Th e
400
Se r i eS
Back/Sides:
Ovangkol
Top:
Sitka Spruce
Finish:
Satin with Gloss Top
Fretboard Inlay:
Large Pearl Dots
Binding:
White
Rosette:
3-Ring
Models:
410ce, 412ce, 414ce, 454ce, 455ce
Th e
300
Se r i eS
Back/Sides:
Sapele
Top:
Sitka Spruce
Finish:
Satin with Gloss Top
Fretboard Inlay:
Large Pearl Dots
Binding:
Black
Rosette:
3-Ring
Models:
310ce, 312ce, 314ce, 315ce, 354ce, 355ce
A reliable, performance-ready guitar is an indispensable tool for
a gigging musician. Our 400 Series and 300 Series deliver that
and plenty more. Both series feature woods that may not boast the
recognizable heritage of rosewood and mahogany, yet they give
players a comparable range of tones, with a splash of extra sparkle.
Ovangkol is an African alternative to rosewood that yields a similarly
wide tonal spectrum from lows to highs, with a bit more midrange.
Sapele, another African tonewood, is a highly sustainable alterna-
tive to mahogany that has a similar sound, but with its slightly higher
density, adds a touch of extra treble zing. Both series feature a satin
finish and a simpler appointment package, translating into our most
affordable price point for solid wood acoustics without sacrificing
any of Taylor’s signature playability.
Liz Grace fronts the country band Three Chord Justice. “I’ve been
singing in honky tonks across the Western U.S. for 20 years,” she
says. “When I first picked up my Taylor and heard its clear and
wonderful ring, I knew I would be a loyal Taylor player. My guitar is
perfect for my band, because it gives me a rich, warm sound that
cuts through the band. Every other guitar I’ve played struggles to be
heard. But my Taylor is perfect.” She’s pictured here at Hooleys Irish
Pub playing a 314ce, flanked by a 355ce and a 412ce.
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