{"product_id":"taylor-builders-edition-814ce-next-generation-honduran-rosewood-sinker-redwood-shaded-edgeburst","title":"Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce, Next Generation, Honduran Rosewood\/Sinker Redwood, Shaded Edgeburst","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNext Generation Builder's Edition 814ce Honduran Rosewood\/Sinker Redwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtfully contoured with player-focused design elements and crafted with exceptional tonewoods, this Builder's Edition 814ce takes Taylor's flagship Grand Auditorium to new heights of sound and feel. A beautiful sinker redwood top paired with back and sides of Honduran rosewood deliver rich overtones and stunning low-end presence, all with improved power and sustain from a new scalloped variant of Taylor's V-Class bracing architecture. Thanks to the new Action Control Neck, players can dial in the perfect feel for any playing style in minutes, while the Claria pickup and preamp produce remarkably faithful, adaptable amplified tone for all scenarios without the need for significant fine-tuning. Chamfered body edges, a Curve Wing bridge, and a beveled armrest and cutaway add up to unmatched playing comfort, while Gotoh 510 tuners in antique gold, Element fretboard inlays in shell ad mother of pearl, and a glossy shaded edgeburst finish round out the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Auditorium Body Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taylor's flagship shape offers comfort and cross-genre utility, with a clear, balanced tone suited for both fingerstyle and strumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonduran Rosewood Back \u0026amp; Sides: \u003c\/strong\u003eExtremely dense compared to other rosewood species, Honduran rosewood sings with a uniquely smooth voice that makes it worthy of our finest guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSinker Redwood Top:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight grain structure and cross-grain stiffness produce a bold and brilliant response with warm overtones. Think cedar on steroids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction Control Neck: \u003c\/strong\u003eBuilding on Taylor’s legacy of easy-playing necks, the new Action Control Neck pairs a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth with a patented system for effortless string height adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Claria Acoustic Pickup System: \u003c\/strong\u003eDesigned for reliability and ease of use, the Claria System features a reimagined piezo pickup that delivers clear, versatile acoustic tone for any application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeveled Cutaway: \u003c\/strong\u003eTaylor's beveled cutaway design provides a more player-friendly feel for guitarists who utilize every inch of the fretboard. 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