Taylor K14ce Koa Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric guitar features a Sitka spruce top and exotic Hawaiian Koa back and sides. Hawaiian koa is a rare and exotic tonewood is prized for its stunning golden hues, bold grain figure, and sweet tone. Other features of the K14ce include abalone trim around the top and soundhole, figured maple binding on the body, fingerboard, soundhole, peghead, and Heelcap, and gold-plated tuners. A Venetian cutaway adds a dramatic flare and functionality, while the Taylor Expression System adds performance versatility. The grand auditorium is Taylor's most versatile and popular shape, excelling at both light-touch fingerstyle to full-blown strumming. Great for miking and recording, The grand auditorium's balanced mid-range and bright tone exemplify the Taylor voice. Using proprietary pickup technology developed at Taylor, in partnership with renowned audio pioneer Rupert Neve, the Expression System amplifies your guitar with unrivaled natural live sound.