Three series with seven models in total are being unveiled as the new Limited Edition. New and improved Expression System is used on these models.
Taylor is one of the top brands in the acoustic and acoustic-electric guitar segment of the market. This California-based brand is on the forefront of the industry for almost four decades and has become a benchmark for quality and reliability. Taylor traditionally issues new limited collections twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. this time, the Fall 2013 Limiteds collection has been launched. It consists of three series with a total of seven models in them. 500 Series Fall LTDs are 514e-FLTD and 516e-FLTD. 400 Series Fall LTDs are: 414ce-FLTD, 416ce-FLTD and 456ce-FLTD. Finally, the 200 Series LTD models are 210ce-FLTD and 214ce FLTD.
Taylor 514e-FLTD is the first of seven models introduced into the Fall 2013 Limiteds range. It comes with a non-cutaway grand auditorium body made of solid mahogany with European spruce soundboard on top. Taylor`s new and improved Expression System is installed within the body. Mahogany neck is topped with a 20-fret ebony fingerboard. The MSRP for this model is set at $3,598. For more info check 514e-FLTD detail page on our site, or on Taylor Guitars detail page.
Taylor 516e-FLTD is the second model in the 500 series and it comes with compact grand symphony body, also featuring non-cutaway design. Basic features list is the same as on the 514 model and it includes solid mahogany back and sides, European spruce soundboard, new version of the Expression System electronics, mahogany neck and 20-fret ebony fingerboard. The MSRP for this model is set at $3,598. For more info check 516e-FLTD detail page on our site, or on Taylor Guitars detail page.
Taylor 414ce-FLTD is the grand auditorium model from the most populous 400 Fall LTD series. Same as it`s two siblings, 414 comes with a single-cut body made of Indian rosewood (back and sides) and western cedar (top). Ebony on this model is used for the belly-contoured bridge and 20-fret fingerboard, while the neck is made of tropical mahogany. The MSRP for this model is set at $2,658. For more info check 414ce-FLTD detail page on our site, or on Taylor Guitars detail page.
Taylor 416ce-FLTD is made with the grand symphony body with single-cut design and classic Taylor styling. Some of the main features of this intermediate six-stringer include Indian rosewood back and sides, west red cedar top, ebony bridge, Taylor Expression System (new version), 25-1/2” scale, chrome-plated Taylor tuners and 20-frer ebony fingerboard. The MSRP for this model is set at $2,658. For more info check 416ce-FLTD detail page on our site, or on Taylor Guitars detail page.
Taylor 456ce-FLTD is the third model from the 400 series and it comes with twelve-string construction. It is a single-cut acoustic-electric guitar with Taylor electronics, Taylor hardware and solid tone woods. 25-1/2” scale, 1-7/8” TUSQ nut, ebony fingerboard and ebony bridge complete the list of basic specs. The MSRP for this model is set at $2,658. For more info check 456ce-FLTD detail page on our site, or on Taylor Guitars detail page.
Taylor 210ce-FLTD is the only dreadnought introduced this time and it comes with laminated wood construction. Indian rosewood is used for the back and sides, while the top is made of spruce. 25-1/2” scale, chrome-plated Taylor hardware, new Expression System electronics, 20-fret ebony fingerboard and ebony bridge are featured on 210ce. The MSRP for this model is set at $1,598. For more info check 210ce-FLTD detail page on our site, or on Taylor Guitars detail page.
Taylor 214ce-FLTD is the second model in the 200 series and the final, seventh model reviewed in this article. It features the laminated rosewood back and sides with spruce top. Other features include the new Expression System electronics, ebony bridge, ebony fingerboard with 20 frets and 1-3/4” TUSQ nut, 25-1/2” scale and chrome-plated Taylor tuners. The MSRP for this model is set at $1,598. For more info check 214ce-FLTD detail page on our site, or on Taylor Guitars detail page.