Details

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. The Builder's Edition 814ce is the next evolution of this classic model. The solid Indian rosewood back and sides are paired with a four-piece Adirondack spruce top, a combo that yields an enticing blend of low-end warmth, treble-range clarity and remarkable power. This is further enhanced by Taylor's V-Class bracing, which draws 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 they've ever built.

FEATURES

Grand Auditorium Body Shape: Taylor's signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.

Indian Rosewood Back & Sides: The tonewood superstar. Popular, traditional, and versatile, Bob Taylor puts Indian rosewood among the greatest tonewoods ever.

Adirondack Spruce Top: Known for its high volume ceiling and dynamic, lively response, Adirondack spruce retains exceptional clarity even with an aggressive attack. 

Expression System 2 Electronics: The Expression System 2 captures more of a guitar's dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design. 

Beveled Cutaway: Taylor's 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: Taylor's 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. 

SPECIFICATIONS - HIGHLIGHTS

• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Bracing: V-Class Bracing
• Pickguard: Indian Rosewood
• Tuners: Gotoh
• Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
• Body Width: 16"
• Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
• Truss Rod Cover: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Number of Frets: 20
• Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
• Body Length: 20"
• Body Depth: 4-5/8"

BODY

• Back Config: 2-Piece No Wedge
• Rosette Size: Single Ring
• Back/Side Finish: Gloss
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Backstrap Finish: None
• Bridge Inlay: None
• Rosette Material: Shell, Green Abalone
• Wedge: None

NECK

• Neck Width: 1-3/4"
• Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fretboard Inlay: Element
• Heel Cap Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck/Heel: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Satin

PEGHEAD

• Peghead Finish: Satin
• Peghead Type: Paddle, Standard
• Headstock Overlay: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Logo: Taylor Mother of Pearl
• Peghead Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Inlay: Element

OTHER

• Bridge Pins: West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
• Fingerboard Ext: None
• Buttons: Antique Gold