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Builder's Edition 814ce
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 bevelled 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.
Bevelled Cutaway
Our bevelled cutaway design provides a more player-friendly feel for guitarists who utilize every inch of the fretboard. It features a compound design with a smoothed 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