Representing the pinnacle of Taylor’s craftsmanship during the inaugural year of the Presentation Series, this 1996 Taylor PS-14 pairs the versatile Grand Auditorium body style with rare, pre-ban Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) back and sides. Built prior to the introduction of Taylor’s bolt-on NT neck joint, this first-year non-cutaway example features traditional set-neck construction, rich acoustic projection, and intricate hand-cut abalone appointments throughout.
The non-cutaway Grand Auditorium body maximizes internal air volume and top vibration, delivering a balanced, articulate voice with deep, resonant lows, clear midrange presence, and bell-like trebles. A select solid
Engelmann spruce soundboard provides immediate touch sensitivity and harmonic warmth, complemented by richly figured solid Brazilian rosewood back and sides. The tropical mahogany neck is topped with a bound ebony fretboard featuring a comfortable 1 3/4" nut width and a 25 1/2" scale length.