienced Players Seeking a Reliable Everyday Taylor

The 114ce is not limited to beginners. Its durable construction, balanced tone and comfortable playability make it an excellent rehearsal guitar, songwriting instrument, backup stage guitar or dependable everyday acoustic.

How Does the Taylor 114ce Compare?

Taylor 114ce Left-Handed vs Taylor 112ce Left-Handed

The principal difference is the body shape.

The 114ce uses Taylor’s Grand Auditorium body with a full 25½-inch scale. It offers greater projection, low-end presence and headroom for strumming.

The 112ce uses the smaller Grand Concert body with a shorter scale length. It feels more compact and produces an articulate response that particularly suits fingerstyle playing and musicians who prefer a smaller instrument.

Choose the 114ce for maximum versatility, projection and rhythm performance. Choose the 112ce for a more compact feel and a lighter, more intimate response.

Taylor 114ce Left-Handed vs Taylor 214ce Left-Handed

Both guitars use Taylor’s Grand Auditorium body, a solid spruce top, layered back and sides and ES2 electronics.

The 214ce sits in the higher 200 Series and generally features an upgraded visual specification and different tonewood options. The 114ce provides the essential Taylor playing experience in a cleaner and more accessible package.

Choose the 114ce for outstanding value and understated practicality. Choose the 214ce for more premium appointments and additional aesthetic refinement.

Taylor 114ce Left-Handed vs an All-Solid Taylor

The 114ce has a solid top with layered back and sides. All-solid Taylor models use solid timber for the top, back and sides, producing greater harmonic complexity and a sound that develops more noticeably over time.

The layered construction of the 114ce provides increased environmental stability and helps keep the guitar accessible. Its solid top still delivers strong projection, responsiveness and tonal development.

For travelling, regular rehearsals and everyday use, the 114ce offers a practical balance between sound quality, durability and price.

Taylor 114ce Left-Handed vs a Traditional Dreadnought

A traditional dreadnought usually produces a larger, more bass-heavy sound that suits powerful rhythm playing.

The Grand Auditorium body of the 114ce feels more compact and provides a more even balance across the frequency range. It is better suited to musicians who regularly move between fingerstyle, chord accompaniment and lead playing.

Choose a dreadnought for maximum bass and traditional rhythm power. Choose the 114ce for greater comfort, tonal balance and all-round versatility.

Understanding the Torrefied Spruce and Sapele Sound

The tonewood combination gives the 114ce a clear, balanced and adaptable voice.

Torrefied spruce provides the projection and dynamic range expected from spruce while adding a warmer, more played-in quality. The top can respond sensitively to gentle playing but retains definition when strummed more firmly.

Sapele contributes a focused midrange and controlled overtone response. This prevents complex chords from becoming blurred and helps the guitar sit naturally alongside vocals and other instruments.

This sound works particularly well for:

• Vocal accompaniment
• Contemporary acoustic music
• Folk and country
• Worship performances
• Layered studio recordings
• Percussive rhythm playing
• Fingerstyle arrangements
• General songwriting

The result is a guitar that sounds polished and musical without being overly bass-heavy or excessively bright.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

Before dispatch or collection, this guitar will be carefully checked by the Fair Deal Music team.

Our assessment includes:

• General cosmetic inspection
• Neck and fingerboard inspection
• String height and playing-action check
• Fret and intonation assessment
• Tuning-machine and hardware check
• Expression System 2 electronics test
• Volume, bass and treble control test
• Output-socket test
• Final playability inspection

This helps ensure that your new Taylor arrives ready to play and enjoy.

Technical Specifications

General

Specification	Details
Model	Taylor 114ce Left-Handed
Series	Taylor 100 Series
Number of Strings	6
Orientation	Left-handed
Colour	Natural
Body Shape	Grand Auditorium
Cutaway	Venetian
Electronics	Taylor Expression System 2

Body

Specification	Details
Top Wood	Solid torrefied spruce
Back and Side Wood	Layered sapele
Back Configuration	Two-piece layered construction
Bracing	Taylor C-Class bracing
Top Finish	Matte
Back and Side Finish	Matte
Body Binding	Black
Rosette	Three-ring white plastic
Pickguard	Black
Armrest	None

Neck and Fingerboard

Specification	Details
Neck Profile	Taylor Standard Carve
Neck Finish	Matte
Fingerboard Inlay	Faux pearl 4mm dots
Fingerboard Binding	None
Scale Length	25½ inches
Nut Width	1 11/16 inches

Peghead and Hardware

Specification	Details
Peghead Type	Taylor paddle
Peghead Veneer	West African Crelicam ebony
Peghead Finish	Matte
Peghead Binding	None
Tuning Machines	Die-cast chrome with chrome buttons
Bridge	West African Crelicam ebony
Nut	White NuBone
Saddle	White Micarta
Bridge Pins	Black ABS plastic
Strap Pin	Chrome
End Pin	Black
Factory Strings	D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light
Factory String Gauge	.012–.053

Power Requirements

The Taylor Expression System 2 is powered by one 9-volt battery installed in the guitar’s dedicated end-pin battery compartment.

Battery power is only required when using the electronics. The guitar can be played normally as an acoustic instrument without a battery.

For best results, remove the instrument cable from the guitar after use. Leaving a cable connected can continue to activate the preamp and reduce battery life.

The ES2 can be connected using a standard quarter-inch instrument cable to:

• Acoustic guitar amplifiers
• PA systems
• Mixing desks through a suitable direct box
• Audio interfaces
• Recording equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Taylor 114ce Left-Handed suitable for beginners?

Yes. Its comfortable neck, manageable Grand Auditorium body and slightly narrower nut make it an excellent choice for a committed beginner. It also has enough tonal and performance capability to remain useful as the player progresses.

Is this a genuine left-handed guitar?

Yes. It is built in a dedicated left-handed configuration, with the body, cutaway, bridge, string orientation and electronics positioned for left-handed playing.

Is the Taylor 114ce suitable for fingerstyle playing?

Yes. The Grand Auditorium body offers the balance and note clarity required for fingerstyle playing. It also provides enough projection and low-end response for strumming and flatpicking.

What is torrefied spruce?

Torrefied spruce has been treated through a controlled roasting process. This reduces moisture within the wood and gives the top additional warmth and responsiveness similar to the character of an older, regularly played guitar.

Are the back and sides solid wood?

The guitar has a solid torrefied spruce top with layered sapele back and sides. The solid top is the primary driver of the instrument’s acoustic response, while the layered body provides durability and environmental stability.

What does sapele sound like?

Sapele produces a balanced sound with a punchy midrange, warm low end and clear upper-frequency presence. Its focused character helps chords and individual notes remain defined.

Can the 114ce be used for live performances?

Yes. The built-in Taylor Expression System 2 allows the guitar to connect to an acoustic amplifier, PA system or recording interface.

Does the Expression System 2 include a tuner?

No. The ES2 provides volume, bass and treble controls. A separate clip-on, pedal or external tuner can be used.

Can the guitar be recorded directly?

Yes. The ES2 output can be connected to an audio interface for direct recording. The guitar can also be recorded with a microphone or by blending the microphone and pickup signals.

What is the benefit of the narrower nut width?

The 1 11/16-inch nut reduces the distance across the fingerboard compared with a wider 1¾-inch acoustic neck. This can make chords and stretches feel more manageable, particularly for beginners, electric guitarists and players with smaller hands.

Is the 114ce suitable for alternate tunings?

Yes. The 25½-inch scale provides good string tension and definition for commonly used alternate tunings. A professional setup may be beneficial when permanently using substantially lower tunings or a different string gauge.

Is the 114ce only intended for beginners?

No. Although it is approachable for learners, its solid top, C-Class bracing, ES2 electronics and versatile body shape make it equally useful for experienced musicians seeking a dependable everyday or performance guitar.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Taylor 114ce Left-Handed is an outstanding choice for left-handed players who want genuine Taylor playability, versatile acoustic tone and reliable stage-ready electronics at an accessible price.

Its solid torrefied spruce top gives the guitar warmth, projection and a responsive played-in character, while the layered sapele body provides tonal balance and practical durability. The Grand Auditorium shape handles fingerstyle, strumming and vocal accompaniment equally well, and the slim Taylor neck makes the guitar comfortable for long practice sessions and performances.

With C-Class bracing, ES2 electronics and a dedicated left-handed build, the 114ce is much more than a beginner’s guitar. It is a dependable all-round instrument that can support a player from their first lessons through to recording and regular live performance.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

Choosing Fair Deal Music means buying from a passionate team of musicians who genuinely understand the products we sell. Whether you’re purchasing your first instrument, upgrading your current setup or searching for something special, we’re here to help you make the right choice with friendly advice and expert support.

When you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians
• Carefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment
• Competitive prices on leading music brands
• Secure UK-wide delivery
• Flexible finance options available, subject to status
• Friendly support before and after your purchase
• A trusted independent UK music retailer with decades of experience

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