Taylor 414ce Baritone-8 Special Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case

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Players looking to expand their sonic landscape with deeper tuning and lush harmonic texture will find something truly inspiring in this Taylor 414ce Baritone-8 Special Edition, available now at Haggerty’s Music. Designed to bridge the gap between traditional acoustic tones and the rich, piano-like depth of extended-range instruments, this unique 8-string baritone opens the door to new creative possibilities.

Built on Taylor’s versatile Grand Auditorium platform, this model pairs a solid Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood back and sides for a tone that is both powerful and articulate. The extended 27" scale length enhances low-end clarity while maintaining solid note definition, and the paired string courses add natural chorus and shimmer that elevate everything from fingerstyle arrangements to ambient soundscapes. Whether you’re layering tracks in the studio or exploring alternate tunings, this guitar delivers a voice that is both expansive and expressive.

The playing experience remains unmistakably Taylor: Comfortable, refined, and responsive. The neo-tropical mahogany neck with a Standard Carve profile feels familiar in hand, while premium appointments like the ebony fingerboard, faux pearl inlays, and polished bronze hardware add a touch of elegance. Complete with a Taylor deluxe hardshell case, this Special Edition is a standout instrument for players ready to explore new musical territory.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: Taylor Claria
• Bracing: X-Bracing
• Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Natural
• Back & Sides Material: Indian Rosewood
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: X-Bracing
• Binding Material: Black
• Rosette: White Plastic Single Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.842" at 1st Fret, 0.873" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 27"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Weathervane
• Fingerboard Binding: Black
• Fingerboard Radius: 15"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Set Neck
• Headstock: Taylor Standard Paddle 4+4
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Faux Pearl Weathervane
• Headplate Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Taylor Curve Wing
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Nut Material: White TUSQ
• Tuners: Taylor Polished Bronze with Bronze Buttons
• Pickguard: Firestripe

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: Taylor Claria System
• Strings: D’Addario Baritone 8-String Set
• Case/Gig Bag: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 1209026001
• Manufacture Date: 2026