Taylor 814ce Builder's Edition Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Adirondack Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back & sides - gloss lacquer finish
Adirondack Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back & sides - gloss lacquer finish
The 814ce has long been considered Taylor's flagship acoustic-electric guitar thanks to its mix of lush tone, playing comfort and all-purpose musical appeal. Here, we're thrilled to present the next evolution of this classic model: the Builder's Edition 814ce. For this version, we've kept the solid Indian rosewood back and sides and paired them with a four-piece Adirondack spruce top, a combo that yields an enticing blend of low-end warmth, treble-range clarity and remarkable power, with our V-Class bracing inside to draw out more of the blooming overtones and rich sustain that players love. A handful of comfort-focused enhancements, such as a beveled armrest and cutaway and a subtle body taper, elevate the relaxed, accommodating feel of the Grand Auditorium body, while a striking full-body gloss finish and Kona burst for the back and sides raise this model's visual profile. Whether you're looking for an all-purpose musical workhorse or an heirloom-quality guitar to augment your collection, the Builder's Edition 814ce makes a compelling case as the most quintessentially "Taylor" guitar we've ever built.
Features
The Quintessential Taylor Guitar, Evolved
Indian rosewood, powerful Adirondack spruce, V-Class bracing and a host of comfort-enhancing features elevate our flagship Grand Auditorium guitar to new heights.
Grand Auditorium
Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.
Indian Rosewood
The tonewood superstar. Popular, traditional, and versatile, Bob Taylor puts Indian rosewood among the greatest tonewoods ever.
Adirondack Spruce
Known for its high volume ceiling and dynamic, lively response, Adirondack spruce retains exceptional clarity even with an aggressive attack.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
Beveled Cutaway
Our beveled cutaway design provides a more player-friendly feel for guitarists who utilize every inch of the fretboard. It features a compound design with a smoothened edge along the corner of the body between the end of the cutaway and the neck heel, providing a more comfortable feel for the fretting hand.
V-Class Bracing
Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns.
Highlights
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Scale Length: 25-1/2"
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Bracing: V-Class Bracing
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Pickguard: Indian Rosewood
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Tuners: Gotoh
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Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
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Body Width: 16"
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Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
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Truss Rod Cover: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Number of Frets: 20
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Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
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Body Length: 20"
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Body Depth: 4 5/8"
Body
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Back Config: 2-piece No Wedge
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Rosette Size: Single Ring
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Back/Side Finish: Gloss
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Top Finish: Gloss
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Backstrap Finish: None
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Bridge Inlay: None
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Rosette Material: Shell, Green Abalone
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Wedge: None
Neck
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Neck Width: 1-3/4"
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Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
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Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Fretboard Inlay: Element
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Heel Cap Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Neck/Heel: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
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Neck Finish: Satin
Peghead
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Peghead Finish: Satin
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Peghead Type: Paddle, Standard
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Headstock Overlay: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Peghead Logo: Taylor Mother of Pearl
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Peghead Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Peghead Inlay: Element
Other
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Bridge Pins: West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
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Fingerboard Ext: None
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Buttons: Antique Gold
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| Description | Adirondack Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back & sides - gloss lacquer finish The 814ce has long been considered Taylor's flagship acoustic-electric guitar thanks to its mix of lush tone, playing comfort and all-purpose musical appeal. Here, we're thrilled to present the next evolution of this classic model: the Builder's Edition 814ce. For this version, we've kept the solid Indian rosewood back and sides and paired them with a four-piece Adirondack spruce top, a combo that yields an enticing blend of low-end warmth, treble-range clarity and remarkable power, with our V-Class bracing inside to draw out more of the blooming overtones and rich sustain that players love. A handful of comfort-focused enhancements, such as a beveled armrest and cutaway and a subtle body taper, elevate the relaxed, accommodating feel of the Grand Auditorium body, while a striking full-body gloss finish and Kona burst for the back and sides raise this model's visual profile. Whether you're looking for an all-purpose musical workhorse or an heirloom-quality guitar to augment your collection, the Builder's Edition 814ce makes a compelling case as the most quintessentially "Taylor" guitar we've ever built. FeaturesThe Quintessential Taylor Guitar, Evolved Indian rosewood, powerful Adirondack spruce, V-Class bracing and a host of comfort-enhancing features elevate our flagship Grand Auditorium guitar to new heights. Grand Auditorium Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic. Indian Rosewood The tonewood superstar. Popular, traditional, and versatile, Bob Taylor puts Indian rosewood among the greatest tonewoods ever. Adirondack Spruce Known for its high volume ceiling and dynamic, lively response, Adirondack spruce retains exceptional clarity even with an aggressive attack. Expression System® 2 The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design. Beveled Cutaway Our beveled cutaway design provides a more player-friendly feel for guitarists who utilize every inch of the fretboard. It features a compound design with a smoothened edge along the corner of the body between the end of the cutaway and the neck heel, providing a more comfortable feel for the fretting hand. V-Class Bracing Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns. Highlights
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