Head to head
Taylor 114ce (2023) vs Taylor BT1e
The verdict
The Taylor 114ce (2023) and Taylor BT1e are closely matched overall — 62 to 63 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Taylor 114ce (2023) wins on
No standout advantage.
Taylor BT1e wins on
- Better value (66 vs 60)
- Lower price ($549 vs $899)
Scorecard
| Metric | 114ce (2023) | BT1e |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 63 |
| Build | 61 | 61 |
| Playability | 68 | 64 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 60 | 66 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 114ce (2023) | BT1e |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Taylor | Taylor |
| Type | Acoustic-Electric | Acoustic-Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Layered Sapele | Layered Walnut |
| Neck wood | Maple | Mahogany or Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony or Eucalyptus (based on availability) |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 25.5" | 22.75" |
| Pickups | Expression System® 2 | ES-B |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $899 | $549 |
| Armrest | No | No |
| Back And Sides | Layered Sapele | Layered Walnut |
| Back Configuration | Layered | Layered |
| Back Side Finish | Matte | Varnish |
| Body Binding | Black | None |
| Bracing System | Forward Shifted Pattern | — |
| Bridge | Ebony | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | Black | Black |
| Controls | Expression System® 2 | ES-B |
| Cutaway | Venetian Cutaway | — |
| Fretboard Binding | None | None |
| Fretboard inlay | 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic | 4mm Dots |
| Neck Finish | Matte | Varnish |
| Nut Saddle | Nubone Nut, Micarta Saddle | Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle |
| Orientation | Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Peghead Binding | None | None |
| Peghead Finish | Matte | — |
| Peghead Inlay | None | None |
| Peghead Type | Standard | Standard |
| Pickguard | Black | None |
| Scale length | 25-1/2" | 22-3/4" |
| Top Finish | Matte | Varnish |
| Top wood | Spruce | Torrefied Spruce |
| Tuners | Chrome (100/200) | Die-Cast Chrome |